In the next few months, IHSA will release COR^TM 2019, an update to the program that has been in Ontario for 8 years. The changes will not be extensive but will adjust 4 of the modules to meet the standard in the Ministry of Labour’s soon to be announced accreditation of safe employers.

Employers who are awarded COR^TM 2019 will qualify for the MOL’s certification recognition and able to apply to the WSIB for a rebate on their premium.

COR^TM certified employers will likely be able to update their Certification to meet the new standard, without renewing the full program. IHSA is finalizing the update and will notify members when it will be available.

OGCA has been working with IHSA and the Chief Prevention Officer to make sure that COR^TM will be recognized as meeting the standard. As a result, employers who are certified under the accreditation program will be eligible for significant rebates from the WSIB. COR^TM requires a large financial investment from the contractor to be successful. This makes it very difficult for moderate sized firms to participate. The financial rebate will make the business case to invest in COR^TM more apparent. 

We expect Minister of Labour Monte McNaughton to announce accreditation and the inclusion of COR^TM 2019 very soon.

OGCA will work with IHSA to make sure the update is readily available to all that are interested.

The WSIB will announce the requirements to receive financial rebates and the amount of the financial rewards very shortly. The program will be effective January 1, 2020.

OGCA Staff took time out from their busy weekend to enjoy the wedding of our Member Services staffer Elizabeth Huynh as she wed the handsome Craig Treen on Saturday, June 13.

Craig and Liz were married in Mississauga and celebrated with a reception and dinner at LIUNA Station in Hamilton. 

Congratulations to the happy couple from OGCA and all of our members!

The latest issue is now available. Click here to read it.

The month of May was the celebration of Safety Month and Safety Week, May 5-11. League of Champions members and patrons organized events, meetings and activities as part of their initiative to show commitment in health and safety in the workplace.

In this issue, we will feature our members and their safety initiatives.

For the second year in a row, the HHCA’s Young Leaders Group (YLG) organized HHCA's participation in Safety Week. The HHCA’s Young Leaders Group again took part in the Steps for Life fundraising walk in support of Threads of Life on Sunday May 5, 2019.

Threads of Life supports the healing journey of families who have suffered from a workplace fatality, traumatic life-altering injury, or occupational disease.

 

The YLG hosted a SAFETY EDITION YLG talk on Tuesday May 7, 2019. The complimentary event took place at Budget Demolition’s Training Facility, where attendees heard from Paul Lay about the Molson Coors Program for mental health. Paul talked about how his team has been instrumental in bringing mental health initiatives into their workplace. Attendees also heard from Uwe Shaible on the use of RFID technology for Safety. Uwe and his team are dedicated to bringing high tech RFID-based worker safety solutions on to the construction site.

The HHCA held a morning session at Carmen’s Banquet Centre on Internal Accident Investigation 101 on Thursday, May 9, 2019. The event featured a panel of guest speakers from companies who participated in the Regional Construction Safety Group. The practical session provided information and best practices should an accident occur on your construction site, and covered a wide range of topics.

For more information about the League of Champions or to apply to become a Champion, contact Marjorie Javier by phone at 905 671 3969 or email at Marjorie@theLOC.ca.

The latest issue is now available. Click here or access our website to view earlier issues of the Ontario Legislative Report. Next report should be out on July 29.

Congratulations to the League of Champions - they just received a cheque in the amount of $10,000 - the proceeds from the OGCA Golf Tournament on Monday, July 8!

Shown are Clive Thurston, Craig Lesurf and John Dawson.

ALso, congratulations to the team from Masters Insurance - they won the first Low Gross Prize.

See you all next year, on Monday, July 6, 2020.

Only a couple of weeks left to take advantage of the Early Bird special pricing for the OGCA's 81st AGM and Conference in Muskoka at the JW Marriott The Rosseau.

In case you haven't tried S'Mores before, here's a recipe that you can make at home. We're planning to enjoy some at the conference, following the welcome dinner! 

Instructions for Homemade S'Mores
Heat oven to 350°F.
Place 9 graham squares in single layer on bottom of 8-inch square pan; top with 36 marshmallow halves. Sprinkle with chopped chocolate. ...
Top with remaining marshmallow halves, cut sides down.
Bake 9 to 11 min. or until marshmallows are puffed and golden brown. Let stand 5 min.