FSC Hamilton/Niagara Spring Seminar Recap
The FSC Hamilton/Niagara Chapter held its annual Spring Seminar on March 27, welcoming over 100 delegates. This year's seminar focused on Total Cost of Risk – Understanding Insurance and featured a panel of industry experts sharing their insights.
Chapter member Bruce Outridge, host of The Lead Pedal Podcast for Truck Drivers, created a recap video highlighting some of the key moments from the day!
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Registration Now Open!
The Fleet Safety Council (FSC) Conference Committee is excited to announce that registration is now open for the 2025 Annual Conference, taking place on Friday, October 24, 2025!
Take advantage of the early bird rate — register by August 31st and save, with a discounted price of just $250!
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Keynote Speaker Announced!
We’re thrilled to announce that Shawn Kanungo will be this year’s keynote speaker! In his presentation, Friction by Design: Building Trust in the Age of A.I., Shawn will explore the critical role of trust in today’s rapidly evolving technological landscape.
Shawn is a globally recognized innovation strategist and bestselling author, known for his groundbreaking insights on navigating change and disruption.
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Reminder: FSC regional award nominations are open
Nominations are officially open for the FSC Regional Awards! Each year, FSC Chapters honor one outstanding driver and one safety professional for their dedication to keeping our roads safe.
Nominations will be accepted until June 31, 2025, with regional winners announced during the September chapter meetings.
Regional winners will then move on as finalists for the prestigious Provincial Driver and Safety Professional of the Year Awards, proudly sponsored by TruckRight.
Click here to view the Awards page on the FSC website!
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IHSA Transportation Advisory Council: Call for Applications
The Infrastructure Health & Safety Association (IHSA) is seeking both a qualified management representative and two qualified labour representatives to join our Transportation Advisory Council (TAC). This is a unique opportunity for an experienced industry leader to contribute to the advancement of health and safety in Ontario’s transportation sector.
The TAC provides expert guidance and industry insights to IHSA, helping to shape safety programs, training, and initiatives that support employers and workers in the sector.
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IHSA Awards Season Opens!
Running from May 1st through June 30th, nominations will now be accepted for the IHSA Awards which are presented at the annual IHSA AGM.
Nominate a deserving individual, team or committee for the John M. Beck Award, Electrical Utility Safety Excellence & Innovation Award, Roy A. Phinnemore Award, The Gil Samson Award, Ken Hellawell Transportation Safety Award or the Maria (Filice) Mason Award of Excellence.
Click on the button to learn about each of the awards, read about last years recipients and some of the other awards available through IHSA.
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Mental Health Awareness Week: May 5 - 11, 2025
In the trades, we pride ourselves on resilience, hard work and looking out for one another. But sometimes, challenges like mental health struggles and substance use can go unnoticed - or worse, unaddressed. During Mental Health Awareness Week, we're coming together to break the stigma and foster a culture of care, safety, respect and support.
IHSA has prepared a series of resources offers tools, stories and actionable steps to start meaningful conversations, recognize signs of distress, and provide help where it's needed. Let's keep our promise to each other: if you see something, say, something.
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Keeping Your Promise
IHSA is proud to be your partner in creating safer and healthier workplaces. As a trusted resource in health and safety training and education, we provide accessible, comprehensive resources that are tailored to meet the needs of the construction, transportation, and electrical utilities sectors. We also offer specific resources for small businesses—which make up the majority of IHSA’s member firms—that make prioritizing workplace health and safety easier.
We believe that every Ontario worker should return home to their loved ones at the end of the workday. Our Keep Your Promise campaign reminds workers about the many reasons why they should prioritize health and safety on the jobsite.
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Falls Awareness Week 2025
From May 5 - 9, IHSA will join workplaces across Ontario to promote Falls Awareness Week (FAW).
FAW is part of a campaign to prevent falls, which is one of the leading causes of death and critical injuries in the construction industry. Fall Injuries by the numbers:
- 21% of all lost-time injury claims in construction were due to falls
- Falls from ladders were the leading cause of falls-related deaths in construction
- 29% of fatal falls from heights were among self-employed workers/business owners.
In support of this event, IHSA has developed resources such as safety talks, forms, checklists, articles, advisories, and posters. These resources can help employers develop site-specific WAH training and educate their workers on how to protect themselves from fall hazards.
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Health and Safety Mentorship Program Guidance
In high-risk industries, supporting less experienced workers is critical to maintaining a strong safety culture. IHSA’s new Health and Safety Mentorship Program Guidance offers a practical framework to help organizations model best practices, strengthen workplace safety, and reduce incidents involving young or inexperienced workers. Use this resource to assess and enhance your mentorship efforts and build a safer work environment.
