OPTTA Partners with Univerus Inc.
March 15, 2022
Partnership brings paperless, robust Health and Safety program to OPTTA members
March 1, 2022 Newburgh, ON – Ontario Petroleum Transporters & Technicians Association (OPTTA) is pleased to announce a partnership with Univerus Health and Safety Inc. for the shared use of their Health and Safety software program. As a centralized resource, OPTTA members will have access to the Health and Safety management and reporting software through an affordable pricing model.
“We are excited to be able to bring both health and safety tools and program content to our members” said Jim Wood, OPTTA CEO. “This is a real step forward in delivering world class Health and Safety to our industry.”
The Management Software is robust and covers all leading and lagging activities that support progressive health and safety programs. OPTTA members will have access to; Training Trackers, Incident Reporting, Inspections, Corrective Actions, Risk Assessments, Equipment, Safety Meetings, Job Plans and Work Observations among others. It provides a single access point for Health and Safety activities and critical reporting.
“We’re very happy to be working with the OPTTA,” said Jason Woodrow, Executive VP at Univerus. “It is the perfect application for organizations that don’t necessarily have resources in-house for a full-time Health and Safety Officer. Between Jim’s knowledge and the Management software, OPTTA members will have access to the tools and expertise they need to manage Health and Safety confidently.”
The program features Mobile applications that are extremely useful for remote work, and ideal for use during incident reporting, site inspections, and workplace observation.
The Management software fits well with the Association’s collaborative model as it provides OPTTA staff with an overview of the Health & Safety activities within their member group.
“Members will be able to take advantage of the OPTTA program, or they can implement their own program.” said Wood. “This brings great value to our members, giving visibility into critical health and safety metrics at a fraction of the cost of hiring a fulltime employee.”
ABOUT OPTTA
Ontario Petroleum Transporters & Technicians Association (OPTTA) provides a collective voice for the downstream liquid fuels industry and provides their members in Ontario with an impacting presence in four key areas of business development and public consumer support. These four areas are development and training, representation on industry regulatory bodies and standard-writing organizations that create policies, engagement with insurance companies that provide coverage for our members and clients, and to be an accurate and current resource for the public regarding oil-burning appliances, equipment and storage tank systems. OPTTA is led by a Board of Directors located in all Ontario’s major geographical regions and represents all sectors of our industry such as fuel transportation and handling, oil burning maintenance and service, manufacturing of equipment, and supply chain channels.
ABOUT UNIVERUS INC.
Univerus is a global software development company with several product lines geared to support health and safety in any industry. Their software solutions have been built over many years with industry experts who understand the unique challenges of organizations. They strive to bring superior quality and value to their customers through each of their solutions, which include: Customer Information Systems, Asset Management, Billing, Field Mobility, and Health and Safety.
CMPX 2022 Is On!
Dear Members,
CMPX, one of North America's largest trade shows for our industry, is set to run this year. Please see the press release below:
"CMPX is excited to welcome you back to the show floor March 23rd, 24th & 25th, 2022!
We understand there are concerns regarding the status of the Show given the recent COVID-19 developments. We want to let you know that CMPX is planned to take place at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre as scheduled.
HRAI, CIPH, the Show Committee and Show management are dedicated to producing a successful event, with safety top of mind during the experience.
View CMPX’s safety guidelines here."
Click below to download the OPTTA Member Package for CMPX, including information on how to register for free.
Download Information Package
Sincerely,
Jim Wood
President
Carbon Monoxide Awareness Week November 1 – 7, 2020
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE (Toronto, ON, November 2, 2020) – As November 1-7, 2020 marks Carbon Monoxide Awareness Week safety experts are urging people to be extremely vigilant with fuel-burning appliances to prevent deadly exposure to Carbon Monoxide (CO) – an invisible, odourless, poisonous gas that can seriously harm or even kill.
As residents and communities have been asked to modify their lifestyle and are spending increasingly more time at home during these unprecedented times, the Technical Standards and Safety Authority (TSSA) wants to remind people of additional means by which they can keep themselves safe in and around their homes.
“With the onset of cold weather months comes the increased use of furnaces and fireplaces and now outdoor heaters,” says John Marshall, Director of TSSA’s Fuels Safety Program. “If not installed, serviced and maintained regularly, fuel-burning appliances can emit deadly levels of CO gas.”
With over 65% of all CO injuries and deaths in Ontario occurring in homes and the average dwelling having roughly 4-6 fuel-burning appliances that produce CO, awareness of the safety hazards involved with CO is the first step in reducing these risks for you and your family. The second step is to take action to prevent hazardous incidents and potential serious health impacts including fatalities.
Take Action, Think Safe:
Have all fuel-burning appliances inspected annually by a TSSA-certified fuel technician
Install and regularly test certified CO alarms in your home
“Safety is a shared responsibility” adds John Marshall, “we all have a role to play and by taking these two actions we can lower CO risks in our homes.”
Lastly, know the symptoms of CO poisoning. They are similar to the flu – nausea, headache, burning eyes, confusion and drowsiness – except there is no fever. If they appear, it is imperative to get everyone outside to fresh air immediately and call 911 or the local fire department.
For more valuable safety information, visit TSSA’s public safety website – www.safetyinfo.ca.
Additional Resources
Patio Heater Safety:
TSSA Joint Patio Heaters Media Release - Oct 2, 2020 : Fire Prevention Week Message Focuses on Safe Alfresco Dining Guidelines for the Safe Use of Heaters on Outdoor Patios
TSSA Patio Heater Safety Guidelines
About TSSA
The Technical Standards and Safety Authority (TSSA) is one of Ontario’s public safety regulators mandated by the Government of Ontario to enforce provincial safety regulations and enhance public safety. Throughout Ontario, TSSA regulates the safety of amusement devices, boilers and pressure vessels, elevating devices, fuels, operating engineers, and ski lifts. Its range of safety services include public education and consumer information, certification, licensing and registration, engineering design review, inspections, investigations, safety management consultation, compliance support and enforcement and prosecution activities. The organization’s vision is to be a valued advocate and recognized authority in public safety.
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For more information, please contact:
Alexandra Campbell
Vice President, Communications and Stakeholder Relations
Technical Standards and Safety Authority
Telephone: 416-734-6227
email:media@tssa.org
For more information on the Technical Standards and Safety Authority, please visit www.tssa.org.
