Safety Training and Consulting Services Ltd.

Safety Training and Consulting Services Ltd. We are Safety HR Training and Consulting Services Ltd.! We offer CPO-approved safety training and HR consulting. Let's work together!

From Working at Heights to policy development, we're your partner in building a safer, stronger workplace. Safety Training and Consulting Services Ltd. (STC) helps organizations build safer, stronger, and more compliant workplaces through professional health and safety training, consulting, and workplace solutions. We provide a comprehensive range of safety training through on-site instructor-led

programs, public training sessions, and e-learning. As a Chief Prevention Officer (CPO) approved training provider, STC delivers approved Working at Heights (WAH) and Joint Health and Safety Committee (JHSC) Certification training. We also offer programs covering forklifts, elevated work platforms, cranes, confined space entry, first aid, traffic control, and many other workplace safety topics. Our services extend beyond training. STC provides health and safety consulting, human resources consulting, SiteDocs support, and practical assistance with Occupational Health and Safety Management Systems, including COR® 2020 and ISO 45001. Since 2020, STC has also been a provider of the WSIB Health and Safety Excellence Program, helping Ontario businesses strengthen their health and safety programs while working toward WSIB premium rebates. Whether your organization needs safety training, compliance support, help achieving or maintaining COR® 2020, or guidance through the WSIB Excellence Program, our team provides practical support, guidance, and solutions tailored to your workplace. Helping Ontario businesses create safer workplaces and stronger safety cultures.

Ontario is proposing new rope-access rules for working at heights.This is an important update for employers involved in ...
09/03/2026

Ontario is proposing new rope-access rules for working at heights.

This is an important update for employers involved in construction, window washing, and farming. The proposal would create a stand-alone regulation under Ontario’s Occupational Health and Safety Act focused specifically on rope-access systems. It is proposed only at this stage — not yet in force. 【turn618451view0†L203-L206】

If implemented, the proposed rules would require workers and on-site supervisors using rope-access systems to hold recognized certification through IRATA or SPRAT. Employers would also need to ensure rope and anchor systems are inspected, equipment safeguards are in place, trained rescuers are on site, and required Ministry reporting and notifications are completed. 【turn618451view0†L209-L215】

The proposal would also introduce stronger documentation requirements, including:

* risk assessments
* written rescue procedures
* site-specific rope-access work plans
* worker experience logs verified by supervisors 【turn618451view0†L216-L217】

Another key proposed requirement is 24-hour notice to the Ministry before rope-access work begins. That notice would include project and supervisor details, worksite information, expected duration, and the number of workers involved. 【turn618451view0†L215-L216】

The message for employers is clear: rope access is specialized work and requires more than equipment alone. Competency, planning, rescue readiness, inspections, and documentation all matter.

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CONTRACTOR LIABILITY ISN’T AUTOMATICALLY CONTRACTED OUTHiring a general contractor or subcontractor does not necessarily...
09/02/2026

CONTRACTOR LIABILITY ISN’T AUTOMATICALLY CONTRACTED OUT

Hiring a general contractor or subcontractor does not necessarily remove an organization’s own responsibilities under Ontario’s Occupational Health and Safety Act.

The Supreme Court of Canada’s Greater Sudbury decision reinforced that an organization can be considered an employer on a construction project even where another contractor is directing and controlling the work.

That makes due diligence more important than ever.

For owners, constructors, employers and contractors, that means being able to demonstrate things such as:

* contractor prequalification
* clear safety responsibilities
* orientation and hazard communication
* inspections and documentation
* follow-up when concerns are identified
* records showing reasonable precautions were taken

Simply writing “the contractor is responsible for safety” into an agreement may not be enough to eliminate your own OHSA obligations.

There’s another 2026 change worth knowing.

Ontario’s new administrative-penalty system now applies to a specific area of public-sector construction procurement.

Where government or certain public-sector organizations require a Chief Prevention Officer-accredited health and safety management system as part of construction procurement, all qualifying CPO-accredited systems must be recognized and treated as equivalent.

Failure to comply can result in an administrative penalty of:

Up to $100,000 — or 10% of the procurement contract value, whichever is less.

For contractors pursuing municipal, government, hospital, school-board and other qualifying public-sector work, safety-management systems are becoming increasingly connected to procurement, qualification and business risk.

The takeaway?

Contractor management is no longer just paperwork.

Know who is responsible.
Document what you do.
Verify your contractors.
And make due diligence visible.

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Ontario Construction Head Protection Is ChangingOntario construction employers have a new head-protection requirement co...
09/01/2026

Ontario Construction Head Protection Is Changing

Ontario construction employers have a new head-protection requirement coming — and some major construction sites have already made the transition.

Effective July 1, 2027, Ontario’s Construction Projects Regulation will require workers who may be exposed to side-impact hazards to wear protective headwear meeting Type 2 CSA Z94.1 or Type II ANSI Z89.1 standards, or equipment providing equivalent protection.

