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AFPA as a Certifying Partner under the COR Program participated within this working group and is excited to provide you with this OHS prevention initiative which focuses on reducing common workplace injuries, protecting at-risk workers and identifying higher-risk work situations. The initiative also coordinates efforts between OHS system partners to achieve better health and safety practices.

New resources that help prevent workplace musculoskeletal disorders (MSD). resources include:

• 6 part video tutorial to enhance understanding of how MSDs occur and how to take simple steps at the workplace to remove or control hazards. 
• Bulletins that explain actions workers and employers can take if MSD symptoms or injury occur.
• A poster that identifies common signs and symptoms of MSDs.
• Postcards that raise awareness about the importance of MSDs and where to find more information.

Developed with AB’s OHS system stakeholders and address important issues identified by those on the front-lines that continue to make MSDs prevalent. Developed specifically for workers, supervisors and employers with an emphasis on small and medium businesses. Produced for stakeholders to incorporate economical and straightforward workplace actions to prevent workplace MSDs and keep workers healthy, safe and on the job. 

For more info www.alberta.ca/PreventionInitiative resources for slips, trips and falls and psychosocial hazards also available. Your feedback is always welcome and encouraged!

3 TAP program offerings over the fall! We have had many AFPA members take the program in the past! Completely complimentary and in-person! EXPLORE NEW MARKETS; GROW YOUR BUSINESS; BUILD CONFIDENCE Application

TAP 14 Calgary: September 2021 (Multi - Sector)  

SEPT 13; SEPT 14;SEPT 21; Sept 27 Export Plans Due; OCT 18 Mentorship Day   

TAP 15 Calgary: October 2021 (Women led)  

OCT 26; OCT 27; NOV 4; NOV 15 Export Plans Due; Nov 29 Mentorship Day  

TAP 16 Calgary: November 2021 (Multi –Sector)  

Nov 22; Nov 23; Nov 30; Dec 6 Export plans due; Dec 20 Mentorship Day 

Launch of new Student Work Placement Program

Food Processing Skills Canada’s Student Work Placement Program has made it easy for employers in food and beverage manufacturing to connect with college and university students for work terms and post-graduate employment. Up to $7500 for those students that they hired as long as they are going back to school. Up to 75% of their wages starting June 1 to Aug 31. There are also Fall, Winter and Spring intake opportunities available.