FSC Conference photos

Photos from the 34th Annual Fleet Safety Council Educational Conference are now available in the FSC photo and video gallery.

Click here to view all of the photos.

FSC to offer NATMI courses

The FSC will offer courses from the North American Transportation Management Institute (NATMI) starting in 2026.

Download the course flyers to learn more:

• Certified Director of Safety Canadian (CDS-C)
  & Certified Safety Supervisor Canadian (CSS-C)
• Fleet Accident Investigation
• Certified Driver Trainer (CDT) Program
• Certified Director of Safety (CDS) & Certified Safety Supervisor (CSS)

Reminder: book ACF training for a chance to win

IHSA offers safe-work courses at our training centres throughout Ontario. But if you can’t come to us, we'll come to you. Every year, we deliver “At Customer Facility” (ACF) training to thousands of workers right at their workplaces. 

Companies booking 2026 ACF sessions by December 31, 2025, can enter to win one of 25 days of free IHSA consulting—choosing services like jobsite reviews, health and safety audits, or worker evaluations.

IHSA eLearning: 
FREE until the end of 2025

To help your business finish this year strong, healthy, and safe, IHSA has made our complete eLearning library available free of charge until December 31, 2025.

IHSA's eLearning options cover a wide range of topics critical to safe work in all of the industries we serve.

Use the code WS4L100 at checkout to learn for free! 

IHSA 2-Minute News

With 2-Minute News, you can read the health and safety information related to your industry in two minutes or less! It's emailed to subscribers monthly.

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IHSA winter driving resources

Winter weather is around the corner, and with it comes the possibility of driving-related hazards like slick roadways and reduced visibility. As one of the riskiest tasks that workers do every day, driving deserves extra attention this time of year.

Take a moment to prepare for the snow, ice, sleet, and freezing rain by exploring our essential winter driving safety resources:

• Read about the four P's of safe winter driving
• Watch IHSA's safe winter driving video series on YouTube

Latest YouTube episodes available

IHSA's video safety talks are a FREE resource that seeks to improve the lives of workers in Ontario.

• Building a culture of care in the workplace: Employers and Supervisors have a duty to protect the health and safety of workers, which is why reporting incidents in a timely manner is crucial. Watch the video

• 3 Point Contact: What the steps to properly and safely enter a commercial motor vehicle. This video explains the concept of “3-point contact” to reduce the risk of slips, trips or falls when climbing into or out of large vehicles. Watch the video

Latest episodes of the IHSA Safety Podcast

The IHSA Safety Podcast is a free podcast that seeks to improve the lives of workers in Ontario. Listen to the latest episodes now:

• Episode 121: The role of personal protective equipment (PPE) in workplace safety
• Episode 122: A day in the life of a construction supervisor, part 1 – taking care of business

Transport Canada Driver Distraction Mitigation Program for Commercial Vehicle Drivers

Did you know that Transport Canada has a Driver Distraction Mitigation Program for Commercial Vehicle Drivers that is designed to help motor carriers and drivers reduce the risk of distracted driving. It provides motor carriers and commercial vehicle drivers with tools and effective anti-distracted driving practices.

WSIB consultation: noise-induced hearing loss

The WSIB has launched a consultation related to occupational noise-induced hearing loss (NIHL) and is seeking stakeholder feedback on the draft of its operational policy 16-01-04 on NIHL.

New Northern Rural and Remote Driving module now available

As part of its Commercial Vehicle Safety Interactive Video series, the Ministry of Transportation (MTO) has developed a new Northern, Rural, and Remote Driving interactive video to support road safety awareness and help educate drivers about the unique driving conditions in northern rural and remote communities in Ontario—and improve their ability to navigate these environments safely and responsibly.

Ontario Long Combination Vehicle (LCV) Program condition changes

The MTO, working with Ontario Long Combination Vehicle (LCV) Program participants, has announced upcoming changes to the LCV Program.

The changes include the removal of the 6(d) Holiday Restrictions from Ontario’s LCV Program Condition as well as updates to existing requirements for the Signage on Rear of LCVs Configuration specifications and more.

CBC News: Crackdown on "out-of-control" trucking loophole

The federal government says it’s earmarking money in the upcoming budget to crack down on a tax-evasion scheme the trucking industry has long derided as a $1-billion scam.

The Canadian Trucking Alliance (CTA), has dubbed the scam "Driver Inc.". This when companies try to save money on payroll taxes by incorrectly classifying drivers as independent contractors rather than employees.

Click here to read the full article.

Province cracking down on dangerous drivers

The Ontario government will introduce tough new measures to crack down on dangerous drivers in Ontario. The proposed measures would keep high-risk drivers off the road and strengthen penalties for serious offences.

Click here to read the full news release.

Office of the Employer Advisor Webinars

The OEA is hosting a series of FREE webinars on various WSIB topics. Use the links below to register for the webinars for free.

• Introduction to workplace safety and insurance — employer accounts
• Appeals process refresher

TCA hosts Bridging the Border Barriers in Mississauga

The Truckload Carriers Association hosted its annual Bridging the Border Barriers event in Mississauga on November 19th.

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