Hundreds of construction safety workers and representatives gathered on Tuesday, August 30, at the Alberta Construction Safety Association (ACSA) office in Edmonton, to celebrate the Association’s one millionth student to take safety training. ACSA’s Executive Director, Dan MacLennan, said he was humbled to see how far the Association, and safety
Articles from August 2016
Regional Safety Committee Updates
The ACSA regularly interacts with employers and employees in construction through our eight Regional Safety Committees (RSCs), located in Calgary, Edmonton, Grande Prairie, Lakeland (Lloydminster), Lethbridge, Medicine Hat, Parkland (Red Deer), Wood Buffalo (Ft. McMurray). They are comprised of representatives from construction and trades associations, along with worker members and
Register for ‘Leadership for Safety Excellence’ in Fort McMurray
As a result of the devastating fires in Fort McMurray in May, we had to temporarily close our local ACSA office and suspend all classes. We are glad to announce that this month we will be gradually re-introducing our courses to the Fort McMurray area, starting with Leadership for Safety
NCSO/HSA PreSet Program
This month, we will be introducing registration for a new course service which will enable those in the industry to complete their National Construction Safety Officer (NCSO) or Health and Safety Administrator (HSA) designation within just four weeks. The NCSO/HSA PreSet Program offers core training courses prearranged in a continuous
Weekend Courses to be piloted in September
September will see the ACSA introduce a brand new service for our students – weekend classes. We will be piloting this service in Edmonton on the second and fourth weekend in September. The weekend schedule will increase the availability of ACSA Courses to individuals who are unable to access classes
Get ready for a new Legislation Awareness course
We have updated our one-day classroom Legislation Awareness course. The improved content and structure creates a greater learning experience for participants. The new Legislation Awareness course launches on September 1, 2016. This course is for owners, employers, managers, supervisors, and workers who want to increase their knowledge of the Alberta
Take a Walk Day – August 18, 2016
As we age, the daily wear and tear on our bodies puts us at risk for back pain. Habitual activities like gardening, picking up a child, unloading the dishwasher or even coughing, can cause back pain. A great way to prevent or ease certain back pain is to simply take