February 2025

In this edition of AMHSA's Monthly OHS News:

AMHSA Updates
Upcoming Training
Events & Free Webinars
GoA and Strategic Partner Updates

AMHSA Updates

Hi Krystal,

Are you passionate about increasing worker’s awareness when working on or near equipment, objects, or energy sources? This Working Group may be a perfect fit for you.

AMHSA will be working with technical and subject matter experts to produce a Line of Fire (LOF) eLearning course, best practice, and other resources out of a creative sentencing for a conviction under OHS legislation.

What's expected of you?

As a Working Group member, you will share work experiences and resources and participate in the review of newly developed resources.

The Working Group runs from April to December, with a commitment of 3 hours once per month.

For more information on LOF, visit our website.

Let’s work together to prevent LOF workplace injuries.

AMHSA's 3rd Supporting Psychological Health for First Responders (SHIPR) Grant Approved

This latest grant builds on past learnings and successes to establish a sustainable path for continued learning by training 48 new facilitators for The Working Mind for First Responders (TWMFR) and the associated Family Package program.

This includes the ability to run Family Package sessions and discipline-specific sessions for Fire Services, Healthcare, Law Enforcement, Paramedical, and Indigenous Peoples.

This 5-day training session will be offered to all Alberta residents at no cost.

Look for more details in our next newsletter, including application requirements and a training schedule.

Learn More

Employee Recognition

We wish to recognize the many achievements of Carla Smith (Client Success/COR Support) who, after 12-years, has left AMHSA to pursue new opportunities.

Carla has been an integral part of our organization, contributing to programs and initiatives such as Certificate of Recognition (COR), CSA Standards Subscriptions, course bookings, and many, many more.

Please join us in expressing our appreciation and best wishes to Carla.

Upcoming Training

Health and Safety Management Systems

Mar. 4-5 | 8:30am - 4:30pm

Health and Safety Committee (HSC) and Health and Safety Representative (HSR)

Mar. 11 | 8:00am - 12:00pm

Contractor Health and Safety Management

Mar. 17 | 8:30am - 4:30pm

Leadership for Safety Excellence

Mar. 17 & 18 | 8:30am - 4:00pm

Health and Safety Auditing

Mar. 18-19 | 8:30am - 4:30pm

Audit Refresher

May 8 | 8:30am - 12:30pm

Interested in more training opportunities? View our full course list here.

Partner News

Government of Alberta OHS News

Permanent Total Disability (PTD) - Policy 04-04: Part I used the terms "not capable" and "incapable" interchangeably. The policy now uses the term "incapable" throughout. Learn more.

Your At-A-Glance Summary

The health and safety committees and representatives eLearning resource has been updated in the OHS Resource Portal.
The GoA is holding in-person engagement sessions for patients, health care workers, and caregivers in an effort to refocus Alberta’s health care system. Register here.

[Webinar Series] Employment Standards

Upcoming live webinars with a Q&A are scheduled on the following topics:

Feb. 6 at 1:30pm: Employment Standards in Alberta - Vacation Pay and General Holiday Pay
Feb. 11 at 10:30am: Employment Standards in Alberta – Administration and Enforcement
Feb. 27 at 1:30pm: Temporary Foreign Worker Advisory Office – TFW and Employer Rights and Responsibilities

At-A-Glance Summary of the Rural Municipalities of Alberta (RMA) Newsletter

RMA has partnered with Alberta Municipalities (ABmunis) and Alberta Municipal Affairs to provide information, resources, and webinars for those interested in running for municipal office.

Industry Task Force (ITF) Association

The newest edition of the Industry Task Force (ITF) Association newsletter is now available.

Everyone deserves a safe workplace.

In support of Pink Shirt Day, we will be posting information and resources on our LinkedIn page. Together, let's take a stand against bullying, harassment, violence, and discrimination in all its forms.

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