TSSA Reports Decline in Safety Incidents, Credits Advanced Analytics — Technical Standards and Safety Authority (TSSA)

Event summary

TSSA reported 6,579 incidents in FY2026, down from 6,647 in FY2025, with the incident rate decreasing to 406 per million people.
Permanent injuries reached a 10-year low of 25, reflecting progress in lowering incident severity.
TSSA completed 20,385 periodic inspections with a 71% compliance rate, up from 69% the previous year.
Over 190 organizations used TSSA’s no-cost compliance support for high-risk devices.
TSSA hosted webinars for more than 1,500 participants to inform stakeholders about new requirements.

The big picture

TSSA’s 2026 Public Safety Report highlights the strategic role of advanced analytics in enhancing regulatory oversight and safety outcomes. The decline in incident rates and severity underscores the effectiveness of data-driven approaches in public safety regulation. As Ontario’s public safety regulator, TSSA’s progress reflects broader industry trends toward leveraging technology for improved governance and risk management.

What we're watching

Data Analytics Impact: How TSSA’s advanced analytics, including predictive models for inspection prioritization, will continue to improve resource allocation and safety outcomes.
Regulatory Efficiency: Whether the increase in compliance rates and the decline in incidents will sustain as TSSA scales its data-driven approach.
Stakeholder Engagement: The pace at which TSSA’s educational initiatives, such as webinars and compliance support, will enhance safety awareness and adherence among regulated communities.