"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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Please make sure that you check this link to determine the level of Air Quality in your location:
In addition to this, many are suggesting that masks be implemented for those who work outdoors.
Make sure that your workers with respiratory issues are protected!
Some of you are in HIGH RISK areas, so please take care of yourselves and your workforce!
Source: Provided by Ellaline Davies, Safety Works Consulting Inc.
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This article from WorkSafeBC is informative: CLICK HERE
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Naloxone in the Workplace
Starting June 1, 2023, employers must provide naloxone in the workplace if certain circumstances described in the Occupational Health and Safety Act apply. Read More
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Register for Naloxone Awareness Training
Source: https://www.wsps.ca/
This 30 minute eLearning program will provide learners with the knowledge to recognize an opioid overdose, to administer naloxone and acquaint the worker with any hazards related to the administration of naloxone. The training includes a discussion on opioid related deaths, overdose, and addiction - CLICK HERE
There are new naloxone requirements in Ontario. Do you need to comply?
The Ontario government is offering new guidance on how to determine if your workplace must comply with new naloxone requirements.
Employers who are required to provide naloxone kits in their workplaces must ensure that the worker who is responsible for the naloxone kit has received training.
Need more information?
Visit our resource hub for answers to your top questions on the recent amendments. Or to find out how to order a naloxone kit.
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MEMBERSHIP APPRECIATION DAY BBQ & Safety/Member Tradeshow
Thursday, September 28, 2023 11:30 AM - 2:00 PM
Club Roma Pavilion, 125 Vansickle Road, St. Catharines, ON
This year’s theme is “Safety Awareness” providing you with valuable information 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.
Join us for a fun-filled complimentary barbecue lunch, and be sure to visit our tradeshow exhibitors!
Vendor and sponsorship opportunities are available - sign up today!
ALSO FEATURING:
- Speaker
- Member & Safety Tradeshow
- Complimentary Barbecue Lunch
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Giant hogweed
What you need to know about giant hogweed. Includes habitat, identifying features and what you can do to reduce its impact. Click Here
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IHSA Safety Talks Manual
Source: https://www.ihsa.ca/products/V005
The Safety Talks Manual covers a wide variety of safety topics for the construction, transportation, and electrical/utilities industries. Delivered by supervisors or health and safety reps, a five-minute safety talk (i.e., tailboard talk) provides a hands-on way to reinforce hazard awareness and injury prevention on the job. 8 ½” x 11”. 152 pages. Revised June 2022. Over 145 talks.
Visit the safety talks web page to download a pdf version of each individual talk.
Over 145 talks are included, covering the following topics:
- Responsibilities and Rights
- Personal Protective Equipment
- Ergonomics
- Working at Heights
- Rigging and Hoisting
- Electricity
- Vehicles
- Trenching
- Confined Spaces
- Techniques and Tools
- Occupational Health
- Mental Health
Use the Safety Talk Report Form (RF023) to record the subject, attendees, and results of each safety talk presentation. It serves as documentation that safety talks have been delivered on site.
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Controls & Best Practices
Heat Stress
Source: www.ihsa.ca
As we approach summer, with the weather improving, it is important to keep in mind the hazards workers can face when working outdoors. While hot weather is great when you’re relaxing at the cottage, at work it can become a serious health hazard. When your body loses too much sweat through heavy labour or working under hot, humid conditions, you can become dehydrated and face a heat-related illness. Some examples include:
- Heat rash (plugged sweat glands)
- Heat cramps (salt loss from sweating)
- Heat exhaustion
- Heat stroke
Under the Occupational Health and Safety Act (OHSA), employers, owners, constructors, and supervisors are legally required to protect the health and safety of workers, which includes protecting them from heat-related illnesses.
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Workplace compliance initiatives
Get the schedules for proactive health and safety and employment standards inspections carried out by the Ministry of Labour, Immigration, Training and Skills Development.
Source: https://www.ontario.ca/page/workplace-compliance-initiatives#construction
Construction
Falls from heights in single family residential
April 1, 2023 to March 31, 2024
Campaign includes:
- education, outreach and awareness supported by the Infrastructure Health and Safety Association
- focused inspection blitz
Struck-by equipment in specific settings
April 1, 2023 to March 31, 2024
Campaign will focus on:
- single family residential
- multi-family residential
- industrial
- commercial
- road/sewer/water
It will include:
- education, outreach and awareness supported by the Infrastructure Health and Safety Association
- focused inspection blitz
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Stinging Insects - Working Safely
Source: https://www.ccohs.ca/oshanswers/biol_hazards/bees_wasps.html
What are stinging insects?
Stinging insects have a sting (or stinger) at the posterior end of their abdomen. This group of insects includes honey bees, bumble bees, wasps, hornets, yellow jackets, and ants. However, many ants do not have stings. A couple of species that do have stings are army ants, found in the southern U.S., and harvester ants, found in the southern U.S. and western Canada.
The sting (formally called an aculeus), which is connected to a venom sac, is a modified egg-laying tube (ovipositor). So if you are stung, it was a female insect that did it. In North America, yellow jacket wasps are involved in about 70% of the stings to humans. They are often mistaken for bees because of their yellow and black bodies. Most stinging insects can sting you more than once. One exception is the honey bee (worker bee) which has a barbed sting. When the worker bee escapes after stinging a person, the sting and attached venom sac are ripped out of the bee and stay in the victim's skin; the bee will die afterwards. Read More.
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Musculoskeletal Disorders (MSD) Prevention in Construction
When: Tuesday, June 27 2023
Presentation Topics and Speakers
· Ontario MSD Prevention Guideline - Kim Meszaros (CRE-MSD, University of Waterloo)
· Application of Ergonomics Prevention within the OHSA & O. Reg 213/91 - Lisa Hooper (MLITSD)
· WSIB Health & Safety Excellence Program, Implementing MSD Prevention - Maren Gamble (IHSA)
· Exoskeleton Technologies in Construction - Dr. Amin Yazdani
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Are you looking for registration for the following courses?
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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 and Refresher training)
- First Aid Standard
- First Aid Recertification
- Confined Space
To register: Please call our training partner: Langlois Safety Training and Consulting Services at 289-271-8623.
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WSIB Health and Safety Excellence program
IF YOU ARE A SMALL BUSINESS (99 or fewer employees), YOU'LL WANT TO FIND OUT MORE!
The WSIB is offering an extra financial incentive to small businesses, in addition to the regular Rebate!
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 CONTACT US for information on the WSIB H & S Excellence program.
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GAIN THE COMPETITIVE ADVANTAGE OF GOLD SEAL CERTIFICATION
Gold Seal Webinars
The Gold Seal Certification program has been the industry’s most trusted, valued, and reliable certification for those in the management of construction. Gold Seal Certified (GSC) credentials demonstrate your commitment to the profession and your expertise through certifying education, experience, and competency.
Ever wonder what it takes to get Gold Seal Certified?
Find out the answers to these questions and more:
• Do I qualify to write the Gold Seal exam?
• Do I need more experience or training?
• What information do I need to apply?
• What is the application process through the online portal?
Please register for the date and time that works best for you:
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Source: www.ontario.ca
ONTARIO REGULATION 61/23 made under the OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH AND SAFETY ACT
AMENDING O. REG. 213/91
(CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS)
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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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