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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.
Fatal fall leads to $150K fine
A worker died after falling from the roof of a 13-storey building under construction in Hamilton. The Toronto contractor pled guilty to a charge of failing to ensure the worker was protected by a means of fall protection, and will pay a fine of $150,000.
Province to add 98 labour inspectors
The addition will bring the number of inspectors on the ground to more than 500—at a cost of $11.6 million. Recruitment begins early next month.
CCOHS receives $2.5M in federal funding
The organization has played an important role in helping to keep people safe during the COVID-19 pandemic by providing timely and reliable information for businesses and workers.
Applications open for WSIB small business leader awards
The awards pay tribute to those Ontario companies with fewer than 50 employees who have demonstrated strong leadership in the health and safety sector in the past year.
ASHRAE updates HVAC building readiness guide
New advice helps owners prepare their facilities to re-open safely during the COVID-19 pandemic.