Product Spotlight: Supervisor Log Book
Excerpt from the IHSA 2 Minute News - January 2015 Inadequate supervision on the job can expose workers to a variety of hazards and result in injury or death. A competent supervisor keeps a record of daily events on the job as part
Ontario Construction Secretariat EYE on ICI Newsletter (Jan. 2015)
INSIDE THIS ISSUE EVENT RECAP: THE 2014 OCS LABOUR RELATIONS SYMPOSIUM GROUNDBREAKING NEW STUDY LAUNCHES: OCS LONG-TERM STUDY OF APPRENTICES CURRENT ANALYSIS AND NEAR TERM OUTLOOK: TRENDS IN INVESTMENT AND BUILDING PERMITS REGIONAL BUILDING PERMITS UPDATE MANUFACTURING UPDATE: STRUCTURAL DECLINE, CYCLICAL PICKUP UPCOMING EVENTS (Click to download full newsletter) The Ontario Construction
MOL Seeks Stakeholder Consultation
2-Minute News |December 2014 Annually, the Ministry of Labour consults with the public to discuss a variety of topics, including proposed legislative amendments, implementation of new programs/services and strategic discussions on how the system can focus its efforts to reduce occupational
What’s New (December 2014 | Issue #55)
What's New is published by the Ministry of Labour More than 24,000 Ontarians get the latest Ministry of Labour news delivered straight to their inbox. Find out why. Subscribe now. Extending OHSA Protections To Co-Op Students And Other Unpaid Learners The Ontario Legislature has passed the Stronger Workplaces
Prevent Protectionist Buy American Legislation from Impacting Projects on Canadian Soil.
Canadian Institute of Steel Construction urges strong action from all levels of government to prevent protectionist Buy American legislation from impacting projects on Canadian soil. (Markham, ON, Nov 26, 2014) The Canadian Institute of Steel Construction (CISC), as the voice of
Improving Workplace Safety with New Working at Heights Standards
Ontario Government Committed to Preventing Construction Injuries Issued December 9, 2014 11:00 A.M. Ontario is improving safety for construction workers by making new training for those who work at heights mandatory as of April 1, 2015. The new Working at Heights Training Program
Stability During Construction
CISC Ontario Region A committee of CISC members in consultation with suppliers and members of the Engineering community have been developing a document which outlines procedures and responsibilities for the safe erection of structural steel and steel deck. Once finalized it will be
Occupational Health and Safety in Ontario 2013-14 Annual Report
Issued: October 30, 2014 Content last reviewed: October 2014 by George Gritziotis / Chief Prevention Officer This annual report highlights accomplishments of the occupational health and safety system since the creation of the Ministry of Labour’s Prevention Office and includes activities from fiscal years 2012-13
Supporting the Skilled Trades in Ontario
As many we posted earlier in the month, The Minister of Training, Colleges and Universities, the Honourable Reza Moridi has appointed Tony Dean as a reviewer to conduct an independent technical review of certain processes within the College. In her
Debris Netting Update from the IHSA
The IHSA has worked on a proposal for a new regulation to include the use of Debris Nets on buildings under construction to the betterment of health and safety to both workers and the general public. The proposal is currently under review and subject