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Technical Standard and Safety Authority (TSSA) inspectors are among the province’s safety partners helping to keep Ontarians safe by communicating COVID-19 safety guidelines to workplaces.
The government safety guidelines provide direction to various sectors and feature recommended actions employers can begin to plan for as they prepare to adapt to the new reality during COVID-19, including:
Ways to ensure appropriate physical distancing, like eliminating pay-at-the-door...
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A detailed draft of the Operating Engineers Alternate Rules Path 2 Guidelines is now available on the Technical Standards and Safety Authority’s (TSSA’s) website.
The Path 2 Guidelines have been published by TSSA to provide plant owners and safety managers with support in the development of Risk and Safety Management Plans and specifies TSSA’s expectations regarding the contents of Risk and Safety Management Plans.
Review the Operating Engineers Safety...
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Nominations Open for Annual TSSA Safety Awards
Annual awards acknowledge leaders in public safety
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE  ( Toronto, ON May 28, 2020 ) – Ontario’s public safety regulator, the Technical Standards and Safety Authority (TSSA) is accepting nominations for its annual Safety Awards.
TSSA’s Safety Awards program celebrates individuals and organizations that have made a significant contribution to public safety in Ontario in TSSA’s...
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The Technical Standards and Safety Authority (TSSA) would like to thank the large number of stakeholders that took the time to provide their feedback on the clarity of the Alternate Rules to the Operating Engineers (OE) regulation. TSSA will share a high-level summary of the feedback and how it was considered in the final draft of the rules it submits to the Ontario Government for approval. The alternate rules will operate in parallel with the current regulation.
The development...
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE (Toronto, ON, May 14, 2020)  – While the weather may still have a bit of catching up to do, the May long weekend traditionally signifies the ‘unofficial’ opening of the summer season and heralds certain social practices of many outdoor activities including hauling out the BBQ and enjoying a savoury meal.
And, while this year is notably different as we cope with these ever-evolving, challenging and unprecedented times and modify...
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