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amhsa.net

November 2024

Hi Krystal,

Only two weeks to go until our first AMHSA Hybrid Conference and Tradeshow!

We are thrilled to bring opportunities for municipalities and people leaders to attend sessions led by expert speakers, see the latest health, safety, and environment (HSE) innovations, learn about key updates, and collaborate on building safer, healthier environments.

We've highlighted a few speakers and sessions who are speaking on key, relevant HSE developments that aim to empower your health and safety efforts in 2025 and beyond.

If you're passionate about building safety-oriented work cultures and safe workplaces, this is the place to be.

Together, let's build a safer Alberta for everyone. 

Today's evolving workforce creates unique healthy and safety challenges that require thoughtful and robust solutions. But what are they?

How can leadership teams and municipalities prepare for and mitigate these challenges?

OHS Prevention Services Executive Director Rob Feagan will set the groundwork with updates on provincial and municipal statistics, the OHS Code Review, the OHS prevention initiative, and more.

Many workplace mental health programs are being developed, but do they have the intended benefits?

How would we know?

What can we do to ensure our programs meet the demands of our workers, both professionally and personally?

Esteemed Professor Emeritus of Clinical Psychology and Senior Consultant to the Opening Minds program of the Mental Health Commission of Canada, Keith Dobson, will present on how to build evidence-informed and evidence-based programs, in addition to directions for future development.

How will upcoming changes to the OHS Code Review and programs impact your municipality?

Alberta Jobs, Economy, and Trades Director of OHS Compliance Melissa MacDonald, will review the role and duties of OHS Compliance, update on the progress and outcomes of the 2023-2025 Cities proactive program, inform on the future of proactive programs, and touch on OHS Code review timelines.

Diverse perspectives and expertises come together to explore and discuss the impacts, challenges (and successes) of building a culture of psychological safety in your organization.

Gain an understanding of the perspectives and considerations needed to build a psychologically safe organizational culture, and leave with a greater understanding of the biggest barriers to success and how to address them.

Tune In for Episode Two of the Intentional Shift Webinar Series

Kindness can be a game-changer for businesses, driving innovation, productivity, and employee engagement.

In the second episode of our Intentional Shift Webinar series, we talk about "Kindness as a Business Tool (vs. Value)."

Join Ember Experience President & Founder Jesse Adams and Arcora President Shandy McLean, as they dive into:

• How a culture of kindness encourages creative thinking and collaboration.
• How kind interactions can lead to more efficient and motivated teams.
• Understanding the role of kindness in reducing stress and promoting overall well-being.

This free webinar will be on November 19th at 10:00am MT. See you there!

[Webinar] Get "Winter Ready:" Key Resources and Updates to Prevent Seasonal Injuries 

Are you Winter Ready? The presence of snow, ice, and slush creates daily hazards, both inside and outside of work. As a municipality, what can you do to prevent slips, trips, falls, and other seasonal injuries?

Join us in this free lunch and learn webinar on December 10 from 12:00pm - 1:00pm MT.

In this session, we will highlight the benefits and resources available to support the reduction of seasonally high incidents in municipalities.

We will also be joined by OHS Effective Practices Specialist Dave Wojcicki, M.Sc., CRSP, who will provide an update on slips, trips, and falls as an OHS System Priority of the OHS Prevention Initiative.

Register now to secure your seat and get the resources you need to make your municipalities "Winter Ready."

Can't attend? Register anyway, and you will receive a link to the recording.

September Auditor Update 

September’s Auditor Update is available and includes information on:

• Complexity-Based Scalable Audit Working Group
• 2025 Announcements (regarding training and auditor certification)
• Spotlight on Element 5 quality assurance
• COR Maintenance audit element substitutions using the Psychological Health and Safety Audit.

Interested in the latest auditor news? Subscribe to keep up-to-date!

Upcoming Audit Deadlines 

November 30: Deliverables submission for COR Maintenance Action Plans

December 1: Audit submission for COR Maintenance and COR Certification

All Audits:

Data Gathering: Maximum 45 days

Report Writing: Maximum 21 days

Revisions: Maximum 15 days per round of changes

Need an extension? Email us at audits@amhsa.net prior to the deadline with details.

Industry Task Force (ITF) Association

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

Family violence has no place in building healthier, happier, and safer communities. As a type of domestic violence, this can also be considered a workplace hazard.

Employers who are aware that a worker is or is likely to be exposed to domestic violence at the workplace, reasonable steps must be taken to protect them and anyone else who may be affected.

Information and resources are available on the OHS Resource Portal and the Government of Alberta website.

Together, let's put an end to family violence.

Fall Prevention Month

Nov. 2024

2024 AMHSA Hybrid Conference and Tradeshow

Nov. 28-29 2024 

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