5/6/2015 https://ldca.siteym.com/admin/email/bulk_email_body.asp?id=1807349 April 2015 The LDCA will be closed at 12 noon Th Did you know... ......The Certificate of Recognition (COR™) program is often required for contracts with b projects in provinces outside of Ontario. For example, municipalities including... in (prov registered with the COR™ program in order for them to work. To learn more about COR London & District Construction Association New Members ArtTech Construction 331 Aberdeen Dr. London, ON N5V 4S4 5194535322 fax 519453 5335 www.ldca.on.ca PO BOX 28150 London, ON N6H 5R2 2267851930 www.arttechconstruc Arthur Druzcz adruzcz adruzcz@arttechcons Office Hours: Mon Thurs. 8am 5pm Fri 8am 4pm In This Issue 1. Did you know.... 2. New Members 3. Learn How to Properly Manage Your Workplace Injuries.... 4. Project Excellence 5. Message from the Chief Prevention Officer 6. The Wire 7. NTR Developments Inc. Receives Top Honor.... 8. Working at Heights Training Requirements 9. 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A Spotlight on the Best of Our Indust Thursday April 23rd ,2015 careersinconstruction.ca Cocktails: 5:30 pm ~ Dinner: 6:30 pm Awards & Entertainment: 7:30 pm 9:30 pm Tickets: $100.00 + hst Reserve your tickets early! The previous Awards Gala SOL Contact [email protected], visit the LDCA webs or 519.453.5322 to reserve tickets/table. Apply Today! CERTIFICATION GUIDE APPLY https://ldca.siteym.com/admin/email/bulk_email_body.asp?id=1807349 2/8 5/6/2015 https://ldca.siteym.com/admin/email/bulk_email_body.asp?id=1807349 For more information regarding the Gold Seal Program please visit www.goldsealcertification.com Gold Sponsors Bronze Sponsors Connect with us!! Share your company's accomplishments on our Facebook feed, mention us in your tweets and find us on Linkedin! LDCA is proud to offer access to exclusive discounts on tickets, hotels and other products and services to members. Please contact the LDCA office for your Member ID Code. Click here to get started! 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It's a great way to m hand out some company swag (or water/snacks) and turn your sponsorship into a 'hole in on All hole and lunch sponsors include signage and table recognition. Tournament Details: Team Best Ball Play your own ball, score best two Registration includes: 18 Holes of Golf with Cart Hamburger or Hotdog & Drink at the Turn Full Course Steak Dinner Complimentary Future 2 for 1 Round of Golf for all Players valued at up to $12 Great prizes including Longest Drive & Closest to the Pin Alternative (Rain) Date October 8th 2015 Golf Registration opens April 21 2015!! Message from the Chief Prevention Officer: New unit to support the implementation of new standards and trai The Ministry of Labour has created a new unit within the Prevention Office to support the implementation of new standards and train comes into force on April 1, 2015. The Health and Safety Program Administration and Certification Unit (HSPACU), is responsible for the assessment and approv applications. Applications are assessed against Chief Prevention Officer (CPO) approved standards like the new Working at Heights Petro Canada Super Pass Check out this information for great savings on corporate accounts. Even if you have an account check it out to be sure you are getting all the savings! Once programs and providers receive CPO approval, HSPACU also provides oversight to ensure Approved Providers and Programs verifies program completion for learners and issues certification and proof of completion cards. In addition to Working at Heights Program Administration, HSPACU oversees the certification of Joint Health and Safety Committee communication and client support services for inquiries related to the Health and Safety Awareness Training for Workers and Super Working at Heights programs. As new programs are developed by the Prevention Office, HSPACU will continue to carry out Training Program and Provider approv Ministry of Labour. Questions regarding these programs can be answered by calling 18772020008 or by emailing the following addresses: https://ldca.siteym.com/admin/email/bulk_email_body.asp?id=1807349 4/8 5/6/2015 https://ldca.siteym.com/admin/email/bulk_email_body.asp?id=1807349 For inquiries regarding WAH (including training provider questions) [email protected] For inquiries regarding JHSC (including training provider questions) [email protected] For inquiries regarding Awareness Training [email protected] Question of the Week: When must you report an accident? Answer: Employers must report a workrelated accident to the WSIB if they learn that a worker requires health care and/or • is absent from regular work • earns less than regular pay for regular work (e.g., parttime hours) • requires modified work at less than regular pay • requires modified work at regular pay for more than seven calendar days following the date of accident To promote women who work within the construction industry through education, mentoring, networking and support. 