Falling from heights continues to be a leading cause of injuries and fatalities in the Ontario construction industry. Despite the fact that working at heights (WAH) training is mandatory and must meet a provincial standard, workers are still dying or suffering life-altering in...

Fall Prevention and Working at Heights Falls are a major cause of injury and death in Ontario workplaces. The vast majority of these incidents are falls from heights—even though the height may be no more than two or three metres. This topic page provides helpful information ab...

Training, Orientation and Communications Construction employers should have systems in place to ensure that workers and supervisors are adequately trained and have received proper orientation. A system is also needed to effectively communicate health and safety information to...

Training gives workers the knowledge to recognize the hazards they face and do their jobs safely. It also helps employers fulfil their duty to protect the health and safety of their workers.

Learn the best practices for using fall protection equipment in a mobile elevating work platform or vehicle-mounted aerial device.

Root-Cause Analysis Report: Residential Roofing Phase 1 IHSA partnered with the Ministry of Labour, Immigration, Training and Skills Development (MLITSD) and industry-recognized subject matter experts to conduct a root-cause analysis on the causes construction workers in resid...

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Roofing Safety Resources The links below will take you to articles, products, and other resources related to roofing and residential construction. They will help you become informed, comply with the law, and stay safe while working. Many are available free to download. Article...

Mobile Classroom: A travelling safety road show IHSA's Mobile Classroom To make attending IHSA health and safety courses easier and more convenient for workers and supervisors, IHSA maintains a mobile classroom that travels to locations across Ontario. Workers can receive valu...

Slips, Trips, and Falls Slips, Trips, and Falls Unfortunately, falls are still one of the leading causes of fatalities and critical injuries across Ontario. In the industries served by the Infrastructure Health and Safety Association (IHSA), the number of lost-time injuries ca...