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Training Requirements Chart
Training gives workers the knowledge to recognize the hazards they face and do their jobs safely. It also helps employers fulfil their duty to protect the health and safety of their workers.
This chart compiles all of the training required by Ontario’s health and safety legislation (e.g., Occupational Health and Safety Act) for different types of jobs and the hazards that workers may encounter.
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Keep Your Green Book Up To Date
To ensure your Health and Safety documents remain current, Publications Ontario has released a free downloadable PDF insert. This insert updates all April 2024 editions of the Green Book (OHSA) to align with the 2025 version.
If you have the April 2024 edition, it is recommended that you download and print the 2025 amendment insert to keep your Green Book accurate and up to date.
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CVSA Roadcheck 2025
The Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance’s (CVSA) International Roadcheck is scheduled for May 13-15. International Roadcheck is a high-visibility, high-volume commercial motor vehicle and driver inspection and regulatory compliance enforcement initiative that takes place over three days in Canada, Mexico, and the United States.
During International Roadcheck, inspectors will primarily conduct the North American Standard Level I Inspection, a 37-step procedure that includes an examination of driver operating requirements and vehicle mechanical fitness. While all 37 steps will be completed, as usual, inspectors will also pay close attention to the driver’s record of duty status (RODS) and the vehicle’s tires.
Observation Details: If you are interested in observing from one of the locations please review the list below which includes locations and a registration link. Once submitted, a confirmation and waiver details will follow by email. Deadline to register as an observer is May 9th at 11:59 p.m.
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Arkansas House Bill 1745
Arkansas House Bill 1745, now known as Act 605, took effect on April 15, 2025. The Act outlines specific requirements regarding drivers' licenses, work permits, and language proficiency for foreign truck drivers operating within the state.
It is important to note that international commerce is not classified as "work" within the United States. Domestic movements, which are restricted for Canadian drivers and carriers, are considered work and are not permitted.
The intent of Act 605 is not to target Canadian truck drivers engaged in legitimate international commerce. Canadian drivers participating in cross-border transportation activities are permitted to continue operating under existing international commerce regulations.
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FMCSA Eliminating MC Numbers by October 1st, 2025
The FMCSA will eliminate MC numbers effective October 1, 2025. Moving forward, all motor carriers, brokers, and freight forwarders will be required to operate under a single USDOT number. This change is intended to streamline the registration process, reduce fraud, and enhance compliance monitoring.
Click the button below to learn more about how this change could impact your organization.
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School Bus Rollover in Northwestern Ontario
Provincial police are investigating a school bus rollover that occurred in Alberton Township. The school bus had children on board but there were no apparent injuries resulting from the incident
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Be prepared for Emergency Preparedness Week
Safety starts with being prepared and having a plan. All Ontarians have a part to play in preparing for emergencies. Emergency Preparedness Week (EP Week) is a national event that educates communities across the province about actions people can take to prepare for emergency situations. This annual event has taken place for over 25 years and is traditionally held during the first full week of May.
Aligning with Ontario’s Provincial Emergency Management Strategy and Action Plan and it’s goal to keep Ontario in a state of constant readiness and preparedness, the province’s theme for 2025 is “Plan for every season.” This theme reflects the unique challenges facing Ontario on a seasonal basis and the opportunities to practice emergency preparedness throughout the year. Ontario’s theme complements the national theme released by Public Safety Canada.
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Partners in Prevention Regional Health and Safety Conference 2025
Attend the Partners in Prevention Central Health & Safety Conference on May 27 in Mississauga to learn how you can build a culture of care at your workplace. Presented by IHSA and Workplace Safety and Prevention Services, the conference will help you empower everyone at the workplace to work together toward a common goal: keeping each other healthy and safe.
Note: When registering, please use the code PIP25IHSA to let us know that you found the conference through IHSA.
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Occupational Health & Safety Day Ontario
In 2021, the Government of Ontario designated the first Tuesday in May each year as Occupational Health and Safety Day in the province. It's a great opportunity to take some time to mark the importance of health and safety in the workplace through safety meetings and other events.
This also coincides with North American Occupational Safety and Health (NAOSH) Week.
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The Toronto Regional Truck Driving Championship (TRTDC) will be taking place on May 31st, 2025 at the CAA Centre in Brampton Ontario.
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The Central Ontario Regional Truck Driving Championships (CORTDC) will be taking place on June 14th, 2025 at the Kitchener Memorial Auditorium.
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