The CFLRA has along history of making contributions to a variety of local charities across Ontario each December in an effort to help others. This year our Directors selected Habitat for Humanity, The Kitchener Foodbank, Autism Ontario, The Scott Mission and The Salvation Army for our donations. All donations were made in memory of the […]
IHSA Concrete Finisher Health & Safety Manual PUBLISHED !
The CFLRA is pleased to announce that a new state of the art Concrete Finisher Health & Safety Manual has been published by the Infrastructure Health & Safety Association in Ontario. CLICK HERE To download your copy (click READ MORE )! As always, if you can’t do the work safely then STOP and call for […]
Work Safe Bulletin Update
Our Work Safe Bulletins have been updated – please visit our Safety page or click HERE for more information. The purpose of Work Safe Bulletins is to provide specific hazard information and promote discussion of safe work practices in our trade work. Please call or e-mail if you have any questions, suggestions or concerns. If […]
Carbon Monoxide monitors are coming to our sites !
On July 1 2016 a new Ontario Construction Regulation came into effect that requires employers to test the airborne concentrations of Carbon Monoxide (CO) in any excavation, building or other enclosed structure in which an internal combustion engine is operated (Ont. Reg. 213/91 47(3)). This new requirement is a huge step forward to help us […]
Summer 2016 FINISHING NEWS !
CLICK HERE to download the Summer 2016 FINISHING NEWS e-newsletter. Topics include Red-Seal, Carbon Monoxide, Surface Evaporation Reducers and Heat Stress. Be safe out there !
$1,000 donation to Fort McMurray Red Cross
The CFLRA has donated $1,000 to the Fort McMurray Red Cross fund to assist fellow Canadians at a time of great need. Our thoughts and prayers are with the everyone affected by this huge forest fire, with special thanks to the firefighters, police & EMS crews who saved many lives !
Ontario joins national Red-Seal program !
As a part of our continuing efforts to develop safe, skilled and knowledgeable journeymen Concrete Finishers, Ontario has now joined British Columbia, Alberta, Manitoba, Quebec, New Brunswick, Nova Scotia and Newfoundland in the national Red-Seal certification program. More information can be found HERE from the Red Seal website (www.red-seal.ca).
Annual Charitable Donations
The CFLRA is pleased to make the following donations to local charities across Ontario in an effort to give back and help others: Habitat for Humanity Windsor Waterloo Region Foodbank Autism Ontario Habitat for Humanity Ottawa United Way Sault Sainte Marie Sick Children’s Hospital Toronto Thanks are extended to all CFLRA employers for their support […]
Union Sites are Safer (but need safety attention !)
A recent study by the Ontario Construction Secretariat indicates that organized construction trades have 23% fewer injuries on ICI construction work sites than non-union workers. It is not surprising that better trained and supported organized workers should perform better than workers who have no organized skills training or safety support. And while it is good […]
Signs of a Stroke
Recently a member of our Cement Finishing community had a stroke while at work. He did not realize that anything had happened or that something was wrong. A co-worker noticed his slightly slurred speech and urged him to go to the hospital to get checked. Upon arrival at the hospital, a stroke was confirmed and […]