Fleet Safety Council Correspondence

August 2023 Edition

Fleet Safety Council News & Events

FSC Annual Conference Press Release: Booth space has officially sold out for the 32^nd Annual FSC Educational Conference (some sponsorship opportunities are still available). With one-third of registrations already sold, the conference committee urges anyone interested in attending to guarantee a spot now and take advantage of the early bird rate of $250 per delegate. For more information on registration please visit Eventbrite or click on the link below. Click here to see the action packed agenda. Click here to download the full press release.

Important FSC Chapters Update: When chapter meetings resume in September 2023 the Southwestern, Central and Hamilton/Niagara Chapters have important updates to share. Click here for more details.

IHSA News & Events

Save the Date! IHSA's Annual General Meeting and LM Co-Chairs meeting is being held on October 4, 2023 at the Double Tree by Hilton Hotel Toronto Airport West, 5444 Dixie Road, Mississauga. More details coming soon.

IHSA Bulletin: The MLITSD, Fair, Safe and Healthy Workplaces Division, has developed a Q&A document to address workplace air quality concerns and provide information on the mitigation of risk to workers. Click here to download the bulletin.

IHSA Board Member Recruitment: The IHSA is currently seeking applications to fill one upcoming vacancy on its Board of Directors. Start date October 2023. Click here to read more details.

IHSA Annual Report 2022: IHSA has released the 2022 Annual Report.

Click here to review and download the report.

Show you are a proud member of IHSA! Display the "Proud Member of IHSA" logo on your website and show your commitment to occupational health and safety at your workplace.

Click here for details

Reminder - IHSA Awards: IHSA is now accepting nominations for the 2023 Electrical Utilities Safety Excellence and Innovation Award, Safe Driver Award, Safe Worker Award, Ken Hellawell Transportation Award, Maria (Filice) Mason Award of Excellence and many more.

Nominations will be accepted until August 31st. Click here for more details

IHSA Safety Podcast: The IHSA Safety Podcast is a free podcast that seeks to improve the lives of workers in Ontario - one thought-provoking discussion at a time. (click here to view all episodes)

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Occupational Health Updates

IHSA Safety Talk - Carbon Monoxide: IHSA learned of a multiple worker workplace injury due to carbon monoxide poisoning at a North York construction site. It’s important to keep in mind the dangers of carbon monoxide (CO).

Check out this safety talk, to learn more about it and its related controls.

Occupational Hygiene Consulting Services: Within the construction, transportation, and utilities sectors, workers are often exposed to a variety of chemical (airborne dusts and contaminants) and physical (heat stress, noise) hazards. Carrying out an exposure assessment can allow you to determine the level of risk against hazardous chemical or physical agents. To learn more about the types of exposure assessments, and how it can apply at your workplace, visit IHSA’s Occupational Health page.

Mental Health Update: New Product Alert

Frequently Asked Questions About Naloxone Kits in Workplaces

Problematic opioid use is a workplace hazard—and workers in construction and its related trades are particularly vulnerable. In Ontario, high-risk workplaces must now keep a naloxone kit on site, and have a worker trained in its use, in order to help prevent opioid overdoses. This guide is intended to help answer employer questions about the requirements for naloxone in the workplace, including how to determine if your workplace must comply with the legislation. Click to download.

Regulatory News

MTO News Release:

Ontario Starting Work on

2+1 Highway (read more)

MTO Airbrake Update: The MTO has announced that on September 1, 2023, they will be introducing a new online air brake learning module to replace the air brake knowledge test at time of renewal.

(read more)

MLITSD News Release:

Ontario Protecting Workers by Requiring Temporary Help Agency Licences (read more)

Office of the Premier News Release:

Ontario Investing in Critical Infrastructure in Ottawa (read more)

Click here to download a list of helpful regulatory links!

Industry Updates

PMTC Updates:

PMTC/YLG Driven to Lead Program 2023: The Young Leaders Group (YLG) of the Private Motor Truck Council of Canada (PMTC) have announced that they will be offering the ‘Driven to Lead’ program again in 2023. Click on the link for more details.(click here to learn more)

2023 Fall Golf Tournament: Registration is open for the 2023 Fall Golf Tournament taking place on September 26th. (click here for more details)

Trucking HR Canada Updates:

Labour Market Survey: Recruiting and retaining qualified workers is a predominant business issue in the trucking and logistics industry. THRC is asking trucking and logistics employers to help them by completing this 20-minute survey. Select the English Survey or the French Survey.

Top Fleet Employers Gala: The annual event is taking place on October 23rd at the Fairmont Royal York. Click on the links below to buy a ticket or book a ticket and take advantage of our exclusive hotel rates. Buy Tickets or Book Hotel.

TCA Updates:

Bridging Border Barriers 2023: The 6th annual event will be taking place at the Mississauga Grand Banquet and Event Centre on November 8th.(read more)

TCA Highway Angel Program: Nominate a driver that demonstrates exemplary courtesy and courage they have shown others while on North America’s roadways. (read more)

Truck News Articles:

Couriers and carriers battle record heat (read more)

Transport truck-related crashes at 10-year high in Ontario (read more)

New federal fines for Hours of Service, ELDs, range from $300 to $2,000 (read more)

Ontario tow truck driver training standard to be released soon (read more)

CTV News Montreal: Two workers injured after hit-and-run at Montreal road site.(read more)
CVSA Inspection Bulletin: Inspector Safety when Inspecting Compressed or Liquid Natural Gas or Hydrogen in Bulk Packages. (read more)
ESA First Responders Resources: Click to view tips on responding to an incident with downed powerline including a new video. (read more)
Financial Post Article: Milton Hydro Distribution Inc. Celebrates Remarkable Milestone of 500,000 Hours Worked Without a Lost Time Incident. (read more)
Sudbury.com Article: Opioids disproportionately affect certain sectors: Study. (read more)
Toronto Sun Article: Hydro One reaches tentative agreement with Power Workers’ Union. (read more)

Network News

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To promote health and safety within the transportation sector through network support and sharing of information resources, allowing us to have a strong voice in the industry.

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