| Save on all IHSA eLearning courses for a limited time Finish the year strong, healthy, and safe. IHSA’s complete eLearning library is free until December 31, 2025. Our 30-plus eLearning courses cover topics ranging from asbestos awareness to defensive driving to the Utility Work Protection Code. They’re convenient, accessible, and designed to help improve health and safety practices at your workplace, no matter the size or scope of your operations. A number of courses are also available in multiple languages. Use promo code WS4L100 to take any IHSA eLearning course for free! Sign up for free eLearning Reduce the risk of water at surface mines Water is a hazard at many surface mining projects—and can play a role in worker injuries and deaths. IHSA’s Guideline for working near water at surface mines (W057) highlights best practices to help you develop a comprehensive water management program for your workplace—based on hazard identification, risk assessment, and the understanding of controls related to ground stability, traffic management, and more. Download the guideline now. Big news for NCSOs and NHSAs IHSA’s fourth annual National Construction Safety Officer (NCSO®) and National Health and Safety Administrator (NHSA™) Educational Conference is scheduled for November 20. The half-day virtual event will be packed with essential health and safety insights to help NCSOs and NHSAs maintain their certification and strengthen workplace safety. Topics will include trenching safety, integrating mental health, and the internal responsibility system. Sign up for the NCSO®/NHSA™ conference now. More upcoming events November 24 In Belleville, IHSA’s “a week in the life of a construction supervisor” event invites construction business owners, health and safety professionals, supervisors, and workers to learn about effective workplace inspections, hazard communication, and more. Register for this free event by November 10, 2025. November 27 Join the Occupational Disease and Research Labour-Management Health and Safety Committee in Toronto for a half-day session with real stories and expert insights to help keep workplaces safe. Sign up now. November 11-25 Find IHSA and learn more about our many health and safety resources at Level Up! Skilled Trades Career Fairs in London (Nov. 11-13), Oshawa (Nov. 18-20), and Mississauga (Nov. 25-28). Summing up a successful year IHSA held its Annual General Meeting on October 8 in Mississauga. IHSA President and CEO Enzo Garritano, Board Co-Chair Lisa Williamson, and Ontario’s Chief Prevention Officer, Joel Moody, shared highlights and challenges from the past year. The gathering also celebrated the recipients of IHSA’s 2025 Health and Safety Excellence Awards. See more from IHSA’s 2025 Annual General Meeting. IHSA was also proud to sponsor the 34th annual Fleet Safety Council (FSC) Annual Conference on October 24. More than 250 people attended the event in Brampton, which included informative speaker sessions, a tradeshow, and awards for Provincial Driver of the Year and Safety Professional of the Year. See more from the Fleet Safety Council Annual Conference. |
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| Episode 119 of the IHSA Safety Podcast welcomes three of IHSA’s COR® Associate Consultants, who discuss their motivations for joining our new network of external partners—and how they can support companies working toward COR® certification. Episode 120 highlights IHSA’s Opening the Door to Support eLearning program and the importance of workplace mental health training for both management and workers. Listen now at ihsasafetypodcast.ca or with your favourite podcast app. |
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