June 2025

“I enjoyed this training session very much. I have gained the knowledge I require to assist me when I begin my COR four-element audit for my NCSO renewal. This presentation showed me the detail involved in completing this audit. Scott showed us the layout of the AUDITSOFT tool that all documentation is to be uploaded to. His training style is very informative and in a casual setting. Scott shared lots of information from his years of experience, I highly recommend attending his training sessions!”

“The workshop Facilitator, Mr. Halling is a huge asset to any company either already COR certified, in the process of or considering obtaining certification. His knowledge of the COR program was above and beyond my expectations. I am definitely looking forward to the remaining workshop training opportunities.”

The COR WORKSHOP SERIES returns on June 4th for the 2nd quarter session.

Wednesday, June 4, 2025

8:30 am to 12:30 pm

Click Here to register and for more information

Enhancing Jobsite Safety: Emergency Response Operating Guideline



Safety remains our top priority, and we’re proud to introduce our new Emergency Response Operating Guideline.

This document provides a clear, step-by-step procedure for both supervisors and workers to follow in the event of an on-site emergency. Supervisors are instructed to take command, call emergency services, assess the situation with caution, and provide first aid when necessary—all while preserving the scene for investigation. Workers are directed to evacuate to designated muster areas, ensure access for emergency services, and follow all instructions from their supervisors.

This guideline reinforces a structured, confident response to emergencies, ensuring that all personnel are equipped to act quickly and effectively when it matters most.

Join the Niagara Construction Association for a special Membership Appreciation Day Picnic & Safety/Member Trade Show!



Date: Wednesday, September 24, 2025

Enjoy a fun-filled afternoon with free admission for registrants! Indulge in delicious food, listen to an expert speaker, and explore our member trade show.

Plus, our focus on SAFETY will ensure valuable insights for all attendees.

Don't miss this fantastic opportunity to connect, learn, and celebrate with fellow members. Registration is now open!

Beyond the Assessment: Creating Mentally Healthy and Safe Workplaces

Do you need practical advice for implementing mental health and safety programs in your organization? Maybe you’ve used an assessment tool and surveyed workers to gather feedback on the state of their well-being. Now what do you do with the results?

These learning modules can help you go beyond the assessment by providing actionable takeaways to create mentally safe and healthy workplaces. Learn how to develop a mental health program, how to address hazards and risks, how to have meaningful conversations with co-workers, and how mental health and other human rights concerns intersect. Click Here

June is National Safety Month

Join the National Safety Council in June for National Safety Month – the annual observance to help keep each other safe from the workplace to anyplace.

Since 1996, NSM has provided free safety resources to highlight leading causes of preventable injury and death. Let’s make people safer this June and all year long!

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2025-2026 Compliance Campaign

Construction:

From April 1, 2025, to March 31, 2026, MLITSD construction inspectors will be focusing on health and safety hazards related to residential construction. IHSA will be working closely with the Ministry to provide resources and expert advice throughout the campaign. Continue to read the Construction & Electrical Utility Network News for details.

Falls and struck-by incidents continue to be prevalent in the construction industry in Ontario.

Please visit IHSA's topic pages to learn more about how to reduce these hazards.

IHSA's Topics and Hazards pages

NEWS RELEASE

Ontario Protecting Workers on Construction Sites



Province proposing changes that would improve access to defibrillators at construction sites

WHITBY — The Ontario government will soon introduce first-in-Canada changes that will, if passed, create safer workplaces for construction workers by requiring automatic external defibrillators (AEDs) at construction sites. This builds on the lifesaving changes introduced in 2022 that require naloxone kits in at-risk workplaces.

“Our government is protecting Ontario workers that are building our province by requiring AEDs on construction sites,” said David Piccini, Minister of Labour, Immigration, Training and Skills Development. “Our skilled workers are at the centre of our government's plan to build highways, energy and key infrastructure. Ensuring lifesaving equipment is where it’s needed to keep them safe is one more way we’re creating safer workplaces.”

Cardiac events, including sudden cardiac arrest, are a leading cause of workplace fatalities, with construction workers being at higher risk. AEDs are electronic devices used to restart a person's heart if it has stopped beating. When used together with CPR in the first few minutes after a cardiac arrest, AEDs can dramatically improve cardiac arrest survival rates by more than 50 per cent.



The proposed amendments would require AEDs on construction projects that are expected to last three months or longer with 20 or more workers. To support businesses with the costs, a proposed program through the Workplace Safety and Insurance Board (WSIB) would reimburse constructors for the purchase of an AED. Click Here

Tick Safety on Construction Sites

As the warmer months arrive, so do ticks — and with them, the risk of Lyme disease and other tick-borne illnesses. Construction workers are especially vulnerable due to time spent in grassy, wooded, or brush-filled areas. To stay safe, wear long sleeves and pants, tuck pants into socks or boots, and use insect repellent with DEET. Perform daily tick checks, especially after working near vegetation. If a tick is found, remove it promptly with fine-tipped tweezers and clean the area.

Staying aware and prepared can help keep your crew healthy and on the job.

Difference Between a Traffic Control Plan and a Traffic Protection Plan

Traffic Control Plan (TCP):

A Traffic Control Plan is focused on the safe and efficient movement of road users—including vehicles, cyclists, and pedestrians—through or around a work zone. It includes detailed strategies like detours, staging, work vehicle access, and the placement of temporary signs and barriers. It ensures traffic flows safely during construction, maintenance, or utility work.

Traffic Protection Plan (TPP):

A Traffic Protection Plan is required by Ontario’s Construction Regulation 213/91, Section 67(4). It is a worker-focused safety plan that identifies hazards from vehicular traffic at a project and outlines the specific protective measures taken to safeguard workers in the work zone.

Call to Action: Waterproofing Safety

The arrival of Spring brings a fresh set of hazards. As waterproofing work ramps up this season, so do the risks—especially those related to trenching and excavation.

Working in trenches can be hazardous if proper procedures aren't followed. And Spring's changing weather conditions make many of the risks associated with trenching worse. Of particular concern are trench collapses, which can result in suffocation, drowning, or crushing injuries.

To help you stay safe, IHSA offers free resources on our Trenching and Excavation topic page. Use these tools to identify and control hazards on your site. We also recommend delivering a safety talk to reinforce safe work practices and keep trenching hazards top of mind for everyone at your workplace.

MLITSD Ministry of Labour, Immigration Training & Skills Development Report for: May 2025

Click above for full reports (critical injuries, fatalities, Provincial Coordinator's Comment, incidence details and codes, news)

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?

Watch a recording of a Gold Seal information session here.

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