AMHSA Webinar Series

AMHSA offers regular live webinars on a variety of health and safety related topics. Webinars are offered via Zoom and are presented by a team of staff, subject matter experts, and sponsors.  To suggest a topic or sponsor a webinar, contact us.

Missed the livestream? Click here to view previously recorded content.

Upcoming Webinars

Ergonomics Coaching & MSI Prevention: Ergonomics in Cold Weather Do you work partly of fully outdoors during winter months? Do you have staff that need to be productive while staying safe? Do you have an appropriate ergonomic set up for winter driving and snow removal? In this webinar we will discuss appropriate winter tools to minimize ergonomic risks associated with working in winter conditions. We will help you identify MSI risks in winter conditions and give you time management strategies to adjust to the cold weather. Visit our MSI Injury Reduction Website for resources. Presented by AMHSA & EWI Works Date: November 19, 2024 Time: 2:00 - 3:00 pm Register Now Watch our previous episodes online.

Ergonomics Coaching & MSI Prevention: Ask an Expert - Addressing Commonly Asked Questions in 2024 This is an opportunity to ask your burning questions and help set your ergonomics resolutions for 2025. The professional Ergonomist will review some of the most common questions they have been answering for clients during 2024. Common questions include: What are some challenges/advice for hybrid work? Why can’t I get a Microsoft Sculpt keyboard, and what’s a good replacement? Should I contact an Ergonomist before I order new equipment, or after I receive it? I think I need an Ergonomist, but I have no idea where to start – HELP! If you have questions for an Ergonomist, please submit them to [email protected] ahead of the webinar so they can be shared with the presenter ahead of time. Visit our MSI Injury Reduction Website for resources. Presented by AMHSA & EWI Works Date: December 12, 2024 Time: 2:00 - 3:00 pm Register Now Watch our previous episodes online.

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Aquatic Health and Safety Awareness - Presented by AMHSA & High Engineering Ltd.

The Aquatics Health and Safety Awareness campaign is designed to raise awareness of occupational health and safety concerns for those working in and around aquatic facilities and to provide free and accessible resources to workers (including vulnerable/new/young workers), supervisors, pool facility operators, and organizations. Visit our Aquatic Health and Safety Awareness website for additional resources, including safety talks and information posters.

Webinar 01: Identifying Slip, Trip, and Fall Hazards (Recorded March 26, 2024)
Webinar 02: Fall Protection, Including Guardrails (Recorded April 30, 2024)

CSA Standards Access - Presented by AMHSA & CSA

AMHSA is pleased to announce our association’s new agreement with CSA in order to provide 100 member organizations with complimentary access to a custom collection of standards, available on the CSA Store. Please note that access is restricted to AMHSA municipal members only.

This webinar provides an overview of the program and how to access the collected standards. Email us at [email protected] or call 857-952-2268 to register in the program.

Effective Use of myWCB (May 3, 2022) - Presented by WCB-Alberta

Ergonomic Coaching & MSI Prevention (full playlist) - Presented by EWI Works

Join AMHSA and EWI Works for our monthly no-cost webinars on a variety of ergonomics and musculoskeletal injury (MSI) prevention topics. Register for one of our upcoming live sessions or click here to watch previous recordings. For additional resources, visit our injury prevention page for toolbox talks, posters, warm-up guides, and more!

Important H&S Committee Changes - Presented by AMHSA

Line of Fire for Municipalities - Presented by AMHSA & Devco

Maintaining Mental Fitness Season 3 - Presented by AMHSA, CSSE, and Alberta Municipalities

OHS Expert Panel and Q&A (Jan. 27, 2023)

This presentation provides an overview of the changes to Alberta’s Occupational Health and Safety Code coming into force on March 31, 2023. These changes include the alignment of the Code with other Canadian jurisdictions and the inclusion of harmonizing language, a reduction in duplication, and the adoption of best practices. The focus of the webinar will be on the changes that will have the most impact to stakeholders. Thank you to our guest panelists from the Government of Alberta and Bennett Jones LLP.

Prepping for Change: Updates to Noise Exposure Legislation (March 9, 2023) - Presented by AMHSA & EHS Partnerships

In this webinar, Glyn Jones of EHS Partnerships discusses the Alberta’s OHS Code legislative changes in Noise Exposure – Part 16 that are coming into effect on March 31, 2023. The presentation includes updates to technical standards and terminology, the reduced threshold for conducting noise exposure assessments, and new requirements for fit testing of hearing protection.

SPARK: Information Webinar - Presented by AMHSA & Ember Experience

Jesse Adams, President and Founder of Ember Experience, shares insights about the evolving municipal work environment and introduces SPARK - A product designed to support Alberta municipalities as they work to implement strategies, tools and resources for building psychologically safe workplaces. Visit https://sparkpsychological.ca/ for more.

Winter Ready - Presented by AMHSA

Winter Ready Leader - Presented by AMHSA & Devco (registration required)

Winter Ready All Employees - Presented by AMHSA & Devco (registration required) 

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