Municipal Safety News - December 2021 |
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Contents:
- OHS News
- AMHSA News
- Alberta Labour & WCB Updates
- Upcoming Training
- Upcoming Events
- ITF Update
- Municipal Job Postings
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Occupational Health & Safety News |
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Updates to Alberta OHS Legislation take effect December 1, 2021 |
Changes to OHS legislation were announced in 2020, with the passing of the Ensuring Safety and Cutting Red Tape Act, as well as more recently announced alignment amendments to the Regulation and Code.
Updates include (but are not limited to): changes to health and safety committee requirements, including sites with multiple employers, calculating workers, technical rules, and training requirements; increased flexibility for health and safety programs; changes to potentially serious incident reporting; changes to the process of dangerous work refusals; and the ability to establish a prime contactor on any multi-employer site.
On November 10, 2021, AMHSA hosted an expert Q&A panel with representatives from OHS Prevention Services, Alberta Labour and Immigration and Bennett Jones LLP. The panelists reviewed and explained many of the revisions and changes to the legislation and responded to questions from our audience of municipal workers, advisors, and representatives. To view the presentation materials or live recording, visit our website. Please note: registration is required to view the video, and access is restricted to municipal members.
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Visit our Website for More Resources
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Revised Health & Safety Committee (HSC) and Health & Safety Representative (HSR) Training |
With the new OH&S legislation is coming into effect on December 1, AMHSA is here to offer you the support you need to navigate these changes. One significant area of change has to do with Health and Safety Committees (HSC) and Health and Safety Representatives (HSR).
Some key changes that may affect your organization include:
- Changes to the training requirements that introduce more flexibility in how you can access training, and that require that all committee members (not just co-chairs) receive training on:
- Roles and responsibilities of co-chairs and members on HSC and HSR
- Obligations of work site parties
- Rights of workers
- Changes to HSC and HSR duties and obligations, with the new HSC/HSR duties and obligations being:
- Receipt, consideration and disposition of concerns respecting the health and safety of workers
- Participation in the employer’s hazard assessment
- Making of recommendations to the employer respecting the health and safety of workers
- Review of the employer’s work site inspection documentation
- Changes to the HSC Terms of Reference
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For many organizations, the requirement to train all members of the HSC and the changes to HSC and HSR duties will mean that there is an urgent need to update policies and processes, and to enroll people in courses.
In order to help you prepare and respond to these changes, we are pleased to announce two fully revised instructor-led HSC/HSR courses to meet your training needs. Both courses will cover all legislative changes related to HSCs and HSRs, and will leave participants with a clear understanding of their roles and obligations as HSC members or HSRs.
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If you want to provide your employees with a more comprehensive overview, beyond minimum requirements, enroll in our four-hour half-day course.
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Terri Filipski Memorial Scholarship Giveaway |
AMHSA and the University of New Brunswick College of Extended Learning (UNB CEL) are committed to Occupational Health and Safety education in the workplace and beyond.
Click here for more information or to enter. The prize winner will be announced at the Alberta Cities Safety Council Meeting on June 7, 2022.
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Occupational Health and Safety Act, Regulations, and Code Overview |
AMHSA's OHS legislation overview course has been updated to reflect OHS legislation changes effective Dec. 1, 2021. Register now for the December 8, 2021 course offering! |
Our mission is to develop a forum community that empowers Alberta municipal OHS & HR professionals (or equivalent) to grow their networks, spark discussion, and support the sharing of resources, knowledge, and experience. Forum membership is restricted to AMHSA member organizations.
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Access a wide range of safety tools from your phone or tablet, including training certificates, safety forms, company policies and procedures, and more!
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Course Price Changes in 2022 |
Effective January 1, 2022, prices will be adjusted for 3 of AMHSA's courses.
A physical copy of the materials (plus shipping) is included in the new course price.
AMHSA will honour the 2021 pricing for any classes booked prior to the update.
