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Construction health and safety program report
The Ministry of Labour, Immigration, Training, and Skills Development (MLITSD) puts together a report for the Provincial Labour-Management Health and Safety Committee every month with an overview of events, court bulletins, and statistics. This report is generally available the first week of the month and is posted on the IHSA website.
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2026–2027 compliance campaigns underway
The 2026–2027 MLITSD compliance campaigns are now underway. IHSA has a variety of tools that provide member firms with relevant resources.
Construction
Inspectors will review all activities at single-family and multi-family residential projects. They will give particular attention to high-risk issues, such as:
They will also check to ensure that these projects are providing adequate information, instruction, and supervision.
Mining
Specialized professional services (hygiene)
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Read recent court bulletins related to health and safety
The MLITSD regularly releases court bulletins about health and safety issues, injuries, and fatalities. Visit its website to read the bulletins and find other news and information.
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WSIB announces changes to first aid
The Workplace Safety and Insurance Board (WSIB) will update its First Aid Program on June 22, 2026. The changes align provincial standards with the national Canadian Standards Association (CSA) Z1210:24 guidelines by updating course names, curriculum requirements, and instructor-to-student ratios across the province.
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Labour-Management committees host spring events
IHSA's Labour-Management Network will host several regional health and safety events this spring.
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London Regional LMHSC hosts a safety symposium with the London & District Construction Association and 3M
The London Regional Labour-Management Health and Safety Committee (LMHSC), London & District Construction Association, and 3M present an exciting event that will foster collaboration and improve workplace safety practices. Join us on Tuesday, June 2 at the London & District Construction Association for insightful discussions, interactive workshops, and networking opportunities.
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Kingston Regional LMHSC hosts health and safety day
Join the Kingston Regional LMHSC at Portsmouth Olympic Harbour on Monday, June 22 for an informative day all about health and safety. This event is a great chance to connect, learn, and share ideas with others in the community. It will include several key topics, such as working at heights, confined space entry, and working with constructors.
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Deadline June 30: Submit your nominations for the IHSA Health and Safety Awards
IHSA is accepting nominations for the IHSA Health and Safety Awards until Tuesday, June 30. Don't miss the chance to nominate a deserving individual, team, or committee for the John M. Beck Award, Electrical Utility Safety Excellence & Innovation Award, Roy A. Phinnemore Award, Gil Samson Award, Ken Hellawell Transportation Safety Award, or the Maria (Filice) Mason Award of Excellence.
Join us to celebrate at IHSA's Annual General Meeting on Wednesday, October 7. More details coming soon.
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IHSA hazard advisory: Managing fatigue in the workplace (W058)
Fatigue can significantly impair focus, reaction time, and decision-making abilities, raising the risk of workplace incidents and injuries.
IHSA’s hazard advisory outlines practical steps for recognizing fatigue and implementing controls. It can help employers and workers proactively manage this common workplace hazard.
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IHSA's trenching safety sticker (S110)
Put this sticker in the cab of an excavator, backhoe, or other digging equipment to remind operators about soil types and their sloping requirements—to help prevent trench collapses.
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Latest podcast episodes available
The IHSA Safety Podcast is a free podcast that seeks to improve the lives of workers in Ontario. Listen to the latest episodes now:
Episode 135: Building Better Occupational Health and Safety Management Systems with COR® 2020 and ISO 45001
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IHSA safety talk: Hantavirus
Hantavirus is a virus found in the saliva, urine, or droppings of infected wild rodents. Exposure to hantavirus can cause a respiratory disease called hantavirus pulmonary syndrome.
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IHSA mental health toolkits and resources now available
Discover IHSA's new workplace mental health toolkits and resources to help leaders,
employers, occupational health and safety professionals, and labour partners prevent harm before it becomes a crisis.
Designed for Ontario’s high-risk trades, these tools address mental health, substance use,
opioid-related harm, and suicide prevention in practical, workplace-ready ways.
IHSA’s six new mental health toolkits support a Total Worker Health and Well-being approach. They help high-risk workplaces integrate mental health and substance use awareness into
everyday safety practices:
There are still spaces available in the remaining three of five mental health seminars:
- Worker-level controls (June 5, 8:00–9:30 a.m.)
- Crisis response (June 12, 8:00–9:30 a.m.)
- Integrated controls and system leadership (June 19, 8:00–9:30 a.m.)
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Auditor General report highlights critical truck training gaps
Ontario’s Auditor General has identified serious shortcomings in commercial truck driver training and licensing. They cited weak oversight that has allowed some underqualified drivers on the road.
The report found instances of reduced training hours, falsified records, and missed instruction on key driving skills across some training providers. It also noted insufficient inspection and
monitoring of training schools. The province has accepted all recommendations and committed to strengthening oversight and enforcement to improve safety.
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Safety news from here and abroad
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What's new
Stay updated on current news from the Ministry of Labour, Immigration, Training, and Skills Development.
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Fleet Safety Council and transportation-related news
Access monthly updates, news, and events from the Fleet Safety Council and the transportation industry that IHSA supports.
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WSIB@WORK newsletter
Access the WSIB's quarterly email newsletter to get the latest information, or visit the archive page to read past issues.
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