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]]> Thursday, 16 May 2013 9:21:00 EST The spring edition of our IHSA.ca Magazine features articles on: Safety Talk Falling-object hazards, Protecting Young Workers, Spring Start-up, Wind turbines, Changes to WHMIS, and more.

]]> Tuesday, 07 May 2013 7:27:00 EST In construction, trenching and excavation work is inherently dangerous. Hazards include cave-ins, struck-by injuries, electrical contact, and slips, trips, and falls. Read more

]]> Friday, 03 May 2013 10:25:00 EST The Kingston Regional Labour-Management Health and Safety Committee is pleased to present its 5th Annual Health & Safety Conference on May 3, 2013. To register or for more info, download the conference brochure .

]]> Tuesday, 23 Apr 2013 14:30:00 EST The Ministry of Labour has announced the 2013-2014 inspection blitz schedule. Starting in May, inspectors will focus on new and young workers, as well as excavation projects. There will also be blitzes on falls, construction in public places, waste management, and warehousing in the coming months and early next year. Make sure you and your workers are prepared. Check out the complete schedule for details.

]]> Tuesday, 09 Apr 2013 13:10:00 EST If you are a federally regulated firm, this is your chance to speak directly to the people who enforce the health and safety laws. Meet with Health and Safety Officers, Labour Standard Inspectors and representatives from Transport Canada. Find out exactly what you need to do to comply with the legislation. Read more

]]> Tuesday, 02 Apr 2013 11:10:00 EST Sometimes a natural gas line has inadvertently intersected a sewer service line. If the sewer line becomes blocked and the blockage is cleared using rotating or water jetting equipment, it can damage the gas line and cause a gas leak, fire, or explosion. Read more

]]> Tuesday, 02 Apr 2013 11:09:00 EST In Ontario, asbestos remediation requires full-body protective coveralls, head coverings, and other personal protective equipment such as respirators, gloves, and boots. These types of protective clothing can put workers at increased risk of developing heat-related illnesses. The Insulators Labour-Management Health and Safety Committee, in partnership with IHSA, has developed a Health and Safety Advisory on this issue. Read more

]]> Thursday, 21 Mar 2013 8:44:00 EST The Ministry of Labour has launched consultations on developing a system-wide integrated occupational health and safety strategy for Ontario. This strategy will establish the goals and priorities to guide our health and safety system in the years ahead. Read more

]]> Thursday, 21 Mar 2013 8:42:00 EST As part of a regular five-year review process, IHSA is initiating a review of the 2009 Electrical Utility Safety Rules (EUSR). We will be hosting several stakeholder input sessions across Ontario to allow the electrical community to share experiences and provide feedback. Read more

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