Fleet Safety Council (FSC) Annual Conference updates

Changes to the Joint Executive Committee (JEC)

The FSC recently held its annual general meeting at IHSA's head office, where changes to the executive were made. Danielle Levitt completed her two-year term as Chairperson and is now Past Chair. Rick Brown is the new Chairperson, and Janice Edwards was elected Vice Chairperson.

We thank Danielle for her service and congratulate Rick and Janice on their new roles.

Regional driver and safety professional awards!

Thank you to all FSC members who nominated drivers or safety professionals for regional awards. The chapters selected winners over the summer, and regional winners will be announced at September meetings.

Provincial winners, sponsored by TruckRight, will be announced at the FSC Conference Networking Event on October 23.

Last call: FSC policies and procedures

As communicated in the August message from the JEC chairs and through chapter meetings, the FSC has drafted new corporate bylaws. They are available for feedback and comment from FSC members until September 30, 2025.

Please download a copy of the latest bylaws and use the form to provide your feedback.

Alongside the bylaw revisions, the FSC is also developing new policies to support our ongoing partnership and commitment with IHSA. Once finalized, these policies will be circulated for member input and feedback.

IHSA releases 2024 Annual Report

Learn more about the ways IHSA works to better serve our members and achieve our strategic goals.

Our 2024 Annual report highlights key prevention initiatives, published health and safety resources, training programs, and progress promoting health and safety across Ontario workplaces over the previous year.

Discover free health and safety resources from IHSA

Investing in health and safety has never been easier. IHSA makes it easy for business owners, supervisors, and workers to improve hazard awareness and prevent incidents with a variety of no-cost downloads, videos, training courses, and other resources.

Access more than 150 safety talks, check out our toolkit for small businesses, sign up for in-person and online training, and more with just a few clicks.

Behind the scenes of IHSA's new safety talk videos

IHSA’s videographers and health and safety consultants recently filmed new safety talk videos throughout the province.

Get a sneak peak at the shoot that took place at the College of Carpenters and Allied Trades’ training centre in Vaughan, Ontario, where the team captured practical, hands-on demonstrations to help workers stay safe on the job.

Subscribe to IHSA's YouTube channel to see all of the videos as they become available.

Hamilton committee hosts Health and Safety Day

The Hamilton Labour-Management Health and Safety Committee is hosting its first ever Health and Safety Day on September 11 at the C Hotel in Hamilton.

Join us for a half-day session featuring a dynamic lineup of speakers focused on the latest innovations in personal protective equipment, mental health, and updates from the Ministry of Labour, Immigration, Training, and Skills Development.

Seats are limited! Register now to secure your spot.

Save the date: NCSO^®/NHSA™ annual Educational Conference November 20

Join IHSA on November 20 for the fourth annual NCSO^®/NHSA™ Educational Conference.

This half-day virtual event will provide attendees with an opportunity to increase their knowledge of essential health and safety topics and learn more about key areas important to maintaining their NCSO^®/NHSA™ status.

Watch for more details about this exciting online event in future issues of Network News. 

Registration open for IHSA Annual General Meeting, awards, and social

Join IHSA on Wednesday October 8, 2025 at the DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Toronto Airport West (5444 Dixie Rd., Mississauga), for an engaging Annual General Meeting. This year’s meeting will feature a standing-style environment that encourages mingling and conversation.

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 114: Driven to Learn: The Road to Safer Trucking

• Episode 115: Practical Tips for Homeowners When Hiring a Contractor

U.S. suspends issuing of visas to foreign truck drivers

Following a high-profile fatal truck crash in Florida, the U.S. continues to crack down on underqualified foreign truck drivers.

The Private Motor Truck Council of Canada reached out the to U.S. consulate for clarification on the potential impact on Canadian-domiciled drivers and provided the following update:

"We have confirmed this order only affects E & H visas. The order does not affect B1/B2 visas, which most third-country-national drivers in Canada use to enter the United States, so the order should not affect them."

Expanding the Slow Down, Move Over law under the HTA

The Ministry of Transportation (MTO) is requesting feedback on which vehicle types should be classified as "work-related vehicles" under Ontario's Slow Down, Move Over law.

Section 159 of the Highway Traffic Act (HTA) currently requires motorists to slow down when approaching a stopped emergency response vehicle (e.g., police, fire, or ambulance) displaying red or red and blue emergency flashing lights or a tow truck with flashing amber lights. The law also requires drivers to move over and leave one lane between their vehicle and the parked emergency vehicle if the highway has more than one lane and it is safe to do so.

Bill 229, Working for Workers Six Act, received Royal Assent on December 19, 2024. It included an amendment to section 159 of the HTA aimed at enhancing protection for roadside workers. This amendment would require drivers to slow down and, if safe to do so, move over for any prescribed "work-related vehicle" stopped at the roadside with flashing amber lights. This requirement will not apply within designated construction zones where reduced speed limits are already in effect.

IHSA will submit a coordinated response for our network. Please send your feedback to IHSA by September 7, 2025 so we have time to prepare before the September 8, 2025 deadline. Use the button below to submit your feedback.

Ontario road safety annual report (ORSAR)

Did you know that the Ontario Road Safety Annual Report (ORSAR) provides road safety data and emerging trends including fatalities, injuries, collisions, and more.

Click on the button to view the preliminary reports for 2022 and 2023 along with an archive of the published annual reports.

Back to school safety tips from York Regional Police

It's back-to-school season once again and York Regional Police has shared some safety tips for drivers in school zones—as well as for parents and children who may be crossing at intersections or driving to school.

PTTAC opens registration for first conference

The Professional Truck Training Alliance of Canada (PTTAC) has announced the agenda and opened registration for its first conference.

Women's Trucking Federation releases series of summer session webinars!

With a long to-do list and the days flying by, being tied to a screen for a live viewing can sometimes feel nearly impossible. However, while you’re on the go, it only makes sense that you’re craving good content more than ever!

Check out the WTFC Summer Sessions episodes, which are packed with questions for their board and key sponsors, who bring insight into the industry—whether it’s from in the office, under the hood, or behind the wheel.

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