Health and Safety News is e-mailed to subscribers in the middle of each month. Three versions address health- and safety-related issues that are of interest to the top three industries we serve: construction; electrical and utilities; transportation. View the edition of Health and Safety News that relates to your industry by clicking one of the options to the right.

In this online program, you will find out what the law says about workplace violence and harassment, what the employer needs to do, risk assessment, and development of a workplace violence and harassment program.

IHSA is offering a half-day workshop that will help you understand what your company needs to do in order to comply with Ontario’s new workplace violence legislation (Bill 168).

This new program, aimed at owners and senior managers of small to medium-sized construction firms, demonstrates that making more time for safety will not only prevent workplace injuries, but will also improve your bottom line and reduce your liabilities.

It is expected to be dangerously hot in Ontario for the rest of the week. Workers and employers should watch out for the signs and symptoms of heat-related illnesses in their fellow workers. Take steps to prevent heat stress.

The Infrastructure Health & Safety Association is combating fall hazards in Ontario construction by increasing access to safety training in the industry. An extra 200 sessions of Basics of Fall Protection classroom training will be added to course offerings this summer.

Beginning on June 15, 2010, the Occupational Health and Safety Act will require employers in Ontario to assess the risks of workplace violence and develop policies and programs towards eliminating violence and harassment in their workplaces. IHSA has developed a Workplace Violence and Harassment Toolkit to assist employers in Ontario’s Transportation, Utility and Construction sectors with the development of their company-specific violence and harassment prevention programs.

The Infrastructure Health and Safety Association (IHSA) and the Ministry of Labour (MOL) are hosting a workshop—specifically for managers and owners—on the safe use of suspended access equipment (SAE).

MOL to review OHS prevention and enforcement programs. Expert advisory panel to make recommendations this fall.

Three safety associations merge for powerful delivery of workplace health and safety services.

Outlines IHSA's plans for becoming more customer focused through engagement with clients and an emphasis on frontline service.