Rigging & Hoisting Safety Initiative: Stone, Steel and Concrete Pre-Cast Industries

Ontario continues to see serious incidents involving materials being hoisted, moved, or suspended. When those loads are large or heavy, the consequences can be fatal.

To help prevent these tragedies, the Ministry of Labour, Immigration, Training and Skills Development (MLITSD) will be conducting inspections of stone, steel, and concrete pre-cast businesses in Central Ontario. Their focus: to identify and address safety hazards related to the rigging and hoisting of materials. Inspections will occur between February 16 and March 31, 2026.

To help workplaces prepare, Workplace Safety & Prevention Services is offering a free webinar that will:

• explain the focus of the campaign;
• highlight common infractions inspectors are seeing; and
• share practical steps and resources to keep workplaces compliant with Occupational Health and Safety Act requirements.

For convenience, two separate dates/times are being offered – January 26 and February 2, 2026.

Learn more and register for the webinar.

Published January 12, 2026