Maintaining Mental Fitness Season 3 |
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The Alberta Municipal Health and Safety Association (AMHSA) will again host a free webinar series to support metal fitness for organizations and individuals in an endemic world. AMHSA is partnering with the Canadian Society of Safety Engineering (CSSE), Alberta Municipalities, and Howatt HR Consulting to produce the educational series.
Social and political events have shaped and redefined many workplace cultures during the COVID-19 pandemic. As people experience the collision of differing perspectives, behaviours, and states of mental health that have emerged over the past two years, organizations are challenged to adjust to new realities.
Season 3 will feature discussions examining the key strategies and behaviours that leaders, employees, and workers can practice to maintain mental fitness during the transition from a pandemic to an endemic work environment.
Webinars are presented and moderated by mental health subject matter experts from across Canada. Topics include how to manage stress by proactively tackling issues, being prepared to deliver bad news, communicating decisions with empathy, and modeling behaviours that will help everyone move forward towards a shared purpose.
Commencing September 20, MMF Season 3 will delve into three separate and relevant operational topics. Each plenary topic will feature three individual webinars, provide an overview of a key micro-skill to support workplace mental health, and will conclude with a Q & A for participants to ask questions.
Registration is free and open to all individuals and organizations, public and private, that are seeking practical ways to maintain mental health and wellbeing during a time when traditional workplace norms are being redefined.
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OHS Legislation Search Tool Launched |
The tool will enable employers and workers to more efficiently access and apply the health and safety rules that apply to their workplace. A searchable web-based version of the legislation means Albertans can quickly navigate and share individual sections from all three components of OHS legislation in one place. This format is designed for use on both computers and mobile devices.
The search tool contains a word-for-word transfer of the OHS Act, regulation and code, as it appears in the Alberta Queen’s Printer.
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Update on OHS Code Changes |
Labour and Immigration is in the process of reviewing the OHS Code. As part of this review, the department conducted technical working groups in the fall of 2020 on some parts of the code for the initial phase of the review, and also conducted a survey in the spring of 2021 to get input from employers, workers, and health and safety professionals. Since that time, the department has been reviewing the feedback and drafting proposed changes to the code.
The technical review of the survey feedback has affected the timing of updates to the OHS Code.The department plans to present the changes for government approval in the fall of 2022 and have them take effect sometime in 2023. The changes may not cover all 13 parts of the code identified in the initial phase review survey. Once the government approves the changes, they will be publicly shared with all Albertans.
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2022 AMHSA-UNB Terri Filipski Memorial Scholarship Winner |
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Pictured (left to right): Scott Lyall (Director, AMHSA), Paul Schulz (CAO, City of Airdrie), Shawn Justus (Health & Safety, City of Airdrie), Judy Molnar (HR Director, City of Airdrie) |
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On behalf of AMHSA, Director Scott Lyall was proud to present the award to Shawn Justus, Team Leader Health, Safety & Security for the City of Airdrie. Thank you to Paul Schultz, CAO for the City of Airdrie, and Judy Molnar, HR Director for the City of Airdrie, for their participation in the award ceremony.
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The AMHSA-UNB Scholarship is dedicated to the memory of Terri Filipski, who was instrumental in the launch of the program. Winners are selected by UNB from eligible municipal members who apply for the award. |
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Nicole is the first recipient of the AMHSA-UNB Scholarship, having won the award in 2020. We asked her about her experiences with the certificate program:
I found it was simple to fit time into my schedule to work on assignments as it was all self-directed. I liked that most of the courses were built on the knowledge and experience I already had, so it was challenging without being overwhelming. I also enjoyed that many of the final assignments were designed so you could share them with your co-workers or use the templates in the future.
Completing this certificate has already given me an opportunity within my organization as I am now working as the Town’s Health & Safety Advisor - a great opportunity to apply what I've learned.
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Supporting First Responder Mental Health in Rural Alberta |
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FREE PTSI training for Alberta rural first responders is available now. Delivered virtually, content covers prevention, stigma, management and recovery from post-traumatic stress injury.
AMHSA is partnering with the Mental Health Commission of Canada (MHCC) and TELUS Health to provide rural and remote Alberta firefighters with evidence-based mental health content, training and resources focused on prevention and recovery from PTSI. This includes MHCC’s The Working Mind First Responder instructor-led virtual training program, Alberta-based support resources, post-course booster training, and self-management tools accessed through the Espri by TELUS Health mobile app.
