In the past four months, Ontario’s Ministry of Labour, Immigration, Training, and Skills Development (MLITSD) has investigated two near-miss incidents involving the hoist reduction gear assemblies on tower cranes.

From May 6-10, IHSA will join workplaces across Ontario and promote Falls Awareness Week (FAW), an event dedicated to preventing and spreading awareness of falls and fall hazards.

The National Day of Mourning is observed annually on April 28 in Canada.

On this day, we remember and honour those who have died, suffered an injury, or been stricken by illness at work or due to their work. We also recognize countless others—each worker’s family, friends, and communities—who must also endure the lasting effects of workplace incidents.

On March 27, 2024, IHSA welcomed more than 75 representatives of some of Ontario’s large buyers of construction, including municipalities and crown corporations, to a forum on how occupational health and safety management systems can help manage risk at their projects. A number of industry experts offered advice on topics such as project owners' duties following the R. v. Greater Sudbury court decision and implementing an OHSMS requirement for contractors.

A total solar eclipse will be visible in parts of Ontario on April 8, 2024. While an eclipse is an attention-grabbing event, it's important to remember that looking directly at the sun can damage your eyes. The only safe way to view a solar eclipse is with specialized eye protection.