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Canada’s leading general contractors have united to form the Canadian Construction Safety Council (CCSC), with a mission to elevate safety performance and establish innovative new industry benchmarks to protect construction workers nationwide. The Council’s founding members include Aecon, AtkinsRéalis, Bird Construction Inc., Dragados Canada Inc., EllisDon Corporation, EBC, Graham Construction Inc., Kiewit Corporation, Ledcor Industries Inc., PCL Construction, Pennecon, and Pomerleau. Among CCSC’s inaugural initiatives are the adoption of Type II safety helmets, with integrated chin straps, which offer superior head protection compared to traditional hard hats. Additionally, the Council is adopting a new fall protection standard, requiring safety measures such as harnesses and guardrails at six feet—lowering the current standard from 10 feet—to reduce falls, a leading cause of injury in the industry. The CCSC will also promote the adoption of ANSI level 4 cut-resistant gloves to help reduce the significant number of hand injuries sustained by nearly half a million Canadian workers each year. Driving industry change to proactively protect, engage, and support workers is the foundation of CCSC’s mission. By sharing best practices and insights, the Council aims to build a safer and stronger construction industry across Canada. The goal is to collaborate, educate, and advocate for every worker’s safe return home every day. Strategic Objectives of the Canadian Construction Safety Council: Reduce Serious Injuries and Fatalities: Decrease the number of serious and fatal injuries in the construction industry through improved safety practices and protocols. Champion Industry Safety Improvements: Develop, adopt and implement best safety practices. Enhance Safety Image and Relationships: Improve the construction industry’s safety reputation and foster stronger relationships with public and private clients, as well as regulatory bodies. Networking and Education: Provide opportunities for members to share knowledge, access safety resources, and learn from one another. Leverage Industry Resources: Utilize the creativity, innovation, and the industry’s collective expertise to establish and maintain higher safety standards. Mental Health Awareness: Promote resources and education to support the mental health and overall well-being of workers within the construction industry.In conjunction with the initiatives outlined, CCSC has launched a new website detailing its vision, mission, and key focus areas for members and the wider community. “Aecon is pleased to be a founding member of the newly launched Canadian Construction Safety Council. We are proud to bring our Safety Always culture to collaborate with other leading contractors in Canada with a collective goal to elevate safety performance and establish innovative new industry benchmarks,” said Jean-Louis Servranckx, president and CEO, Aecon Group. |
