As we pass the midpoint of 2024, ACSA’s CEO, Mark Hoosein, shares an update on the progress toward supporting the four priorities within ACSA’s strategic plan.
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Webinar series on psychological health and safety
Alberta’s construction workers navigate a demanding and high-risk landscape, with mental health challenges compounded by a shortage of skilled tradespeople. According to Statistics Canada: Your ACSA is helping address these challenges, starting with a three-part webinar series on understanding psychological health and safety (PHS) in the Alberta construction industry. The
Alberta Wildfire: Resources
As part of our ongoing commitment to facilitating access to health and safety resources, Your ACSA has compiled essential information on the recent wildfire that happened in Jasper, Alberta. Explore the resources below to stay informed and prepared, and learn about ways to contribute to Alberta’s safety and Jasper’s resilience.
Your ACSA: Building a Safer Construction Industry by Protecting First-year Workers
Originally posted in the National Post and online on Innovating Canada Addressing the challenges of high-risk environments and the vital role of the community in keeping each other safe. As a high-risk industry, construction companies are always grappling with how to keep workers safe on the job. And data shows
Women in Safety Sponsorship Program
Applications Now Closed Thank you for your interest in the Women in Safety Sponsorship. Due to an overwhelming response, all available sponsorships for the NCSO/NHSA designations are now filled and we are no longer accepting applications. Learn more about advancing your career in safety with an NCSO or NHSA designation.
New Board of Directors Announced at Alberta Construction Safety Association
At our annual general meeting (AGM) in Red Deer on March 21, 2024, the Alberta Construction Safety Association (ACSA) welcomed their new Board of Directors. Remarkably, the Executive Committee members of 2024 will continue their roles, ensuring stability and experienced oversight at the helm. There are no changes to the
Webinar: COR Action Plans
Join ACSA’s Austin Dowling Match 15th for an informative webinar on COR Action Plans, an alternative for maintenance years. An action plan gives employers credit for taking action to improve workplace safety, including your own ideas to improve safety culture. Starting in 2024, employers who hold COR certification may be
Webinar: SECOR Action Plans
Join ACSA’s Austin Dowling February 23rd for an informative webinar on SECOR Action Plans, an alternative for maintenance years. An action plan gives employers credit for taking action to improve workplace safety, including your own ideas to improve safety culture. Starting in 2024, employers who hold SECOR certification may be
2024 COR/SECOR updates
2024 COR updates Effective January 1, 2024, COR employers are no longer required to have a COR-certified auditor on staff. Instead, employers may choose to use third-party consultant auditors annually for COR maintenance and re-certification years. Auditors must keep up with their certification if they fall under the following scenarios: As
Improving safety at the COR™ of the Alberta Construction Safety Association
Read the article on pg. 64 of the Central Alberta Builder – The official Publication of the Red Deer Construction Association. The Alberta Construction Safety Association (ACSA) is one of Alberta’s longest-standing Certificate of Recognition (COR)™ and Small Employer Certificate of Recognition (SECOR)™ certifying partners. Of the 10,500 COR-certified and