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COCA Newsletter - SEPTEMBER 2022

COCA - Government Relations Report AUGUST 2022

Crane and Hoist September / October 2022

2 Minute News AUGUST 2022

Farm building code overhauled

The new provisions are intended to bring the code in line with modern farm construction practices; Ontario Farmer magazine April 12, 2022 edition

Construction Health and Safety: Fatality and Critical Injury Report for JULY 2022

COCA Newsletter - AUGUST 2022

Naloxone and Harm Reduction 101

HHCA offers members deep dive into naloxone policy

Ministry of Labour, Immigration, Training and Skills Development is hosting a free webinar on August 24, 2022

providing information to employees and employers on the written policy on disconnecting from work requirements.

2 Minute News JULY 2022

5 Stages of a Construction Project Life Cycle

CISC Announces Winner

CFBA Member, Canadian Institute of Steel Construction announces winner of Architectural Student Design Competition

COCA - Government Relations Report JULY 2022

Council of Ontario Construction Associations

Six Month report to Members

COCA Newsletter - JULY 2022

CAF receives funding to tackle apprentice opioid use

The Canadian Apprenticeship Forum (CAF) has received $575,000 from the federal government to develop and implement an opioid harm reduction strategy for apprentices working in construction.

Construction Health and Safety: Fatality and Critical Injury Report for JUNE 2022

WSIB doubles rebates for smaller businesses

Eligible businesses also get $1,000 toward developing their action plan in 2022, and retroactive double rebate applies for every topic completed since March 2020

WSIB Excellence program offers new, limited - time financial supports for small businesses

The WSIB is offering limited-time financial support to help smaller businesses (i.e. those with 1-99 full-time employees) recover from the pandemic and improve their workplace health and safety. The WSIB will:
• Double the rebates for businesses with 1- 99 employees can earn through the Health and Safety Excellence program.
• Pay $1,000 to help offset program provider fees and services if they enroll in 2022
• Remove the cap on rebates (which is usually 75 percent of their premiums)