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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.
 
  Heat Stress

The Heat Stress info page features the Heat Stress Kit, which includes an Awareness Guide, Tool and Poster.

A survey has been developed to help evaluate the usefulness of the kit.

Heat Stress
  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 CHSO
 
Safety Talk of the Week
Take five minutes to save a life! A weekly safety talk shows your commitment to health & safety.

This week:   Musculoskeletal Disorders – Controls

Visit Safety Talks for more topics. (2008 ed. available.)
Safety Talks
MOL Ladder Enforcement Chart

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. » more

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Prevention System Realignment

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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Take CSAO's Online Information Survey

CSAO would like to serve you better! It would help us to know more about you, what your needs are and whether we are meeting those needs. Please take the time to complete our online survey. You will be entered into a monthly draw to receive a $25 gift card for pizza.

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Fluke Digital Clamp Meter Recall

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.

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Return to Work Regulation

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.

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MOL's Electronic Notice of Project

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

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Research Report: Supervisory Training and LTI Rates (W040)
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. LTI Rates
Musculoskeletal Disorders: New Poster and Profile
A new poster and hazards & controls profile are available to help workers in the masonry trade reduce musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs). Visit the musculoskeletal disorders info page for these and other resources on preventing MSDs.
Work Smarter—Not Harder Poster (W310)
MSD Hazards and Controls: Masonry Trade (W301)
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Disponible en français – Le Manuel de santé et sécurité (M029F)

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).

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Extension of Sewer Laterals: Best Practice
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. trenching
Residential Roof Truss Installation Procedures
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 roof truss
Misleading Representation of DuraMax Dust Mask

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

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Alerts/Guidelines
» Legionellosis
» Snowmobile trail groomers
» Working on ice
» Extension of sewer laterals: Best practice
» Elevator Car Tops - Guardrails
» Car Top Maintenance Stations for Elevators
» Manual Motor Controllers for HVAC/R
» Fuel Storage and Handling Procedure
» Hazard Alerts
» Heat Stress Prevention Guide
» Pace & Pilot Vehicle Operators Guidelines
» Propane Valve Recall
» Safe Drinking Water Guidelines
» Traffic Protection Plan – Guidelines
» Traffic Protection Plan – Checklist

» more


Resources
» 2008 Training Schedule
» Safety Bulletins
» Safety Talks
» Health & Safety Guides
  • H & S Reps (W002)
  • Project Man. (W003)
  • Owners/Man. (W004)
  • Supervisors (W005)
» Traffic Control Planning Sheet
» MOL Fines Schedule
» Confined Spaces Update (M029)
» Diving Notification
» Accreditation
» Flash Cards
» Gold Seal Certification
» Injury Statistics
» Occupational Health Risks
  • Drywallers (W106)
  • Sheet Metal (W105)
  • Masonry (W104)
  • Boilermakers (W103)
  • Millwrights (W102)
  • Pipe Trades (W101)
» prevent-it.ca
» Training Requirements Chart

Advisories
» Locating Underground Utilities
» Working live
» Caisson safety
» Self-Retracting Lanyards (SRLs)
» Extreme Roof Bracket
» North Rope Grab
» Steel Support Beams
» Night Roofing
» Silica Exposure
» Scaffold Side Brackets
» Multimeters
» 347-Volt Circuits
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