| May 2025 Training spotlight: Traffic Control for Temporary Work Zones IHSA has partnered with Ontario’s Public Services Health and Safety Association (PSHSA) to offer a new way to get Traffic Control for Temporary Work Zones training. Using the intu microlearning platform, bite-sized instructional modules help you learn more efficiently and effectively, any time and anywhere. This course is ideal for supervisors and workers who are responsible for setting up or managing traffic control plans in temporary work areas. For a limited time, participants who complete the post-course survey will be entered into a draw to win up to $500 cash! Register now! Falls Awareness Week From May 5 to 9, IHSA and workplaces across Ontario will come together for Falls Awareness Week, which is dedicated to improving recognition of fall hazards and preventing falls—a leading cause of injury and death in construction and other industries. Visit IHSA’s Falls Awareness Week page for daily falls-related resources such as videos, webinars, safe-work guidelines, and our comprehensive Fall Prevention Toolkit. Mental Health Awareness Week May 5 to 9 is also Mental Health Awareness Week, where workplaces can break down the stigma associated with mental health issues and build a culture of care and support. IHSA has many resources and training opportunities to help you promote mental health and wellness, control workplace psychological hazards, address substance use, and much more. Access free resources on IHSA’s Workplace Mental Health topic page. New video on the internal responsibility system Everyone at a workplace shares the responsibility for keeping it safe. That’s the core principle of the internal responsibility system (IRS): while the MLITSD can enforce compliance with health and safety legislation, it’s the people at workplaces who are best positioned to make those workplaces safer. IHSA’s latest safety talk video explains how the IRS works and why it matters. Watch the video now. Walking the Steps for Life IHSA staff were proud to be among the many participants in the recent Steps for Life walk in Toronto, which raised awareness and funds to help families affected by a life-altering workplace injury, occupational disease, or death. The Toronto event was also attended by Chief Prevention Officer Dr. Joel Moody and other prominent health and safety leaders. More Steps for Life events across the province are scheduled for May 3 and 4. Check out highlights from Steps for Life in Toronto. IHSA Safety Podcast marks the Day of Mourning The IHSA Safety Podcast welcomes industry experts who provide valuable, time-tested advice to help you control and eliminate workplace health and safety hazards. To mark this year’s National Day of Mourning, Episode 107 of the podcast featured Eugene Gutierrez, Executive Director of Threads of Life, who shared his story of resiliency, hope, and the work being done across Canada to create safer and healthier workplaces. Listen now at ihsasafetypodcast.ca or with your favourite podcast app. Upcoming health and safety events Connect with IHSA and see workplace health and safety in action at these events: MAY 5 & 6 Skills Ontario Competition, with events showcasing opportunities and safety in the powerline, arborist, and dozens of other trades. MAY 27 Partners in Prevention Central Region Conference, featuring a variety of workshops, speakers, and networking opportunities. MAY 29 Sudbury Regional Labour-Management Health and Safety Conference MAY 31 Toronto Regional Truck Driving Championship, where drivers participate in a series of competitions to demonstrate their skills, knowledge, and commitment to safety. JUNE 5 Central, Hamilton and Niagara Regional Labour-Management Fit-for-Duty Seminar JUNE 5 & 12 Bridging the Gap safety symposium, an informative event on fall protection, dropped objects, PPE solutions, and much more in Toronto (June 5) and Ottawa (June 12). Celebrating health and safety Do you know someone who’s raising the bar for workplace health and safety in Ontario? Nominate them now for these important awards: WSIB Small Business Health and Safety Leadership Awards — nominations open to May 14 IHSA Health and Safety Excellence Awards — nominations open to June 30 Fleet Safety Council Regional Awards — nominations open to June 30 |
