NOTICES (recent member and industry notices)
NOTICES
(recent member and industry notices)
TRAINING CALENDER OF EVENTS: Are you ready for the upcoming 2007-2008 Fall and Winter operational season and meeting your responsibilities as an "Employer" under the Occupational Health & Safety Act? The O.R.F.A. continues to offer a comprehensive training schedule to assist you and your operation in meeting training needs and achieving the highest level of operational competency possible. Every week new professional development opportunities are added to a "Training Calendar of Events" (located on our web site at http://www.orfa.com/calendar2.html).
WORKPLACE TRAINING SALES TACTICS: The Ministry of Labour (MOL) and Workplace Safety & Insurance Board (WSIB) have recently received reports and complaints about aggressive, high-pressure sales tactics by private providers of workplace posters and workplace safety training. These companies imply a connection with the ministry and are selling "official" posters that they claim will satisfy legislated posting requirements. Some of these companies are also selling "training" that may not be appropriate or required. Posters sold by private companies may not comply with the requirements of the Employment Standards Act, 2000 (ESA) or the Occupational Health and Safety Act (OHSA).
Please review news releases issued by both MOL and WSIB:
MUNICIPAL ECO CHALLENGE FUND: A recent announcement from the Ontario Government may be of interest to those looking for possible funding opportunities for energy conservation initatives.
AIR QUALITY: As a general awareness release regarding indoor air quality please refer to the attached bulletin. Also, as facility owners and managers please ensure that best operating practices are maintained for both workers and visitors to our facilities. [more…] Please be aware that a CBC News Investigation and article released March 12, 2007 [more...] identifies that, "Dirty air in arenas could pose health risk".
HYDRO ONE ExtendS BUSINESS INCENTIVE PROGRAM Application Deadline:
Hydro One
is extending its PowerSaver Business Incentive Program for its Business,
Institutional and Agricultural customers. Since launching in October 2006
thousands of dollars have been awarded to municipal, business and agricultural
projects, which have resulted in energy savings and reduce greenhouse gas
emissions. [more…]
ENERGY SURVEY: As part of its’ continued commitment to providing energy conservation education and support to it’s membership, the Ontario Recreation Facilities Association (O.R.F.A.) is pleased to announce an initiative relating to Ontario’s new Energy Conservation Leadership Act. To assist in this initiative, you are requested to participate in an Energy Survey. [more...]