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Construction health and safety program report
The Ministry of Labour, Immigration, Training, and Skills Development (MLITSD) puts together a report for the Provincial Labour-Management Health and Safety Committee every month with an overview of events, court bulletins, and statistics. This report is generally available the first week of the month and is posted on the IHSA website.
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2025–2026 compliance campaigns come to a close, new campaigns announced
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The 2026–2027 MLITSD compliance campaigns begin on April 1 and include some new and familiar areas of focus.
Construction
Inspectors will review all activities at single-and multi-family residential projects. They will give particular attention to high-risk issues, such as:
They will also check to ensure that these projects are providing adequate information, instruction, and supervision.
Mining
Specialized professional services (hygiene)
IHSA will provide resources that support these campaigns, where relevant. Read future issues of Network News for more details.
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Read recent court bulletins related to health and safety
The MLITSD regularly releases court bulletins about health and safety issues, injuries, and fatalities. Visit its website to read the bulletins and find other news and information.
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Asbestos work reports available for online submission
MLITSD has launched a new Employer Notice Portal for submitting and managing health and safety notices, including the Notice of Asbestos Work Report. Employers can now complete and submit the Asbestos Work Report entirely online.
Email the MLITSD for any technical questions or support.
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Proposed regulations related to issuing administrative penalties for select commercial and passenger offences in the Highway Traffic Act and the Towing and Storage Safety and Enforcement Act
Under the Highway Traffic Act and the Towing and Storage Safety and Enforcement Act, the Ministry of Transportation (MTO) is responsible for compliance and monitoring activities.
The MTO is proposing regulations related to issuing administrative penalties for select commercial and passenger offences in these two acts.
Submit your comments on the proposal by April 23, 2026.
Learn more.
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Struck-by Awareness Week is April 20–24
IHSA is coordinating a week-long campaign that highlights hazard recognition, controls, and solutions to reduce struck-by incidents, which are a leading cause of critical injuries and fatalities in the sectors that IHSA serves. This campaign supports the US National Stand-Down to Prevent Struck-by Incidents initiative that is scheduled for April 20–24 and coincides with National Work Zone Awareness Week through industry partner CPWR.
Struck-by Awareness Week 2026 campaign kickoff webinar
Struck-by incidents remain one of the leading causes of critical injuries and fatalities across the aggregates, construction, transportation, and electrical utilities sectors, as well as other high-risk sectors. That's why IHSA is hosting a free one-hour kickoff webinar on Friday, April 17 from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. (EST).
Learn more about this campaign and the upcoming webinar.
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Labour-Management committees host spring events
IHSA's Labour-Management Network has announced several regional health and safety events this spring:
Barrie
The 2026 Barrie Regional Labour-Management Mental Health Seminar is April 14 at 8 a.m. at the Peggy Hill Team Community Centre. This half-day event will provide many learning and networking opportunities.
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North Bay
The 2026 North Bay Regional Labour-Management Health and Safety Day is April 21 at 8 a.m. at Canadore College. This half-day safety event will include insightful discussions, interactive workshops, and networking opportunities.
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Sudbury
The 2026 Sudbury Regional Labour-Management Health and Safety Conference is April 30 at 8 a.m. at Cambrian College. This full-day event will foster collaboration and improve workplace safety practices.
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April 28 marks Day of Mourning
On April 28, Canadians will observe the National Day of Mourning.
This day is dedicated to remembering and honouring those who have died, suffered an injury, or been stricken by illness while on the job or due to their work. In recognizing them, we reaffirm our commitment to continually improving health and safety in workplaces in Ontario and across the country.
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IHSA sponsors several Steps for Life events
Threads of Life supports the healing journey of families who have suffered from a workplace fatality, traumatic life-altering injury, or occupational disease.
Every year, Threads of Life hosts Steps for Life. This 5-km family walk educates the community, highlights the ripple effects of workplace tragedies, and shows how we can prevent these incidents.
IHSA is sponsoring seven walk locations in 2026 and is currently recruiting walkers and donations.
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Latest IHSA YouTube videos now available
IHSA's video safety talks are a FREE resource to improve the lives of workers in Ontario. Watch the latest episodes now:
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Falls Awareness Week 2026 campaign kickoff webinar
Falls continue to be one of the leading causes of workplace injuries and fatalities across Ontario, which is why IHSA is hosting a free one-hour kickoff webinar on Friday, May 1 from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. (EST).
Join Adam Rothwell, Coordinator, Research & Stakeholder & Public Relations, as he explains why fall prevention deserves continued attention, how workplaces can participate in this year’s campaign, and what IHSA resources—including the Fall Prevention Toolkit (W016)—can support meaningful prevention efforts.
This webinar is ideal for supervisors, employers, safety professionals, health and safety representatives, and individuals working toward or holding NCSO® or NHSA™ designations.
Register for the webinar.
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Asbestos Awareness in Construction guideline (BR006)
IHSA created this asbestos safety guideline to educate construction workers, supervisors, and employers about the serious hazards of asbestos exposure on construction sites. It explains where asbestos may be found, the health risks involved, and the steps you can take to stay safe and compliant with regulations.
Download the guideline.
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IHSA seeks members for new labour-management committee on workplace psychological safety, mental health, and substance use
IHSA is launching a new Cross-Sector Labour-Management Committee on Workplace Psychological Safety, Mental Health, and Substance Use.
This committee will provide strategic guidance on emerging risks, prevention strategies, and sector needs across Ontario’s aggregates, construction, electrical utilities, and transportation industries.
IHSA is now accepting expressions of interest from labour and management leaders with experience in workplace psychological safety, mental health, or substance use health.
Learn more.
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Occupational disease committee seeks management representatives
IHSA's Occupational Disease and Research Labour-Management Health and Safety Committee invites management representatives who want to take part in the group to put their name forward.
IHSA is now accepting expressions of interest from management leaders with experience in this area.
For details on the committee and this opportunity, contact the committee administrator, Jasmine Kalsi.
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Health and Safety Professionals Canada mark Safety and Health Week 2026
Safety and Health Week is an annual opportunity to focus employers, workers, partners and the public on the importance of preventing injury and illness in the workplace, at home, and in the community. To raise awareness during the week of May 4–9, Health and Safety Professionals Canada (HSPC) is partnering with the Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety (CCOHS) and Threads of Life to offer free nation-wide programming on various aspects of safety and health for the public to participate in. The virtual and in-person events taking place during Safety and Health Week are open to everyone.
Learn more.
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April is Dig Safe Month
The Ontario Regional Common Ground Alliance (ORCGA) and its members have designated April as Dig Safe Month in Ontario. This month is dedicated to raising awareness of safe digging practices across the province to improve safety and reduce damages to underground infrastructure.
Learn more.
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WSIB seeks volunteers to trial new phone menu
The WSIB is seeking volunteers for 30-minute video calls in early April to provide feedback on their revised interactive voice response (IVR) phone system menu. This is an opportunity to ensure the new script meets industry needs and improves the overall customer experience.
To participate, please email Adi Prakash.
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Safety news from here and abroad
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What's new
Stay updated on current news from the Ministry of Labour, Immigration, Training, and Skills Development.
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Fleet Safety Council and transportation-related news
Access monthly updates, news, and events from the Fleet Safety Council and the transportation industry that IHSA supports.
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WSIB@WORK newsletter
Access the WSIB's quarterly email newsletter to get the latest information, or visit the archive page to read past issues.
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