Did you know that working at heights regulations have changed?

heights regulations

“Employers must ensure that certain workers complete a working at heights training program that has been approved by the Chief Prevention Officer (CPO) and delivered by a CPO approved training provider before they can work at heights.

The training requirement is for workers on construction projects who use any of the following methods of fall protection: travel restraint systems, fall restricting systems, fall arrest systems, safety nets and work belts or safety belts” – Ministry of Labour

The new working at heights course must be taken before October 1 2017.

Read more details on the Ministry of Labour website.

Want to know more about backflow testing?

Zurn Wilkin

Backflow is the unwanted flow of contaminated water reversing into your clean potable water supply system. Backflow is typically caused when there is an abnormal drop in water pressure coming from your home and contaminate water is siphoned back into your clean water supply. This is typically referred to as back-siphonage and/or back pressure.

Check out Zurn’s backflow testing guide for a Zurn Wilkins 350 3/4 inch to 1 inch.

Ottawa Pushing For Backflow Preventers

Ottawa

“Thousands of large buildings in Ottawa, including hospitals, schools, businesses and apartment complexes, should be required to install “backflow prevention devices” to protect the quality of drinking water, the city has recommended.

The devices will cost between $500 and $20,000 per building, with building owners paying the cost.  The staff recommendation to change the city’s water bylaws will bring Ottawa into line with 30 other municipalities across the province, including Toronto, Hamilton and London.” Ottawa Citizen.

Read the news article from the Ottawa Citizen.

Do you have any questions about drinking water quality in Ottawa?

City of Ottawa

“Every day, the City of Ottawa’s central water supply provides safe drinking water to approximately 865,000 commercial, and industrial customers. Using the Ottawa River as its source, drinking water is treated at two purification plants and subsequently distributed through more than 3,000 kilometres of water mains before arriving at your tap. In rural areas, the City operates six groundwater well systems.” City of Ottawa.

The city of Ottawa has helpful information regarding your drinking water. You can find it on the City of Ottawa website.