Upcoming MSI Prevention Webinars |
Front line operators, supervisors and trainers, as well as those involved in purchasing fleet vehicles will gain knowledge during these sessions.
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Proper Setup for Driving and Operating Heavy Equipment |
Date: October 20, 2022
Time: 9:00 am (MT)
Anyone who spends significant time driving or operating heavy equipment will benefit from learning about all the items within a vehicle that should be adjusted by the operator. This session will also discuss other health and comfort strategies such as how often to get up and move during the day. Front line operators, supervisors and trainers, as well as those involved in purchasing fleet vehicles will gain knowledge during this session.
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Reducing Musculoskeletal Injuries (MSIs) in the Fleet Related Trades |
Date: November 17, 2022
Time: 9:00 am (MT)
We will discuss methods for identifying risk factors and strategies to reduce musculoskeletal risk, including job coaching. This talk will focus on six general ergonomics principles. These principles are a starting point toward implementing engineering controls, behavioural changes, and updates to training. Attendees are then encouraged to meet with their teams and use these principles as a starting point to target musculoskeletal injury risk reduction.
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Optional Psychological Health and Safety (PHS) Element Approved by Partnerships |
AMHSA’s optional PHS element was approved by Partnerships on September 19. The audit that measures this element is scalable to 3 levels to accommodate members’ needs considering the sophistication of their PHS program.
What does this mean for COR holders?
If you are up for a maintenance audit in 2023, you can request approval from AMHSA to replace an existing COR element with the new PHS element.
What does this mean for non-COR holders?
If you wish to measure PHS in your workplace in 2023 the PHS audit tool will be available for your use.
Stay tuned for further details!
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Alberta Labour and Immigration Occupational Health and Safety, in collaboration with AMHSA and other Certifying Partners (CPs), is exploring initiatives to modernize and improve the COR program, driving improvements in health and safety outcomes for Alberta employers and workers.
Click here to learn more about the modernization of the Certificate of Recognition (COR) program.
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Maintaining Mental Fitness Season 3 |
Maintaining Mental Fitness season 3 continues on Tuesdays, from 10-10:30 am (MST). Sessions run from Sept. 20 to Dec. 6, 2022. Note that we will be taking a break on Oct. 11 and Nov. 8.
Webinars are presented and moderated by mental health subject matter experts from across Canada. Topics include how to manage stress by proactively tackling issues, being prepared to deliver bad news, communicating decisions with empathy, and modeling behaviours that will help everyone move forward towards a shared purpose.
Registration is free and open to all individuals and organizations, public and private, that are seeking practical ways to maintain mental health and wellbeing during a time when traditional workplace norms are being redefined.
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MMF S3 Episode 01: Creating Space for Discomfort |
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MMF S3 Episode 02: Incorporating DEI in Your Renewed Culture |
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MMF S3 Episode 03: Learning from Discomfort |
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New OHS Prevention Initiative Resources for Psychosocial Hazards |
New resources are available to help identify and respond to psychosocial hazards in the workplace. These resources were developed by participants in Alberta’s OHS Prevention Initiative (a collaboration between employers, workers, government and health and safety professionals to prevent common injuries).
The new resources include two video presentations that promote awareness and provide tools to help eliminate or control psychosocial hazards:
The resources also include three bulletins, two posters, and a postcard that provide more information about psychosocial hazards and actions employers and workers can take to achieve better outcomes:
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Are you winter ready? Register for one of our free webinars to ensure you're prepared for whatever the season brings!
Addressing winter conditions in Alberta is important and having time to phase in the behaviours and controls that prevent injury and damage is advantageous.
We will discuss various factors of being winter ready, from recognition techniques in identifying winter hazards, hazard controls, and incident response. We'll talk about tasks commonly performed in winter, including driving. These topics will surround work and non-work-related environments.
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Join AMHSA and EWI Works each month for no-cost webinars on ergonomics and preventing musculoskeletal injury.
Upcoming webinars:
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Member Events & Job Postings |
Does your municipality have an event coming up, or an open job posting? Let us know! Promotions on our website, social media, and newsletter are free to all AMHSA members. Email safety@amhsa.net for more details. |
Thank you to Parkland County for inviting AMHSA to their Employee Appreciation and Safety Day! |
Our mission is to develop a forum community that empowers Alberta municipal OHS & HR professionals to grow their networks, spark discussion, and support the sharing of resources, knowledge, and experience.
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Psychologically Safe Workplaces |
Congratulations to the Town of Hinton for their well-deserved bronze award!
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Disability Management in Unionized Organizations |
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.
The Chartered Professionals in Human Resources of Alberta (CPHR Alberta) have identified that these courses have been Pre-Approved for CPD Hours through CPHR Alberta.
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.
Date: Nov. 17, 2022 (virtual)
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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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Webinar: Vehicle Ergonomics - Proper Setup for Driving and Operating Heavy Equipment
AMHSA is hosting a FREE webinar on Oct. 20 (9–10 am MT) for equipment operators and supervisors on strategies to reduce musculoskeletal injuries (MSIs) when operating heavy equipment. This webinar is presented by AMHSA in partnership with the Alberta Municipal Supervisors Association (AMSA), EWI Works, and Devco Consulting . Click to register.
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2022 Water Week Conference & Trade Show
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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Alberta Municipal Supervisors Association (AMSA) Fall 2022 Convention
AMSA's Fall 2022 Convention is scheduled for November 8-10, 2022 at the Edmonton Convention Centre. Click here for more information or to register.
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Webinar: Vehicle Ergonomics - Reducing Musculoskeletal Injuries in the Fleet Related Trades
Attention heavy equipment operators and supervisors! In partnership with the Alberta Municipal Supervisors Association (AMSA), EWI Works, and Devco Consulting, AMHSA is hosting a FREE webinar on Nov. 17 (9–10 am MT). Learn how to identify the signs and reduce the risk of developing musculoskeletal injuries. Click to register.
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Rural Utilities & Safety Association (RUSA) Conference & Trade Show
RUSA's annual conference returns, November 29 - December 1, 2022, in Red Deer, Alberta. Visit rusa.ca for more details or to register.
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