Member Benefits: CSA OnDemand and Discount Programs | |
AMHSA has partnered with the Canadian Standards Association to provide members with no-cost access to 26 selected standards via the CSA OnDemand Program and discounts on training and resources via the CSA Partnership Program. | |
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CSA OnDemand Program
AMHSA is pleased to provide 100 member organizations with complimentary access to a custom collection of 26 standards.
Members will have read-only access for 1-10 users within their organization. Additional users can be added at a discounted rate.
Please note that access is restricted to AMHSA municipal members only (cities, towns, municipal districts, villages).
Contact AMHSA to register and receive your access today! Email safety@amhsa.net or call 587-952-2268.
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CSA Partnership Program
AMHSA now offers discounts for CSA training, resources, and supplementary materials (including first aid kits and handbooks). Visit csagroup.org/store to order.
These discount codes have unlimited uses and can be utilized by any member or non-member.
25% discount on online courses: AMHSAWT25
15% discount on public/virtual courses: AMHSASE15
20% discount on handbooks: AMHSAHB20
15% discount on virtual/in-person onsite training: AMHSASO15
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Disability Management Training | |
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Disability Management in Unionized Organizations
Various aspects of labour relations impact disability management, including the collective agreement and provincial labour relations act. Memorandums of agreement and letters of intent used in establishing programs and joint committees will be examined. Dispute resolution in a union setting will be explored.
The purpose of this module is to provide an understanding of the rationale for unions, how they are organized, and their activities in protecting workers, including workers with disabilities.
Date: May 4, 2023 (9am-3:30pm) - Online
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Mental Health Issues, Rehabilitation and Return to Work
A brief overview of mental health issues in the workplace is provided along with a more in-depth focus on stress and depression.
Participants will explore symptoms, treatments and disability aspects of stress and depression and strategies for assisting individuals with stress- and depression-related illnesses to return to work.
Disabilities that may have a mental health component and the biopsychosocial impact of disabilities will be considered.
Date: Oct 17, 2023 (9am-3:30pm) - Online
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OHS Proactive Inspection Program | |
Each year, the Government of Alberta's OHS Proactive Inspection Program focuses on specific industry sectors, employers, or types of work in order to monitor compliance with legislation.
In 2023/24, OHS will be monitoring the municipal industry code 95104 - Cities. Areas of focus will include violence and harassment, musculoskeletal disorders, exposure to harmful substances, and noise exposure. OHS will also target worksite education for 9 sections of the OHS Code. Visit the OHS Proactive Inspection Program page for more details or to review reports from previous years.
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Updated OHS Code now Available | |
ISO 45001:2018 Occupational Health and Safety Management Systems Training Returns! | SPARK: Supporting Psychologically Safe Workplaces | |
AMHSA is pleased to introduce SPARK, an innovative new program to support the psychological health and safety initiatives of municipal government members.
Join us for a free webinar where Jesse Adams President and Founder of Ember Experience will share insights about the evolving municipal work environment and introduce SPARK. A product designed to support Alberta municipalities as they work to implement strategies, tools and resources for building psychologically safe workplaces.
Attendees of these sessions will learn about shifts in municipal work environments, leadership approaches, and employee expectations; understand what the SPARK program is and how it can help their workplace; and will be able to ask questions about SPARK and other workplace challenges related to the employee experience.
Register now for upcoming information sessions or visit amhsa.net/spark for more details and recordings.
April 13 (1-2 pm)
May 2 (9-10 am)
| Join Our Hybrid Course Pilot | |
AMHSA is piloting new course delivery technology to allow students to attend learning events in person or virtually!
Join us for 2 hybrid offerings of Health and Safety Committee (HSC) and Health and Safety Representative (HSR) - Half-Day and attend in-person or via Zoom.
Dates:
April 17, 2023 (8 am-12 pm) in Calgary/Zoom
May 25, 2023 (8 am-12 pm) in Sherwood Park/Zoom.
| Small Employer COR (SECOR) Changes | |
Attention SECOR holders! AMHSA has adopted the 2023 Partnerships SECOR audit instrument and the requirements related to the small employer program have changed.
We will be hosting a virtual SECOR Refresher on the morning of Thursday, May 25, 2023. The course runs from 8:30 am–12:00 pm and invitations have been sent to our small employer contacts.
Learn about the new requirements, the new audit tool (including two new elements), and options related to both self assessments and the use of external auditors. The session is open to both small employers and AMHSA-certified consultant auditors.
Date: Thursday, May 25, 2023
Time: 8:30 am-12:00 pm
Location: Virtual
Cost: $59.99 (members and associate members), $89.99 (non-members)
To register, email carla@amhsa.net or call 587-952-2268. Space is limited.
