A COVID-19 UPDATE TO MEMBERSHIP - Thursday, May 28, 2020
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Ontario Extending Emergency Orders to June 9
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"We are extending these emergency orders to protect the health and safety of all individuals and families as we begin to gradually and safely reopen our province," said Premier Doug Ford. "To build on the progress we have made to contain COVID-19, people should continue to follow these simple public health guidelines, practise physical distancing, wear a mask when it is a challenge to physical distance, and wash their hands regularly. If you think you have COVID-19 or may have been exposed to the virus, go to an assessment centre and get tested. Please stay safe."
Click
HERE
for full release.
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Labour Program Hazard Alert:
WHMIS Temporary Changes Related to COVID19
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In order to address a possible shortage of cleaning supplies containing chemicals effective against the COVID-19 virus in Canada,
Health Canada
has put in place an
interim policy
that will allow quicker imports of products from the United States (U. S.).
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CRA Extends Filing Deadlines for
Corporations & Trusts
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To support Canadian businesses and tax preparers through the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, the CRA has extended some of the
filing deadlines
for corporations and trusts to
September 1, 2020
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Click
HERE
for the full article.
A list of extended deadlines can be found
HERE
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Ontario Construction Secretariat Coronavirus
ICI Contractor Surveys Reports
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The Ontario Construction Secretariat released two reports, "Impacts and Actions" (April 22 through April 29 data) and "Restart & Recovery" (May 11 through May 15 data)
as a result of its Ontario ICI contractors survey.
The surveys provide insight on how the coronavirus pandemic has affected the industry, citing worker safety tops list of concerns for contractors who are also facing significant stoppage of work and looming financial impacts, and subsequently, how the ICI construction industry is beginning to recover during the coronavirus pandemic. Health and safety of workers remain top concern for contractors who are facing the impacts physical distancing has on productivity and project costs.
Both reports can be downloaded
HERE
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New Tools to Help You Re-open for Business
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"Now is the time to assess existing precautions and figure out next steps," says Stephen Shaw, WSPS' Director of Integrated Operations. "For essential services that have been operating all along, or other businesses ramping up or reopening, there's a lot to think about and manage."
Topics covered in this article include:
- preparing the physical space,
- adjusting work practices
- protecting mental health
- providing re-entry training on the new normal
- addressing employees' safety concerns
Click
HERE
for full article.
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Additionally, the WSPS has put together a series of videos (available on YouTube) on "COVID19: Getting Back to Work Safety:
C
lick
HERE
for youtube link to video series.
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Construction Owner and Developer Survey: COVID19’s Influence Today, Tomorrow & Beyond
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A recent survey of Canadian and U.S. senior executives in construction’s owners and developer space has found that that construction project owners have taken a number of actions in response to COVID-19, and indicated which changes they feel might last.
What is the real impact of COVID-19 on activity in the construction sector?
How long do owners and developers think it will take to return to pre-COVID productivity?
What long term changes do industry leaders expect to see emerge from this crisis?
Here's a couple excerpts from the data:
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The 41 respondents said they’d taken the following actions:
- 49% readjusted project cost projections
- 41% established staggered jobsite schedules to allow for social distancing
- 80% created new procedures
- 44% shutdown some project job sites completely
- 90% found it important to implement work-from-home scenarios
For full article and survey link click
HERE
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Courtesy of Construction Links Network
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Hand Sanitizer Can Ignite in Hot Vehicle
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“In extreme heat, it can ignite due to its high alcohol content.”
A spokesman with AHS says he hasn't heard of any hand sanitizer fires in Alberta, noting it's just a general warning.
There are, however, cases cited in medical journals - including one from 2011 of a health-care worker who was burned when she lit a cigarette after using hand sanitizer.
Click
HERE
for full article.
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Free COVID-19 Webinars for Construction / H&S
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Are You You Ready for Getting Back to Work Under COVID19?
May 29, 12:30pm-1:30pm
Join 4S Consulting for a FREE webinar and learn more about effective tools to monitor COVID19, policy templates, and COVID19 awareness-based training. Click
HERE
to register.
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Wednesday, June 3, 3:00pm
Three CEOs will talk about the challenges and solutions to operating and sometimes closing down and restarting while protecting their employees.
