Injury Prevention Resources from OHS - Slips, Trips & Falls |
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In Alberta, about one in five lost-time compensation claims are related to falls. Taking measures like monitoring hazards and wearing appropriate footwear reduces the risk of serious injuries or death.
Learn how falls happen and how to prevent them, click here.
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Discounted Continuing Education Courses from NAIT |
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AMHSA has partnered with NAIT to give you a discount on continuing education! Courses are available in-person and online to fit your schedule. Click to view brochure.
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Supporting First Responder Mental Health in Rural Alberta |
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FREE PTSI training for Alberta rural first responders is available now. Delivered virtually, content covers prevention, stigma, management and recovery from post-traumatic stress injury.
AMHSA is partnering with the Mental Health Commission of Canada (MHCC) and TELUS Health to provide rural and remote Alberta firefighters with evidence-based mental health content, training and resources focused on prevention and recovery from PTSI. This includes MHCC’s The Working Mind First Responder instructor-led virtual training program, Alberta-based support resources, post-course booster training, and self-management tools accessed through the Espri by TELUS Health mobile app.
The Rural First Responder Mental Health Program is being offered at no charge to 375 firefighters and leaders who work in fire stations registered in rural and remote municipalities across Alberta. Get more information and sign up at ruralfirstresponder.ca
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OHS Injury Reduction Resources |
OHS eNews for June is now available, and includes links to updated OHS Portal bulletins, information on allowances for Confined Space Remote Monitoring Systems (CSRMS) and inter-jurisdictional recognitions, and new resources for injury reduction, floods, refusing dangerous work, working in extreme heat, and young workers.
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AMHSA, through our participation on the Industry Task Force (ITF) Association Executive, sits as an Employer Representative on the WCB-Alberta Policy Consultation Advisory Group (PCAG).
Stakeholders are also invited to provide AMHSA with specific feedback so that we have a solid understanding of municipal stakeholder views.
Policies soon to be reviewed:
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Join AMHSA and EWI Works each month for no-cost webinars on ergonomics and preventing musculoskeletal injury.
Upcoming webinars:
Missed the live webinar?
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This edition includes information on WCB-Alberta's 2022 virtual AGM on June 9, 2022, and their 2021 Annual Report,
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ITF published a May Update that covers the following topics: WCB Policy Development/Consultation, bill 47 stakeholder group, Psychological Injury Working Group, Lost Time Claim Reporting, and upcoming ITF Association meetings.
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AMHSA is implementing a new audit registration process this year!
Starting July 1, 2022, auditors will complete a short form during their audit preparations, with details on audit type, auditor team, and planned start date. This form is to be submitted to audits@amhsa.net. If using the Excel Audit Tool, AMHSA's audit team will provide a download of the tool upon receipt.
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AMHSA's recent Auditor Update provides important information on provincial changes that impact COR and SECOR auditing.
Changes to OHS legislation have necessitated a review of the Standards, which will impact the content of our training and the content of both the COR and SECOR audit tools.
AMHSA is currently revising its training to meet the new Standards and a revised audit tool will be formally reviewed by Partnerships for approval, and provided to members before the required January 1, 2023 implementation date.
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Health & Safety Management Systems
- September 20-21, 2022 - live webinar
- October 11-12, 2022 - live webinar
Health & Safety Auditing
- September 27-28, 2022 (Sept. 29 optional) - live webinar
- October 18-19, 2022 (Oct. 20 optional) - live webinar
Audit Refresher
- September 14, 2022 - live webinar
- October 4, 2022 - live webinar
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Upcoming Disability Management Training |
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In partnership with Pacific Coast University for Workplace Health Sciences, AMHSA is offering several learning events related to disability management and successful return to work. These learning events apply towards the Disability Management Practitioner certificate program offered by PCU.
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Legislation and Disability Management |
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Participants will examine human rights laws and the requirement for accommodation as it applies to workers with disabilities. Other acts that impact on accommodation and disability will be considered including labor codes and, in some provinces, the requirements of workers’ compensation acts. Related acts such as safety, privacy and health information acts will be discussed. |
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Date: Thursday, July 14, 2022
Time: 9:30 am - 3:30 pm (MST)
Format: Online
Cost: $250.00
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Mental Health Issues, Rehabilitation and Return to Work |
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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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Date: Thursday, Sept. 15, 2022
Time: 9:00 am - 3:30 pm (MST)
Format: Online
Cost: $250.00
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Disability Management in Unionized Organizations |
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Various aspects of labour relations impact disability management, including the collective agreement and provincial labour relations act.
Memorandums of agreement and letters of intent used in establishing programs and joint committees will be examined. Dispute resolution in a union setting will be explored.
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Date: Thursday, Nov. 17, 2022
Time: 9:00 am - 3:30 pm (MST)
Format: Online
Cost: $250.00
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Upcoming Safety Council Meetings |
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AMHSA's safety councils include the Alberta Cities Safety Council (ACSC), Northern Alberta Safety Council (NASC) and Southern Alberta Safety Council (SASC).
Alberta Cities Safety Council (ACSC)
Date: June 7, 2022
Format: Online
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Alberta Municipalities Awards |
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Don’t miss the opportunity to nominate a municipal leader in your community for a 2022 Alberta Municipalities Award!
Alberta Municipalities Awards recognizes leaders in municipalities across Alberta. These awards will acknowledge and congratulate leaders who have demonstrated innovation and distinction in their respective municipalities and communities.
Nominations for this year’s awards must be submitted by June 30. That may seem like plenty of time, but it is just around the corner!
Eligible nominees must be from a current or past regular member municipality. For more information on all of the awards, and to download the nomination forms, visit the ABmunis awards web page.
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National Injury Prevention Day |
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On Tuesday, July 5, 2022, Parachute will celebrate the sixth National Injury Prevention Day in Canada to raise awareness about the devastating effects of predictable and preventable injuries.
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2022 Water Week Conference & Trade Show |
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Join AWWOA as we return in-person for the 2022 Water Week Conference in Edmonton, November 7-9, 2022. Stay tuned for more information at awwoa.ca/events/water-week
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