Fleet Safety Council Correspondence

February 2024 Edition

Fleet Safety Council News & Events

FSC Hamilton/Niagara Spring Seminar Registration Opens: The Hamilton/Niagara Chapter of the Fleet Safety Council has announced details for their annual spring seminar. This year the chapter will be hosting a panel discussion titled “Commercial Vehicle Inspections: How to Motivate Your Drivers” and will include some of the industry’s best subject matter experts to discuss this important topic. Click here to view all the details and to register.

Reminder - Driver of the Year and Safety Professional of the Year Nomination Forms: Nomination forms have been added to the FSC website for each chapter in the Chapter Information section. Select your chapter and download the forms if you would like to nominate a driver or safety professional. Nominations will be accepted until June 30th, 2024. Click here to view the Chapter Information page.

IHSA News & Events

IHSA Releases New FSC & Labour-Management Videos

Fleet Safety Council: A Voice for Road Safety: This new video focuses on the benefits of the FSC which now has more than 500 driver trainers and safety professionals all working to promote health and safety within the transportation, transport, bus, and coach industries. Hear from the IHSA, the FSC Joint Executive Committee Members and IHSA’s Transportation Advisory Council in this video.

Click here to watch the new FSC video on YouTube

Learn More About the Labour Management Network: This new video focusses on IHSA’s extensive Labour-Management Network which brings together worker and management representatives from across the sectors that IHSA serves — with the common goal of making Ontario workplaces as safe as possible.

Click here to watch the new LMN video on YouTube

Reminder - eLearning courses available for free for a limited time: High-quality workplace health and safety training is now more accessible than ever. Until March 31, 2024, Ontario businesses in the construction, transportation, and electrical utilities industries can access more than two dozen of IHSA’s online training programs for free. Click here to see the complete list of eLearning courses

New issue of IHSA.ca Magazine now available

The latest issue of the IHSA.ca Magazine is now available for download on the IHSA website. Articles include:

Housekeeping hazards
Need to know: naloxone at your workplace
HSEp for transportation companies
Legislative updates
Stretching to prevent injury
Get the message: struck-by and fall hazards

Click here to view the magazine online

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IHSA President & CEO, Enzo Garritano, featured on the Trucking Safety & Compliance Podcast

In this podcast, the discussion revolves around a pivotal court case in Sudbury that redefines the boundaries of employer responsibilities, especially in subcontracting scenarios. This episode is a must-listen for anyone in the trucking sector, offering valuable insights into legal obligations, safety compliance, and the nuances of employer-employee relationships in this ever-evolving industry.

Click here to watch the video on YouTube

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

Newest episodes:

Episode 73: Worker Misclassification (Part 3 of the ESDC series)
Episode 74: A Look Back at the Life of an OHS Professional
Episode 75: Hazards, Risks, Assessment, and Control

Vehicle Weight and Dimension Limits in Ontario

Download the January 2024 Vehicle Weight and Dimensions Limits in Ontario Guide. This guide provides details on maximum dimensions, examples of allowable weights, HTA regulations and more.

Click here to download the guide.

Occupational Health Update

Occupational health resources

Everyone has the right to return home healthy at the end of each day. In the same way that we need protection from hazards such as falls, we need protection from work-related illnesses such as lung cancer.

These illnesses can range from acute to fatal. In some cases, symptoms can be reduced or reversed. But too often they become something people have to live with for the rest of their lives. The most important thing to know is that they are all preventable.

The IHSA website provides the information you need to prevent occupational illness at your workplace. It's divided into four sections to help you find the information that applies to your work.

Click here to visit IHSA's Occupational Health Resrouce Page

Mental Health Update

Free Virtual Sessions: Opioid Harm Prevention - A Call to Action for Leadership with in the Trades

Join IHSA as we discuss the unique challenges when it comes to taking a pro-active approach to reducing the harms related to opioids among the trades.

Participate in a 1-hour FREE virtual session delivered via Zoom and using small group participation we will explore opioid use and workplace implications for trade sector while focused on practical real life scenarios and peer learning. We hope you walk away empowered to make a difference in your workplace and equipped with tools and resources for your journey.

Sign up & register for one of the many sessions by completing the link here and or by contacting kmartin@ihsa.ca with date of your choice.

Regulatory News

Ministry of Transportation

Ontario Expands Highway 401 in Cambridge (Read more).

Ministry of Public and Business Services Delivery

Ontario Making it Easier and More Convenient to Access Government Services (Read more).

Ministry of Children, Community and Social Services

Ontario Helping More Women in Kirkland Lake Build Skills and Get Jobs (Read more).

Click here to download a list of helpful regulatory links!

Industry Updates

PMTC Updates:

PMTC/KRTS Hosting NATMI CDS Program: Taking place April 8th - 11th this course is designed to provide transportation safety directors and prospective safety directors with the vision and skills they need to manage an effective safety program. Click here to learn more.

PMTC Online Drivers Academy: The PMTC Online Drivers' Academy Subscription Service gives users unlimited use of a complete library of training courses for one low monthly rate. Click here to learn more.

Trucking HR Canada Updates:

2023 Impact Snapshot: Trucking HR Canada had their most impactful year yet! Find out more about what they accomplished by visiting their 2023 look-book. Click here to read more.

Workplace Wellness - A Holistic Approach to Your Employees’ Wellbeing: Do you know all the ways your company can benefit from a wellness program? Ensure your drivers feel supported at work by promoting employee wellness and reap the benefits of a fully engaged, healthy workforce. Click here to learn more.

TCA Updates:

TCA Announces 2023 Fleet Safety Award Division Winners: The TCA, along with presenting sponsor Great West Casualty Company and supporting sponsor Assured Partners, recently announced the 18 division winners in the 48th Annual TCA Fleet Safety Awards competition. Click here to read more.

TCA Annual Convention 2024: Scheduled for March 23rd - 26th in Nashville. TN and includes multiple educational sessions, committee meetings and events. Click here to see the full schedule.

Truck News Articles:

2024 Trucking Outlook: Transpro Freight Systems (Read more).

Truckers in B.C. call for more training after latest overpass strike (Read more).

Six Canadian companies named in Top 20 Best Fleets to Drive For (Read more).

Purolator Tackle Hunger delivered 2.3M pounds of food to Canadian food banks (Read more).

NAL Insurance launches Thank A Trucker app (Read more).

ATRI Analysis: New ATRI analysis examines California’s electrification readiness (Read more).

CBC News: Quebec man charged with human trafficking in B.C. (Read more).

Ontario 511: The Ontario 511 app provides images from over 600 cameras and includes up-to-date highway information on construction, collisions and road closures. It also identifies open rest areas and locations throughout the province that offer food and fuel. Download the app from Google Play or the App Store.

PTTAC News Release: The Professional Truck Training Alliance of Canada becomes natonal ally for transportation industry (Read more).

PTTAC Press Release: Professional Truck Training Alliance of Canada Announces Board of Directors (Read more).

RESCON Webinar: In case you missed it the full "Health & Safety Challenges – What the Sudbury Case, Increased Fines & Due Diligence Best Practices Mean for your Workplace" webinar is now available to view online. (Click here to view webinar or click here to download the presentation).

TIRF Insights: Passengers play crucial role in preventing distracted driving (Read more).

TIRF Poll: New post-pandemic decline among drivers self-reporting driving when they believed they were over the legal limit (Read more).

Winter Walk Day 2024: Winter Walk Day (WWD) is an annual celebration of winter walking that takes place on the first Wednesday of February. (Read more).

Network News

Stay up-to-date on all of the latest news from IHSA's Labour Management Network! Click here to read more.

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FSC Mission Statement

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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