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July 2024 Newsletter

In this edition of AMHSA’s Monthly OHS News:

AMHSA Updates
Program News
Upcoming Training
GOA and Strategic Partner Updates
Upcoming Events

AMHSA Updates

2024 COR Certification Audits

The 2024 external peer audit arrangements have been completed, and participants were sent emails in June with information about their audit. Please make contact with your auditor and the municipality you are auditing as soon as possible to confirm details (e.g. scope and timing) and logistics (e.g. audit tool, remote access to documentation, travel expenses, etc.).

To hire an auditor, please consult our list of AMHSA-certified consultant auditors on the website. You can sort the list by location and where auditors are willing to travel. Remember that the auditor (not the municipality being audited) is responsible for submitting the Audit Registration Form to AMHSA, and for obtaining approval of the sampling plan for interviews and sites (mandatory in 2024).

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Upcoming AMHSA Conference

Save the date! AMHSA will be hosting a conference in Edmonton on Nov. 27-28, 2024. Stay tuned for more details.

Program News

Psychological Health and Safety eLearning Certificate

All 5 Modules of AMHSA’s Psychological Health & Safety e-Learning Certificate Program for People Leaders are now available for purchase!

Earn digital credentials from AMHSA and CPHR-Alberta Continuing Professional Development (CPD) hours.

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Aquatics Health & Safety Awareness Campaign

AMHSA’s Aquatics Health & Safety Awareness campaign is designed to raise awareness of slips, trips, and falls for those working in and around pools.

If you missed our last webinar, Fall Protection Plans and Systems Implementation, watch now on Youtube!

Upcoming Training

Rural First Responder Mental Health Support

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.

Upcoming Training

View our course calendar for upcoming open courses or visit our eLearning store for self-paced training. View our course list to see training options and contact us to schedule learning events, or to be placed on a waitlist for upcoming open training opportunities.

Register online or contact us at [email protected] / 587-952-2268 for more information. For auditor training, contact [email protected].

Audit Refresher - Sept. 26, Oct. 10

Health & Safety Auditing - Sep.17-18, Oct. 16-17

Health & Safety Management Systems - Sept. 4-5, Oct. 1-2

Leadership for Safety Excellence - Sept. 12-13

Occupational Health & Safety Act, Regulation, and Code Overview - Sept. 20

Partner News

Canadian Standards Association

Four additional standards have been added to the AMHSA collection:

CSA Z1007 - hearing loss prevention programs
CSA Z259.17 – selection and use of active fall-protection equipment and system
CSA Z259.19:22 – managed fall protection training
CSA Z259.11-17 – personal energy absorbers and lanyards

Government of Alberta OHS News

The GOA has announced a new OHS allowance on out-of-province first aid certificates that is in effect as of May 30, 2024.

New or updated resources and events are also available.

WCB-Alberta News

WCB-Alberta has added a new feature to the employer mobile app to give you the flexibility to pick a payment schedule that suits your business needs.

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WCB Policy News: Policy 04-04 - definition of permanent total disability (PTD) - Consultation is open until July 8, 2024.

ITF Association

The newest edition of the ITF Association newsletter is now available.

ECO Canada

All online training at ECO Canada is now 15% off for AMHSA members! Use code AMHSA15 until July 31, 2024. Click here for details or visit eco.ca.

Medium & Heavy-Duty Zero Emission Vehicle Webinar

Join ECO Canada on July 24, 2024 (1:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.) for an insightful webinar focusing on Medium and Heavy-Duty (MHD) Zero Emission Vehicles (ZEVs) through practical case studies and forward-looking analyses.

Learn more or Register