Monthly OHS News & Updates

Oct. 2023

New: Supervisor's Role now Updated!

As a supervisor you play a vital role in your organization. Ensure you understand the importance of health and safety in the workplace, and your part as a health and safety leader with AMHSA’s updated Supervisor’s Role training.

Alberta legislation defines “supervisor” as anyone who directs the work of others. Whether you’re a supervisor, functional supervisor, or learning to become a supervisor, this course is for you!

AMHSA’s instructor-led Supervisor’s Role is now updated with new content, including psychologically safe workplaces and organizational communication. Participants will become familiar with provincial laws and the responsibility of work parties, identify the supervisor’s role in creating a positive health and safety culture, and develop critical communication skills.

A big thank you to our members and subject matter experts who participated in focus groups and provided feedback on updates.

Rural First Responder PTSI Training

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.

This program is also the first of its kind to extend FREE mental health training and PTSI resources to family members of Alberta first responders. Once a first responder has participated in the training, an of-age family member is eligible to access virtual delivery of the program. (Note: Indigenous peoples attending the training may select an of-age community member to be an authorized family member delegate.)

Oct. 31 (6-9 pm) & Nov. 1 (6-10 pm) - Paramedics

Nov. 14 (6-9 pm) & Nov. 15 (6-10 pm) - Emergency Health Care Workers

Nov. 16 (6-9 pm) - Family Members

Nov. 22 (6-9 pm) & Nov. 23 (6-10 pm) - All Disciplines

Unable to attend? Contact us to arrange in-person or virtual sessions for your team.

Ergonomics Coaching & MSI Prevention Webinars

AMHSA's monthly no-cost Ergonomics Coaching & MSI Prevention webinars return this fall. Don't take back pain sitting down, learn to prevent musculoskeletal injury from the experts at EWI Works.

Office Ergonomics

Oct. 17, 9:00-10:00 am

Ergonomics in Cold Weather

Nov. 21, 2:00-3:00 pm

Ask an Expert

Dec. 14, 9:00-10:00 am

WCB-Alberta

Updated resources:

Reporting compensable earnings

Online services for employers

New account holders

Workshops and seminars have been scheduled throughout the fall:

Employer information seminar

Return to work seminar

Fit for work dashboard seminar

Training on the job information session Psychological injuries in the workplace

Cognitive-psychosocial job demands

Upcoming Conferences

Its fall conference season! Come visit our tradeshow booth at these upcoming events:

RMA 2023 Fall Convention & Tradeshow,

Nov. 6-9, 2023

ACSA Conference, Nov. 22-23, 2023

Do you have an event you'd like to see us attend? Email us at communications@amhsa.net.

Healthy Workplace Month

October is Canada's Healthy Workplace Month. Take the Healthy Workplace Challenge and help make your workplace healthier and safer.

Week 1: Diversity in the Workplac e

Week 2: Physical & Mental Health Wellbeing

Week 3: Community

Week 4: Social Wellness

OHS Resources

The Government of Alberta has posted new or updated resources related to respiratory protective equipment, impairment in the workplace and hazard assessment and control.

Upcoming Training

ISO 45001:2018 Occupational Health and Safety Management Systems Training

ISO training is scheduled for this fall!

The intent of ISO 45001 is to provide participants with a high-level understanding of the important issues that can affect an organization’s occupational health and safety management system, either positively or negatively.

Gain or maintain professional competencies as an auditor, understand the requirements of ISO 45001:2018, learn risk-based approached to OHSMS, earn professional development points (if eligible), and evaluate organizational readiness for ISO certification.

ISO 45001:2018 Internal Auditor, Oct. 25

ISO 45001:2018 Lead Auditor, Oct. 26

Upcoming Training Opportunities

OHS Act, Reg, & Code, Oct. 18

Supervisor's Role, Oct. 19

Leadership for Safety Excellence, Oct. 24-25

Supervisor's Role, Oct. 31