TSSA - Technical Standards & Safety Authority

08/04/2026

Ontario's nuclear sector is growing, and so is the demand for relevant skilled talent.

If you're considering a career in a high-demand field, now is the time to explore opportunities in the nuclear industry.

In this feature, TSSA's Director of Boilers & Pressure Vessels, Kim Semper, discusses the sector's growth, the skilled professionals needed to drive it forward, and how TSSA is strengthening its expertise and building the talent pipeline to support nuclear safety.

Read more: https://ow.ly/nRsY50Zwf8s

Ontario’s nuclear sector is expanding through major refurbishments and emerging SMR projects, creating demand for specialized roles. TSSA’s Kim Semper discusses workforce challenges and how TSSA is helping build nuclear safety capacity for the future. Ontario’s nuclear fleet supplies more than...

07/23/2026

Check, Check, Check: The Safety Behind the Rides!

’Tis the season to enjoy the thrill of amusement rides at local festivals and amusement parks. When you take a ride, you want to be sure there were rigorous safety checks behind the scenes.

As Ontario’s public safety regulator, the Technical Standards and Safety Authority (TSSA) oversees more than 920 amusement devices across the province, including roller coasters, Ferris wheels, mechanically assisted bounces, go-karts, inflatables, zip lines and more.

TSSA helps keep amusement rides safe by administering and enforcing the Amusement Devices Regulation. Under these requirements, any amusement ride or device must be properly registered, inspected and operated in accordance with applicable safety and regulatory standards. TSSA also certifies the mechanics who conduct daily inspections before the rides are open for public use.

Data play an important part in helping TSSA support the safety operation of amusement rides. Over the past years, TSSA has worked with ride owners and operators to strengthen incident reporting and improve data quality. The reported data reflect stronger reporting practices and more complete data collection.

Explore the infographic to learn more about amusement ride safety.

07/21/2026

An uncertified fuels worker has been sentenced by the Ontario Court of Justice to 60 days imprisonment and a $60,000 fine, plus a 25 per cent victim fine surcharge, after being found guilty of multiple offences related to performing gas appliance work while uncertified and operating as an unregistered fuels contractor.

The individual’s illegal work has created immediate safety risks in two homes in Hamilton, Ontario, and this is the third prosecution he has faced for similar offences.

For more information, read the press releases:
https://ow.ly/K03X50ZqQ3P
https://ow.ly/wbSi50ZqQ3M

06/30/2026

As Pride Month wraps up, we’re reflecting on what it means at TSSA. 🌈

Pride is more than a month, it’s a reminder of our ongoing commitment to inclusion, respect, and creating a workplace where everyone belongs.

While June comes to a close, our commitment continues—today and every day. Happy Pride! 💙

06/19/2026

TSSA attended the Ontario Pork Congress in Stratford, Ontario, on June 17 and 18 to engage farmers and agricultural stakeholders about their obligation to report boilers and pressure vessels (BPVs) used in farm operations. Ontario farms using BPVs for agriculture are regulated by safety laws. For more information on reporting agricultural BPVs, visit https://www.tssa.org/boilers-and-pressure-vessel-equipment-agricultural-use

06/18/2026

Repeat offender Robert William Seager has been sentenced to 30 days in jail, fined $10,000 plus a victim surcharge, and placed on probation by the Ontario Court of Justice after being found guilty of fuel safety violations.

Seager was convicted after working on more than 300 gas appliances in Durham Region without the proper TSSA certifications. An investigation found unsafe, incomplete, and deficient installations—including improper work that contributed to property damage.

He was also operating as an unregistered fuel heating contractor and was previously convicted in 2022 for a similar offence.

For more information: https://shorturl.at/NpG0i

06/17/2026

Protect Your Home: Hire Qualified Fuels Professionals

Heating homes, cooking on a gas stove, running a gas dryer, or getting to and from work—fuels help power everyday life for Ontarians.

The Technical Standards and Safety Authority (TSSA) helps keep Ontarians safe by regulating fuel suppliers, storage facilities, transport trucks, pipelines, contractors and certified workers.

Fuels professionals play a crucial role in protecting public safety at home and in the workplace. In Ontario, more than 9,100 fuel contractors and over 61,000 gas technicians are authorized by TSSA to work on fuel-related equipment. These qualified businesses and professionals have the knowledge and credentials to install, maintain and service fuel-burning appliances.

When hiring someone to perform fuel-related work, choose a TSSA-registered contractor and TSSA-certified technician. You can find a qualified professional through TSSA’s online tool here: https://ow.ly/4hm550ZcqwW

Explore the dashboard for more fuels safety data.

06/15/2026

Thousands of Plants. Zero Injuries.

From grocery stores and ice‑skating rinks to hospitals, universities, manufacturing plants, and high‑rise buildings, operating engineers keep Ontario’s essential systems going. In Ontario, operating engineers manage more than 3,100 registered plants that power heating, cooling, electricity generation and industrial processes.

In this sector, the number of injuries remained at zero in fiscal year 2025, underscoring continued operational safety. At the same time, reporting practices and incident management efforts continued to improve, supporting more accurate risk assessment and safety oversight.

Certified by TSSA, Operating Engineers have the skills and knowledge to operate and monitor complex equipment, identify hazards and mitigate risks. Their expertise is essential to preventing failures, protecting workers and the public, and keeping critical operations moving.

In addition to certifying these professionals, TSSA supports the safety of operating plants through registration and inspections.

Explore our dashboard for more insights into Operating Engineers in Ontario.

06/11/2026

Powering Ontario, Safely

Boilers and pressure vessels (BPVs) are used in manufacturing, energy, commercial buildings, and institutional facilities. BPVs produce and distribute hot water, steam, compressed air and other compressed liquids and gases.

In Ontario, BPVs must have a certificate of inspection, be insured and undergo regular inspections. Most BPVs are periodically inspected by third‑party insurance inspectors, who must submit their inspection reports to TSSA. TSSA conducts periodic inspections of BPVs that are not inspected by insurance inspectors, and completed more than 1,500 of these in fiscal year 2025.

Over the past 10 years, there have been no injuries or fatalities reported related to boilers and pressure vessels.

Explore this infographic for insights into the highest‑risk issues identified during TSSA’s inspections of BPVs.

05/27/2026

There’s still time to nominate a safety star for Safety Awards 2026 honouring individuals & organizations in TSSA’s regulated sectors that have made significant contributions to Ontario’s public safety. Complete a nomination form at https://rb.gy/9o5gdw by June 1, 2026!