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The Technical Standards and Safety Authority (TSSA) would like to thank stakeholders that took the time to provide feedback on the proposed Alternate Rules to the Operating Engineers Regulation 219/01 . TSSA has now posted a summary of the feedback and how it will be addressed.
The timing of the Alternate Rules has been revised, offering additional opportunity to discuss and answer questions about the approach and implementation plans before they are launched at a later...
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You are cordially invited to the Technical Standards and Safety Authority's 2020 Virtual AGM.

 
Streaming details will be provided to registered attendees via e-mail prior to the event.
Click Here to RSVP to TSSA's 2020 Virtual AGM

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Health Canada Recall (RA-73601) recall involving Propane H5 Series Fireplace models 1150ILP and 1150JLP with various trim.
Product:  Valor H5 Series Fireplaces.
Hazard identified:  The use of the fireplaces over time may cause the pilot burner component to degrade resulting in a delay in the main burner ignition. The pressure from this delayed ignition may cause the glass front to break posing a laceration hazard.
What to do:  Consumers should...
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TSSA has updated its COVID-19 response and requirements, now that Ontario has entered into Stage 3 recovery.
In many circumstances, TSSA has been offering grace periods for certain requirements. Now that Ontario has entered Stage 3 recovery, TSSA expects its regulated clients to resume fulfilling their regulatory requirements. TSSA’s current considerations during COVID-19 can be found  here.
We continue to ask customers to contact us if they are facing COVID-19...
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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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