We have just announced more dates for the NCSO exam. You can apply for the exam using the appropriate form downloadable from this webpage. The new dates are as follows: Edmonton: Wednesday, January 24 9:00 – 11:30 Thursday, March 1 6:00 – 8:30 p.m. Calgary:
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Course Updates
Standard First Aid & Fall Protection End-user Your ACSA administers and co-ordinates two courses that are run on a cost-recovery basis: Standard First Aid Fall Protection End-user Any changes, updates, or amendments to these courses result in costs to the ACSA. Changes to Standard First Aid and Fall Protection End-user
Holiday Closure
This is a reminder that ACSA’s Edmonton, Rocky View, and Fort McMurray offices will be closed over the holiday period. Please note, our offices will be closed from the afternoon of Friday, December 22, 2017 until 7:30 a.m. Tuesday, January 2, 2018. We hope you have a wonderful and memorable
Enform + OSSA = Energy Safety Canada
The merger of Enform and Oil Sands Safety Association has created Canada’s newest safety association, Energy Safety Canada (ESC). In a media release, ESC explains it will be the national voice for the oil and gas safety. A formal launch event was held on Wednesday, October 18 at the Calgary Petroleum
Free Flu Shots for Albertans
On Monday, October 23, Alberta’s annual free influenza immunization program commenced. All Albertans 6-months and older can get their flu shots at Alberta Health Services (AHS) clinics, pharmacies, and physicians’ clinics across the province. AHS reports that over 1600 people were hospitalized with the flu and 64 died from the
WHMIS & Worker Allergies
A recent fatality on an Edmonton construction site, suspected to be due to anaphylactic shock, stresses the importance of ongoing hazard assessments and WHMIS. Allergies are common and should be considered in assessing hazards when using any product for work. Also keep in mind that many substances are hazardous, even if they do not have a
NOW OPEN: Pacesetter & Trailblazer Nominations
ACSA’s Annual Awards Gala is set for the evening of Friday, March 9, 2018 in Calgary. Awards nominations are now open. A nominee must qualify by meeting special criteria which are detailed in the nomination package. Nominees are then assessed by panels of their peers. The awards are presented at
NOW OPEN: 2018 Gary Wagar Scholarship Nominations
The University of Alberta (U of A) and the Alberta Construction Safety Association (ACSA) have established a scholarship in honour of former ACSA Executive Director Gary Wagar. The goal of this partnership is to encourage and support students who wish to further their careers in the health and safety profession.
New & Updated Safety Courses
In last month’s edition of Your ACSA Update, we announced updates to several of our safety training courses, plus a new course. Since then, we have scheduled launch dates for two of the updated courses. The updated WHMIS Train-the-trainer will commence on January 2, 2018. You can still register and
Your Assistance, Please
We are assisting an industry partner who is conducting a survey focused on better understanding the education, knowledge, and training requirements for OHS positions within our members’ various organizations. We are hoping to gain your assistance and participation. Please take a few minutes to assist us in better understanding your needs with