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TSSA has recently posted updates to two forms commonly used by contactors prior to requesting an initial inspection.
The  Pre-Inspection Checklist
used by general contractors to acknowledge completion of items generally within      their area of influence
 and the  Examination of an Elevating Device Form
used by mechanics to acknowledge the installation has been prepared and tested and is ready for inspection...
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TSSA’ s elevating devices program has recently posted a series of advisories to bring awareness to the noted issues and to bring consistency of approach by TSSA and industry.
273/18 Brake Marking Plates on Elevator Driving Machines
Informs that braking marking plates are required, whether brakes are field adjustable or not
274/18 Deep Pit Access
Informs that the addition of a permanent fall arrest system for deep pit access is and alteration...
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TSSA’ s elevating devices program has recently posted Director’s Order 271/18. This order is applicable to Vertical Platform Lifts (VPL’s) which is a type of lifting device detailed in the safety code “B355 Lifts for Persons with Physical Disabilities” as published by CSA.
This Director’s Order looks to remedy a potential failure mode on VPL’s with an installation number prior to 81653 (~ prior to June 2004).
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For over a decade, Utilities Kingston - with its trusted partner, the City of Kingston - has been championing fuels safety, pipeline safety, infrastructure safety and workplace safety with their annual Safety Days events for employees and contractors with the goal to ensure 'everyone goes safely home - everyday.' Read about Utilities Kingston's accomplishment here and watch the video below.
Congratulations to Utilities Kingston, Jim Keech, President and CEO, and...
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Joel Prouty, 1st Class Power Engineer at Shell Canada, has been honoured with TSSA's annual Safety Award for 2018. Mr. Prouty is a driving force behind safety at Shell's utility plant and refinery in Sarnia, Ontario. Read about Joel's accomplishment here and watch the video below.
Congratulations Joel! 


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