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August 2026

 

Issue #2: Building Better Audits

Greetings!


Quality audits are built on thoughtful planning, clear documentation, and continuous learning.


As the 2026 audit season continues, AMHSA is pleased to share practical updates and resources to help auditors strengthen consistency, improve report quality, and stay informed of evolving auditing practices.


In this edition, you'll find:

  • Guidance on audit sampling
  • Tips for writing effective auditor justification notes
  • Employer / company profile requirements and;
  • Reminders about the growing collection of webinar recordings and resources available to support your success.



Let's get started!

Unmanned & Seasonal Sites: What Auditors Need to Know


AMHSA is providing additional guidance to help auditors consider unmanned and seasonal sites during sampling plan development.


Learn how these sites fit into a risk-based sampling approach, what should be included in the sampling plan, and what changes are expected in future audit cycles.


Learn More

 

Are Your Justification Notes Telling the Full Story?


Quality justification notes do more than support a score. They demonstrate your audit rationale, document validation techniques, and provide meaningful feedback to employers.


Review key expectations and resources designed to help strengthen report quality and reduce revisions during Quality Assurance Reviews.


Improve Your Auditor Notes

Employer Profiles Matter


Recent review findings have highlighted missing information in employer profiles. A strong profile helps reviewers understand the organization, supports your sampling rationale, and provides essential context for the audit.


Discover what information should be included and common details that are often overlooked.


Review Profile Requirements

Recorded Auditor Webinars Available on Demand


Need a refresher before your next audit? AMHSA's webinar library continues to grow with practical auditor-focused sessions covering sampling strategies, report writing, governance, and auditing controls. Access resources whenever and wherever you need them.


Browse the Webinar Library

The Municipal Safety Community of Practice Launches This Fall


AMHSA's Municipal Safety Council Meetings are evolving into a new Municipal Safety Community of Practice. This collaborative network will bring municipal health and safety professionals together to share solutions, discuss emerging challenges, and build stronger connections across Alberta.


Learn More & Save Your Spot for Oct. 14

Training Dates — HSMS & Auditor Training


AMHSA will continue offering eLearning courses in:


Health and Safety Management Systems

Sept. 9-10 (currently full) & Oct. 6-7 | 8:30am - 4:30pm


Audit Refresher

Sept. 11 & Oct. 8 | 8:30am - 12:00pm

 

Health and Safety Auditing - 2.5 days

Sept. 29 - Oct.1 (currently full) & Oct. 20-22

 

Maintain your certification and strengthen your auditing expertise with upcoming AMHSA training opportunities. Spaces are limited for select sessions. Register to secure your spot.

 

If you have questions related to any of the following topics, please contact us access the AMHSA Training Portal for course offerings and registration

Contact Us

 

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