Boating Industry Canada April 2015 - (Page 10)

INDUSTRY NEWS Boating Ontario this is a very busy time of year for the marine industry and Boating ontario is keeping their members top of mind with regional meetings, best practices workshop, health and safety training. every year, Boating ontario staff host regional meetings to share industry information and to get input from members on issues they may be facing. we strongly encourage members and non-members to attend and to stay informed of the changing issues that will affect your business including: * Canada Border services Agency e99 and e29B * you and your employees ready for the new safety training requirements * Increased water lot lease assessment * the operation of the trent severn and rideau Canal for 2015 * the 2015 Boat shows * And many more topics... watch for the reports from these sessions in the next issue of Boating Industry Canada, Industry news. Health & Safety Training our industry is becoming more aware of the mandatory requirements of the ontario ministry of Labour (moL), however after the ministries safety blitz during the 2014 season there are employers still not in compliance with the latest guidelines. upon checking employers for compliance with the occupational health and safety Act (ohsA) and its regulations - including the newer requirement for 'mandatory' Basic occupational health and safety Awareness training - the moL issued 7,900 orders under the ohsA. For several years, Boating ontario has embarked on a safety program to assist all their members to become compliant and protect against work stoppages or perhaps even fines and charges under the ohsA. Boating ontario safety programs have expanded again this year to include all of the following opportunities: * student marine training Program (one day workshop) * health and safety seminars - owner, supervisor and manager Policy Preparation and/or review (one day regional workshop or at your business) * online safety training course package - partnering with georgian College (four in total) topics meet new moL requirements. * health and safety orientation for employees * Accessibility for ontarians with disabilities Act * workplace hazardous materials Information system (whmIs) moL Inspector visits to the service sector (which includes marinas) resulted in the most workplace visits and the most orders issued. ensure your workforce is properly trained. Boating Ontario Dealer Association the Boating ontario dealer Association is excited to host the 2nd annual 'Best Practices workshop' on wednesday April 8, 2015 at nottawasaga Inn & resort, Alliston, on. this event is sure to provide professionals within the marine industry valuable information that will benefit their businesses. delegates will learn how to increase sales, the basics of video production, gain a better understanding of importing and exporting boats, foreign exchange and how to focus your marketing efforts towards your customer. on top of the above topics, the keynote speaker is glenn roller of the glenn roller Institute. glenn is well known for his ability to provide dealers comprehensive sales training that takes any salesperson from a basic to an advanced level of sales competency. For information or to register for any Boating Ontario programs, please contact the association at info@boatingontario.ca or call 705-549-1667. In a class of his own, Glenn Roller is considered by many a key contributor to their company's success and an integral part of their sales strategy. 10 Boating Industry Canada APRIL 2015

Table of Contents for the Digital Edition of Boating Industry Canada April 2015

Insight
Industry News
Ad Nauseam
Impact - John Pfeifer
Propulsion - Mercury's Latest & Greatest
Product Innovation - Xantrex
Made in Canada - Nova Kool
The Boat Shop - NMEA

Boating Industry Canada April 2015