Passenger Ropeways and Ski Lifts

TSSA's Digital Public Safety Report 2024 At a Glance.

At a Glance

TSSA’s Ski Lifts Safety Program regulates the safety of passenger ropeways (ski lifts) in Ontario, including chair lifts, bar lifts, recreational conveyors, gondola lifts, reversible ropeways, passenger ropeways, rope tows, tube tows, belt tows and aerial tramways. 

TSSA reviews and registers lift designs, licenses lift devices, conducts inspections, performs incident investigations and promotes public awareness of safe ski-lift behaviour throughout Ontario. 

In addition, TSSA certifies ski lift mechanics and registers contractors.

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