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An Ontario coroner’s jury is making multiple safety recommendations to several organizations following a three-day inquest into the 2011 death of a Ontario construction.
The recommendations are aimed at the Ontario Ministry of Labour, Ontario Ministry of Training Colleges and Universities, the Canadian Standards Association and the construction industry.
The recommendations for each are as follows:
Ontario Ministry of Labour
- Develop regulations requiring reoccurring training for individuals certified on the operation of elevated work platforms
- Develop regulations requiring mandatory training for elevated work platforms for workers and direct supervisors
- Develop regulations regarding the documentation of daily inspections for elevated work platforms
- Implement more stringent minimum penalties for altering or disabling safety mechanisms on equipment.
Ontario Ministry of Training Colleges and Universities
- Develop and implement standardized, mandatory training specific to elevated work platforms, that includes both theoretical and practical operation of the classes of machines used in the construction industry, along with training on the specific machines used
- Possible establish a construction industry mentorship programs for young, inexperienced workers
- Create training based on existing Canadian Standards Association standards, manufacturer operating procedures and industry best practices.
Canadian Standards Association
- Work with elevated work platform manufacturers to explore the possibility of implementing interlock technologies that can enhance the safe use of elevated work platform machines.
Construction Industry
- Conduct daily Safety meetings that cover potential for any safety hazards.
