April 2020
" NCA Health & Safety News" provides you with valuable information and assists in your quest to achieve a world-class safety culture. We believe that developing a safe work ethic is a never-ending process that must be part of every business's professional development.

Please do not hesitate to contact the office with your input, suggestions or safety questions. We value your feedback!
COVID-19 UPDATE TO MEMBERSHIP
The Niagara Construction Association (NCA) is monitoring the COVID-19 situation closely and and is ensuring that our members have up-to-date information by communicating through e-blast, social media posts, and our COVID-19 resources webpages CLICK HERE (please navigate the drop-down menu for industry-specific news & announcements, construction site guidelines, webinars, updates, information and links) 

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Special April COVID-19 Edition


This is a special edition of What’s New, mainly devoted to workplace issues related to the COVID-19 outbreak to help keep you safe and informed.

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Protecting and promoting mental health during COVID-19
As businesses and individuals navigate the current COVID-19 situation, many people in our community are experiencing increased anxiety, stress and isolation. Now, more than ever, it is important to ensure that you are taking steps to promote and protect your own mental health, as well as the mental health of your workforce. Below are some valuable mental health tools and resources to utilize during this time of uncertainty. 

Webinars and videos:

Resources
Free Online First Aid Awareness Course from St. John Ambulance
Until May 31, 2020, St. John Ambulance Ontario is pleased to provide the online course entitled First Aid Awareness , offered free of charge (valued at $14.95). An innovative, web-based delivery method for First Aid, Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) and Automated External Defibrillator (AED) theory and evaluation to refresh participants with the knowledge to confidently handle basic emergency situations until medical help arrives. This is not a certification or recertification course but may be used as a training aid to help refresh your First Aid knowledge if you have previously taken a First Aid certification course.
Gold Seal Update

Gold Seal Certification program new applications suspended April 8 to 30, 2020: click HERE for details (article courtesy of OGCA).

CCA Gold Seal info/updates HERE

Working at Heights certification extended
The Ontario Ministry of Labour, Training and Skills Development and the Office of the Chief Prevention Officer has extended existing Working at Heights worker certifications.
 
Working at Heights training completed between February 28, 2017 and August 31, 2017 is valid for four years from the date of successful completion of the training program and will now have a one-year extension.
 
For the Province's WAH webpage click HERE . Regulation can be accessed HERE .
APRIL IS DIG SAFE MONTH
April is dedicated to raising awareness of safe digging practices across the province to improve safety and reduce damages to underground infrastructure.

Dig Safe Month is designed to coincide with the unofficial start of spring digging season and to serve as a reminder to homeowners and contractors that they need to call or click before they start digging.

Ensuring the safety of those who work or live in the vicinity of underground facilities and protecting vital services is everyone’s responsibility.
DAY OF MOURNING -
APRIL 28
The Day of Mourning, also known as Workers’ Memorial Day, is officially recognized in about 100 countries worldwide.

In 2017, 951 workplace fatalities were recorded in Canada, an increase of 46 from the previous year.

Please take a moment to view the

H&S Training at the NCA
Safety courses created to enhance health and safety awareness and help prevent injures to workers, e.g. Confined Space Safety Awareness, Pipeline Construction Safety Training and more
New Training Registration Procedure
at the NCA
Are you looking for training schedules or registration for the following courses:
 ·   Working at Heights - Full Course or Refresher
·   Elevated Work Platform - EWP
·   Joint Health and Safety Certification Refresher Training
·   Joint Health and Safety Certification Part 1 & 2
·   First Aid/CPR
Please see the important message regarding training registration procedures on the above courses, click HERE 
register
Online H&S Training
FREE AODA training modules

These cover the requirements for providing employment in ways that are accessible to people with disabilities. Watch it, read it, hear it or present it. Click Here
Worker Health and Safety Awareness in 4 Steps
The Occupational health and safety awareness training provides a basic understanding of the Occupational Health and Safety Act (OHSA), and does not replace any sector specific, hazard specific, or competency specific training.

For FREE workbook and online learning module, CLICK HERE
Supervisor Health and Safety Awareness in 5 Steps
The Occupational health and safety awareness training provides a basic understanding of the Occupational Health and Safety Act (OHSA), and does not replace any sector specific, hazard specific, or competency specific training.

For FREE workbook and online learning module, CLICK HERE
The BuildForce Canada Online Respectful and Inclusive Workplace Toolkit -
See what you can you do to ensure that leaders/managers and supervisors are knowledgeable (and continue to learn) about respectful and inclusive workplaces. Check out the latest blog: Click Here 

Also now available:
  • Confined Space Safety Awareness
  • Pipeline Construction Safety Training

Contact our Office for DETAILS and to register: 905-682-6661
Helpful Information
What's New - COVID-19 SPECIAL ISSUE

Ministry of Labour, Training & Skilled Trades NEWSROOM
Stay up to date with the latest industry safety news and training by clicking here.

*Occupational Health and Safety Links and QR codes -
Check out this valuable resource by clicking here.
Check out this valuable resource by clicking here.
Click Here for WSIB Newsletter

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Compare health and safety statistics for businesses across the province here.

NCA P.A.T.H.S.
PARTNERS ALIGNED TOGETHER FOR HEALTH AND SAFETY

NCA has made safety awareness a primary initiative for our Association. We have recently launched our PATHS initiative, Partners Aligned Together for Health and Safety , formally making a stronger commitment to safety awareness and training.