The TTC failed to provide proper training to workers prior to a fatal accident at one of its facilities last fall, and lighting at the site didn’t meet safety standards, according to an ongoing provincial investigation. Tom Dedes died in hospital eight days after he was struck by a work car at the TTC’s McCowan Carhouse. The TTC is fully committed to a safe work environment for all of its workers.”Article Continued BelowThe TTC is also conducting its own investigation into what happened. Ross confirmed the safety lines were painted after the incident, and weren’t in place when Dedes was killed. In his email, Ross said training that TTC workers receive includes rule book training, recertification and on-the-job instruction and counselling.

Source: thestar May 22, 2018 23:15 UTC