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March 2026

Registration is now open for our latest free safety webinar

Spring and summer is nearly here, and with it, the hiring of seasonal workers for many municipalities. Does your hiring/onboarding incorporate strategies to mitigate workers at risk for injury/illness?

Unfortunately, Alberta injury/illness data continues to show concerning trends in young and vulnerable workers who are often highly represented in seasonally hired workforces.

Join us and Government of Alberta guest speaker Dave Wojcicki for an interactive 45-minute webinar where we talk about these trends and resources available to support you.

You'll learn to:

📈 Understand current trends relevant to young and vulnerable workers.

⚠ Identify workplace hazards faced by seasonal workers and outline effective approaches to eliminate and control them.

🧠 Apply knowledge to enhance safety practices to eliminate or control hazards faced by seasonal workers.

📝 Locate and use key resources to support the onboarding and protection of seasonal workers.

There will also be a 15-minute Q&A so you can ask your questions!

Don't miss out on these valuable insights - secure your spot!

Contribute to the next steps in making trenching and excavation work safer for all

In October 2025, we held our first interactive workshop for "Enhancing Safe Work Practices in Trenching & Excavation." Bringing together field experts, we gathered valuable input on several areas with the goal of making this challenging, potentially hazardous work safer for all.

As a continuation, we are opening registration for a second workshop in collaboration with the University of Alberta, facilitated by Dr. Lianne Lefsrud, P.Eng. in Fort McMurray.

Working in groups, you will use your expertise to review bowtie models, consider scenarios and start work checks, and refine and validate various materials.

Together, we can make these jobs safer, smarter, and more responsive.

Occupational Health and Safety Act, Regulations, and Code Overview

Mar. 20 | 8:30am - 12:30pm

Health and Safety Auditing - 2.5 days

Mar. 24-26 | 8:30am - 4:30pm

Health & Safety Committee (HSC) and Health and Safety Representative (HSR) - Half-day

Mar. 25 & Apr. 14 | 8:00am - 12:00pm

Contractor Health and Safety Management

Apr. 20 | 8:30am - 4:30pm

Looking for another course?

OHS eNews - March 2026

OHS Resource Portal:

• Feedback survey is now open.
• New language resources: "Use Your worker Rights" postcard now available in Arabic, Chinese (simplified and traditional), French, Punjabi, Spanish, and Ukrainian

Canadian Agricultural Safety Week (March 15-21):

• Led by the Canadian Agricultural Safety Association, this initiative encourages rural communities to prioritize farm health and safety every day.
• Information available on the OHS Resource Portal.

Supporting Psychological Health in First Responders (SPHIFR):

• 2026-2027 grants open March 16, 2026.
• Grant program provides funding for services and applied research to support first responders and emergency services workers living with, or at risk of, post-traumatic stress injuries.
• See more information.

Gender-Related Injury & Illness Prevention Program (GRIIPP):

• Application deadline: March 16, 2026
• Up to $900,000 available for research addressing women's workplace health and safety risks.
• See more information.

Upcoming Employment Standards webinars:

• Employment Standards in Alberta – Wages & Overtime: March 10 at 1:30 p.m.
• Employment Standards in Alberta – Construction Overview: March 24 at 1:30 p.m.
• Temporary Foreign Worker and Employer Rights and Responsibilities: March 26 at 1:30 p.m.

Register here.

WCB Worksight Newsletter:

• The newest issue is available here.

OHS: Beyond the Numbers (This Month):

• Focus on off-road vehicle risks in winter. Real incidents show the importance of experience, competency, inspections, and clear communication.

Rural Municipalities of Alberta (RMA)

RMA's Response to Budget 2026

• RMA released a detailed response to Alberta’s Budget 2026.
• Analysis compares the budget against RMA’s pre-budget submission.
• Identifies areas of alignment and highlights unmet requests requiring future advocacy.
• Learn more.

Resolutions for RMA 2026 Spring Convention Now Available

• See the resolutions here.

Veterinary Summer Student Grant

• A $250,000 Veterinary Student Recruitment and Retention Pilot Program was announced.
• Program supports rural summer work placements for veterinary students.
• Aims to encourage long-term rural veterinary practice in Alberta.

Legislative Update - Week of March 9, 2026

• RMA continues to provide legislative updates while the Alberta government is in session.

Reminders

• Alberta has launched a new incentive program to support critical minerals sector. Expected implementation in 2027.
• Alberta announced a Wildfire Mitigation Strategy responding to increased wildfire risk.
• RMA Insurance released a Crisis Management Package for municipalities.
• EOEP supports municipal leaders in governance under the Municipal Government Act. Upcoming courses include "Land Use Planning" on Mar. 16, "Strategic Planning" on Mar. 16 or 25, and "Service Delivery" on Mar. 16. Register here.

MCCAC Updates:

• Two climate-focused peer networks are recruiting
• Alberta Climate Leaders Staff Peer Network--next meeting Mar. 26, co-chairs needed
• Elected Officials Peer Network--new, join to attend first meeting.

Industry Task Force (ITF) Association

The newest edition of the Industry Task Force (ITF) Association newsletter is now available.

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