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
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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
Special Event: Bill 30 Update – Understanding the Impact
As Albertans get closer to the June 1st implementation of the Government of Alberta’s Act to Protect the Health and Well-being of Working Albertans, your ACSA co-hosted with BILD Alberta a panel session dedicated to identifying some of the impacts of the new legislation. The event, held on Friday, May 4th at the
NAOSH Week, May 6 -12
NAOSH Week officially kicked off on Sunday, May 6 and runs until Saturday, May 12. NAOSH Week (North American Occupational Safety and Health Week) was first launched in June 1997. During the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) talks, workplace safety within the boundaries of all three nations was discussed by each
ACSA’s Joint Worksite Health and Safety Committees Course
Your ACSA has created a half-day course to assist members in meeting the Joint Worksite Health and Safety Committees (JWHSC) requirements under the new OHS Act. The course topics include introduction to JWHSCs, JWHSC duties and terms of reference, JWHSC meetings, JWHSC member training, and roles and responsibilities for Health