2-Minute News is the bulletin on construction safety you can read in two minutes or less! It's emailed to subscribers in the middle of each month by CSAO.
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
The Ministry of Labour (MOL) has developed a detailed chart explaining how MOL inspectors will enforce ladder use on jobsites. This chart will help ensure a consistent enforcement approach to safe ladder use.
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CSAO will be changed over the next year as Ontario combines the 12 industry-specific Health and Safety Associations (HSAs) into four large ones. CSAO will form part of a large HSA responsible for construction, electrical utilities, transportation, pipelines, natural gas, and aggregates. » more
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Fluke is voluntarily recalling certain 333-337 Digital Clamp Meters. The models and serial numbers are listed on their website: www.fluke.com/33Xrecall
A potential short circuit connection may lead to inaccurate readings. Please stop use immediately and send it back to Fluke for replacement.
There is a new regulation (Reg. 35/08) under the Workplace Safety and Insurance Act concerning return to work and re-employment for the construction industry. The Return to Work Regulation page contains some resources to help you comply with the new regulation.
The constructor must provide a Notice of Project (NOP) to the Ministry of Labour (MOL) prior to starting projects that meet the standards set out in section 6(1) of the Construction Regulations. The MOL has made it easier to complete
and submit the form with their online NOP application system. » more
This research report examines data from a new policy of mandatory supervisor training in the Sarnia area over the past few years. The data shows a relationship between increased supervisor
training and fewer lost-time injuries.
Le Manuel de santé et sécurité de l’industrie de la construction est le guide en matière de santé et sécurité le plus complet de l’Association ontarienne de la sécurité dans la construction. C’est un outil essentiel pour tous les travailleurs. Also available in English (M029).
This safety best-practice document was developed by the Ontario Concrete &
Drain Contractors Association in collaboration with others. It
recommends that laterals for sanitary and storm service installed from the
main in new subdivisions should be extended 1.5 metres beyond the property
line into the property. This practice provides a greater opportunity to enhance worker safety and utility damage prevention.
The Low-Rise Labour-Management Health and Safety Committee has developed the following procedures to provide fall protection to workers during the placing and installation of roof trusses. The guide outlines three methods of installing roof trusses using three types of scaffolds. » more
The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) wishes to inform respirator users that dust masks being sold through Dollarama Stores as the DuraMax PRO EN149 FPP1 Dust Mask are being misrepresented as NIOSH-certified N95 units. » more