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Our mission is to develop a forum community that empowers Alberta municipal OHS & HR professionals to grow their networks, spark discussion, and support the sharing of resources, knowledge, and experience.
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AMHSA's 2023 Annual General Meeting is May 12, 2023. Look for an agenda and invite coming soon! | Aquatic H&S Awareness Working Group | |
AMHSA has been awarded a creative sentencing project from the Government of Alberta in order to create an Aquatic Health and Safety Awareness Campaign for municipalities.
You're invited to join our working group: If you, or someone you know, works in the aquatics industry as a worker, employer, or contracting employer, please contact AMHSA (rob@amhsa.net) to participate.
Additional Campaign information will be released soon.
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Did you know that recorded AMHSA webinars are available on our Youtube page? Visit amhsa.net/youtube to watch some of our recent recordings:
| The Working Mind First Responders - Virtual | |
The Alberta Municipal Health and Safety Association (AMHSA) is partnering with the Mental Health Commission of Canada (MHCC) and TELUS Health to provide specialized training and tools to support rural and remote firefighters living with or at risk of post-traumatic stress injuries (PTSI).
The program is being made available free of charge to fire and rescue first responders who work in fire stations registered in rural and remote municipalities and small cities across Alberta.
Space is available in upcoming sessions:
April 10 (6 pm-9 pm) & 13 (6 pm-10 pm)
May 23 (8:30 am-3:30 pm)
July 26 (8:30 am-3:30 pm)
August 29 (8:30 am-3:30 pm)
Email rickn@amhsa.net to register or visit RuralFirstResponder.ca for more information and training opportunities.
| Ergonomics Coaching & MSI Prevention Webinars | |
Date have been scheduled for this year's Ergonomics Coaching & MSI Prevention webinar series! Register now for our next session on April 18, visit our website to view future episodes, or watch previous recordings on YouTube.
For resources, visit our MSI Injury Reduction page.
MSI Prevention for Facilities, Parks, and Recreation Employees
April 18, 2023 (9:00-10:00 am)
Presented by AMHSA and EWI Works.
| Member Events & Job Postings | |
Does your municipality have an event coming up, or an open job posting? Let us know!
Promotions on our website, social media, and in our newsletter are free to all AMHSA members. Email safety@amhsa.net for more details.
Current job postings:
Heavy Duty Mechanic, Town of Blackfalds
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The latest issue of Worksight Magazine is now available. Read the latest WCB news on WCB's Website.
What's new in policy: Non-substantive changes have been made to the Policies and Information Manual. Click for details.
| The latest newsletter is now available. For current and past ITF newsletters, please visit our website. | |
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Occupational Health and Safety Program Annual Industry Event
Join NAIT students, staff, and event sponsors to explore the Occupational Health and Safety Diploma program and the opportunities it provides. AMHSA is proud to be a sponsor of this event.
April 13, 2023 (4:30-7:00)
Click here for more information or to register.
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National Day of Mourning
Every year on April 28 we remember those who have been killed, injured or suffered illness as a result of work-related incidents. In 2022, 161 Albertans lost their lives due to workplace injury or illness. Visit WCB-Alberta or CCOHS for resources and information.
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AARFP Conference & Trade Show: Re-Connecting in Recreation
The Alberta Association of Recreation Facility Personnel (AARFP) is hosting its 44th Annual Conference and Trade Show in Red Deer from April 23-26, 2023.
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20th Alberta Health & Safety Conference
The Health & Safety Conference Society of Alberta (HSCSA) is excited to announce the dates of their upcoming 2023 conference, April 26-27, 2023 at The Westin Calgary Airport. Visit hsconference.ca.
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Safety and Health Week
Running May 1-6, 2023, Safety and Health Week is an ideal time for employers, employees, partners, and the public to focus on the importance of preventing injury and illness in the workplace, at home, and in the community. Visit www.safetyandhealthweek.ca for details.
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LGAA 2023 Conference & Trade Show
LGAA is pleased to announce that registration is now open for the 2023 Conference and Trade Show, which will be held June 27-29, 2023 in the beautiful mountain setting of Canmore. For more details or to register, click here.
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Alberta Municipalities 2023 Convention & Trade Show
Save the date! The 2023 Alberta Municipalities Convention and Trade Show will take place in Edmonton at the Edmonton Convention Centre, September 27-29, 2023. Click for details.
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CCOHS Forum 2023: The Changing World of Work
A two-day national event that will bring together leaders, change makers, and subject experts representing government, labour, and workplaces, to share their knowledge and experience around current and emerging health and safety issues. This year's CCOHS Forum runs September 26-27, 2023 in Halifax, Nova Scotia. Visit www.ccohs.ca/forum for details.
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