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2023 Virtual Annual General Meeting (AGM)
We invite you to attend AMHSA's upcoming VIRTUAL Annual General Meeting on Friday, May 12, 2023, from 10:00 AM to 11:30 AM via Zoom. The AGM is an opportunity for members to provide input on AMHSA's future goals, engage with our Board of Directors and leadership, and to vote on special resolutions.
For more information regarding registration and voting eligibility, proposed bylaw changes, meeting documents or agenda, please click here. To submit questions, voting forms, or resolutions, please email us at AGM@amhsa.net.
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UNB Health & Safety Program Tuition Giveaway
Each year, AMHSA partners with the University of New Brunswick (UNB) to provide one member of the AMHSA community free tuition to enroll in their choice of the UNB online Certificate in Occupational Health and Safety program or the online Diploma in Occupational Health and Safety.
With this initiative we would like to honour the memory of the late Terri Filipski, who was instrumental in the launch of the very first AMHSA/UNB tuition giveaway in 2020. Her passion for safety and education serves as an example to us all.
Eligibility: All Alberta municipal members who currently work or are interested in the Occupational Health and Safety field can enter into the contest. To be eligible for the AMHSA/UNB Occupational Health and Safety Program Tuition Giveaway, the individual must work for a municipal organization that is a member in good standing of AMHSA.
The deadline to submit the entry form is Oct. 1, 2023, at 11:59 pm MT. Winner to be announced November 2023.
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Leadership for Safety Excellence - Updates to eLearning
AMHSA recently completed updates to our Leadership for Safety Excellence eLearning course. Changes include updated branding and navigation, revised content to include legislative changes, and new module names for Incident Investigation (formerly Accident/Incident Investigation) and Workplace Inspections (previously Formal Workplace Inspections).
Any participants who registered in the LSE eLearning course prior to March 27, 2023, will still be able to complete their current training. Participants who have purchased the course after March 27, 2023, will automatically receive the revised course.
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NAIT OHS Program Annual Industry Event
AMHSA is pleased to have sponsored this year's NAIT OHS Program Annual Industry Event! NAIT students, staff, and event sponsors hold this annual event to showcase the Occupational Health and Safety Diploma program and the opportunities it provides.
Visit nait.ca/programs/occupational-health-safety for more information on NAIT's 2-year diploma program.
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CSA Standards and Discounts
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.
Visit amhsa.net/csa for details.
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SPARK: Supporting Psychologically Safe Workplaces
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.
Register now for May 2 (9-10 am) or visit amhsa.net/spark for more details and recordings.
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WCB-Alberta Worksight
The latest issue of Worksight Magazine is now available. Read the latest WCB news on WCB's Website.
What's new: WCB-Alberta's 2023 AGM is June 15, 2023. The 2022 Annual Report will be available in June.
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Member Events & Job Postings
Does your municipality have an event coming up, or an open job posting? Let us know!
Current job postings:
Health & Safety Supervisor, Town of Cochrane
Heavy Duty Mechanic, Town of Blackfalds
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Professional Development
Are you looking for professional development credits for your professional designation?
AMHSA offers a variety of training opportunities that meet the requirements for Continuing Education Units (CEUs), Continuing Education Credits (CECs), and Continuing Professional Development (CPD) hours.
Visit our website for more information.
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Aquatic H&S Awareness
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.
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Monthly Ergonomics Coaching & MSI Prevention Webinars
The Future of Ergonomics: Using New Technology to Aid in MSI Prevention
May 23, 2023 (2:00-3:00 pm)
Presented by AMHSA and EWI Works.
For additional resources, visit our MSI Injury Reduction page.
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ITF Association
The latest newsletter is now available. For current and past ITF newsletters, please visit our website.
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ISO 45001:2018 Training Returns!
Build your knowledge, skills, and practical tool-kit to understand and apply ISO 45001:2018 to an occupational health and safety management system.
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ISO 45001: 2018 Requirements for Occupational Health and Safety Management Systems Training (Days 1 & 2)
This event contains 14 technical hours and may be eligible for BCRSP CPD points.
Date: June 13-14, 2023 (virtual)
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ISO 45001: 2018 Internal Auditor for Occupational Health and Safety Management Systems Training (Day 3)
This event contains 7 technical hours and may be eligible for BCRSP CPD points.
Date: June 20, 2023 (virtual)
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ISO 45001: 2018 Lead Auditor for Occupational Health and Safety Management Systems Training (Day 4)
This event contains 7 technical hours and may be eligible for BCRSP CPD points.
Date: June 21, 2023 (virtual)
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Date: May 25, 2023
Offered in-person in Sherwood Park
Offered virtually via Zoom
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Small Employer COR (SECOR)
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. Learn about 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.
To register, email carla@amhsa.net or call 587-952-2268.
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HSMS, Audit, and Audit Refresher
Health and Safety Management Systems
September 12-13, 2023 (virtual)
October 4-3, 2023 (virtual)
Health and Safety Auditing
September 26-27, 2023 (virtual)
October 17-18, 2023 (virtual)
Audit Refresher
May 26, 2023 (virtual)
September 19, 2023 (virtual)
October 3, 2023 (virtual)
To register, email carla@amhsa.net or call 587-952-2268.
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The Working Mind First Responders
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 virtual sessions: May 23, 2023, July 26, 2023, August 29, 2023
Email rickn@amhsa.net to register or visit RuralFirstResponder.ca for more information and training opportunities.
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Presented in partnership with Pacific Coast University and pre-approved for CEC hours. In this disability management course, 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. | |
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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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Canadian Mental Health Week
May 1-7, 2023 is Canadian Mental Health Week! This year's theme is #MyStory and aims to amplify some of the voices and spaces within which mental health exists across Canada. Visit cmha.ca for mental health resources, toolkits, and support.
The Government of Alberta's OHS Resource Portal includes content related to psychosocial hazards and workplace mental health, click here to view.
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Emergency Preparedness Week
This May 7-13, 2023, is Emergency Preparedness Week, an annual national event supported by Public Safety Canada and emergency management organizations throughout the country. For additional information and resources related to Emergency Preparedness Week in Alberta, visit alberta.ca/emergency-preparedness-week.aspx.
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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 Canmore, AB. For more details or to register, click here.
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National Injury Prevention Day
Parachute’s National Injury Prevention Day (NIPD), July 5, 2023, is a day to raise awareness around the importance of injury prevention through education and advocacy. According to Parachute, unintentional injury is the No. 1 cause of death of Canadians ages 1 to 34 and injuries costs the Canadian economy $29.4 billion a year. Visit parachute.ca for resources and information.
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CCOHS Forum 2023: The Changing World of Work
A two-day national event that brings 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 ccohs.ca for details
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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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BCMSA & PWABC Joint Annual Conference & Tradeshow
The BCMSA & PWABC Joint Annual Conference & Tradeshow is a two-day event of presentations and panels featuring over 30 presenters from across North America and complemented by a dynamic hybrid tradeshow. Sponsor and exhibitor registration opens May 1, delegate registration opens May 8. This hybrid conference will run September 26-27, 2023 in Penticton, BC and online. Visit bcmsa.ca for details.
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