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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: Carbon monoxide
Visit Safety Talks for more topics. (2008 ed. available.) |
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| 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) |
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| Partners In Prevention Health and Safety Conference 2010 |
Partners in Prevention 2010 is a new workplace health and safety conference and trade show for Ontario businesses. The event is taking place at the Toronto International Centre on May 4 – 5, 2010.
Conference guide »
Conference newsletter »
Conference website » |
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| Mock Trial 2010: Barrie Regional Labour Management Committee |
The Barrie Regional Labour Management Committee invites you to attend a Mock Trial on March 25, 2010. The case will involve a worker who was critically injured while clearing sand from a moving conve yor belt.
Download Brochure |
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| 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. New sessions have been scheduled in Sudbury on March 23 and London on March 30.
» more info
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| MOL Campaign: Fall Hazards |
Starting mid-January, the Ministry of Labour (MOL) will conduct a ”Heightened Enforcement Campaign on Fall Hazards” with a zero-tolerance approach to non-compliance. Inspectors will check for fall hazards from suspended platforms, appropriate fall-protection equipment and evidence of worker training. » more
See MOL hazard alert on suspended work platforms. |
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| 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. |
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| IHSA Member Update |
As we move forward in amalgamating the three founding organizations of the Infrastructure Health and Safety Association (IHSA), it is important to keep our member firms up to date on our progress and our plans. In an update message to IHSA's clients, President and CEO Michael Delisle outlines IHSA's plans for becoming more customer focused through engagement with clients and an emphasis on frontline service. Download IHSA Member Update » |
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| New Rules For Stilts And Guardrails |
Ontario is improving efficiency and competitiveness in the construction industry by allowing the limited use of stilts while ensuring that workers are protected from injury. The Construction Regulation has been revised as of January 1, 2010. Other amendments provide more flexibility regarding wooden guardrail systems while maintaining fall protection for workers. » more |
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| 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 » |
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| 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 |
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| 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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| 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.
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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. |
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