ACSA has learned that an Ontario-based safety training company is using high-pressure sales tactics and exploiting changes in Bill 30 to mislead people into buying unneeded sales training products. We were provided information by several concerned members. Each member told us that the Ontario company is cold-calling and wrongfully advising
Articles from December 2017
2018 ACSA Conference Open for Registrations Noon, Monday, December 11
The 2018 ACSA Conference will open for early-bird registrations at noon on Monday, December 11. We will be posting the registration link on our special conference webpage and via our social media accounts on Twitter, Facebook, and LinkedIn. The ACSA’s conference is the premier annual event for all National Construction Safety
New e-Learning System Will Go Live on January 8, 2018!
ACSA’s new e-learning system is scheduled to go live on January 8, 2018. The new system will feature a more sophisticated user experience, improved registration for our members’ administrators, and greater flexibility in how we can deliver our training courses to all parts of the province. Your ACSA is in
Bill 30 and You
Your ACSA has established a special webpage to keep our stakeholders informed about the Government of Alberta’s proposed changes to the OHS Act. We will be keeping the webpage updated because we want to provide you with the easiest access to all the information you need to make the transition. Your
UBC Researcher Seeks Participants
Dr. Chris Mcleod of the University of British Columbia is seeking participants for a research program. The purpose of the research is to collect information that will enhance understanding of the barriers and facilitators to early and safe return to work (RTW) in the construction sector. The researchers will conduct interviews
CBC Edmonton’s Portia Clark Speaks with ACSA’s Dan MacLennan About Bill 30
Following the Government of Alberta’s announcement about Bill 30, ACSA’s Executive Director was invited to discuss with CBC Edmonton’s Portia Clark what the changes mean to the construction industry. You can listen to the interview here. The ACSA is supportive of changes that make workplaces safer and looks forward to
NCSO Exam Dates
We have just announced more dates for the NCSO exam. You can apply for the exam using the appropriate form downloadable from this webpage. The new dates are as follows: Edmonton: Wednesday, January 24 9:00 – 11:30 Thursday, March 1 6:00 – 8:30 p.m. Calgary:
Course Updates
Standard First Aid & Fall Protection End-user Your ACSA administers and co-ordinates two courses that are run on a cost-recovery basis: Standard First Aid Fall Protection End-user Any changes, updates, or amendments to these courses result in costs to the ACSA. Changes to Standard First Aid and Fall Protection End-user
Holiday Closure
This is a reminder that ACSA’s Edmonton, Rocky View, and Fort McMurray offices will be closed over the holiday period. Please note, our offices will be closed from the afternoon of Friday, December 22, 2017 until 7:30 a.m. Tuesday, January 2, 2018. We hope you have a wonderful and memorable