Customizable Training Option for Electrical Professionals
The Canadian Electrical Code, Part I, provides fundamental guidance for the safety of electrical installations and systems, establishing guidelines and requirements necessary to reduce risks of electric shock, fires, and other electrical hazards. As electrical technology, materials, and equipment evolve, regular updates help ensure that the Code remains aligned with advancements in the field, allowing […]
How to Improve Electrical Safety in Your Workplace
While electricity is essential, it also presents potential hazards in work environments. Electric shock, arc flash, and other electrical hazards can result in serious injury or even fatal outcomes. Organizations need to identify potential electrical risks in the workplace and establish necessary policies and programs to enhance the safety of workers who could be exposed […]
OSPE Position Statement – Enhancing Water Resilience, Innovation, and Equity in Ontario
Water is an essential service and critical to the health and economic prosperity of our communities. Ontario currently faces rising water risks from climate change, aging systems and growth pressures. Access to safe water services is inconsistent across the province, especially in rural, remote, and Indigenous communities. OSPE urges the adoption of engineering-led approaches to […]
December 6: Remembering, Reflecting, and Recommitting to Change
Every year on December 6, the engineering community pauses to remember the 14 young women murdered at l’École Polytechnique in 1989. Of the 14, 12 were engineering students, targeted simply because they were women who chose to study engineering. For more than three decades, we have repeated the same words: we remember, we honour, we will not […]
Engineering-First Road Design: Why Ontario Must Shift from Reactive Safety Measures to a Modern Safe System Approach
Ontario is at a turning point in how we design, operate, and think about our roads. Bill 56, Build a More Competitive Economy Act, is proposing to reduce administrative burden by limiting Automated Speed Enforcement (ASE). OSPE has called on the Ontario Ministry of Transportation to adopt an engineering-first approach to transportation safety. An engineering-first approach prevents collisions through safe road design rather […]
Why Ontario’s Conservation Authority Reform Must Keep Engineering at the Centre
Ontario is proposing one of the most significant changes to its watershed management system in decades: consolidating the province’s 36 conservation authorities into seven regional authorities. The goal is to streamline operations, modernize governance, reduce duplication, and improve service consistency. The Ontario Society of Professional Engineers (OSPE) supports efforts to improve efficiency, but engineering and science must […]
OSPE’s Provincial Pre-Budget Submission: Building a Stronger, Safer, More Competitive Ontario Through Engineering
Every year, the Ontario government prepares its provincial budget. The budget is a blueprint determining where investments will be made, what priorities will be advanced, and how public dollars will shape the future of the province. For the engineering profession, this moment is critical. The issues Ontario faces today, like climate resilience, infrastructure renewal, energy […]
How Ontario’s Engineering Community Can Advance Environmental Justice in Canada
Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC) is engaging with stakeholders across the country to help inform the development of a national strategy to assess, prevent, and address environmental racism and advance environmental justice. As the voice of Ontario’s engineering community, OSPE will be submitting guidance as part of the federal government’s engagement. Some core themes in […]
6 Things That Can Jeopardize Your Home Insurance
1. Leaving your house empty for extended periods If you plan on being away from home for an extended period, you will need to have a trustworthy adult occasionally check the condition of your home. Contact your insurer before leaving your house for an extended period of time to confirm your policy details. If you’re […]
Construction in Health Care: How to Help Prevent and Control Infection Risks
Health Care Facilities (HCFs) undergoing construction, renovation, and maintenance projects are vulnerable to the spread of infections. Without proper Infection Prevention and Control (IPC) precautions, these activities may disperse dust particles contaminated with bacteria, fungi, and other pathogens, increasing the risk of infection. This can pose serious health risks for patients, HCF visitors, and health care workers. While Standard […]
