COCA Welcomes Ontario Eight-Week Construction Workplace Safety Campaign
On July 28th the Minister of Labour Peter Fonseca announced an eight-week province wide tour of construction sites to urge workers and employers to put safety first.  To read COCA's press release click here.

Review Of Workplace Safety System In Ontario
The death of a heating and ventilation worker in Richmond Ontario (near Ottawa) after falling from a scaffold has prompted the Ontario government to annouce a review of Ontario's Workplace Safety System.  To view the release click here. 

Please contact David Zurawel at (416) 968-7200 ext. 223 or dzurawel@coca.on.ca with any questions. 

Suspended Work Platform Alert
In response to the recent tragic event that resulted in the deaths of four construction workers the Ministry of Labour has published a safety and information bulletin for the safe use, maintenance and inspection of suspended work platforms.

In the interest of industry-wide education and safety, COCA encourages its members to distribute this material to their member firms.  To download a copy of the alert click here.

Any questions pertaining to this material or incident can contact David Zurawel at 416-968-7200 ext. 223 / dzurawel@coca.on.ca.

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