Health & Safety News
Electrical and Utilities Industry – June 2010
Welcome to Health and Safety News, your new monthly publication from the Infrastructure Health & Safety Association (IHSA). IHSA works with employers and workers in Ontario to eliminate occupational injury and illness. It serves the aggregates, construction, electrical, natural gas, ready-mix concrete, transportation, and utilities industries.
Each month, we will provide you with health and safety news from your sector, member updates, safety talks, and much more. If you have comments or ideas for stories, please contact feedback@ihsa.ca
News
Workplace violence law takes effect
Young workers at risk: What employers need to know
New draft standard for fall-protection training
MOL fall-hazards blitz uncovered safety problems
Deputy Minister of Labour emphasizes internal responsibility system at safety conference
How-to
Young worker checklist
Prepare for the heat
Have you inspected your inspection checklist lately?
Powerline contacts: Know your limits
Time to review your policy and program
Wear your seatbelt!
A Story from the Field
Cambrian Powerline Technician students learn the value of safety
Health and safety training is an inherent part of the curriculum for Cambrian College Powerline Technician students. As with all of the Infrastructure Health & Safety Association Powerline Technician training, the basic tenets of health and safety in the workplace, as well as employing safe work practices are part of each module.
Member News
E&USA hosts last annual general conference
ZeroQuest® Awards
President’s Awards
Meritorious Service Awards
Electrical Utility Safety Rules
MOL warns about wood splitters
Veridian reaches 2,500,000 hours
MOL warns about wood splitters
Veridian reaches 2,500,000 hours
New five-year limit on Safety Groups
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