Ontario Association of Sewage Industry Services

Through our partnership with the Portable Sanitation Association International, we are pleased to virtually offer their Basic Service Technician Series, adapted to the laws and requirements of Ontario. One training from the series will be presented each month beginning in May, with a start time of 9am EDT. OASIS members can access PSAI member pricing by contacting [email protected] to receive our special discount code.... REGISTRATION DEADLINE: May 5th, 2021 Training Schedule: May 11 - Transportation and Logistics in Portable Sanitation (1.5 hours plus Q&A). June 22 - Servicing and Maintaining Portable Sanitation Equipment (2.0 hours plus Q&A) July 20 - Health, Safety, and Professional Excellence in Portable Sanitation (2.5 hours plus Q&A) Learn more and register here: https://www.psai.org/events/ontario-certification-event

#FAQ: How often should I have my septic tank pumped and inspected?

There's still time to register for the Portable Sanitation Association International's Virtual Educational Conference! As a PSAI member, experience everything you love about PSAI events like expert speakers and panels, HOLLway sessions and roundtable discussions, all from the comfort of your home for FREE. Learn more and register at www.psai.org. Not a member yet? No problem! Non-members can attend one day for free when using promo code PSAIrocks2021 at check out.

Business to Bruce is hosting a free #webinar on April 13th, 2021 from 10:00 AM 11:30 AM. Topic: Learn to promote a healthy #workplace and balance work/life stress! This session will cover tips on how to promote a #healthyworkplace, and how to balance work/life #stress especially during today’s reality of living through a #pandemic. This session will also provide a high level overview of the concepts of #mentalhealth training programs offered by the Mental Health Commission... of Canada with an emphasis on listening non-judgmentally and using the Mental Health Continuum. If you are interested in registering please visit: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/mental-health-in-the-workplace-

#DYK that more people have access to #cellphones than safe #drinkingwater? For #WorldWaterDay2021, you can help make a difference by filling your #garden with organic #fruits, #vegetables and #herbs from Plantables, a new Ontario based #startup! When you use the code OWWAWFP2021, 10% of your order will be donated to Water For People, a global #nonprofit that helps bring #cleanwater and #sanitation solutions to communities for generations to come. ... Ready, set, PLANT!

During the COVID-19 pandemic, holiday gatherings and celebrations will look different from those hosted in previous years. While you are safely enjoying the holiday season, don't forget to take care of your septic system to avoid emergency maintenance and sewage back ups into your home. For information on how to celebrate the holidays safely visit: https://www.ontario.ca//guidelines-gatherings-and-winter-h

OASIS was established in 1991 to support and represent businesses in the septic, portable toilet, and biosolid land application industry. Presently, we have over 165 member companies who work in the Province of Ontario, throughout Canada and North America. To become a member visit: https://oasisontario.on.ca/membership-application/

It is important to have your septic tank pumped out and inspected on a regular basis. This ensures your system is working properly and prevents excessive sludge buildup, which could enter and clog the leaching bed and cause sewage to back up into your home.

Planning a movie night this weekend? Check out Brave Blue World on Netflix! #BraveBlueWorld explores the technologies and innovations that have the potential to solve the world’s #water crisis. The film highlights scientific and technological advancements that have been taking place to ensure the world’s population has access to clean water and safe #sanitation services and the environment is protected. https://youtu.be/FxZB9pRD2Bo

Interested in learning about how the #pandemic has affected the hauled sewage & portable sanitation industry? Read all about it on pages 48 & 49 in the fall issue of Influents magazine, published by the Water Environment Association of Ontario. https://www.kelmanonline.com//WEAO/influentsfal/index.html

#DYK members of OASIS receive 10% off of Kawartha Conservation's technical and soft skill #training courses? Upcoming course: Ontario Building Code Part 8, On-site Sewage Systems Exam Prep from Nov 2-6, 2020. https://calendar.kawarthaconservation.com//2020-11-02-0830

Registration is open for the 2020 Northeast Residuals and Biosolids Virtual Conference & Exhibit! The New England Water Environment Association and the North East Biosolids and Residuals Association will host mini sessions and networking events every Thursday afternoon in October 2020. #NEResBio20 Learn more and register: https://www.nebiosolids.org/annual-conference

Recently, Ontario At Work (MLTSD) and members of OASIS have been engaged in discussions concerning the various challenges that the Covid-19 pandemic has created or exacerbated. As such, MLTSD has been made aware of the current and temporary supply issues being faced by suppliers of non-sewered flush toilet facilities in numerous regions across the province. In addition to this, other unique challenges have been identified as quickly approaching in the northern regions, with t...he coming change in weather and onset of winter conditions. MLTSD and OASIS will continue to work together on these issues, as well as any others, to ensure that the health and safety of Ontario’s construction workers is protected and that compliance with our legislation can be achieved and maintained. Learn more: https://oasisontario.on.ca/communication-notice-ministry-l/

Together with Environment Ontario (MECP), we would like to inform you of an important change regarding the hauled sewage and processed organic waste Environmental Compliance Approval (ECA) program. OASIS will also be working alongside the MECP on the development of an updated ECA Application Form and guidance materials to support you in your preparation of ECA submissions. Learn more: https://oasisontario.on.ca/communication-notice-ministry-e/

#DYK only pee, & should be flushed down the ? Flushing personal care products, #wipes or cooking fat, oil and grease can clog your pipes, fill up your #septictank faster & damage equipment that removes and treats #sewage. #SepticSense https://www.youtube.com/embed/v_42B4u6Ku8