We hope you enjoy "The Advocate" - a bi-monthly e-newsletter offering information, products and services to trade associations and firms in Ontario's service sector.

Sincerely,

Elizabeth Mills
President and CEO, Ontario Service Safety Alliance

MORE THAN 200 MOL INSPECTORS TARGETING HIGH-RISK FIRMS
Are your firms on that list?

More than 200 new MOL enforcement officers are targeting close to 3,000 firms for compliance orders - starting now. That's just 2% of Ontario's businesses, but 10% of the province's injuries and 21% of the costs. A full 35% of those workplaces are in the service sector. That means 997 firms in the service sector can expect four visits from an MOL inspector ready to enforce the law in 2005. Do your firms need OSSA's support?

HOW BIG IS YOUR SLICE?
New information on a prevention funding formula

Prevention associations rely on funding from the Workplace Safety and Insurance Board. Our ability to meet the growing health and safety needs of trade association members is directly affected by the way the prevention-funding "pie" is sliced by WSIB. Check the February 2005 edition of The Advocate to find out about a groundbreaking prevention funding proposal that has been submitted to better serve you and your industry. Contact President and CEO Elizabeth Mills to find out more now.

IS SOMEONE YOU KNOW STARING DOWN A WORKWELL AUDIT?

We have recently been informed by the WSIB that over 180 firms in the service sector have been selected to undergo a Workwell audit in 2005. The OSSA is your designated Safe Workplace Association - your consulting partner working directly with companies in Ontario's service sector.

OSSA can help trade association members if they need to implement the recommendations outlined in their Workwell audit. Our team of experienced consultants across Ontario can assist your members to meet audit requirements and achieve positive outcomes. Call our Client Services Line today at 1-888-478-6772 to partner with one of our dedicated health and safety consultants.

OSSA OFFERS ADVANTAGE PRICING

OSSA wants to increase the value of trade association partnerships. In each issue of The Advocate, we will highlight the work we are doing with our association partners and the way they help Ontario service sector workplaces to become the healthiest and safest in the world. We will also keep you up to date on OSSA's wide range of health and safety products and services, as well as on discounts and special offers available exclusively to your association and members. To find out more about our products, please visit our online catalogue or contact Deborah Thompson, Director, Marketing Communications.

NOW EMPLOYEES CAN WRITE AND SUBMIT CERTIFICATION PART I TESTS FROM THEIR DESKTOPS!
Legislated training going online...makes workplace health and safety compliance easy

In early 2005, OSSA will become Ontario's first health and safety association to launch online Certification Part I training (including an online test) through our SAFeLEARN™ health and safety training portal. OSSA's Certification Part I training has been approved by the Workplace Safety Insurance Board (WSIB). This product is sure to revolutionize legislated training. We welcome the opportunity to talk to you about preferred rates for association members or multiple licence purchases for your company. Watch for news on Certification Part II coming in 2005.

CLASSROOM TRAINING DATES FOR 2005 AT OSSA HEADQUARTERS

OSSA is currently taking registrations for 2005 Certification Part I and WHMIS training
courses. These courses, delivered by OSSA's Authorized Training Professionals, provide
participants with the information and knowledge to implement and improve health and safety in their workplace. For information about registration, contact Maria Pontes, Training and Events Coordinator, 416-250-2180, to book your spot, or visit www.ossa.com for 2005 training dates, locations and registration fees.

STAY UP TO DATE WITH NEWS AND TRENDS IN HEALTH AND SAFETY PREVENTION
You can count on The Advocate for:

• What you can do to protect the health and safety of your firms' bottom line.
• Advantage pricing on products and services that will add value to your bottom line and help your firms become healthier and safer.
• What health and safety tools do you need?
• Who is a leader in your industry that should receive this e-newsletter
• Your feedback on The Advocate always welcome.

Watch for your next copy of The Advocate in March 2005.