OGCA News

Imagine losing everything you have, without any warning. Imagine all of your employees losing all their possessions! Hard to imagine. Rebuilding homes and cities is easy, but rebuilding lives after a trauma like this will be difficult. Lost photos, lost pets, lost keepsakes. Let's get together as an industry and help out.

Visit https://www.naylornetwork.com/oga-nwl/articles/index.asp?aid=378460&issueID=52750 to view the full article online.

TTC is implementing the COR requirement in a phased approach to ensure that the number of certified contractors is sufficient to allow for competitive bidding. Consequently, contractors interested in bidding TTC construction work are encouraged to familiarize themselves with COR and the respective requirements for the program.

Visit https://www.naylornetwork.com/oga-nwl/articles/index.asp?aid=378472&issueID=52750 to view the full article online.

In preparation for OSWCA Queen's Park day and launch of the OSWCA Water Study, the final version, prior to its official release, can be read on the OGCA website. Click "Learn More ..." to get the link to the OGCA website.

Visit https://www.naylornetwork.com/oga-nwl/articles/index.asp?aid=378749&issueID=52750 to view the full article online.

OGCA, in partnership with MySafeWork, has launched the construction industry's League of Champions, with the goal of changing the safety culture in Ontario. This involves reaching out to the next generation of employees, construction workers and industry leadership. Presentations, events and programs are being rolled out to support this goal.

Visit https://www.naylornetwork.com/oga-nwl/articles/index.asp?aid=378864&issueID=52750 to view the full article online.

Many OGCA members appear to be paying the unnecessary high rate for their owner, partner, or executive officer who is not on the tools.

Visit https://www.naylornetwork.com/oga-nwl/articles/index.asp?aid=378755&issueID=52750 to view the full article online.

This year, the ministry is coordinating the proactive enforcement blitz and initiative schedules for the Occupational Health and Safety Program, as well as the Employment Standards Program. Coordinating the schedule highlights the importance that the ministry places on enhancing employers' awareness of their responsibilities and protecting workers' rights under both the Occupational Health and Safety Act (OHSA), and the Employment Standards Act (ESA).

Visit https://www.naylornetwork.com/oga-nwl/articles/index.asp?aid=378821&issueID=52750 to view the full article online.

Your 2016/2017 Membership renewals have been mailed to you on Friday, May 13. Please allow a few days for delivery and if you don't get the renewal notice by end of May, please contact Mary Wademan (mary@ogca.ca) for a copy. Membership fees are to be paid by July 1, 2016.

Visit https://www.naylornetwork.com/oga-nwl/articles/index.asp?aid=378301&issueID=52750 to view the full article online.