| Read the latest IHSA Health and Safety Magazine The latest free issue of IHSA Health and Safety Magazine has been mailed to subscribers across Ontario—and it’s also available online. This issue offers valuable guidance on topics including: Hand signals for hoisting operations Preventing hazardous energy release with lockout and tagging procedures Leadership strategies for supervisors It also highlights important industry compliance news along with many useful IHSA products and services. Read the new issue and subscribe today. Learn about the safety recommendations of Ontario’s Construction Death Review The second annual report of the Construction Death Review (CDR) has been published. Lead by the Office of the Chief Coroner with input from IHSA, the MLITSD, and industry stakeholders, the CDR looked at the deaths of 44 workers from 2015 to 2023. Its findings and recommendations represent another important step in understanding the root causes of fatalities in Ontario’s construction sector. Read a summary of the second Construction Death Review report—and access the full report. Get quick information on common hazards IHSA has many resources to protect workers from a range of hazards. We also want to make it easy for you to access information from our partners in the broader health and safety system. Our newest bulletins offer quick access to resources from IHSA and other authorities on trenching, heat stress and sun safety, and workplace mental health. Distribute them to your team—to ensure they have the most up-to-date health and safety expertise from across the province. Access new resource bulletins on trenching, heat stress, and workplace mental health. Prevent exposure to hantavirus Workers who must enter crawl spaces, vacant buildings, and other areas where mice and other rodents may be present can be exposed to hantavirus, a rare but serious virus that can cause fatal illness. IHSA’s safety talk helps supervisors explain how hantavirus exposure happens—and how to minimize risk with proper ventilation, PPE, site-specific cleanup, and other safe work practices. Download the safety talk to help protect workers in areas where rodents may be present. What’s happening at IHSA Charitable giving: IHSA and LIUNA Local 183 recently donated $5,000 to Luso Canadian Charitable Society, which provides a safe, supportive, and caring environment for individuals and families living with physical and/or developmental disabilities. PLTN grads: In June, we congratulated 41 powerline technician (PLTN) apprentices who completed a level of their training at our Skills Development Centre in Mississauga. Training numbers: Through May 2026, IHSA’s expert instructors have helped 25,747 people gain essential health and safety knowledge in 3,020 in-class training sessions. Another 16,611 people have benefitted from our on-demand eLearning courses. |
| Our latest safety videos and podcasts |
| IHSA’s videos and podcasts provide timely, easy-to-understand advice for improving health and safety at your workplace. Our latest expert-led videos highlight: How to recognize and prevent heat-related illnesses—whether you’re working outside, in confined spaces, or in other indoor areas lacking adequate ventilation. How stretching before work can help reduce your risk of musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs), one of the most common causes of lost-time injuries. |
| New episodes of the IHSA Safety Podcast cover: Current health and safety research being conducted in Ontario—and how it’s leading to the creation of tools that can strengthen workplace policies, programs, and procedures (episode 136). What MLITSD inspectors really look for when they visit a workplace (episode 137). How outdoor workers can protect themselves from Lyme disease and other tick-borne illnesses (episode 138). Listen now at ihsasafetypodcast.ca or with your favourite podcast app. |
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