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Barrie Community Safety Campaign Kicks Off
Residents will receive a series of community safety messages for three weeks, before gathering on Community Safety Day for various interactive safety education exhibits and fun activities.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE (Barrie, ON, November 6, 2019) – The Technical Standards and Safety Authority (TSSA), City of Barrie, Barrie Fire and Emergency Service, Barrie Police Service and County of Simcoe Paramedic Services collaboratively...
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Peterborough Community Safety Campaign Kicks Off
Residents will receive a series of community safety messages for three weeks, before gathering on Community Safety Day for various interactive safety education exhibits and fun activities.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE (Peterborough, ON, October 30, 2019) – The Technical Standards and Safety Authority (TSSA), City of Peterborough and Peterborough Fire Services collaboratively launched a community safety campaign in...
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Windsor Contractor Fined for Dangerous Installation of a Home Furnace 
Contractor prosecuted for unsafe installation of a gas-burning furnace in a Windsor home  and operating without proper registration
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE ( Windsor, ON, October 29, 2019 ) – The Technical Standards and Safety Authority (TSSA) successfully prosecuted Windsor contractor Mark Van Watteghem for installing a furnace with unsafe venting, which placed a resident at...
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As part of TSSA’s commitment to continuing education, many of our Elevating Device Inspection Staff and Engineering will be attending the annual NAESA Canadian Region Workshop November 19 th , 20 th and 21 st , 2019. 
Inspections will be limited throughout these days.  Please take these dates into account when scheduling inspections.

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE (Toronto, ON, October 8, 2019) For the first time ever, Ontario’s Technical Standards and Safety Authority (TSSA) is now offering a support and education program aimed at improving compliance with safety standards. The Compliance Support Program will be offered to all operators and owners regulated by TSSA including elevators, amusement devices, ski lifts, boilers and pressure vessels, gas stations, propane facilities and contractors.
By leveraging...
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