Safety is becoming a more prominent issue for workers of all nations. Consumers are forcing retailers to source products from ethical manufacturers, and shunning those who source from sweatshops. World headlines have featured stories of crane collapses on construction sites in New York and in China. Safety is no longer simply
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ACSA’s New eLearning System Scheduled to Launch this Month.
It has been a year of service enhancements at your ACSA. A large component of our enhancement program is the launch of our new e-learning system. Final testing is now underway and we are close to announcing the launch date. The entire team at your ACSA has been working hard
Government of Alberta Seeking Your Input on OHS System
On August 15, the Government of Alberta announced that it is undertaking a review of the province’s OHS system, the first such review in 41 years. The review will look at the legislation, as well as compliance, enforcement, education, awareness, and prevention efforts. Topics include: clarifying employer and worker responsibilities in legislation
Active NCSO Exam Dates
We are pleased to announce exam dates for those who wish to obtain an Active NCSO status. The NCSO exam will be conducted in Edmonton and Calgary at these times and dates: 8:30 – 11:00 a.m. Saturday, September 16, 2017 – Register before Sep 6. 12:30 – 3:00 p.m. Saturday,
Your ACSA at Conferences & Trade Shows
In keeping with its mission to empower employees and employers to create safer workplaces, ACSA will be participating in many trade shows and conferences this fall. You will find our booth at the following events, so drop by for a chat and the opportunity to enter a prize draw. BILD
RSCs’ Fall Meeting Schedules
After a summer break, most RSCs will be returning to their regular meeting schedule. Take a look at the upcoming meetings near you and block your calendar to attend. We suggest you e-mail in advance to let them know you wish to attend and to find out the location of the
Audit Tool Feedback
In August, we announced that we are starting the information gathering process as a first step to enhancing the existing audit tool and electronic auditing (e-audit) tool. This means gathering user input that will help us address recent changes to COR Certifying Partner requirements. We can then apply your feedback
‘I’m a certified auditor, can I charge a fee to perform audits?”
A common question we receive is: “I’m a certified auditor, can I charge a fee to perform audits?” The answer is yes and no. The ACSA recognizes two types of auditors: Consultant Auditors and Peer Auditors. If you are not an ACSA Consultant Auditor, then you are a Peer Auditor. You
Take a Walk Day
Thursday, August 24 was Take a Walk Day, an initiative of WCB Alberta’s Back Active program. Each year ACSA encourages staff and students to participate in Take a Walk Day. This campaign does a wonderful job of creating back injury prevention awareness, and promote walking as the best way to ease
New eLearning System Update
As reported in previous newsletters, we are in the process of developing a new, more sophisticated eLearning resource, with the expected go-live date set for late-summer. We are making great progress with the new online learning system which is currently undergoing internal testing. System development started in March with data