Monthly OHS News & Updates |
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Contents:
OHS News
AMHSA News
Alberta Labour & WCB Updates
Upcoming Training
Upcoming Events
ITF Update
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Occupational Health & Safety News |
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Important 2022 Auditing Highlights |
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Paperless CORs are Coming Soon! |
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In 2022, the COR process will be affected by both OHS legislation changes and safeguards put in place to protect auditors during COVID-19.
Review 2022 deadlines and details to prevent delays, protect auditor safety, and ensure compliance with PIR requirements.
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Members who achieve or renew their COR will receive their certificate as a digital file instead of a printed paper certificate. COR holders who have registered for WCB on-line services will be able to access their current approved COR through their secure on-line account.
Stay tuned for more details in our next newsletter.
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The Working Mind First Responders |
The Working Mind First Responders (TWMFR), is an education-based program designed to address and promote mental health and reduce the stigma of mental illness in a first-responder setting.
This training program is designed to:
- Improve short-term performance and long-term mental health outcomes
- Reduce barriers to care and encourage early access to care
- Provide the tools and resources required to manage and support employees who may be experiencing a mental illness
- Assist supervisors in maintaining their own mental health as well as promoting positive mental health in their employees
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Register now for AMHSA's first offering of The Working Mind First Responders on May 3, 2022 (presented virtually).
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Although AMHSA's primary mandate is to assist municipalities in their workplace health and safety efforts, other employers may join as associate members for an annual fee of $500 + GST.
Associate members will have access to all AMHSA services, programs, and resources for one (1) calendar year from the date of joining. This includes classroom and virtual instructor-led training at member rates, invitations to webinars and special events, use of AMHSA as a Certifying Partner in the PIR/COR program, access to AMHSA's subscription learning services, and much more!
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AMHSA's 2022 Business Plan is now available!
Click to view our 2022 goals and strategies, 2022 budget, and 2021 results and reports.
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Slips and falls are the leading cause for hospitalization due to injury in Canada. It is also the leading mechanism of injury for Alberta municipal workers and the likelihood of slips and fall incidents increases over 300% during the winter months.
AMHSA’s winter readiness webinar focuses on identifying slips, trips, and fall hazards and it provides practical strategies to prevent these incidents.
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OHS Legislation Changes and AMHSA Training |
Significant changes to Alberta OH&S legislation completed in 2020 came into effect on December 1st, 2021.
These changes impact AMHSA training that you may have taken or are currently enrolled in.
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Terri Filipski Memorial Scholarship Giveaway |
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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MSIs are one of the most common injury types experienced by employees. Register for one or all of our free webinars, presented by our partners at EWI Works, or visit our Injury Reduction website for resources.
AMHSA is currently scheduling the remaining topics for 2022’s Ergonomics Coaching sessions. If you have previous topics you’d like to revisit, or new ones you’d like to see, let us know!
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Our mission is to develop a forum community that empowers Alberta municipal OHS, HR, and audit professionals (or equivalent) to grow their networks, spark discussion, and support the sharing of resources, knowledge, and experience.
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Alberta Labour & WCB Updates |
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OHS eNews for January is now available, and includes links to webinars, updated resources, potentially serious incidents program guide and 2020 reports, working in the cold, and incident summaries.
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Reminder: February 28, 2022 is the deadline to file your 2022 annual return with WCB.
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International Organization for Standardization (ISO) Training - 45001:2018 Occupational Health & Safety (OHS) Management Systems |
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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 |
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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The Working Mind (TWM) is an evidence-based program designed to promote mental health and reduce the stigma around mental illness in the workplace.
TWM for employees offers practical knowledge to increase participants’ overall comfort level with mental illness.
Managers, supervisors, and team leads have a special role in any organization. Building on TWM for employees, the TWM managers course gives participants the practical knowledge to support their employees' mental health and well-being.
TWMFR is evidence-based training designed to promote mental health and reduce the stigma around mental illness in the workplace.
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Alberta Water & Wastewater Operators Association Seminar |
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Dates: March 14-18, 2022
Location: Banff
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Alberta Municipal Supervisors Association Spring Convention |
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Dates: March 15-16, 2022
Location: Edmonton - to be confirmed
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Alberta Health & Safety Conference |
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Click here for early bird registration, or here to view the 2022 conference program.
Dates: May 5-6, 2022
Location: NAIT Productivity & Innovation Centre, Edmonton, Alberta
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Industry Task Force (ITF) Association Update |
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- Government Engagement
- Data Sharing Subcommittee
- Bill 47 Implementation Stakeholder Group
- WCB Update
- Lost Time (LT) Claim Recording Review
The next quarterly ITF Association meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, March 2, 2022.
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