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WCB-Alberta News
To support member representation and advocacy, AMHSA sits on the WCB-Alberta Policy Consultation Advisory Group (PCAG) as an Employer Representative. If you would like to provide feedback through AMHSA at PCAG, please contact us prior to Jan 18th to support our collation of member feedback before the next PCAG meeting.
Policies Open for Consultation
Industry Custom Pricing (ICP) automatic re-polling: A revision to Policy 07-02, Part II, Application 7, is required to allow us to confirm an industry’s ICP participation and program options on a regular schedule. Click here to review and provide feedback. (Open until March 11, 2024)
Policy 01-08 Reconsiderations, reviews, and appeals: WCB-Alberta reviewed Policy 01-08 to ensure it clearly reflects the intent of the policy. Click here to review and provide feedback. (Open until March 11, 2024)
Policy Updates
Annual policy updates have been made for 2024 cost-of-living adjustments, maximum compensable earnings, and mileage, meal and clothing allowances. WCB-Alberta has also released their updated 2024-2026 Policy Project Plan.
Sign up for policy notifications to learn when a policy has been updated or opened for consultation.
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Government of Alberta OHS News
The Government of Alberta has posted new or updated resources, including tips on selecting an OHS consultant and change highlights for noise exposure - part 16 of the OHS Code.
Alberta OHS has also released their 2022 annual report and infographics, which include information on workplace injury, illness, and fatality data.
Mental Health in the Workplace
(Source: OHS eNews January 2024)
For many Albertans, the beginning of the new year is a joyful time that’s full of promise and possibilities. But for others, particularly in the cold and darkness of January, it’s a time when they struggle with their mental health. This struggle can manifest itself at home, in the community, or in the workplace.
This month is an opportune time to recall that Alberta OHS legislation requires employers to assess and control all hazards in their workplace, including mental health hazards (more formally known as “psychosocial hazards”).
To learn more, watch the two-part “Mental health in the workplace” webinar series, available on the OHS Resource Portal. Part 1 provides general information about psychological health and safety in the workplace, while Part 2 focuses specifically on how to identify, eliminate and control workplace psychosocial hazards. These and additional resources can also be accessed by visiting the Psychosocial hazards category on the OHS Resource Portal.
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Auditor Training Pre-Approved for BCRSP CEUs
AMHSA's auditor program has been pre-approved for continuing education units by the Board of Canadian Registered Safety Professionals (BCRSP). Those who successfully complete the program (Health and Safety Management Systems, Health and Safety Auditing, and a qualification audit) are eligible for 1.0 CEU point under category A9 – Achieving an Additional Certification or License.
Click here for more information on AMHSA's auditor training program.
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Rural First Responder Mental Health Support
First responders are subjected to upsetting, disturbing, difficult and sometimes traumatic incidents on a regular basis. That’s why a FREE, comprehensive, evidence-based mental health services program is available to fire and rescue, paramedics, emergency health care workers and police services personnel working in rural, remote, and Indigenous communities in Alberta.
Upcoming open virtual courses
January 30 & 31
March 5 & 6
April 16 & 17
May 28 & 29
July 9 & 10
September 10 & 11
For all open courses, day 1 runs from 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm, day 2 runs from 6:00 pm - 10:00 pm.
Register now for one of our upcoming virtual sessions or contact us to arrange in-person or virtual sessions for your team.
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CSA Training & Discounts
AMHSA has partnered with the Canadian Standards Association (CSA) to provide discounts on training, resources, and supplementary materials. These discount codes have unlimited uses and can be utilized by any member or non-member.
25% off online courses: AMHSAWT25
15% off public/virtual courses: AMHSASE15
20% off handbooks: AMHSAHB20
15% off virtual/in-person onsite training: AMHSASO15
AMHSA's municipal members may also request access to a custom collection of 26 standards available at no-cost. Click here for more information.
Upcoming/available CSA training:
CSA Z462:21 Workplace Electrical Safety
Inspecting and Maintaining Steel Storage Racks
Navigating Substance Use Disorder and Workplace Impairment
Z1003 Psychological Health & Safety in the Workplace
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Looking for specific training?
View our course calendar for upcoming open courses or visit our eLearning store for self-paced training.
Don't see what you're looking for? View our course list to see training options and contact us to schedule learning events for your organization, or to be placed on a waitlist for upcoming open training opportunities.
Email us at safety@amhsa.net or call 587-952-2268.
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Bell Let's Talk Day, Jan. 24, 2024
Better Workplace Conference, Feb. 26-28, 2024
Pink Shirt Day, Feb. 28, 2024
AWWOA Operators Seminar, Mar. 11-15, 2024
RMA Spring 2024 Conference, Mar. 18-20, 2024
AARFP Conference, Apr. 21-24, 2024
National Day of Mourning, Apr. 28, 2024
Alberta H&S Conference, May 1-2, 2024
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NAOSH Week, May 6-11, 2024
AB Fire Chiefs Conference, May 26-29, 2024
LGAA Conference, Jun. 19-21, 2024
National Injury Prevention Day, Jul. 5, 2024
AB Municipalities Conference, Sep. 25-27, 2024
Western Cities HR Conference, Oct. 2-4, 2024
RMA Fall 2024 Convention, Nov. 4-7, 2024
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