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TORONTO, December 5, 2018 - At the Technical Standards and Safety Authority (TSSA), we take our accountability for administering Ontario’s public safety mandate extremely seriously.  Since joining TSSA in April 2018, I have experienced firsthand the outstanding commitment of our Board, staff and partners to enhancing public safety for all Ontarians.
We participated fully in the Office of the Auditor General’s review process and welcome the insights shared...
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Our Annual Report is now available on line.  See how we kept Ontarians safe over the past year and read about our Safety Award winners. ow.ly/OQJW50jv2rb

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Attention
As part of TSSA’s commitment to continuing education, all elevating device inspectors and engineers will be attending the NAESA 2018 Workshop on November 6,7 and 8 th and as such will not be available.  We ask that you keep these dates in minds when planning inspections and engineering submissions.

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Top 5 Safety Tips for First-Time Skiers and Snowboarders
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE (Toronto, ON, January 15, 2010) – Discovering and learning something new can be a little nerve-wrecking, but exciting at the same time. During National Learn to Ski and Snowboard Week, January 16-24, 2010, many Ontario ski areas are ready to help make your new snow sport experience the best it can be. So what’s the best way to start? Learn how to be safe.
Here are 5 key safety tips...
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LOOKING TO EARN YOUR ALPINE STRIPES?
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE (Toronto, ON, December 21, 2007). The best way to begin your run-on-fun is getting to the top safely. If you plan on skiing or snowboarding at all this season, the Technical Standards and Safety Authority (TSSA) wants to get you there in the safest way possible.
The anticipation of downhill can sometimes overshadow the importance of getting up the hill safely. Unsafe behaviour continues to account for a vast majority...
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