Infrastructure Health & Safety Association (IHSA)

Infrastructure Health and Safety Association (IHSA) is Ontario’s trusted health and safety resource. Our goal is to improve the lives of Ontario workers in the construction, transportation, and electrical utilities sectors. We provide the resources and training that control and eliminate safety hazards in high-risk work environments to help you Work Safe for Life. You can be sure that the training you get from IHSA meets regulatory requirements and compliance standards. As part of Ontario's health and safety system, we are recognized as designated trainers and consultants by the Ministry of Labour, Immigration, Training, and Skills Development, the Ministry of Colleges and Universities, the Ministry of Transportation, and the Workplace Safety and Insurance Board. We are proud of our role in making Ontario one of the safest places in the world to work. Watch the video to learn more.

Congratulations to the graduates of IHSA’s first-ever Line Crew Ground Support program in the Greater Toronto Area! We celebrated the success of our graduates yesterday at IHSA’s Skills Development Centre in #Mississauga. We thank them for their dedication and hard work throughout the 15-week program and wish them all a safe and healthy career ahead. Are you ready to gain new professional skills and advance your career? Learn more about the program today: https://ow.ly/btHF50UqGCQ

Happy holidays from IHSA! From #Kenora and #Timmins to #Windsor and #Ottawa, and everywhere in between, it’s been a privilege to be part of your health and safety journey this year. At IHSA, our top priority is to help you, our members, create safer and healthier workplaces. Whether in person or online, we’re grateful to have connected with so many of you this year. We look forward to working with you again in 2025 to make sure that every #Ontario worker goes home, healthy and safe, to their loved ones at the end of each workday.

Yesterday, the IHSA team kicked off the holiday season with a festive potluck at our #Etobicoke office! Our staff embraced the spirit of the season by wearing fun holiday sweaters and sharing delicious food from around the world. Attendees also brought non-perishable food donations for IHSA’s winter food drive in support of the Daily Bread Food Bank.

Got questions about health and safety? IHSA has the answers. We continue our series of live Q&A sessions tailored to Ontario construction businesses that have recently registered with the Workplace Safety and Insurance Board (WSIB). Across five episodes, IHSA’s Deb Moskal and David Dametto will leverage their combined 50+ years of experience in construction health and safety as they guide viewers through essential topics. Episode 2, ‘Hazard assessment,’ will be streamed live on December 11, 2024, at 10 a.m. Bring your questions, watch live on our website, and join the conversation: https://www.ihsa.ca/live

IHSA is excited to introduce a new eLearning mental health course, ‘Opening the Door to Support’, designed to equip supervisors, managers, and leaders with essential skills and tools to support mental health in the workplace. This course, created collaboratively with the Mental Health Innovations (MHI), is currently offered at no charge, is accessible to a broad audience, and delivers a self-paced learning experience. ‘Opening the Door to Support’ takes an interactive, story-based approach that immerses learners in real-life scenarios from the trades. Participants will work through six modules, covering topics such as breaking down stigma, recognizing signs of mental distress, communicating supportively, and many more. For more information about ‘Opening the Door to Support’, visit https://ow.ly/sfRk50UmoXn

The Fleet Safety Council is an association of more than 500 driver trainers and safety professionals working to promote health and safety within the transportation, transport, bus, and coach industries. With eight regional chapters across the province, the Council pursues this mission through network support, shared resources, and strong advocacy in the industry. Watch the video on our YouTube channel to learn more about the Fleet Safety Council: https://ow.ly/aMsO50QP5Mr

Visit IHSA’s YouTube channel for practical advice on topics such as: • Inspecting your harness before working at heights • Preventing electrical contact when using a crane • Maximizing your vehicle’s traction in winter • Planning your jobsite to improve worker safety See safety for yourself. https://lnkd.in/gYxi8GP9 The Infrastructure Health and Safety Association (IHSA) is Ontario’s trusted source for timely health and safety information for the construction, transportation, and electrical utilities industries.

“At Hank Deenen Landscaping Limited, our journey to achieving COR® certification marks a significant milestone in our commitment to workplace safety and a culture of care. Implementing COR® has not only improved our safety protocols and reduced incidents but has strengthened our team’s dedication to a safety-first mindset. This certification is a testament to our values of accountability and excellence, earning client trust and empowering us to take on projects with the highest standards of safety.” - Hank Deenen Landscaping Limited “At Compex Construction Inc., getting COR® certified was a big step in showing how seriously we take health and safety on every job. As a small team, we all wear a lot of hats, so safety has to be something we’re all on board with. Working through the COR® process helped us tighten up our procedures, give our crew better tools and training, and make sure our job sites are as safe as they can be. Since getting certified, we’ve seen our team step up and take more ownership of safety, which has been a win for everyone.” - Compex Construction Inc. “The most impactful change since COR® certification has been the understanding of how our policies will be implemented and the importance of streamlining our procedures to meet requirements while not becoming a burden to staff. TRCA also has a large Joint Health and Safety Committee program that is continuously attracting new members and conversations about safety.” - Toronto and Region Conservation Authority For more information on COR®, visit https://lnkd.in/diPswZF.

Driving is among the riskier activities a person can undertake during a normal day. It’s even more hazardous in winter. Cold, seasonal weather (like snow, ice, sleet, and freezing rain) and slick roadways require all motorists to rethink their driving habits. By following the “Four Ps” of winter driving—preparation, planning, patience, and practice—you can help keep Ontario’s road safe for everyone. Learn more about the four Ps of safe winter driving at ihsa.ca/four-ps.