“It’s one way we’re trying to get this knowledge out to business and property owners to help them make sure their spaces are as safe as possible going forward,” Hirji said. Inspectors also use air quality monitors to measure the level of carbon dioxide building up, and “if we see high levels of carbon dioxide that gives us a signal that their ventilation system may be inadequate.” “What we’re doing now as part of our inspections … we are assessing what is the quality of the ventilation system they have, what are the settings they’re running them on, and provide advice on what they can do to optimize what they have with their existing infrastructure to make sure their spaces can be safer in terms of COVID-19.” “We, of course, as public health, go into lots of public spaces where people gather and congregate where unfortunately we’ve also seen infection spreading - places like restaurants, indoor pools, convention halls, tattoo parlours, nail salons, etc.,” he said. Hirji said Niagara Region Public Health has been posting information about the importance of enhanced ventilation systems on its website and social media, while also sharing tips with business owners.
Niagara tattoo expo upgrade#
The motion also called for a fund to be created to support small business and local organizations to allow them to upgrade existing buildings to include air cleaning and disinfection technologies, making them safer from COVID-19 and other respiratory infections. The report requesting updated building codes to incorporate higher standards of air quality said doing so will help sustainably prevented “respiratory diseases, especially COVID-19 and other emerging infection” in all new buildings. Peter Nicholson said it’s an issue “that requires more study and greater consultation, and I think that’s provided for in this motion.”Īlthough Hirji said the federal government has implemented a policy of ensuring federal employees have 10 sick days, he said a national strategy to legislate paid sick days across the country has not been implemented. The committee unanimously supported a motion recommending the paid sick days requirement be extended, and asked the province to consult with local municipalities, employers and the communities about the potential of making the requirement permanent and expanded.Ī report accompanying the motion called paid sick days “one of the most effective containment strategies for infectious disease,” and workplaces with precarious jobs and a lack of paid sick leave “have become hotspots for COVID-19 infection transmission, and suffered temporary closures during outbreaks.” Mustafa Hirji has made to minimize the impact the virus may have in the future.Īlthough the province temporarily implemented a requirement for three paid sick days for workers after the pandemic began in 2020, that requirement is set to expire on July 31. It is conveniently located near several hotels and tourist.Niagara’s public health and social services committee members are calling on the provincial government to extend paid sick days for workers and to enhance ventilation requirements in building codes, to help protect people against future waves of COVID-19 infection.Ĭommittee members supported two reports, both which fall in line with recommendations Niagara acting medical officer of health Dr. The facilities are attractive and modern, and provided ample room for even large groups. One of the conference rooms was FREEZING cold, they really needed to turn down the A/C. I was here for a 2 day conference and the space was much larger than it appeared. Wanted my one tattoo touched up and finding someone to do it was like trying to pull teeth. Went there for the Tattoo Expo '19 which was an okay experience. I'm not sure what it normally looks like, or the condition. There isn't much to say other than the facility was top notch.
moreĬame here for the Niagara University Presidents Dinner / Fund Raiser. It is perfect for big Parties such as : Christmas Adult Birthday Anniversary Wedding Receptions, etc.
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