| Practical advice for fall protection IHSA’s latest health and safety advisories offer guidance on a pair of fall-protection topics: the safe setup and use of self-retracting lifelines (SRLs)—including how to calculate fall clearance distance—and the proper way to inspect each component of your fall protection system before each use. Download the advisories below: Safe setup and use of SRLs Inspecting fall protection equipment Share your input on NCSO®/NHSA™ programs The Canadian Federation of Construction Safety Associations (CFCSA) is reviewing its National Construction Safety Officer (NCSO®) and National Health and Safety Administrator (NHSA™) designations and wants your feedback. If you’re currently an NCSO® or NHSA™, employer, manager, supervisor, or HR professional, take a short (approximately five minutes) survey to help the CFCSA identify strengths, challenges, and opportunities to ensure NCSO® and NHSA™ continue to reflect the needs of the construction industry in Ontario and across Canada. Click here to complete the survey by October 10, 2025. Get ready for IHSA’s Annual General Meeting Registration is now open for IHSA’s 2025 Annual General Meeting, which will be held in Mississauga on Wednesday, October 8 at 4 p.m. The meeting will include remarks from Enzo Garritano, IHSA President and CEO, as well as the presentation of our annual Health and Safety Excellence Awards. It also offers a great opportunity to connect with industry leaders and other stakeholders. Register to attend the AGM by September 29, 2025. New Silica Control Tool for surface mines Ontario’s Silica Control Tool is a valuable resource for assessing and controlling exposure to a significant airborne hazard—and it’s now available specifically for the surface mining sector. The tool uses workplace information plus data compiled from surface mining sites across the province to help assess silica exposure at your jobsite, put proper controls in place, and protect your workers from a serious occupational health hazard. Access the Silica Control Tool for surface mining workplaces. Book ACF training for a chance to win IHSA offers safe-work courses at our training centres throughout Ontario. But if you can’t come to us, we’ll come to you. Every year, we deliver “At Customer Facility” (ACF) training to thousands of workers right at their workplaces. Companies that book their 2026 ACF training sessions by December 31, 2025, are eligible for a chance to win one of 25 days worth of free consulting services from IHSA. Winners can choose the service that’s best suited to their needs, whether that means a general jobsite review, joint health and safety committee audit, or an evaluation of how your workers are applying health and safety while on the job. Learn more about IHSA training and find a course that works for your company. This webinar could help save a life Construction workers are dying by suicide in numbers that can’t be ignored. Supporting workers’ mental health is crucial to improving outcomes. The free webinar, Blueprint for Change: Building Community, Changing the Narrative to Save Lives, is one step toward doing just that. On September 10, join leaders from Ontario’s construction sector and health and safety system—including IHSA—to share the latest research, practical resources, and proven strategies that workplaces can put into action immediately. Register now to start building the culture of care in construction and help save lives. Can’t-miss health and safety event in Hamilton Work safer in Steeltown! IHSA is proud to support the Hamilton Labour-Management Health and Safety Committee’s Health and Safety Day. The event on September 11 features a dynamic lineup of workshops and presentations about the latest innovations in personal protective equipment, workplace mental health, and updates from the Ministry of Labour, Immigration, Training, and Skills Development (MLITSD). Sign up now to secure your spot at this informative event. |
| IHSA’s videos and podcasts provide timely, easy-to-understand advice for improving health and safety at your workplace. Our latest expert-led video explains the variety of documents you must post on a workplace health and safety board. We’ve also posted video from a recent webinar on the National Construction Safety Officer (NCSO®) designation, where leaders from IHSA and the Ontario General Contractors Association (OGCA) go in-depth on the value and impact of NCSOs in Ontario’s construction industry. |
| On the IHSA Safety Podcast, Episode 114 discusses the need for smarter and more thorough training in the transportation industry to help reduce incidents involving large trucks on Ontario roads. Switching gears, Episode 115 of the podcast offers practical tips for homeowners when hiring a contractor, emphasizing the importance of safety standards for home renovation projects. Listen now at ihsasafetypodcast.ca or with your favourite podcast app. |
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