"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!
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Rankin Construction Inc. has been awarded the IHSA Certificate of Recognition "COR".
This milestone achievement has been the culmination of a robust Health & Safety Management System with the outstanding support of all its dedicated workers.
CONGRATULATIONS to all that have contributed to this certification - a job well done!
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National Day of Mourning Ceremony
To honour those who have died, been injured, or suffered illness in the workplace there will be a special ceremony to commemorate the National Day of Mourning on Thursday, April 28.
Please visit the WSIB website to learn more and look out for more event details coming soon.
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WSIB Health and Safety Excellence program
You may have received a phone call or email from the WSIB informing you about the WSIB H & S Excellence program. We are pleased to bring this to our members in partnership with Safety Works Consulting Inc., as the WSIB approved Provider.
If you would like more information on another WSIB Rebate, please join us for information on the WSIB H & S Excellence program.
We are holding information sessions via Zoom: Dates: Thursday, April 28, 2022 - 2:00 pm OR Thursday, May 12, 2022 - 4:00 pm OR Thursday, June 16, 2022 - 4:00 pm
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April is Distracted Driving Awareness Month
Source: Cariati Law
Texting and driving is a serious issue on Ontario roads.
It is illegal to drive distracted in Canada and will result in hefty fines. Whether someone is texting, checking email, changing music or talking and looking around, distracted driving can become deadly in a split second.
April is Distracted Driving Awareness Month. We want to raise awareness by sharing some startling statistics about distracted driving. A car accident can happen at any given moment to anyone on the road.
- An accident is 23 times more likely to occur if one is texting and driving.
- 1 in 5 drivers confess to browsing the web while driving.
- It takes an average of 5 seconds after a driver’s mind is taken off the road for an accident to occur.
- Smartphones are the most common form of distraction among drivers.
- Texting while driving is 6 times more likely to cause an accident than drunk driving.
To learn more about distracted driving awareness and the statistics visit Think Insure Canada. When operating a motor vehicle please pay attention at all times and do not text and drive, drink & drive or take your eyes off the road or your hands off the wheel.
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2022 COR Virtual Conference - April 26 2022
IHSA invites you to register for the COR™ Virtual Conference held on April 26th, 2022. During this online session, you will obtain valuable information, tools, and experiences that can help you to be successful in achieving your COR™ certification using the COR™ 2020 audit tool. For more details about this event and how to register, download the flyer.
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April 11-15, 2022, is National Work Zone Awareness Week
Did you know that more drivers and passengers are affected by work zone injuries and fatalities than workers?
National Work Zone Awareness Week takes place each year during the beginning of “construction season” to remind road users to be mindful and use their best judgment when encountering work zones.
Motorists should keep these points in mind when driving through a work zone:
- Flaggers are extremely vulnerable to traffic. Look for them when approaching a work zone.
- Flaggers are there to protect you. Many states have laws that require you to obey them. The presence of a flagger implies it is a dangerous situation for you as a driver. Always follow their directions.
- Work vehicles can suddenly enter or exit the lane of traffic.
- Workers may step into the lane of traffic.
- Heavy equipment may encroach into the lane of traffic.
- Lanes may be narrow.
- Speeds can suddenly be reduced, or there may be unexpected wait times.
- The road surface can be rough with bumps or abrupt drops.
- Other drivers may be confused as to traffic flow, or be distracted, frustrated, or aggressive.
- Drivers and passengers are the most likely to be killed or injured in a work zone—not the workers.
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About Safety and Health Week (May 1 - 7, 2022)
Safety and Health Week is an ideal time for employers, employees, partners, and the public to focus on the importance of preventing injury and illness in the workplace, at home, and in the community.
Starting on Monday, May 2, you're invited to join our virtual activities to celebrate Safety and Health Week - Click Here.
Sign up for free, live, online sessions starting with a national kickoff and a keynote address by Tareq Hadhad on resiliency through adversity.
The week will continue with thought-provoking sessions on health and safety in Indigenous communities, a guided meditation, and improving your workplace health and safety culture. Let's come together to learn how we can create safe, thriving workplaces and communities.
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The Right Safety Boots
Source: Modu-Loc
Personal protective equipment (PPE) is required for construction jobs, and proper use of PPE is what helps keep workers safe. For safety boots specifically, it is important to ensure that you are choosing the right ones for the job. If you have an outdoor construction job, make sure you have waterproof boots to keep your feet dry. They should be in good repair and have sufficient traction to support workers in slippery ground conditions.
In the spring, water tends to build up, and with the risks of spring weather (high winds and thunderstorms), you need to be protected from falling power lines and lightning. If you are picking up a new pair of boots for the season, consider looking for the orange patch with an Omega symbol. This means the soles of the boots offer resistance to electric shock.
To learn more about safety boot symbols and what they mean, check out this comprehensive guide on the Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety (CCOHS) website.
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The Ministry has begun its first education and enforcement blitz for 2022
SOURCE: IHSA
IHSA helps businesses improve motor vehicle and mobile equipment safety as the MLTSD ramps up inspections. The Infrastructure Health and Safety Association (IHSA) is notifying its members that Ontario’s Ministry of Labour, Training, and Skills Development (MLTSD) has begun the first of four planned education and enforcement blitzes for 2022. For more information click here.
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MLTSD Labour-Management Report for:
Click above for full reports (critical injuries, fatalities,
Provincial Coordinator's Comment, incidence details and codes, news)
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What's New is published by The Ministry of Labour, Training and Skills Development.
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NCA Training Courses
(membership discounts)
♦ Live Webinars
♦ Online
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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 - safety and management courses. Click HERE for available courses.
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Helpful H&S Resources and Information |
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Ministry of Labour, Training & Skilled Trades NEWSROOM
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Stay up to date with the latest industry safety news and training by clicking here.
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Check out this valuable resource by clicking here.
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Check out this valuable resource by clicking here.
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Click Here for WSIB Newsletter
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PARTNERS ALIGNED TOGETHER FOR HEALTH AND SAFETY
NCA has made safety awareness a primary initiative for our Association.
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