Rigging & Hoisting Safety Initiative: Stone, Steel and Concrete Pre-Cast Industries

Ontario continues to see serious incidents involving materials being hoisted, moved, or suspended. When those loads are large or heavy, the consequences can be fatal.

To help prevent these tragedies, the Ministry of Labour, Immigration, Training and Skills Development (MLITSD) will be conducting inspections of stone, steel, and concrete pre-cast businesses in Central Ontario. Their focus: to identify and address safety hazards related to the rigging and hoisting of materials. Inspections will occur between February 16 and March 31, 2026.

Workplace Safety & Prevention Services has free supports to help businesses prepare.

• Free Webinar: Rigging & Hoisting - Stone Steel & Concrete Pre-cast Industry MLITSD Initiative (January 26 or February 2, 2026)
• Rigging & Hoisting Safety Resource - Roles, Responsibilities and Risk Identification

Updated January 22, 2026