Members: $129.99
Non-Members: $199.99
Members: $164.99
Non-Members: $249.99
Members: $84.99
Non-Members: $129.99
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Winter in Alberta introduces new hazards in our day to day life, in and outside of work. AMHSA's Winter Ready webinars and resources are available to help your organization prepare for the season's potentially dangerous situations.
Are you winter ready?
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Alberta Labour & WCB Updates |
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New: The Government of Alberta has released new updates on changes to the Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) Act and revised regulations.
Changes take effect Dec. 1, 2021.
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New: November's edition of Worksight magazine is now available, with information on accident fund availability, premium support to Alberta employers, 2022 premium rate highlights, annual returns, personal coverage, and COR.
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Free Webinars: Important Health and Safety Committee Changes Take Effect Dec. 1, 2021 |
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Are you a recent participant in AMHSA’s Health and Safety Committee online or classroom course? Join us to learn more about how legislation changes may affect your role as a Health and Safety Committee member or Health and Safety Representative. This is a free webinar intended to advise past graduates of the changes to legislation, and is not intended to act as a substitute for the full course.
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AMHSA is pleased to announce it has scheduled the following ISO 45001 training for virtual delivery in the first quarter of 2022:
Our instructor will once again be Joseph Gadol, from SGS Academy. All classes will begin at 8:00 am and webcam and microphone are required to participate. Please contact shannon@amhsa.net for details or to register.
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Psychological Health & Safety (PHS) |
Courses have been scheduled for 2022! Register now and use code 50MNPHS for $50 off your registration.
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Auditors, do you need to attend a refresher to maintain your certification? Register now for upcoming training or contact us for details.
Health & Safety Management Systems, Audit, and Audit Refresher classes have been scheduled for Spring 2022.
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Musculoskeletal Injury Resources & Webinars |
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Musculoskeletal injuries due to repetitive use, overexertion, and heavy lifting are a significant problem for workers in Alberta. To support your organization's ergonomics program, visit our website for toolbox talks, posters, tent cards, and more!
In partnership with EWI Works, we're offering a monthly ergonomics coaching webinar! Register now to take advantage of these free 90-minute sessions.
Is your vehicle used as mobile office? Do you use a laptop or other technology in your vehicle? This session will focus on how to setup the vehicle for tasks other than driving. Anyone who uses their vehicle as an office, as well as those involved in purchasing fleet vehicles will gain knowledge during this session.
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Do you have year-end budget left to use? Contact us for online training course codes (that can be used at a later date), instructor-led virtual classes, and injury prevention resources.
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All-Hazards Incident Management Team Academy (AHIMT) |
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The Academy will bring together Emergency Management professionals from across Canada representing the public and private sectors to engage in a week-long training event with two distinct aims:
- To build capacity to support Type 3 and larger incident response; and
- To provide opportunities for networking and best-practice sharing
Dates: February 14 to 18, 2022
Location: NAIT campus in Edmonton, Alberta.
Pre-Requisites: ICS 100, ICS 200, ICS 300
AEMA’s Basic Emergency Management is recommended for participants.
Candidates must have endorsement from their DEM, AHJ, and/or supervisor to attend.
You must complete ICS 300 to attend the Academy. There must be six months between your completion of ICS 200 and the start of ICS 300. We have ICS 300 available for registration now, so you can complete it in time for the 2022 Academy:
All CADEM ICS offerings adhere to ICS Canada standards and principles. Where ICS Canada curriculum is not available, FEMA standards are adopted and followed.
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Industry Task Force (ITF) Association Update |
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- Government engagement
- Claim cost thresholds
- Lost time claim recording review
- Automatic review for cost relief
- Duration of disability subcommittee
- Bill 47 stakeholder implementation meeting
- Transition of accident fund to AIMco
- Physiotherapy review
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Visit our website to view municipal employment opportunities. Current postings include: Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo, Flagstaff County, County of Northern Lights, and County of Grande Prairie.
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