TORONTO, April 17,
2024 /CNW/ - The Technical Standards and Safety
Authority (TSSA) is proud to announce that it has been honoured by
Canadian Occupational Safety (COS) magazine with a 5-Star
Safety Cultures Award for the third straight year. This award
recognizes Canadian organizations that consistently demonstrate
their commitment to fostering a strong safety culture.
"TSSA is a safety culture leader, both internally and
externally, as it helps organizations in Ontario meet the highest safety standards,"
said Shane Mercer, Senior
Journalist, Canadian Occupational Safety. TSSA should be
celebrated for its devotion to creating resilient safety cultures
that help protect workers in many sectors of the economy."
Nominated by COS magazine, TSSA was shortlisted as a
finalist for the award following a comprehensive submission
outlining its internal safety initiatives. In the next qualifying
round, a cross-section of TSSA employees participated in a safety
culture satisfaction survey, resulting in an overall satisfaction
rating exceeding 75 percent.
TSSA has been on a transformative journey since 2018,
transitioning into a modern Outcome-Based Regulator that harnesses
data insights to better target safety risks and reduce harm.
Strengthening TSSA's internal safety culture is a critical
component to this transformation, enabling TSSA to achieve its
safety goals.
"Winning this award for the third year in a row is a tremendous
honour and a testament to the dedication of our entire team to
maintaining the highest standards of safety," said Bonnie Rose, President and CEO, TSSA. "At TSSA,
safety is a core value ingrained in everything we do. This award
serves as a validation of our ongoing commitment to creating a safe
and healthy work environment for all our employees and working
together with the industries we regulate for a safer Ontario."
In a feature article in COS magazine, TSSA sheds light on
the strategies and initiatives that have contributed to its strong
safety culture. For more details, read the story.
About TSSA
The Technical Standards and Safety Authority (TSSA) is one of
Ontario's public safety regulators
mandated by the Government of Ontario to enforce provincial safety
regulations and enhance public safety. Throughout Ontario, TSSA regulates the safety of
amusement devices, boilers and pressure vessels, elevating devices,
fuels, operating engineers, and ski lifts. Its range of safety
services include public education and consumer information,
certification, licensing and registration, engineering design
review, inspections, investigations, safety management
consultation, compliance support and enforcement and prosecution
activities. The organization's vision is to be a valued advocate
and recognized authority in public safety.
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