Industry news as it relates to COVID-19
The Ministry of Labour, Training and Skills Development and the Office of the Chief Prevention Officer has extended existing Working at Heights worker certifications completed between February 28, 2017 and August 31, 2017, by a one year period, making the certification valid for a four year period from the date of successful completion of the training program into 2021.
Answers to Frequently Asked Questions for Employers regarding COVID-19
From the Provincial Labour-Management Health and Safety Committee in partnership with the Infrastructure Health & Safety Association
Ontario Minister of Labour Monte McNaughton has issued a set of guidelines developed by Chief Prevention Officer Ron Kelusky for best health and safety practices at construction sites during the COVID-19 crisis.
The Ontario Construction Consortium (OCC) is renewing its call for the provincial government to suspend work on construction sites across Ontario for 14 days to protect the safety of workers and employers amid the COVID19 crisis.
COVID-19 Frequently Asked Questions to Assist Employers
Sent to the Provincial Government
This is a special edition of What’s New, devoted to workplace issues related to COVID-19 to help keep you safe and informed.
Ontario construction employers and workers are reacquainting themselves with workplace legislation to understand the boundaries of an employee’s right to refuse work during the COVID-19 pandemic.
The Standardized Protocols for All Canadian Construction Sites outlines the best practices for construction sites in order to maintain the health and safety of all workers required to perform duties during the COVID-19 crisis.
COVID-19 frequently asked questions to assist unionized construction workplaces
Ontario construction employers and workers are reacquainting themselves with workplace legislation to understand the boundaries of an employee’s right to refuse work during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Four organizations from both the labour and employer sides of the construction industry have joined together with a common position regarding the protection of the health and welfare of construction workers and sustaining the provincial economy, during the COVID-19 pandemic.
The purpose of the annual conference is to educate members and other stakeholders on issues of importance to the farm-building industry. The conference draws stakeholders from the agricultural and construction sectors including farm builders, engineers, government representatives, building inspectors and suppliers of farm-building related products and services.
