The Government of Ontario has made changes to the Technical Standards and Safety Act, 2000, to allow for the creation of alternate rules for the Operating Engineers Regulation. The rules will be created by the Technical Standards and Safety Authority (TSSA) and approved by Minister of Government and Consumer Services.
The changes are intended to implement recommendations made by a panel of industry stakeholders to adopt a risk-based framework for the Operating Engineers Regulation. Under this approach, businesses would have the option to either comply with the alternate rules or continue adhering to requirements in the current regulation.
The changes are expected to result in simplify rules and provide flexibility for businesses to achieve compliance, reduce the regulatory burden on businesses and enhance public safety. The alternate rules will come into effect at a date to be communicated by TSSA and the Ministry.
TSSA is seeking feedback on the risk-based framework proposed for the Operating Engineers (OE) regulation. Interested parties can review the proposal summary at https://engagetssa.org/ and provide their comments by completing the Feedback Form. The detailed proposals are also available on this site as:
- Path 1 Risk-based regulatory framework
- Path 2 RSMP Regulatory Framework
The comment period is open until May 5, 2019. Comments may also be submitted via email to consultations@tssa.org or by mail to TSSA's head office at 345 Carlingview Drive, Toronto, ON M9W 6N9.
For current regulatory information and related documents, visit the Legistlation and Regulatory Information page.
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