Links - Related Sites
Accreditation Canada
Accreditation Canada is a non-profit and independent organization that provides national and international health and social service organizations with a voluntary, external peer review to assess the quality of their services. Accreditation Canada's guidance has been helping organizations strive for excellence for close to 50 years.
Blue Book of Building and Construction
The Blue Book of Building and Construction is the industry's leading source of regional, categorized construction information and is available in print and online. The printed directories are distributed free to qualified industry decision makers throughout the United States.
Canadian Business for Social Responsibility (CBSR)
Founded in 1995, CBSR is the globally-recognized source for corporate social responsibility (CSR) in Canada and is part of a worldwide network that believes business success and responsibility go hand-in-hand. We are a business-led non-profit learning organization and consultancy offering practical CSR tools, programs and solutions to Canadian companies. CBSR works with leading Canadian organizations as they build and implement high-impact CSR initiatives. Our team of CSR Advisors has the experience to help you in your CSR journey as you work to advance your practices and effectively tell your story.
CAC - Consumers Association of Canada
The Consumers' Association of Canada (CAC), an independent, non-profit volunteer organization, represents and informs consumers and advocates action on their behalf to improve the quality of life.
Canadian Society for Civil Engineering
The Canadian Society for Civil Engineering promotes the development, acquisition and exchange of professional knowledge in the field of civil engineering. Supportive of the work of academics, private institutions, and different organizations that deal with civil engineering since 1887, and working with sister organizations, the CSCE also promotes civil engineering among the general public and governmental institutions in Canada and abroad.
Canadian Society of Hospital Pharmacists
The Canadian Society of Hospital Pharmacists is the national voluntary organization of pharmacists who share an interest in pharmacy practice in hospitals and related health care settings. The role of the Canadian Society of Hospital Pharmacists is:
-To provide leadership in all aspects of pharmacy practice in hospitals and related health care settings, to promote the provision of patient focused pharmacy services,
-To represent and provide services to the membership.
CIPH -Canadian Institute of Plumbing and Heating
CIPH is a not for profit trade association.
Council of Ontario Construction Associations
COCA's Mission is to help the Ontario Construction Industry grow and prosper. As the voice of construction across Ontario, COCA brings together more than 11,000 construction businesses and regional associations to form one of the largest, most active provincial construction associations in Canada.
Canadian Playground Safety Network
The Canadian Parks and Recreation Association (CPRA) is the only collective voice for recreation and parks in Canada, and the only national link between Canadian communities in the leisure field. CPRA is dedicated to the enhancement of quality community leisure services, lifestyles and environment for all Canadians through the efforts of its members and allies in advocacy, education, information sharing, policy development and national initiatives.
CPSC - Consumer Product Safety Commission
CPSC, an independent Federal regulatory agency (US), helps keep American families safe by reducing the risk of injury or death from consumer products.
CSA International China
This site describes local services in Chinese and English
CSC Canada Safety Council
The Canada Safety Council is a national, non-government, charitable organization dedicated to safety. Our mission is to lead in the national effort to reduce preventable deaths, injuries and economic loss in public and private places throughout Canada. We serve as a credible, reliable resource for safety information, education and awareness in all aspects of Canadian life - in traffic, at home, at work and at leisure.
CWB Group
The CWB (Canadian Welding Bureau) was formed in 1947 to administer the welding standard for structural steel- W47.1; which was new at that time. Since then, CWB expanded its scope well beyond the original structural steel roots and is accredited by the Standards Council of Canada as a Certification Body for the administration of CSA Standards including W47.1, W47.2, W55.3, W186, W178.1 and W48 to industries across Canada and internationally.
Electrical Safety Authority
Established April 1, 1999 the Electrical Safety Authority (ESA) - formerly Ontario Hydro's Electrical Inspection division - is now accountable for electrical safety in Ontario. The ESA was created to assume Ontario Hydro's responsibilities for electrical inspection in this province.
Electrical Safety Foundation International (ESFI)
Electro-Federation Canada
The voice of 200 Canadian manufacturers and wholesale distributors associated with electrical, electronic or telecommunications products, appliances, services or equipment.
Globus Registry
The Globus Registry is a database of North American companies that have achieved third-party registration to ISO 9000, ISO 14001, QS-9000, and AS9000. The Globus Registry website also lists organizations (registrars) accredited to provide third-party registration services. The site allows users to search the registry and identify organizations which have achieved such certification.
Health Canada Product Safety
Provides information on regulated Consumer Products such as cribs, cradles, playpens, electromagnetic devices, etc.
IAEI - International Association of Electrical Inspectors
IANA - Intermodal Association of North America
The Intermodal Association of North America is the leading transportation trade association representing the combined interests of the intermodal freight industry. IANA works on behalf of its more than 900 corporate members to forge a strong identity for intermodal transportation among carriers, customers, policy makers and regulators. The continued, rapid rise of intermodal transportation and its value-added services have been enabled by railroads, ocean and motor carriers that work effectively with other members who are intermodal marketing/logistics companies and suppliers. Together, they deliver efficient, dependable transportation. IANA serves as a forum that promotes the important benefits of intermodal transportation to shippers and fosters discussion of key issues, innovations and common standards. The organization also educates public officials by participating in legislative, regulatory and legal proceedings involving freight transportation.
IEC -International Electrotechnical Commission
IQnet - The International Certification Network
ISO -International Organization for Standardization
ISO Technical Committee 176 on Quality Management and Quality Assurance
ISO Technical Committee 207 on Environmental Management
ITAC- Information Technology Association of Canada
MedExplorer
MedExplorer is a health and medical information centre on the world wide web.
NACE International - The Corrosion Society
National Cooperation for Laboratory Accreditation (NACLA)
The National Cooperation for Laboratory Accreditation (NACLA), formerly the National Council for Laboratory Accreditation, is made up of those in the United States who actively support development of a system for recognizing the competence of testing and calibration laboratories, and worldwide acceptance of their test and calibration reports.
NEMA -National Electrical Manufacturers Association
Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)
Occupational Safety & Health Administration - US Department of Labor
Rapra
Established in 1919, RAPRA Limited is a Not-for-Profit Membership Association for companies in Polymer manufacturing, processing or end use. Members receive privileged access to a range of services including technical, information, business development, research, skills & training. Other benefits include: Discounts at our Service Providers; Access World's Largest Polymer Database; Free Consulting Time from Service Providers; Career Center Specific to Engineers & Scientists; Polymer and Environmental E-Learning Modules; Environmental Legislation for Polymer Users www.elpu.net; and REACH tool kit and updates for members only.
SCC - Standards Council of Canada
Standards Engineering Society - SES
SES is the Standards Engineering Society and was established in 1947 to promote the use of standards and standardization. Its membership is worldwide and includes Standards producers, Standards users, Information specialists and Specialists outside of the engineering discipline.
Transport Canada - Road Safety - Child Safety
TSSA - Technical Standards and Safety Authority
The Technical Standards and Safety Authority (TSSA) is an independent, non-government, not-for-profit organization mandated to deliver specific public safety programs and services under Ontario's Safety and Consumer Statutes Administration Act.
Workplace Safety and Insurance Board (WSIB)
The Workplace Safety and Insurance Board (WSIB), formerly the Workers' Compensation Board, oversees Ontario's workplace safety education and training system. The WSIB also administers the province's no-fault workplace insurance for employers and their workers. As part of this system, the WSIB provides disability benefits, monitors the quality of health care, and assists in early and safe return to work for workers who are injured on the job or contract an occupational disease. The WSIB is funded entirely by employer premiums and receives no funding from the Ontario provincial government.