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The Link2Build group publishes news and information about the Ontario construction industry daily. Check here for the latest in trends, developments and insight from a wide variety of contributors, and visit regularly for updated information.
Worker fatality leads to $150K fine for Welland company
Perth County Fabrication entered a guilty plea in court in regard to its role in an on-site accident that led to a worker’s death in November 2019.
Construction Safety Week, 2022
Held across Canada and the United States, the annual event aims to raise awareness of the industry's ongoing commitment to building a culture of safety through sharing best practices, tools and resources at job sites and offices.
National Day of Mourning, 2022
The message, “Fight for the Living, Mourn for the Dead” reminds workers and employers of the need for constant vigilance when it comes to workplace health and safety.
Ontario PCs intend to raise injured workers' compensation if re-elected
The Ontario government says it will raise compensation for workers injured on the job, but the proposed change won’t take effect until after the provincial election.
Province, WSIB launch occupational illness system review
The review will be conducted by the MAP Centre for Urban Health Solutions at St. Michael’s Hospital in Toronto. Its aim is to assess how occupational illnesses in Ontario are identified, monitored and prevented.