Author Archives: NCHCA

June 2021 Safety Award: Stephen Rumleskie & Quinn Cunnane, Goldie Mohr Ltd.

While driving to a jobsite, on a public road, Stephen & Quinn noticed a vehicle driving slowly and weaving, then coming to a stop.

May Safety Award: R.W. Tomlinson Limited Crew

While working near the 401 in Cornwall, the crew witnessed a car hit the median, strike a concrete culvert and burst into flames.

NCHCA 2020 Annual Safety Award: Marathon Underground Constructors Corporation

The 2020 Annual Safety Award was announced on April 6th, 2021 at the NCHCA AGM.

We would like to acknowledge Tim Russell for his vigilance and willingness to help two residents...

Congratulations to Taggart Construction Limited!
On July 8, 2020, a fuel truck driver arrived at the Caivan site in Barrhaven to fuel Taggart's equipment...

Congratulations to R.W. Tomlinson Limited’s Grading and Paving Crew, winners of the May Safety Award. 

Our top priority in 2020 is to improve the recruitment and retention of workers in the heavy construction industry. We recognize that the shortage of workers in our industry is expected to worsen as it is predicted that 1 in 5 workers will retire in the next 10 years. We must improve public perception of our industry and address barriers such as restricted hours of work that impact on our ability to recruit and retain a sustainable workforce.

In 2020, we are undertaking a multi-year recruitment project  to address industry labour shortages in the Ottawa area. We will be calling on you, our members, to provide input and feedback as we develop recruitment strategies to help us all going forward.

Please do not hesitate to reach out to me at any time: dalberty@tomlinsongroup.com.

Congratulations to Seb Aubin, Direct Bore Inc.
In April, while working on a site in Greely, Seb and his co-worker noticed a roofer who was bleeding profusely from his knuckle to his wrist.

Each month, NCHCA presents a safety award to an individual who demonstrates awareness of safety issues and acts proactively to prevent injury or damage to property.

The April 2018 Safety Award goes to Glenn Mulligan, Dump Truck Driver, Karson Group.

On April 19, 2018, Glenn recognized that although the existing site traffic control met Book 7 requirements, the lack of visibility around a curve in the road was a potential hazard. He recommended to the site supervisor that additional truck turning signage be placed to give the public better visibility of site entrance traffic, and allow the access and egress areas to move more smoothly for the jobsite. Glenn’s recommendations were implemented resulting in a safer site. Glenn’s hazard assessment and proactive approach resulted in prevention of potential harm to persons and/or property. Congratulations Glenn!

Each month, NCHCA presents a safety award to an individual who demonstrates awareness of safety issues and acts proactively to prevent injury or damage to property.

The March 2018 Safety Award goes to Kenny Greer, Connections Crew Leader at Direct Bore Inc., for assisting a member of the public with small children locked in a home with stove and oven turned on. Kenny’s proactive actions prevented possible injury or damage to property. Congratulations Kenny!