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Fleet Safety Council (FSC) Annual Conference updates
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Conference details on FSC website!
Visit the FSC conference webpage for all the latest conference news, including:
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Last chance to register!
FSC conference tickets are now more than 75% sold. Register now before it's too late!
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FSC provincial award winners to be announced at FSC conference networking reception!
Recipients of the FSC Provincial Driver and Safety Professional of the Year awards, sponsored by TruckRight, will be announced during the FSC Annual Conference networking reception on October 23, 2025. Chosen from among the regional chapter winners, two individuals will be given the provincial titles—along with an embroidered leather jacket, a crystal trophy, and a $2,500 cash prize.
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The FSC online store is back!
The FSC online store has reopened for a limited time. This is your chance to order exclusive FSC-branded clothing, office items, or thoughtful gifts for chapter speakers. The store will remain open until October 31, 2025!
How to order:
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Visit the store and explore our full selection of items.
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Place your order. During the checkout process, you’ll be asked to select your preferred chapter for delivery. Your order will be fulfilled at a future chapter meeting.
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Payment process: Please note that payment is not processed at the time of your order. Instead, you will receive a PayPal invoice for payment shortly after placing your order.
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IHSA Hamilton H&S day
The Hamilton Regional Labour-Management Health and Safety Committee hosted an exciting Health and Safety Day on September 11, 2025.
The event featured dynamic sessions about advancements in personal protective equipment and workplace mental health—plus updates from the Ministry of Labour, Immigration, Training, and Skills Development. Thank you to everyone who participated!
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NCSO®/NHSA™ member survey
Attention NCSO®/NHSA™ members: The Canadian Federation of Construction Safety Associations (CFCSA) is seeking your input as it reviews the NCSO®/NHSA™ programs. Your feedback will help guide recommendations for the construction industry across Canada.
The confidential survey takes about five minutes to complete—and is open until October 10, 2025.
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Save the date: NCSO®/NHSA™ Educational Conference
Join IHSA on November 20, 2025 for the fourth annual NCSO®/NHSA™ Educational Conference.
This half-day virtual event is an opportunity to increase your knowledge of essential health and safety topics and learn more about key areas of importance to maintaining your NCSO®/NHSA™ status.
Watch for more details about this exciting online event in future issues of Network News.
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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, IHSA will 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.
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IHSA on YouTube
IHSA has a wide variety of free health and safety videos available on YouTube! Visit our YouTube channel watch video safety talks, get bite-sized tips, view an exclusive series on winter driving hazards, and learn more about IHSA programs and services.
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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:
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MTO introduces mobile commercial X-ray units
As part of ongoing efforts to enhance safety and compliance on Ontario’s highways, the Ministry of Transportation (MTO) has introduced new technology to support commercial motor vehicle inspections.
In a memo to industry stakeholders, the MTO announced the acquisition of several mobile commercial X-ray machines. These units will assist MTO officers by increasing the efficiency and effectiveness of cargo inspections, with a focus on detecting non-compliance related to dangerous goods and load security.
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MTO suspension letters sent to drivers suspected of taking "dishonest" training
The MTO has mailed out suspension letters to truck drivers who the province believes “dishonestly” obtained their Class A licences during testing or training.
The letters state, "Due to irregularities discovered during an audit of your test provider, the Ministry of Transportation (MTO) cannot verify that your A/Z knowledge and road tests were conducted to Ontario standards”.
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CTV News: Police say transport driver using his phone tried to switch seats with passenger
A 27-year-old commercial motor vehicle driver has been charged this week after trying to switch seats with a passenger and hide in his truck—while the vehicle was still moving and while using a cell phone.
According to the Ontario Provincial Police, a witness reported the incident. Officers then located the original driver hiding in the sleeper berth of the vehicle. Further inspection revealed multiple violations related to the driver’s daily logs and inspection reports.
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ESDC warns employers: misclassification is illegal
Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC) issued a warning to the trucking industry, reminding employers that misclassifying workers under the Driver Inc. model is illegal and will have consequences.
In a video titled “Misclassification is illegal,” ESDC’s labour program outlines the growing problem of employee misclassification in road transportation and stresses that non-compliance with the Canada Labour Code will not be tolerated.
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Take your kids to day 2025
Trucking HR Canada has released a guide to support Take You Kids to Work Day 2025. The guide outlines the steps required to prepare your workplace for a successful day, including a planning timeline, getting employees involved, and more.
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Transport Canada TDG safety awareness program
Transportation of dangerous goods (TDG) safety awareness kits from Transport Canada are aimed at four specific audiences: first responders, communities/municipalities, industry, and the general public. The kits include:
- Emergency preparedness and response information
- Protective Direction No. 36
- Safety advisories (e.g., lithium batteries)
- Bulletins
- CANUTEC
- And much more!
The kits are updated regularly and are available online.
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