'the Wire' is featured regularly in the LDCA Pulse. All information is provided by Zsoldo on the weekly information or on another WSIB related issue, please contact Sheila Zs Find out more! LDCA Members are eligible to consult with Zsoldos Consulting for 30 minutes monthly 1326 Huron Street, Suite 266 London, ON N5V 2E2 Office: 5196012420 Cell: 5198688272 www.zsoldosconsulting.net NTR Developments Inc. Receives Top Honor Award Systems March 9, 2015 – NTR Developments Inc. is pleased to announce it has been named recipient of the 1 Million Dollar Cumulative the design and manufacture of customengineered metal building systems. This distinguished award recognizes Authorized Nucor Builders with outstanding performance in selling Nucor custom steel as a Nucor Builder. From a network of more than 1,000 Authorized Nucor Builders nationwide, NTR Developments Inc. is one “We congratulate NTR Developments Inc. for their outstanding achievement of the 1 Million Dollar Cumulative award,” said “This award is a testament to their ability to provide superior construction services using Nucor Building Systems products.” Through a network of Authorized Builders, Nucor Building Systems offers a wide array of building solutions for projects ranging the agricultural, community, and retail industries that are custom designed, yet cost effective, efficient, and faster to erect than Based in Kitchener, ON, but serves the entire province, NTR Developments Inc. is an Authorized Nucor Builder specializing in about NTR Developments Inc., please feel free to contact us. NTR Developments Inc. LDCA EMagazine Design Build Construction Services ∙ Pre Eng. Steel Buildings ∙ Retrofit of Pre Eng. Building Cell: 647.333.5982 Fax: 647.694.1652 [email protected] www.ntrdevelopments.com https://ldca.siteym.com/admin/email/bulk_email_body.asp?id=1807349 5/8 5/6/2015 https://ldca.siteym.com/admin/email/bulk_email_body.asp?id=1807349 Mississauga∙ Oakville ∙ Kitchener (HO). London ∙ Chatham. Working at Heights Training Requiremen Working at heights (WAH) in an unsafe manner is one of the leading causes of fatalitie for workers in the construction industry. As of April 1, 2015, new requirements in O. Reg. 297/13 will require employers to ensure that workers on construction methods of fall protection — travel restraint systems, fall restricting systems, fall arrest systems, safety nets, or work b working at heights training. MERCEDESBENZ LONDON AFFINITY PROGRAM Don't forget to take advantage of our Affinity Program with MercedesBenz London. Regardless of your fleet size, all LDCA members receive the incentive of a volume discount when buying only one unit. Your Association's membership gives you incredible buying power to build your fleet! That's a $5,000 discount for being an LDCA member. Workers already trained under the fall protection training requirements of subsection 26.2(1) in O. Reg. 213/91 trained under the new requirements (April 1, 2017). As a priority, workers on construction projects who will be working training will require working at heights training as of April 1. The ministry has been accepting applications from training providers since January. Application forms and other resou Ministry of Labour. The ministry’s website additionally lists Chief Prevention Officer (CPO)approved working at heigh approved. To date, the ministry has approved seven training providers. As of March 30, there were over 200 instructors available the websites of approved training providers for their details and training dates, times, and locations. Over 600 training sessions are scheduled across Ontario. WAH training is being offered in various languages and on Mandarin, Polish, Portuguese, Russian, Serbian, Spanish and Turkish. More providers are in the final stages of the as Ministry’s website soon. For more information please contact: Ridley Wetton, Sprinter Specialist MercedesBenz London P. 519.668.0600 x242 C. 519.630.2807 Regarding enforcement, inspectors will exercise judgement and discretion when they observe unsafe work at heights investigation. Inspectors also have the ability to issue timebased compliance plan orders where proof of training Section 26.2 of O. Reg. 213/91 is required but working at heights training has not been completed. Demand for WAH training will be substantial over the coming weeks and months. The ministry asks employers who no consider all providers approved by the CPO. [email protected] www.luxuryvans.ca The ministry is committed to the safety of all workers who work at heights. "Did you know that Infrastructure Health & Safety Association offers over 75 traini These courses range from general awareness courses to highly technical instruction for Traffic Control or Asbestos. LDCA Member & Employee Insurance & Benefit Package Stevenson & Hunt Insurance Brokers, part of Arthur J. Gallagher Canada Limited We have field staff across the province, including London, to ensure that programs are available when and where you [email protected], or Michael McCusker: [email protected] to discuss your training needs." PROGRAM INFORMATION Our Vision: Workplaces without injuries, illnesses or fatalities. Please contact: Becky Black 519.963.3564 [email protected] FULL COURSE SCHEDULE Join CMD for a free economic forecast webcast on Apr Construction activity has been increasing moderately but unevenly. Recent indication suggest that 2015 could be a m major risks, especially for contractors that are dependent on oil and gas investment, public outlays or exportrelated se construction economists expect will happen in different regions and construction segments, along with what they fores availability. https://ldca.siteym.com/admin/email/bulk_email_body.asp?id=1807349 6/8 5/6/2015 https://ldca.siteym.com/admin/email/bulk_email_body.asp?id=1807349 Tune in Thursday, April 30, from 2:30 to 4:00 p.m. (EDT), when top construction economists, Ken Simonson of the AGC of America, Kermit Baker of the AIA and Alex Carrick of CMD come together for a fastpaced, interactive economic look into the coming season: Will Construction Pick Up the Pace or the Pieces? The complimentary broadcast is open to everyone. All who register can download the presentation slides and view the archived presentation, when available. AIA members who attend the live broadcast are eligible to receive 1.5 AIA CEU credits. 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