Amusement Devices

TSSA prosecution results in record fine   
( Toronto, ON, November 30, 2021 ) – A Toronto go-kart company has been found guilty under the Amusement Devices regulation of the Technical Standards and Safety Act 2000 and issued a record fine of $600,000 in connection with a fatal incident at the go-kart facility in the summer of 2018, the Technical Standards and Safety Authority (TSSA) announced today.
On September 20, 2018, Sahar Kapadia of Mississauga,...
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While the Technical Standards and Safety Authority’s (TSSA’s) latest report shows a substantial decrease in the number injuries to Ontarians, it seems clear COVID-related closures have had an impact in reducing the number of accidents associated with TSSA-regulated devices.
COVID-19...
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As a TSSA authorization holder, you are the first layer of public safety risk protection in the province, and your adherence to safety laws and collaboration with TSSA play an important part in keeping Ontarians safe. To legally operate your business, facility or device in Ontario, you must maintain a current TSSA licence or registration. Valid licences and registrations: Enable TSSA to monitor the safety status of businesses, facilities and devices operating in Ontario
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The Technical Standards & Safety Authority (TSSA) is partnering with Ontario’s Ministry of Labour, Training and Skills Development (MLTSD) to help the amusement sector reopen its doors safely, by providing COVID-19 education while doing technical inspections in preparation for the reopening of the amusement device sector.
This joint effort by MLTSD and TSSA is driven by the shared goal of ensuring members of the public can enjoy amusement facilities safely and providing...
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IT system upgrade affects service and response times from February 22 to March 1 
As part of TSSA’s commitment to modernize and simplify our services, we’re implementing an upgraded IT solution. As a result, some of TSSA’s services may be limited and responses times may be delayed from Monday, February 22 to Monday, March 1 . In addition, TSSA can not receive and respond to emails sent to Customer Services during this time.
Where possible,...
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