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Safety Talk of the Week
 Take five minutes to save a life! A weekly safety talk shows your commitment to health & safety.
This week: 3-point contact – Vehicles and equipment
Visit Safety Talks for more topics. (2008 ed. available.)
IHSA Advisory: Heat Stress
 It is expected to be hot in Ontario for the rest of the week. Workers and employers should watch out for the signs and symptoms of heat-related illnesses in their fellow workers. Take steps to prevent heat stress.
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Visit our heat stress web page for more resources.
New awareness campaign and poster
 Ontario’s health and safety system launched an awareness campaign to remind workers and employers to prevent injuries. The campaign features striking ads—showing x-rays of broken bones—that highlight the seriousness of workplace injuries and the need to eliminate them. IHSA recommends that you download the safety poster and post it in your workplace. more info »
MOL Blitz: Musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs)
 Musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) continue to be one of the most common causes of lost-time injuries in Ontario. That’s why the Ministry of Labour (MOL) will be taking a close look at MSDs during its autumn inspection campaign. The blitz will take place from the start of September to the end of October. more info »
Health & Safety News, August 2010 – Construction Sector
 Health & Safety News is e-mailed to subscribers in the middle of each month. If you did not receive it in your e-mail, you can access it online. view »
To subscribe, type your email address in the subscription form at the top of the page.
Workplace Violence and Harassment: Policy and Program Toolkit
 As of June 15, 2010, the Occupational Health and Safety Act requires employers in Ontario to assess the risks of workplace violence and develop policies and programs towards eliminating violence and harassment in their workplaces. IHSA has developed a toolkit to assist industry employers in developing this policy and program. more »
New training program: Contractor Safety Essentials
 This new program, aimed at owners
and senior managers of small to medium-sized construction firms, demonstrates that making more time for safety will not only prevent workplace injuries, but will also improve your bottom line and reduce your liabilities.
more info » register »
Alert: Incorrect floor loading info for some Genie machines
 Some Genie machines (Z-80: Z80-101 to Z8009-2448) have the wrong floor loading information in the owner's manual and machine decals.
Click here to view the bulletin from Genie.
Alert: Class Frontal-Fixed Rail Ladder (FRL) Fall Protection System
 A Class Frontal-Fixed Rail Ladder (FRL) Fall Protection System is a permanently installed metal rail anchoring system used with an automatic fall arresting device called the trolley (carriage). After a worker was recently injured, the Ministry of Labour determined that the design of the Class FRL Fall Protection System used by the worker did not address all potential fall conditions. more »
Media Release: Safety Association Tackles Fall Hazards
 The Infrastructure Health & Safety Association is combating fall hazards in Ontario construction by increasing access to safety training in the industry. An extra 200 sessions of Basics of Fall Protection classroom training will be added to course offerings this summer.
more info »
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Safety Bulletin – Respirator Protection and Locates
 The Central Ontario Regional Labour-Management Committee has developed a safety bulletin on respirator protection and locates.
Visit CSAO's Safety Bulletins page for more safety resources.
New E-learning Programs on Noise and Hearing Protection
 Each year, around 300 construction workers in Ontario suffer significant hearing loss because of their work. Hearing loss is gradual and once you get it, it's permanent. Find out what you can do to protect yourself by viewing two new e-learning programs:
Basics of Noise and Basics of Hearing Protection.
See also: Noise Control and Hearing Conservation Kit (WSIB)
Info Sessions: Safe Use of Suspended Access Equipment (SAE)
 These information sessions are designed to help managers and owners of firms that use swingstages understand their responsibilities for ensuring the safe use of suspended access equipment. This is not worker training.
more info » register »
Return to Work Resources
 When injuries and illness occur, it is important for the employer and injured worker to minimize the human and financial impacts by focusing on getting the worker back to safe and productive work as soon as medically possible. Visit the Return to Work page for some helpful resources.
Amendments to the OHSA and Construction Regulations
 Amendments to the Occupational Health and Safety Act and Construction Regulations came into effect on January 1, 2010. These changes have been added to the online version of the Act and Regs. In addition, documents outlining the amendments are available to download. Online Act and Regs »
Construction Health & Safety Officer (CHSO)
 The Construction Health & Safety Officer (CHSO) certificate recognizes individuals who have practical construction knowledge and experience in a range of health and safety topics. To qualify, you must complete eight courses and have five years of practical experience. more »
Construction Exposure Incident Reporting (CEIR)
 In conjunction with the WSIB, we have developed an incident reporting program that allows the construction sector to voluntarily record unexpected exposures to substances or diseases in their workplaces. Information brochures and incident forms are available.
CEIR for employers »
CEIR for workers »
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