Ski Lifts

With the COVID-19 epidemic impacting organizations in Ontario in different ways, TSSA has been working closely with its regulated parties and stakeholders by taking several actions to help alleviate current constraints while ensuring safety is not compromised.
TSSA office staff are currently working from home and remain available to serve and support all our valued stakeholders.
TSSA’s notice issued on March 25 outlines the COVID-19 safety approach that TSSA is...
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Notice to: Accredited Elevating Device Mechanic Continuing Education Providers, Elevating Device and Ski Lift Mechanics (under Ontario Regulation 222/01)
Be advised the Director of Elevating Devices in Ontario will permit Elevating and Ski Lift Mechanics whose certificates expire beginning March 16, 2020 to renew their certificates under Ontario Regulation 222/01 (Certification and Training of Elevating Device Mechanics) without having completed the continuous education...
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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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