TSSA News

TORONTO, ON, May 18, 2022 – Hauling out and firing up the grill is a favourite pastime for many and especially when it comes to the marshaling in the May ‘2-4’ weekend. With the unofficial start to the summer season upon us, TSSA wants to equip Ontarians with important information and a few basic tips to practice sensible and safe barbecuing.
Test for Leaks Clean burner ports and tubes; Use a pipe cleaner or wire to ensure burner ports are free...
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TSSA is getting ready to launch compliance standards for elevators, escalators, and ski lifts. Compliance standards promote and support the safety of employees, contractors, customers, and the public by focusing the efforts of TSSA, contractors and owners on promptly addressing high-risk non-compliances.
A compliance standard is a list that clearly defines high-risk items for specific devices. Evidence-based and data-driven, they were developed by analyzing hazards and risks...
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To legally operate a business, facility or device in Ontario, those in TSSA-regulated industries must maintain a current TSSA licence or registration. Active authorizations are necessary for TSSA to have oversight of the technical operations it regulates.
Last summer, TSSA informed authorization holders of its policy for reinstating...
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Partial permit waiver supports the recovery of the province’s amusement sector
Dear Valued Amusement Licensees,
As Ontario’s amusement sector gears up for reopening this summer, the Technical Standards and Safety Authority (TSSA) is pleased to announce that it is facilitating the reduction of fees by 75% for all amusement device permits until the end of 2022.   Those eligible for this financial relief include operators that did not renew or hold...
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Partial licence waiver supports the recovery of the province’s ski sector
Dear Valued Ski Licensees,
As Ontario’s ski sector gears up for reopening this season, the Technical Standards and Safety Authority (TSSA) is pleased to announce that it is facilitating the reduction of fees by 75% for all ski device licences.
Those eligible for this financial relief include operators that did not renew or hold a license for their device in 2021/2022. Device owners...
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