The Rural First Responder Mental Health Program is being offered at no charge to 375 firefighters and leaders who work in fire stations registered in rural and remote municipalities across Alberta. Get more information and sign up at ruralfirstresponder.ca
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Health & Safety Management Systems
- September 20-21, 2022
- October 11-12, 2022
Health & Safety Auditing
- September 27-28, 2022
- October 18-19, 2022
Audit Refresher
- September 14, 2022
- October 4, 2022
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The Working Mind - Manager |
The Working Mind (TWM) is an evidence-based program developed by the Mental Health Commission of Canada (MHCC) and is designed to promote mental health and reduce the stigma around mental illness in the workplace.
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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 newsletter are free to all AMHSA members. Email safety@amhsa.net for more details. |
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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Join AMHSA and EWI Works each month for no-cost webinars on ergonomics and preventing musculoskeletal injury.
Upcoming webinars:
Missed the live webinar?
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Opioid Policy - Policy 04-06, Part II, Application 4. Consultation is open until September 26, 2022.
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Disability Management Training |
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In partnership with Pacific Coast University for Workplace Health Sciences, AMHSA is offering several learning events related to disability management and successful return to work. These learning events apply towards the Disability Management Practitioner certificate program offered by PCU.
The Chartered Professionals in Human Resources of Alberta (CPHR Alberta) have identified that these courses have been Pre-Approved for CPD Hours through CPHR Alberta.
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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: Sept. 15, 2022 (virtual)
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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.
Date: Nov. 17, 2022 (virtual)
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Discounted Continuing Education Courses from NAIT |
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AMHSA has partnered with NAIT to give you a discount on continuing education! Courses are available in-person and online to fit your schedule. Click to view brochure.
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Safety Council Meetings
AMHSA coordinates 3 safety councils that meet twice a year to network, share information and discuss municipal news. Upcoming meetings: NASC/SASC Sept. 20, 2022, and ACSC Nov. 29, 2022. For more details, contact us at safety@amhsa.net.
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2022 Alberta Municipalities Convention & Trade Show
The Alberta Municipalities annual Convention and Trade Show will take place in Calgary at the Calgary TELUS Convention Centre, September 21-23, 2022. For more information, visit abmunis.ca.
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CPHR-Alberta Annual Conference
Join CPHR on September 27th to connect with your peers and gain the knowledge, tools, and experience you need to boost your organization's effectiveness and bring more resilience & engagement to the workplace. This year's focus will be on current challenges faced by HR professionals amidst the new normal. For more information, visit Engage 2022.
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National Day for Truth and Reconciliation
September 30 is the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. This day is held to honor residential school survivors and their families, and to recognize progress in the reconciliation of indigenous people and Canadian society. Visit the National Centre for Truth and Reconciliation to learn more about the history of residential schools, educational opportunities, and ongoing reconciliation work.
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BCMSA & PWABC Joint Annual Conference & Trade Show
BCMSA and PWABC's 4th joint annual conference is a three-day event of presentations and panels featuring over 30 presenters from across North America, attended by up to 500 municipal leaders and decision-makers in Public Works and Occupational Safety complemented by a dynamic trade show with over 100 exhibitors. The education program at the conference provides a dynamic forum for information exchange and it is divided into three streams: Public Works & Utilities, Occupational Health & Safety, and Leadership & Administration.
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World Mental Health Day
World Mental Health Day was observed for the first time on 10 October 1992. The day, officially commemorated every year on October 10th, aims to raise awareness in the global community about the critical mental health agendas – with a unifying voice through collaboration with various partners – to take action and to create lasting change.
This year's theme: Make mental health and well-being for all a global priority.
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2022 Water Week Conference & Trade Show
Join AWWOA as we return in-person for the 2022 Water Week Conference in Edmonton, November 7-9, 2022. Stay tuned for more information at awwoa.ca/events/water-week
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Rural Utilities & Safety Association (RUSA) Conference & Trade Show
RUSA's annual conference returns, November 29 - December 1, 2022, in Red Deer, Alberta. Visit rusa.ca for more details or to register.
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