Ski Lifts

Service delay expected during the transition period from February 15 to 28, 2023
January 13, 2023
On March 1, 2023, the Technical Standards and Safety Authority (TSSA) is implementing the third phase of its upgraded IT solution known as OASIS, as part of its commitment to modernize and simplify services.
Customers are advised that some of TSSA’s response times may be delayed, and services may be limited for all programs while transitioning systems from end...
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Dave Little and Rick Hicks recognized for their safety leadership
The Technical Standards and Safety Authority (TSSA) presented the Legacy Safety Awards to Dave Little of Atura Power — Brighton Beach Generating Station and Rick Hicks of Delta Elevator in recognition of their safety leadership.
The annual TSSA Safety Awards is a nomination-based program that recognizes individuals and organizations working in sectors overseen by TSSA and have made significant contributions...
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New IT business solution will improve customer experience and access to TSSA's services
Release 3 (R3) of the Operations Analytics Safety Innovation System (OASIS) project launches in March 2023. It will provide the Technical Standards and Safety Authority (TSSA) with clean, reliable data in its Elevating and Amusement Devices and Ski Lifts (EDAD Ski) Safety Program.
Further advancing its transformation into an Outcome-Based Regulator, TSSA is implementing the third...
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The Technical Standards and Safety Authority (TSSA) will not be launching elevator, escalator and ski lift  compliance standards  that were previously scheduled to go live in November 2022. The change in timeline will allow for necessary workforce training, industry education, and systems preparation, following the recent inspector strike.
The following compliance standards are affected by the launch postponement:
Electric / Traction Elevators
Hydraulic...
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The Technical Standards and Safety Authority (TSSA) is pleased to announce that inspectors, represented by the Ontario Public Service Employees Union (OPSEU), have ratified a first collective agreement bringing the inspector strike to an end.
TSSA would like to thank all regulated entities and stakeholders for their patience during the strike. TSSA is looking forward to welcoming inspectors back to work and returning to its normal mode of operations.

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