Hazard alerts help employers, supervisors and workers understand the unique dangers that could injure a worker and help employers address new or existing hazards.

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Transportation firms involved in the movement of dangerous goods are now required to register their business or worksite with Transport Canada (TC).

Construction project owners may now be legally responsible to act as both an owner and an employer.

The decision, issued November 10, 2023, by the Supreme Court of Canada (SCC), increases the legal risk of construction project owners for noncompliance with health and safety legislation on their worksites.

Starting January 1, 2024, IHSA’s updated Electrical Utility Safety Rules (EUSR) book will include several significant changes. Become familiar with the new safety requirements for the electrical and utilities industry before they come into effect by reading the flyer linked below.

Effective April 1, 2024, IHSA will be increasing the price of some of its programs and services. Among the offerings impacted by the change are single-participant registration fees for certain in-class training courses as well as the daily rate for IHSA trainers and consultants to deliver services at member facilities.

Beginning Nov. 3, workers and employers in Ontario's construction industry will be able to access the Silica Control Tool, its associated data, and outputs. Originally developed by the British Columbia Construction Safety Alliance (BCCSA), the tool has been fully customized to meet Ontario's occupational health and safety standards.