Thanks to funding from a court decision, your ACSA has been developing a new safety course. As the course title indicates, Working Around Powered Mobile Equipment (WAPME) addresses worker safety when working in proximity to motorised equipment. The course description explains it in more detail: This one-day course is designed to
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WHMIS Online Coming in August… for FREE
In celebration of the ACSA’s 30th anniversary, we are giving YOU a gift! Your ACSA is in the final stages of technical testing of the latest addition to our suite of online courses, WHMIS online. Starting in August, this 15- to 20-minute online course will be provided free to anyone registered
Updated Legislation Awareness Course – August 1
Your ACSA has updated its Legislation Awareness course to address the provincial government’s changes to the OHS system and is scheduled to launch the updated course on Wednesday, August 1. Each trainee will receive a copy of the Queen’s Printer’s Occupational Health and Safety Handbook to take with them after completing
GoA Seeking Input on Transportation Safety
In response to the Humboldt crash, the Government of Alberta announced this week that it is seeking public input on the testing of professional drivers and safety certification of commercial transportation companies. According to an article in the Calgary Herald, Transportation Minister Brian Mason said on Tuesday, July 9 that the
WCB Updates FYI
WCB has been introducing changes under new legislation over the course of 2018. The first round of changes came into effect on January 1, with a subsequent round of changes being implemented on April 1. WCB also engaged in a consultation process from early-January to early-March. WCB is now endeavouring
CRSC 14th Annual Golf Classic
Each year, the Calgary Regional Safety Committee hosts the CRSC Golf Classic. This year’s event, the 14th annual, is helping to raise funds for Steps for Life. This golf tournament has a reputation for being the not-to-miss event of the year. To register, or to get involved as a sponsor,
Ground Disturbance 201 Online Now $79.95
Your ACSA has reduced the price for its online Ground Disturbance Level 201 Alberta Common Ground Alliance (ABCGA) endorsed training course, from $94.50 to $79.95. Currently, you cannot access this course at a lower price. This course is available with a proctoring option. If you choose this option, the system will verify the identity of
Weekend Classes in Edmonton & Calgary
The goal of the weekend courses is to make it easier for workers, small business operators, and owner-operators to engage in safety training. We understand that weekday training is not always convenient due to work demands and the potential to lose income. Weekend courses alleviate these concerns. The safety courses
New Courses – Contractor Management
Following the introduction of Silica Awareness, your ACSA is proud to introduce its latest course offering, Contractor Management, which is now open for registrations. Courses start in June. Contractor Management provides updated content and is broader in scope than the Prime Contractor course it is replacing. Where the Prime Contractor
Day of Mourning & Steps for Life
Day of Mourning services were hosted around the province by ACSA’s Regional Safety Committees on Friday, April 27 and Saturday, April 28. The commemorative events were well attended, some featuring local politicians, community leaders, and family members who had suffered a loss. The Parkland (Red Deer) RSC event included an