Operating Engineers

Keeping Ontario’s Refrigerated Ice Rinks Safe

Refrigerated ice surfaces — both indoor and outdoor — are an important part of Ontario’s recreational landscape. These facilities continue to expand beyond traditional hockey arenas and curling clubs to fulfil sporting and recreational needs.

Check out TSSA’s new advisory and learn how to safely operate and maintain indoor and outdoor refrigerated ice rinks that are run commercially or by a community or municipality in Ontario.

Call for Nominations for the TSSA Industry Advisory Councils

April 14, 2023 — The Technical Standards and Safety Authority (TSSA) actively solicits the advice of key stakeholders from the industries it regulates through several industry advisory councils. These councils work with TSSA in support of safety strategies and provide valuable input to help inform TSSA’s decision-making and operations. 

Several advisory councils are seeking applications for individuals to represent key stakeholder groups.   

Current vacancies: 

Boilers & Pressure Vessels & Operating...

Nominations Open for TSSA Safety Awards 2023

Annual awards return to honour leaders in public safety

March 30, 2023 - The Technical Standards and Safety Authority (TSSA) is now accepting nominations for its 2023 Safety Awards honouring Ontario leaders in public safety.

TSSA presents Safety Awards every year to individuals and organizations that have made significant contributions to Ontario’s public safety in TSSA’s regulated sectors: Fuels; Boilers and Pressure Vessels and Operating Engineers; Elevating and Amusement Devices and Ski Lifts.

Impact on Services & Response Times During Migration to New IT Business Solution

Service delay expected during the transition period from February 15 to 28, 2023

January 13, 2023

On March 1, 2023, the Technical Standards and Safety Authority (TSSA) is implementing the third phase of its upgraded IT solution known as OASIS, as part of its commitment to modernize and simplify services.

Customers are advised that some of TSSA’s response times may be delayed, and services may be limited for all programs while transitioning systems from end of day February 15 to 28, 2023 (timing may...

TSSA Announces 2022 Safety Award Recipients

Dave Little and Rick Hicks recognized for their safety leadership

The Technical Standards and Safety Authority (TSSA) presented the Legacy Safety Awards to Dave Little of Atura Power — Brighton Beach Generating Station and Rick Hicks of Delta Elevator in recognition of their safety leadership.

The annual TSSA Safety Awards is a nomination-based program that recognizes individuals and organizations working in sectors overseen by TSSA and have made significant contributions to public safety in...