Biggs & Narciso Newsletter


April 25, 2024	View Online

AUGUST 2021

The new Biggs and Narciso website has been launched

PROJECTS ARE SWINGING INTO FULL GEAR AS THE CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY ENTERS ITS BUSIEST MONTHS. BOOK A JOB NOW!

TORONTO

LONDON

OUR WEBSITE RE-DESIGN IS NOW LIVE!

After months of work we are very excited to announce the launch of our newly designed website. We wanted to make the new website faster, easier to navigate, and more user-friendly.

As an environmental and construction leader, it’s important for us to make information regarding our thought leadership, services and trends easily accessible for our current and prospective clients. We endeavor to provide our client partners with the most accurate, up-to-date information and share our knowledge and expertise in the field.

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QUOTE OF THE MONTH

Prepare and prevent, don’t repair and repent.

- Unknown Author

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LATEST INDUSTRY NEWS

Consultation on Improving Health and Safety Requirements relating to Tower Cranes

JULY 14, 2021

The Ministry of Labour, Training and Skills Development (MLTSD) is proposing to modernize and clarify existing requirements relating to the use of tower cranes set out in the Construction Projects Regulation (O. Reg. 213/91) and O. Reg. 420/21: Notices and Reports Under Sections 51 to 53/1 of the Act - Fatalities, Critical Injuries, Occupational Illnesses and Other Incidents under the Occupational Health and Safety Act (OHSA).

Proposal to Amend Ontario Regulation 213/91 - Construction Projects to Modernize the Notice of Project Requirements

July 9, 2021

Currently, O. Reg. 213/91- Construction Projects requires that an NOP be filed with the Ministry of Labour, Training and Skills Development if a construction project is expected to cost more than $50,000 in materials and labour. There is a higher threshold of $250,000 for projects at automotive manufacturers and assemblers. In addition to the $50,000 financial trigger, a construction project involving in one of the high hazard activities listed in the regulation is required to submit a NOP to the Ministry. The intent of the NOP is to identify potentially high-hazard construction activities for possible inspections by the Ministry.

Harmonization of Head Protection Requirements under the Occupational Health and Safety Act

July 9, 2021

The Ministry of Labour, Training and Skills Development is proposing to harmonize head protection requirements across all workplaces that fall under the Occupational Health and Safety Act.

The proposal is to move to a performance-based approach, and could encompass a wide range of protective headwear, including hard hats, motorcycle helmets, rope access helmets, or structural fire fighting helmets, depending on the hazard and the activity.

COVID-19

Health News

Check out the latest relevant health news in the province.

Toronto is now a world leader in vaccination rates. Here’s the plan for getting the city across the finish line

1 Aug 2021

The past 17 months have been a marathon — one that’s required everything we’ve got. Torontonians across our city have faced isolation, loss and significant financial challenges. And through it all, people have come out in record numbers to get vaccinated to protect themselves, their families and our city.