The University of Alberta (U of A) and the Alberta Construction Safety Association (ACSA) have established a scholarship program in honour of former ACSA Executive Director Gary Wagar. The goal of this partnership is to encourage and support students who wish to further their careers in the health and safety
Articles from December 2016
Early bird registrations now open!
Register now and SAVE! Early bird registration is now open for the 2017 NCSO Professional Development Conference, being held March 9&10 in Edmonton. 2017 marks the 25th anniversary of the Conference, making this an event that is not to be missed. The Conference will be held on March 9 & 10,
Your best opportunity to thank your construction safety community
People living in regions all over Alberta have the opportunity to acknowledge the hard-working contributors to safety in their own communities with nominations now open for the Alberta Construction Safety Association’s (ACSA) Annual Achievement Awards. The Awards recognize the outstanding innovations and achievements of individuals and companies from the Alberta
Courses running in your region
Your ACSA has over 100 classes running throughout December across our eight regional locations in Edmonton, Lloydminster, Grande Prairie, Fort McMurray, Calgary, Lethbridge, Red Deer and Medicine Hat. To see what’s on in a location near you, download this pdf. To book, visit www.youracsa.ca or call 1.855.SAF-T-REG (723 8734).
2017 NCSO Professional Development Conference – Early bird registration, Sponsorship and Program announcements all coming this month!
The NCSO Professional Development Conference is the premier annual event for safety professionals, namely National Construction Safety Officer’s (NCSO) and Health & Safety Administrator’s (HSA), working in Alberta’s construction industry. Hosted by your ACSA, it provides a unique networking opportunity for approximately 350 delegates across two big days, and also
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
Kick off your new year by getting your designation in just four weeks!
We will be bringing the PreSet Program back at the beginning of next year, with courses scheduled from January 9 – February 3, 2017. The NCSO/HSA PreSet Program offers core training courses prearranged in a continuous four-week block. This will make it more convenient for any student wishing to complete
Catch up on construction safety news across Canada with CFCSA: Connected
The provincial construction safety associations from across Canada have joined together under the Canadian Federation of Construction Safety Associations (CFCSA) banner to create a bi-annual newsletter. The inaugural edition was released last month and contains industry and safety news from all participating safety associations across Canada, showcasing each association’s commitment
ARHCA Convention & Tradeshow – Safety Award Winners
The Alberta Roadbuilders & Heavy Construction Association (ARHCA) held their annual Convention & Tradeshow in Banff on November 17 – 18, 2016. Your ACSA exhibited in the tradeshow. With over 700 people in attendance, the conference saw a wide range of delegates attend from all over Alberta and from various
Award nominations closing soon!
Nominations for the 2017 Annual Achievement Awards close on Friday December 16th, so don’t miss out, be sure to get your nomination in soon! There’s no better way to show how much you appreciate the hard work and commitment a person or company shows towards safety than by nominating them