Call to Action: Pause for Safety

Call to Action: Pause for a Safety Moment

IHSA has learned of two construction related fatalities this week in Ontario:

A worker has died after falling 100-foot fall at wastewater treatment plant in Leslieville
A worker has died after being hit by a dump truck in Kanata

Falls and struck-bys are leading causes of injuries in the industries IHSA serves. One workplace fatality in any year is one too many, regardless of the sector, industry, or occupation. Please pause all work for a safety moment and re-establish a commitment to the prevention of injuries, illnesses, and fatalities.

Visit the IHSA.ca page and access many resources to consider in controlling the hazards associated with working at heights and heavy equipment/vehicles.

Working at Heights Resources

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Download this Guide

Visit the IHSA's Fall Prevention and Working at Heights page to access many FREE resources to consider in controlling the hazards associated with working at heights.

Struck-By Resources

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Download this Booklet

Visit the IHSA's Struck-by Hazards page to access many FREE resources to consider in controlling the hazards associated with heavy equipment.

MLITSD Compliance Campaigns

The MLITSD launched a construction year-long compliance campaign from April 1, 2023, to March 4, 2024, for both struck-by and fall-related hazards. Learn More

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Sincerely,

Jennifer McKenzie

Director, Stakeholder and Client Relations

IHSA