Municipal Safety News - January 2022 |
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Contents:
- OHS News
- AMHSA News
- Alberta Labour & WCB Updates
- Upcoming Training
- Upcoming Events
- ITF Update
- Municipal Job Postings
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Occupational Health & Safety News |
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Winter is here with a vengeance, with January temperatures diving deep into the negatives. Environment Canada considers a temperature of -28 to -39 to be high risk, with exposed skin freezing within 10 to 30 minutes. When temperatures drop below -40, skin can freeze within 5 to 10 minutes, or faster with sustained winds. While Alberta has no specific OHS requirements for working in extreme cold, employers are still required to ensure the health and safety of their workers at their work sites and to assess and control hazards.
Make sure you're prepared for January's deep freeze with training, resources, and best practices for working in extreme cold:
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OHS Legislation Changes and AMHSA Training |
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Significant changes to Alberta OH&S legislation completed in 2020 came into effect on December 1st, 2021. These changes impact AMHSA training that you may have taken or are currently enrolled in.
Bulletins, updates, and other resources can be accessed at www.amhsa.net/ohs. These resources include a webinar with Alberta Labour and Immigration representatives offering insight into the new legislation, and a representative from Bennett Jones offering a legal perspective. This webinar is available for any AMHSA member to view, and the slides are available for everyone.
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AMHSA is in the process of updating all affected eLearning and instructor-led courses. As these updates are in process, click here to view a supplement document that will provide current course participants with up-to-date information on the new legislation.
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Heath & Safety Committee and Health & Safety Representatives |
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For many organizations, the requirement to train all members of the HSC and the changes to HSC and HSR duties will mean that there is an urgent need to update policies and processes.
In order to help you prepare and respond to these changes, we are pleased to announce two fully revised instructor-led HSC/HSR courses to meet your training needs. Both courses will cover all legislative changes related to HSCs and HSRs, and will leave participants with a clear understanding of their roles and obligations as HSC members or HSRs.
For a brief overview of changes to HSC/HSRs requirements, AMHSA is hosting a free webinar on January 12, 2022. Please note that his webinar is not a replacement for HSC/HSR training.
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If you want to provide your employees with a more comprehensive overview, beyond minimum requirements, enroll in our four-hour half-day course.
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For an overview of changes, register for our free webinar on January 12, 2022. |
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January 1 – March 31, 2022: on-site data gathering activities are suspended. This suspension will be re-evaluated by Partnerships quarterly throughout 2022.
Interviews: to be conducted remotely using web-based platforms (e.g. Teams, Zoom, Facetime, etc.) or telephone calls.
COR Certification: Documentation and Interviews required (minimum six months documentation in previous 12 month period). Passing score 80% overall.
COR Maintenance: Documentation and interviews required (minimum six months documentation in previous 12 month period). Passing score 60% overall. Action Plans in lieu of COR maintenance audits option is available – application deadline is June 30, 2022.
SECOR audits: six months of documentation in previous 12-month period. 80% overall required for Certification and 60% overall for Maintenance.
A detailed Auditor Update will be distributed in January 2022. If you have questions about your upcoming COR audit, please contact Shannon Thomas. |
Terri Filipski Memorial Scholarship Giveaway |
Click here for more information or to enter. The prize winner will be announced at the Alberta Cities Safety Council Meeting on June 7, 2022.
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Slips and falls are the leading cause for hospitalization due to injury in Canada. It is also the leading mechanism of injury for Alberta municipal workers and the likelihood of slips and fall incidents increases over 300% during the winter months.
AMHSA’s winter readiness webinar focuses on identifying slips, trips, and fall hazards and it provides practical strategies to prevent these incidents.
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Our mission is to develop a forum community that empowers Alberta municipal OHS, HR, and audit professionals (or equivalent) to grow their networks, spark discussion, and support the sharing of resources, knowledge, and experience.
Forum membership is restricted to AMHSA member organizations.
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Alberta Labour & WCB Updates |
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The Government of Alberta has released new updates on changes to the Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) Act and revised regulations.
Changes took effect Dec. 1, 2021.
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New: WCB-Alberta has released the premium rates and premium rate statements for 2022. The average premium rate for 2022 will be $1.17 and premium rate statements are now available via your myWCB account.
Decembers' edition of Worksight magazine is now available, with information on accident fund availability, premium support to Alberta employers, 2022 premium rate highlights, annual returns, personal coverage, and COR.
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International Organization for Standardization (ISO) Training - 45001:2018 Occupational Health & Safety (OHS) Management Systems |
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AMHSA is pleased to announce it has scheduled the following ISO 45001 training for virtual delivery in the first quarter of 2022:
Our instructor will once again be Joseph Gadol, from SGS Academy. All classes will begin at 8:00 am and webcam and microphone are required to participate. Please contact shannon@amhsa.net for details or to register.
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Psychological Health & Safety (PHS) |
Courses have been scheduled for 2022!
Register now and use code 50MNPHS for $50 off your registration.
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Auditors, do you need to attend a refresher to maintain your certification? Register now for upcoming training or contact us for details.
Health & Safety Management Systems, Audit, and Audit Refresher classes have been scheduled for Spring 2022.
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The Working Mind (TWM) is an evidence-based program designed to promote mental health and reduce the stigma around mental illness in the workplace.
TWM for employees offers practical knowledge to increase participants’ overall comfort level with mental illness.
Managers, supervisors, and team leads have a special role in any organization. Building on TWM for employees, the TWM managers course gives participants the practical knowledge to support their employees' mental health and well-being.
TWMFR is evidence-based training designed to promote mental health and reduce the stigma around mental illness in the workplace.
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All-Hazards Incident Management Team Academy (AHIMT) |
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The Academy will bring together Emergency Management professionals from across Canada representing the public and private sectors to engage in a week-long training event with two distinct aims:
- To build capacity to support Type 3 and larger incident response; and
- To provide opportunities for networking and best-practice sharing
Dates: February 14 to 18, 2022
Location: NAIT campus in Edmonton, Alberta.
Pre-Requisites: ICS 100, ICS 200, ICS 300
AEMA’s Basic Emergency Management is recommended for participants.
Candidates must have endorsement from their DEM, AHJ, and/or supervisor to attend.
You must complete ICS 300 to attend the Academy. There must be six months between your completion of ICS 200 and the start of ICS 300. We have ICS 300 available for registration now, so you can complete it in time for the 2022 Academy:
All CADEM ICS offerings adhere to ICS Canada standards and principles. Where ICS Canada curriculum is not available, FEMA standards are adopted and followed.
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Alberta Health & Safety Conference |
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After postponing the 2021 conference, the Alberta Health & Safety Conference Society of Alberta returns in 2022 with their annual conference and trade fair. This year's theme reflects the uncertainty of 2021 and looks to the future - Preparing for the Unexpected: Lessons Learned.
Dates: May 5-6, 2022
Location: NAIT Productivity & Innovation Centre, Edmonton, Alberta
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Industry Task Force (ITF) Association Update |
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- Government engagement
- Lost time claim recording review
- Data sharing subcommittee
- Physiotherapy review
- Duration of disability subcommittee
The next ITF Association meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, March 2, 2022.
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Visit our website to view municipal employment opportunities. Current postings include: Corporate Safety and Risk Advisor (Town of Morinville), Municipal Safety Coordinator (MD of Willow Creek), and MARCOM Coordinator (AMHSA).
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