Traditional Type 1 hard hats are designed primarily for impacts from above. Type 2 helmets provide additional lateral protection to help protect the front, back and sides of the head.

The regulation also requires a chin strap or other retention system when site conditions could cause the headwear to become dislodged. That means chin straps are hazard-dependent under the Ontario regulation rather than automatically required in every situation.

There is another important date contractors should know.

As of July 1, 2026, the Canadian Construction Safety Council requires Type 2 hard hats with integrated chin straps for workers, subcontractors and visitors on CCSC-member construction sites across Canada.

For Ontario employers, constructors and supervisors, now is the time to start reviewing:

* site hazard assessments, particularly side-impact hazards
* current PPE policies and specifications
* client and general-contractor requirements
* procurement plans for compliant head protection
* worker training, fit, use and care
* when chin straps or retention systems will be required

The key point is that July 1, 2027 is not simply a blanket “everyone must wear Type 2” deadline. The provincial regulation specifically ties Type 2 protection to workers who may be exposed to side-impact hazards. Individual constructors and clients may establish stricter site rules, as CCSC members have already done.

Start reviewing your program now so July 2027 becomes a planned transition — not a last-minute PPE change.

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08/31/2026

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Wildfire Smoke ProtectionWildfire smoke is becoming a workplace safety issue.For construction companies with employees w...
08/31/2026

Wildfire Smoke Protection

Wildfire smoke is becoming a workplace safety issue.

For construction companies with employees working outdoors, wildfire smoke can create serious exposure concerns — even when the fire itself is hundreds of kilometres away.

Employers should be prepared with a Wildfire Smoke Protection Game Plan that considers air-quality monitoring, access to appropriate respiratory protection, and changes to work procedures when conditions deteriorate.

Roofing crews, framers, road workers, landscapers and other outdoor workers can be particularly exposed.

The key is having a plan before the smoke arrives.

STC-HR can help organizations review workplace hazards, procedures and respiratory protection requirements so supervisors and workers know what to do when air quality changes.

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STC HR — Work Site Safety BoardsEVERY JOBSITE NEEDS CLEAR, COMPLIANT INFORMATION.When safety details are missing or outd...
08/27/2026

STC HR — Work Site Safety Boards

EVERY JOBSITE NEEDS CLEAR, COMPLIANT INFORMATION.
When safety details are missing or outdated, workers lose time — and risk increases.
That’s why STC HR builds custom, weather‑proof Work Site Safety Boards designed for Ontario construction sites.

WHY IT MATTERS:

• Ministry compliance — required postings are visible and up to date
• Emergency clarity — workers know exactly where to look
• Professional presentation — reinforces your company’s safety culture
• Outdoor durability — built to withstand Ontario jobsite conditions

CUSTOMIZED FOR YOUR COMPANY:

• Add your logo
• Project‑specific details
• Multiple layout options
• Delivered ready to mount — no assembly required

ORDER YOUR BOARD TODAY
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STC HR — Safety Training HR & Consulting
Refocus & Stay Safe on the Jobsite!

STC HR — What Not to Do WednesdayDON’T CLIP TO UNSAFE ANCHOR POINTS!Every week, we spotlight a common jobsite mistake — ...
08/26/2026

STC HR — What Not to Do Wednesday

DON’T CLIP TO UNSAFE ANCHOR POINTS!
Every week, we spotlight a common jobsite mistake — and how to prevent it.

Today’s reminder:
Never attach your fall‑protection lanyard to guardrails, scaffolding frames, or temporary structures. These are not engineered anchor points and can fail under load.

Do this instead:
• Use certified anchor points rated for fall arrest
• Inspect your harness and lanyard before every use
• Keep your Working at Heights training current

Protect yourself and your crew — verify before you tie off!

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STC HR — Safety Training HR & Consulting
Refocus & Stay Safe on the Jobsite!

STC HR — Working at Heights TrainingIS YOUR WAH CARD VALID?If your certification has expired or you’re new to the jobsit...
08/25/2026

STC HR — Working at Heights Training

IS YOUR WAH CARD VALID?
If your certification has expired or you’re new to the jobsite, now’s the time to refresh your training with STC HR’s Ministry‑approved Working at Heights program.

UPCOMING CLASS DATES

📍 Bracebridge — September 22, 2026
📍 Orillia — September 28, 2026

TRAINING INCLUDES

• Full Working at Heights theory + practical
• Hands‑on fall‑protection practice
• Official certification upon completion

REGISTER TODAY — LIMITED SPOTS

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STC HR — Safety Training HR & Consulting
Refocus & Stay Safe on the Jobsite!

Address

3835 Campbell Road, Unit 5, Suite 202
Orillia, ON
L3V0V3

Opening Hours

Monday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Tuesday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Wednesday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Thursday 8:30am - 4:30pm

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