October 2025

The Niagara Construction Association is thrilled to announce the success of our Membership Appreciation Day Picnic & Safety/Member Tradeshow, held on September 24!

Thank you to all our members, vendors, sponsors, and guests who joined us—your participation made the event a wonderful success. A special thanks to Club Roma for the delicious lunch, our guest speakers for their engaging presentations, and the NCA Safety Committee for their dedication in organizing such an important day. We are also grateful to our vendors and sponsors, whose support is essential in making this annual event possible!

The Workplace Safety and Insurance Board (WSIB) will reduce the average premium rate for Ontario businesses in 2026 to $1.23 per $100 of insurable payroll, down from $1.25 in 2025. This change will save businesses about $60 million next year.

It’s the seventh reduction in the last decade, with overall premium rates cut by more than 50% since 2017, contributing to about $21.5 billion in cumulative savings for businesses. At the same time, WSIB says it has improved services, expanded coverage, and made it easier for businesses to manage their accounts online.

Government and WSIB leaders framed the reduction as support for businesses during economic uncertainty, helping them reinvest in safety, remain competitive, and strengthen Ontario’s economy.

Businesses can access their 2026 premium rate statements online starting in November. Read the full update here.

“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 November 26th for the 4th quarter session.

Wednesday, November 26, 2025 from 8:30 am to 12:30 pm

Click Here to register and for more information

It's Canada's Healthy Workplace Month!

For 25 years, CHWM has inspired organizations across the country to build healthier, safer, and more supportive workplaces. Throughout the month, you’ll have access to free tools, resources, and daily content designed to help you spark conversations, engage employees, and create positive change in your workplace.

For more details, click here.

Ensuring clear visibility of construction signs in low-light conditions.



As we enter the darker season, it is important that our safety protocols change as well. Ensuring construction signs can be seen clearly is another safety procedure that should be treated with the utmost importance.

This article talks about how to ensure clear visibility of construction signs in low-light conditions. It features things we can do to keep worksites for everyone.

Road Safety Tips for the end of Daylight Savings

With the end of daylight savings on November 2nd 2025, it is important we are prepared for the time change and place high importance on road safety. This change means earlier sunsets and decreased visibility and increased threats on the road.

This article gives a few tips to keep in mind when driving to ensure everyone on the road and in the car are safe.

Automated Speed Enforcement

As a part of their Vision Zero Road Safety Strategy Plan, the Niagara Region started the "Automated Speed Enforcement" earlier this year. It is an automated system that uses a camera and a speed measurement device to help enforce posted speed limits in community safety zones.



This website provides more information about this initiative, locations affected, and the schedule for the rest of the year.

Surviving the end of Daylight Savings

Although the difference is just an hour, the impact the end of daylight savings brings on one's driving and routine is monumental.

This article talks about how to navigate and survive through the effects of the "fall back".

Autumn Fire Safety

Although we will be experiencing cold weather, the likelihood of a fire starting on a worksite is still high. Vehicles, heating, fireplaces, and so many other parts of your daily life can start a fire.

This article provides more information about fire safety during autumn.

Workplace safety tips for a safe and healthy fall season

The change in season brings not only a change in the scenery but an increase in various hazards.

This article gives nine tips for employers to ensure in a safe and healthy fall for their organizations.

Specialized professional service

There are two specialized professional service campaigns in 2025–2026: worker exposure to chemical agents in the workplace and WHMIS training based on the amended Hazardous Products Regulations. Both the education, outreach, and awareness efforts and the focused inspections will occur from April 1, 2025, to March 31, 2026.

To help stakeholders achieve compliance during the year-long campaigns, IHSA is highlighting the following resources:



IHSA's Silica Control Tool topic page

Current occupational exposure limits for Ontario workplaces

WHMIS - A guide to the legislation

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

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

WSIB Health and Safety Excellence program

Information Session: Tuesday October 21 from 10 - 11 am via Zoom

The WSIB continues to offer financial incentives to all businesses who wish to work on or improve their health and safety.



What does this look like? Here is an example:

Sign up - receive $1,000

If your annual premiums are $5,000 -

Successfully complete 5 topics and receive $10,000.

If your premiums are less than $5,000, you can receive $2,000 per topic, up to double your annual premiums.

If your premiums are greater than $50,001, then you can receive more money per topic.

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, please CONTACT US 

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.



Here are the next dates for this certification:

March 20, 2026

• Time: noon Eastern time.
• Enroll by February 27, 2026.
• For new enrolled applicants and in-progress applicants, the deadline for GSC applications is March 11, 2026.
• The last date for approved GSC applicants to choose this exam date is March 11, 2026.

June 12, 2026

• Time: noon Eastern time.
• Enroll by May 22, 2026.
• For new enrolled applicants and in-progress applicants, the deadline for GSC applications and final reviews is June 3, 2026.
• The last date for approved GSC applicants to choose this exam date is June 3, 2026.

September 18, 2026

• Time: noon Eastern time.
• Enroll by August 28, 2026.
• For new enrolled applicants and in-progress applicants, the deadline for GSC applications and final reviews is September 9, 2026.
• The last date for approved GSC applicants to choose this exam date is September 9, 2026.

November 20, 2026 

• Time: noon Eastern time.
• Enroll by October 30, 2026.
• For new enrolled applicants and in-progress applicants, the deadline for GSC applications and final reviews is November 11, 2026.
• The last date for approved GSC applicants to choose this exam date is November 11, 2026.

For more information, click here.

NCA Training Courses

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