WELCOME TO THE NCA SAFETY NEWS!
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Niagara Construction Association (NCA) is pleased to introduce and welcome you to the second edition of "
NCA Safety News
" Our goal in publishing this newsletter once a month is to educate you, provide you with valuable information and assist in your quest to achieve a world-class safety culture.
We believe that developing a safe work ethic is a never-ending process that must be part of every businesses professional development.
In this issue, you will find our
"Tip of the month"
, industry news from our Health and Safety community, and helpful information on upcoming Safety events.
As the issues of
“NCA Safety News”
are published, we want to hear your input and suggestions. Please do not hesitate to contact
Karin Sheldrick.
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Niagara Safety Awareness Day
May 9, 2018
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Niagara Safety Awareness Day!
Wednesday, May 9, 2018
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Join us this year - we are holding our 3rd Annual Safety Awareness Day & Trade Show!
This is a FREE community based event focused on sharing awareness to Construction Safety in Niagara! BBQ Lunch is available.
Registration is required. Exhibitors wanted.
Location:
34 Scott Street West * St. Catharines, ON
Wednesday, May 9, 2018
11:00 am - 2:00 pm
ATTENTION! First 50 members to register will be entered to win two NCA golf tourney tickets (June 20th) - Value $460
Sponsor NOW to help support Niagara Safety Awareness Day
$300 LUNCH SPONSOR
$200 DOOR PRIZE SPONSOR
$50 LOGO SPONSOR
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Construction project regulation states that any worker who may be endangered by vehicular traffic on a project must wear a garment that covers the upper body and provides a high level of visibility. The specifics of the garment are found in Section 69.1 of the regulation (213/91). For example, if the garment is a vest, it must be adjustable and have both side and front tear-away features.
Submitted by: Jack McKiernan
Timbro Design Build Contractors
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Health and Safety Community
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Ontario's Safety Pass | Coming soon
The Safety Pass
is one step closer to completion and OGCA could not be more excited, as we get ready to launch this new safety orientation program that will deliver a safer and more knowledgeable workforce than ever before.
In partnership with SkillsPass, a team of general contractors are currently beta-testing the program to ensure the program itself is operating seamlessly. This tool will not only reduce costs and increase productivity, it will lead to overall improvement of safe work practices on all construction projects.
The rollout strategy for the Safety Pass:
- April - Program will be promoted to ALL OGCA members
- May - Program will be promoted to the public during OGCA’s safety month in May
The Safety Pass will be available on the OGCA website at
NO COST.
That is right, it is
FREE
. What better way to kick off your safety week!
For more information on how you can get your Safety Pass, contact Lyndsy Miceli today at
lyndsy@ogca.ca
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National Day of Mourning - April 28, 2018
A day set aside each year to remember those who have been killed or seriously injured in the workplace.
Now an international observance as a day of mourning for workers killed, injured or made ill by their job, the declaration of April 28th as the Day of Mourning began here in Canada. In 1984, unions in Sudbury, Ontario, adopted the day as one to publicly acknowledge workplace injuries, illnesses, and deaths, and the Canadian Labour Congress officially declared the day of remembrance. The date of April 28th was chosen to reflect the anniversary of the day Ontario passed the Workers’ Compensation Act in 1914
See More
Show your support on social media #dayofmourning
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Health and
Safety
Associations
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Ontario Ministry of Labour (MOL)
Ministry of Labour March 2018 edition of What's New -
click here
Construction sector plan 2017-2018
The plan lists health and safety priorities, describes the planned inspection blitzes and enforcement initiatives, and explains what inspectors will focus on during inspections at construction projects -
click here
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Infrastructure Health & Safety Association (IHSA)
IHSA is a leader in health and safety education - stay up to date with the latest industry safety news and training by clicking
here.
2-Minute News, you can read the health and safety information related to your industry in two minutes or less!
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Workplace Safety & Prevention Services (WSPS)
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Check out their free electronic newsletter, offers you Occupational Health and Safety news, updates on products, services and events, prosecutions and alerts.
We've had such a long winter....read up on how to tackle the winter blue
here.
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Public Services Health & Safety Association (PSHSA)
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PSHSA is working with Ontario employers, supervisors and workers to provide information on cannabis and applicable legislation. Some of the areas we are assisting with are around accommodation and suggested control measures for the workplace.
Read more.
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Workplace Safety North (WSN)
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An independent not-for-profit, Workplace Safety North (WSN) is one of four sector-based health and safety associations in Ontario, and provides province-wide Ministry-approved workplace health and safety training and services for the mining and forest products industries, as well as for businesses across northern Ontario.
Feb-Mar 2018: Workplace health and safety statistics
now online
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Workplace Safety and Insurance Board (WSIB)
The Workplace Safety and Insurance Board is an independent trust agency that administers compensation and no-fault insurance for Ontario workplaces.
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SafeWork Summit
Wednesday, April 18, 2018
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Workplace Safety Group is hosting their
8th SafeWork Summit on April 18th, 2018 at the Cairn Croft Best Western in Niagara Falls.
You will be part of a "Call to Action" Summit that Human Resource and Safety Professionals rely on to get informed on breaking regulatory updates and powerful management strategies to drive safety success.
Attend the region’s leading safety conference to experience inspiring keynotes, best practice rich sessions on compliance developments, and practical “use them now” strategies on how to improve safety performance at your organization.
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Your Guide to Construction Health and Safety
Legislation in Ontario
This Guide is designed to provide Ontario workplaces an understanding of the Construction Projects Regulation under the Occupational Health and Safety Act of Ontario. The Guide to Construction Health and Safety Legislation provides information on 50 topics.
DOWNLOAD THE APP
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available online
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League of Champions
Get Involved!
- Make a public statement of your values as a safe company
- Be recognized for achieving safety excellence
- Support to champion safety in your organization including League of Champion's jerseys
- Access to motivational "Rob Talk" by MySafeWork
Visit the League of Champions website for more information -
click here!
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North American Occupational Safety and Health Week
May 6 - 12, 2018
The goal
during Safety and Health Week is to focus employers, employees, partners and the public on the importance of preventing injury and illness in the workplace, at home, and in the community.
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