Better Workplace Safety.

Working at Heights Training – Deadline Extension Reached!

The working at heights training deadline for experienced workers has been reached. Employers must ensure that all workers who use fall protection on a construction project complete a CPO-approved working at heights training program. The transition period was extended...

Falls Inspection Blitz

From October 2 through to November 30, 2017, the Ministry of Labour will be conducting workplace inspection blitzes focusing on falls in the workplace. Sectors that will be blitzed include the Construction, Industrial, Mining and Health Care industries, and will...

Amendments to the Construction Projects Regulation (O. Reg. 213/91)

Under the Occupational Health and Safety Act, amendments to the Construction Projects Regulation have been approved in order to strengthen and clarify existing requirements relating to the use of suspended access equipment.  These amendments include: Notification...

New Requirements to Improve Construction Health and Safety

As of July 1, 2016, new amendments to the Construction Projects, the Noise, and the Control of Exposure to Biological or Chemical Agents Regulations under the Occupational Health and Safety Act came into force. “To break the cycle of fatalities in our construction...

Terms & Conditions – WIN A FREE GAS FURNACE UPGRADE

TERMS AND CONDITIONS ** Winner must own residence and live in Barrie and Orillia region, ON CAN ** Limited time offer, only one entry per household. While quantities last. Contestants must be 21 years of age or older. Each contestant will be chosen for best story and...