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TSSA’s current considerations during COVID-19, effective as of January 20, 2022 can be found here. 

We continue to ask customers to contact us if they are facing COVID-19 related barriers and unsure of how to proceed.

While TSSA head office remains closed to the public, TSSA Team Members are available by phone or email to serve our valued stakeholders. Please send all general correspondence electronically to customerservices@tssa.org.

For urgent matters, credit card payments or flexible payment options, please call 1-877-682-TSSA (8772).

TSSA has implemented a COVID-19 Vaccination Policy, effective as of October 8, 2021. The policy outlines TSSA’s position regarding vaccination and disclosure of vaccination status for TSSA staff, contractors, vendors, visitors and regulated parties. Sections 10 and 14 apply to contractors, vendors, visitors and regulated parties.

COVID-19 Attestation is required to visit TSSA office (or in limited circumstances sitting exams at the office).TSSA’s COVID-19 Vaccination Policy requires all contractors, vendors, visitors and/or regulated parties who attend TSSA premises or will be working in close proximity with TSSA staff (within 6 feet or 2 metres for more than 15 minutes) to provide proof to TSSA by attestation that they are fully vaccinated; or they have tested negative for COVID-19 by using a rapid-antigen test or PCR test which was taken within 48 hours of their attendance. This includes any person who has a scheduled meeting or examination at TSSA. The Letter of Attestation should be downloaded, completed and emailed to TSSAHR@tssa.org at least 24 hours before your scheduled meeting time or expected time of arrival.

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April 7, 2020:

  • Information regarding the Petroleum Mechanic Certification Program during COVID-19- Link

April 1, 2020:

  • Revision of TSSA’s Fuels Heating Contractor Audit Program during COVID-19- Link

 Elevating Devices, Amusement Devices and Ski Lift Information

May 26, 2021:

  • Elevating Device Mechanic certificate holders required to complete continuing education requirements for certificates that expire on or after January 1, 2022- Link

April 24, 2020:

  • Elevating Device Owner Responsibilities Removing Devices from Service during COVID-19 Pandemic- Link

March 30, 2020:

  • ED/Ski Continuing Education Recertification Requirement during COVID- Link 
 Boilers & Pressure Vessels (BPV) and Operating Engineers Information

April 7, 2022:

  • Operating Engineers and Operator assessments are on hold until further notice. The new procedure for Operating Engineers and Operator assessments is currently under review. More information will be communicated in the coming months - Link

April 6, 2020:

  • Electronic design submissions during COVID-19 - Link
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All Contractor, Vendors, Visitors and/or Regulated Parties who attend TSSA premises must provide proof to TSSA by attestation that they are fully vaccinated; or they have tested negative for COVID-19 by using a rapid-antigen test or PCR test which was taken within 48 hours of their attendance.

This includes any person who has a scheduled meeting or examination at TSSA. The Letter of Attestation should be downloaded, completed and emailed to TSSAHR@tssa.org at least 24 hours before your scheduled meeting time or expected time of arrival.  

 

The resumption of in-person examinations will have a phased approach to ensure the health and safety of examination candidates, invigilators and TSSA team members.

To view the current in-person examination information, please visit the TSSA 'Register for an Exam' page here. 

TSSA will continue to monitor and provide updates related to COVID -19 as circumstances change.

For media enquiries regarding TSSA COVID-19 protocols, please contact media@tssa.org or call 416-734-2728.

Please note: Only messages from media outlets will be addressed on the media line. All other enquiries should be directed to customerservices@tssa.org.

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