The province’s construction industry is cautiously optimistic about the financial state of Ontario’s Workplace Safety and Insurance Board (WSIB) after it announced premium rates will be maintained at current levels […]
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Training Based on the Upcoming Z463 Guideline – Maintenance of Electrical Systems – Scheduled Across Canada
A well managed electrical maintenance program can help mitigate the risks of costly downtime and worker injuries while protecting property and managing operational efficiencies. CSA Z463 was developed to help […]
OCS EYE on ICI Newsletter – June 2013 Available Online
Click here to read the current Eye on ICI Newsletter In This Issue: EVENT RECAP: 2013 STATE OF THE INDUSTRY & OUTLOOK CONFERENCE APPRENTICESHIP: COMPLETION COUNTS CURRENT ANALYSIS AND NEAR […]
TTC signs on to COR™
TTC signs on to COR™ On May 24, the Toronto Transit Commission (TTC) Board approved plans to implement the Certificate of Recognition (COR™) as a prerequisite for bidding on their […]
Ministry of Energy Regulatory Amendment – Maintenance and Repairs on Street Lights
The Minister of Energy is currently considering a regulatory amendment that would, if passed, allow licensed electricity distributors (utilities) to undertake maintenance and repairs on street lights. Currently, the Ontario […]
Regulation Amendment – Ontario Regulation 438/07 (Product Safety)
This is to advise you of a change to Ontario Regulation 438/07 which addresses the duplication between the Product Safety Regulation in Ontario and the Canada Consumer Product Safety Act (CCPSA). […]
Official Director’s Order making amendments to the Ontario Electrical Safety Code 2012, 25th Edition
NOTIFICATION: Official Director's Order making amendments to the Ontario Electrical Safety Code 2012 25th Edition regarding the Connection Authorization for Licensed Distributor and Licensed Generator Owned/ Operated Generation Facilities ESA, […]
The Crown in Right of Ontario v. The Grievance Settlement Board
The Ontario Court of Appeal has issued a very important decision for unionized Ontario employers in both the public and private sectors. The decision is called OPSEU v Ontario and […]
WSIB Automated Message Scam
It has come to our attention that an automated message is circulating directing people to call the WSIB at 1-800-387-2750 with their account information. Once connected, callers are then redirected […]
NETCO Announces Launch of Canadian EVITP Training and Certification Program
NATIONAL ELECTRICAL TRADE COUNCIL (NETCO) ANNOUNCE THE LAUNCH OF A CANADIAN EVITP TRAINING AND CERTIFICATION PROGRAM FOR QUALIFIED ELECTRICIANS TORONTO, June 10, 2013 – The Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Training Program […]