"IHSA has always been there for us. They’ve always been out to see us. They’ve provided anything when we’ve wanted any courses done. They’re a truly amazing operation."

Gordon Macdonald, Owner, Sproule Powerline

"Workers seem to be more confident after their training and they seem to take safety a lot more seriously on their jobsites."

 Andrew Duarte, Training Coordinator, Liuna Local 1059

"You know when IHSA puts on a training program, they’ve developed it in consultation with the provincial construction advisory committee and they’ve gone to the best subject matter [experts]."

John DeVries, President and General Manager, Ottawa Construction Association

"IHSA training is set up and delivered so you can succeed. It’s built to foster class participation with training materials that are clear and easy to understand."

Jarrod Kemp, Occupational Health and Safety Advisor, Dufferin Construction

"After IHSA training, everybody seems to be a lot more on board, more willing to do what needs to be done [for health and safety]."

Christopher Halliday, Fleet Safety Driver and Equipment Training, Green Infrastructure Partners

"In terms of credibility, [IHSA is] the primary source for both training and resource material for the industry."  

Brian Barron, CEO, Ontario Construction Secretariat

"The amount of information [IHSA] can give you on any subject is astronomical. IHSA provides unlimited knowledge to my team and employees."

Jeremy Heerkens, Dundas Power Lines

"When we have our workers attending [IHSA] training, they respect the instructors already because they have the hands-on experience."

Luke Shaw, Health and Safety Trainer, Tomlinson

"It becomes more relatable to our workers when they’re taking courses and they can ask questions and the instructor is able to answer right away."

Sylvia Karachun, Health and Safety Officer, Tilco Electric

"The instructor contributed to my learning using hands-on examples and props referring to fall arrest systems, anchor points, harnesses, and how to use everything the right way."

 Jurgen Fritz, Truck Driver, Verdi Alliance Civil

"I’ll certainly be using these new skills—specifically going through the OHSA and being able to understand what the duties are of each of the different [workplace] roles."

Nicola Grittani, Health and Safety Coordinator, Grascan

"Being able to have a wealth of information that’s targeting health and safety in our industry has helped us to get our team more focused on health and safety every day."  

Peder Madsen, President and Owner, CCR Build + Remodel

"I found the curriculum fantastic. It was to-the-point and it taught me everything I needed to know."

John Oliveira, Foreman, Amico

"[IHSA] keeps up with everything that goes on in the industry and they build their training on that." 

Matthew Lavallee, Fleet Compliance Specialist, Tomlinson

"I would definitely recommend the course. [It was] very hands-on. It gets you engaged not just in the theory but actually doing it in real time."

Reno Capano, Project Manager, Tacc Construction

"Since I’ve increased sending our management [to IHSA], the culture on our sites has changed. There’s more effort [put into] dealing with trades and working with them to change their work processes."

Sean Mullen-Broderick, Health and Safety Manager, Richcraft Homes

"After completing training, I came back to my organization with more knowledge. More knowledge means more confidence and ultimately you have that motivation to do your job better."

Sonia Tarantini, Safety and Compliance Director, Carmen Transportation

"We are the industries’ service provider [for] health and safety services, engagement, and content to ensure that workers can get home health and safe after each shift."

Enzo Garritano, President and CEO

"Case studies let us bridge the gap between theory and practice. They let learners apply what they’ve learned, bring their own experience, and test solutions safely."

Laura Shier, Director, Programs and Strategic Development

"[Participants] leave and they feel empowered, like they can make better decisions and that they know what they’re doing and what their role is with health and safety." 

Lisa Roberts, Health and Safety Consultant

"We just want you to come in and make the most of the training, so you can go back to your workplace and help to create a safe and healthy work environment for everyone."

Ken Rayner, Vice President, Market Development and Communications

"We get requests for historical training records on a daily basis. Our team ensures that we process those requests within 24 to 48 hours." 

Charmaine Robotham, Manager, Customer Relations

"I’ll go on sites to do consultations, and I’ll see the same workers [who I’ve taught in a classroom]. And I’ll see that they’re putting what they’ve learned into practice." 

Nick Orfeo, Health and Safety Consultant

"When I’m teaching people in those trades, I can relate my work experience to concerns that they have. I’ve been there, I’ve done it."

Efosa Ayobahan, Health and Safety Consultant