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MHSA E-Newsletter
Issue 1 - Oct 2009
Issue 2 - Nov2009
Issue 3 - Dec 2009 Issue 4 - Feb 2010
Issue 5 - Mar 2010 Issue 6 - May 2010

MHSA New Crane and Rigging Program Summary

Alberta Health & Safety Conference
November 8-10, 2010


Construction Pictures: Edmonton New Training Facilities


Plan #1,
Plan #2, Plan #3, Plan #4
November 2009 Pictures
January 2010 Pictures
March 2010 Pictures #1, March 2010 Pictures #2
April 2010 Pictures
#1 , April 2010 Pictures #2


On-Site Audit Review (OSAR) Project


MHSA 12th Annual Golf Tournament
August 17, 2010

“Bully Free at Work”
Presented by: Valerie Cade, CSP
Get Your Copy of the DVD Presentation

CNIB Industrial Eye Safety Workshop

H1N1 Information


Click here for more information

January 2008 Issue

March 2009 Issue


New Code and the Comparison Bulletin. You can access these documents at

http://www.employment.alberta.ca/documents/WHS/WHS-PUB_li029.pdf

A new Health, Safety, and Environment Certificate program being launched in September 2007 by the University of Calgary Continuing Education Department

Program Information

Article on Course


Western Canada Press Release


Injury Control Alberta


July 2008
, August 2008, September 2008

October 2008, November 2008,
December 2008

January 2009, Driven to Kill, March 2009

April 2009,
July 2009
Oct 2009 Jan 2010, Feb 2010,

Mar 2010, May 2010

Health and Safety eNews – September 2008
CSA OHS standards publicly available in view-only format

New! View Access is a place where you can view Canadian Standards Association (CSA) standards referenced in federal, provincial and territorial Occupational Health and Safety (OSH) regulations.

See what applies in Alberta or other jurisdictions
View CSA standards referenced in Alberta’s OHS Code
Link to other helpful resources

View Access can be accessed directly at CSA’s portal, ohs.csa.ca/viewaccess, or by visiting the Work Safe Alberta website at worksafely.org.

Click here for access.

This funded pilot project was established by CSA in collaboration with all Canadian government departments responsible for OHS.


Standard for Spray Application Using Flammable or Combustible Materials

Maintenance Enhancement Corrective Action Report

The Maintenance Enhancement Corrective Action Report (CAR) is a program that allows employers who have held a valid COR for four (4) or more consecutive years to access an alternative process to meet the maintenance audit (Internal Audit) requirement.

The purpose of the Corrective Action Report (CAR) is to allow companies to devote more time to improving their program during the maintenance years through effective Action Plans.

Download Criteria

If you meet the criteria requirements and would like to participate in this program in 2005 please contact you local office.
Closing date for applications is September 30, 2005.

Manufacturing Safety Officer

The examination for the Manufacturing Safety Officer Certification is now available for those who wish to get their MSO Certification.

Application Form

The application form for this designation is available from the regional Manufacturers' Health & Safety Association offices or you can use the link below and print the application, once completed please return to the appropriate MHSA office. MHSA - MSO Application

Prior to writing the examination the application form must be completed and the required documentation attached. Once this requirement has been met the applicant can then schedule a time to complete the examination.

Examination

Please see the course calendar for scheduled dates and times of exam, contact your local office to set a date and time.

Video PDA

Are you experiencing increased claims costs, high WCB premiums and decreased productivity due to injury and illness?

Implementing an effective, practical return to work program is one of the most efficient ways to manage injuries and control costs. Video PDA™ is designed to eliminate the unnecessary costs associated with injury activity by providing decision makers external to your business with real-time information.

For more on Video PDA™ click here.

Work Safe Alberta Mentorship

In the October issue of the Metal Arc we indicated we would be introducing a Mentorship Program in early 2004.

All the preparatory work has been done and there are a number of Mentors out there just waiting to get started.

For more on the Work Safe Alberta Mentorship click here

Office Safety Awareness

We have developed a short office safety awareness program to assist you in getting your office personnel more involved in your safety program.

Click here to access the Office Safety Awareness Program.

 
         
 
 
 
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