As a result of the devastating fires in Fort McMurray in May, we had to temporarily close our local ACSA office and suspend all classes. We are glad to announce that this month we will be gradually re-introducing our courses to the Fort McMurray area, starting with Leadership for Safety
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NCSO/HSA PreSet Program
This month, we will be introducing registration for a new course service which will enable those in the industry to complete their National Construction Safety Officer (NCSO) or Health and Safety Administrator (HSA) designation within just four weeks. The NCSO/HSA PreSet Program offers core training courses prearranged in a continuous
Weekend Courses to be piloted in September
September will see the ACSA introduce a brand new service for our students – weekend classes. We will be piloting this service in Edmonton on the second and fourth weekend in September. The weekend schedule will increase the availability of ACSA Courses to individuals who are unable to access classes
Get ready for a new Legislation Awareness course
We have updated our one-day classroom Legislation Awareness course. The improved content and structure creates a greater learning experience for participants. The new Legislation Awareness course launches on September 1, 2016. This course is for owners, employers, managers, supervisors, and workers who want to increase their knowledge of the Alberta
Take a Walk Day – August 18, 2016
As we age, the daily wear and tear on our bodies puts us at risk for back pain. Habitual activities like gardening, picking up a child, unloading the dishwasher or even coughing, can cause back pain. A great way to prevent or ease certain back pain is to simply take
Chandos Fire Hall BBQ and Safety Tradeshow
The Parkland RSC has partnered with Chandos for a community BBQ for the workers and nearby residents of the new local fire hall, which is currently under construction. The BBQ will be held on Friday, July 15 2016 from 11:00am-1:00pmat the Fire Hall Worksite – 406 Townsend Street, Red Deer.
Regional Safety Committee Updates
The ACSA regularly interacts with employers and employees in construction through our eight Regional Safety Committees (RSCs), located in Calgary, Edmonton, Grande Prairie, Lakeland (Lloydminster), Lethbridge, Medicine Hat, Parkland (Red Deer), Wood Buffalo (Ft. McMurray). They are comprised of representatives from construction and trades associations, along with worker members and
Your chance to contribute to the WCB Review
The WCB is being reviewed for the first time in 15 years and we are encouraging all members of industry to provide input in the preparation of the Review panel’s final report. Visit the WCB Engagement Tools webpage to explore your options for input, which can range from completing questionnaires, workbooks
ACSA attends meeting of the Nation’s Construction Safety Associations
Heads of Canada’s Construction Safety Associations met in Halifax, Nova Scotia over three days in early June for the Canadian Federation of Construction safety Association’s (CFCSA) annual meeting. Delegates discussed new ideas, shared their experiences, and looked for further ways to collaborate to enhance our work in our respective provincial
ACSA receives Award for excellence in health and safety
Last month, the ACSA was recognized for our ongoing work and excellence in the health and safety industry by winning the St. John Council for Alberta Chairman of the Board of Director’s Award. We would like to thank the St. John Ambulance Alberta Council for honoring us with this award