Featuring:
Harold Reinders
, President and CEO of Maple Reinders Group
Bryan Arnold
, President and CEO of Eastern Construction Company
Frank Perricone
, President of Percon Construction
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They will each provide their unique perspective of managing their firm through the pandemic crisis and positioning it for the new challenges of ensuring a safe environment for their workers and all on-site. The discussion will include comments on their corporate commitment to health and safety and how that guided their actions, and how COVID-19 has changed construction safety for years to come.
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Job Grants and Business Funding/Programs
June 9th, 1PM-2PM
Who couldn’t use some extra resources and access to financial aid to help cope with these challenging times!
Join us on June 9th at 1pm as JobGym presents a free Zoom webinar designed
exclusively for NCA members
covering
job grants and business funding/programs
available.
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We'll cover:
- Provincial grant and incentive programs
- Federal grant and incentive programs
- COVID-19 specific programs
- Free business services
Click
HERE
for more info and to register.
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Reminder: IHSA COVID19 Safety Resources Available Online
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IHSA has created a
COVID-19 resource page
to provide information to its members. We are closely monitoring the COVID-19 situation in Ontario and will continue following recommendations from Ontario’s Chief Medical Officer of Health and guidance from the Government of Canada. This page will be updated on a regular basis. Here you will find:
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COVID-19 Links & Resources from CCA
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For a list of construction-specific, up-to-date information covering latest news & announcements,
guidance & best practice documents, and financial/government subsidies/support,
click
HERE.
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Send This 30-second Auto Message to Your MP Regarding Construction Cost Reimbursement
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The CCA has made this a 30-second exercise for its members. Request the federal government to alleviate some of the financial pressure the industry is experiencing by creating an Emergency COVID-19 Construction Cost Reimbursement Program
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MP's need to hear from construction companies on this.
Click
HERE
to view the CCA email
, then c
lick on the blue button which will link you to an auto-template; just fill in your details and your MP's information will automatically be added.
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COVID-19 Links & Resources from COCA
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For a list of construction-specific, up-to-date information covering latest news & announcements,
guidance & best practice documents, and financial/government subsidies/support,
click
HERE.
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Send This 30-second Auto Message to Your MPP to Achieve Relief from Delay Claims
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The Council of Ontario Construction Associations (COCA) is your voice at Queen’s Park.
COCA is seeking relief for contractors like you from delay claims that have been caused by the COVID19 pandemic. Because their usual methods of lobbying have been curtailed as a result of the pandemic, COCA has turned to a digital advocacy tool. If you have not already done so,
please click here
and enter your home address and your email address and send a message supporting COCA to your MPP. It is simple and takes about
30 seconds of your time.
We encourage you in the strongest way possible to participate. And after you do, forward this message to your work colleagues, your workers and everyone you know in the industry. Please help out.
The more people from our industry that participate, the much greater is the chance of securing the relief our industry needs.
Many thanks for your help.
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COVID-19 Links, Previous Webinars, Briefs & Resource from OGCA & League of Champions
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Niagara Area Building Inspections, Permits, Planning Offices - Update by Municipality
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The NCA has compiled updates from Niagara's municipal building and planning departments, including building inspections, building permits, planners' availability, and more. Click
HERE
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Let NCA Members Know Your Business Status
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REPORT YOUR STATUS -
COVID-19 Niagara Construction Job-Site/
Office Closures/Restrictions/Business Notices
To assist our members in sharing the status of their companies/projects at this time, we are posting your
job-sites and/or office closures, business notices and/or restrictions
here
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Please complete form
here
for us to post the information on our website
or tag us with your changes on Facebook and/or Twitter. Or, just
email
and let us know your updated information.
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The Niagara Construction Association (NCA) is monitoring the COVID-19 situation closely and will do what we can to ensure members have up-to-date information by communicating through e-blast, social media posts, and
COVID-19 RESOURCES.
(please navigate the drop-down menu for industry-specific news, updates, information, and links).
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Please do not hesitate to contact me at
karin@niagaraconstruction.org
with any concerns or questions, or suggestions to our website/eblast COVID-19 information.
Thank You,
Karin Sheldrick
General Manager
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www.niagaraconstruction.org
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