WCB Policy Consultation - Feedback Required!

WCB is currently heading into the second phase of their employer services policy review - and they require some input from our members! Here you will find more information about the policies being reviewed and how you can provide your feedback and suggestions.

The feedback from the last consultation is also posted online, here. This posting will be open for consultation until December 2nd. After that, they will use the feedback to draft the revised policies, which will be sent to the Board of Directors for approval early in 2020.

Edmonton Regional Members Update Meeting

The Edmonton office will be holding their Regional Members Update Meeting on Friday, October 18th at the Holiday Inn and Conference Center South Edmonton.

Registration will begin at 9:00, with the meeting starting at 10:00 and running until 2:00. Lunch will be included in the $25.00 +GST cost.

Along with the MHSA regional update, there will be speakers from Pinchin speaking on Air Quality, the Millard Center speaking on Musculoskeletal Injuries in the Manufacturing Industry, as well as updates from WCB and OHS. We will also be introducing our new Regional Manager, Jacob Wannop, to the Edmonton Region. Some of you may know him from previous experiences as he will be moving from the Red Deer office to Edmonton.

To register, or for more information, please email Kylee by October 15th.

2019 Golf Tournament Fundraising Announcement

With the generous assistance of our 18 Tournament Sponsors, and 80 Golfers, the MHSA was able to raise $10,000 in support of STARS Air Ambulance through our 2019 Charity Golf Tournament in August.  

Stars is a charitable, non-profit organization funded by their allies: individuals, organizations, businesses, event partners, and governments. Each base costs approximately 10 Million dollars per year to fund! Last year, between the 3 Alberta bases, they flew a total of 1,434 missions.  

Thank you all so much for your continued support and generosity. 2019 was our most successful year yet!

Rocky View Office Construction

If visiting the Rocky View office please park on the West side of the building only.

Additionally, building access is through the West and/or North entrance.

Retirement Announcement

Brad Jones, Northern Regional Manager of the Edmonton office has made the decision to retire.

He has been involved with the association for more than 20 years and has worked hard in his various roles. Ice time and tee times are in the future and we wish him the very best in this next stage of life.

WCB-Alberta Worksight Magazine

WCB has introduced an electronic edition of the Worksight magazine.

This employer-focused publication can be found here.

This publication includes timely news and developments about the workers’ compensation system, tips for managing your WCB account, and best practices for supporting injured workers as they recover and re-enter the workforce. 

Release of NEW Course: Workplace Violence and Harassment

Harassment and violence have become increasingly more present at work-sites. So much so, that OHS has put a focus on correcting this behaviour in Alberta workplaces.

Do you know that OHS requires that every work-site have Harassment and Violence prevention plans?

Are you in compliance?

The MHSA Workplace Violence and Harassment training course teaches employers, supervisors and workers how to effectively identify and react to the hazards of violence and harassment in their workplace by creating and implementing prevention plans.

Students will learn to:
- Identify violence or harassment through observation and hazard recognition,
- Prevent acts of violence or harassment by developing and implementing prevention plans, including policies and procedures,
- React effectively to violence or harassment by utilizing training and response plans.

In addition to compliance with legislation, there may be ethical and financial impacts to a company should violence or harassment be left unchecked. We all have an obligation to ensure the health, safety and welfare of those at the work-site.

Register for the MHSA Workplace Violence and Harassment training course today. For more information click here.

Expression of Gratitude to our Golf Sponsors and Supporters

The Manufacturers’ Health & Safety Association would like to extend sincere gratitude to all sponsors and supporters of our 21st annual charity golf tournament in support of STARS Air Ambulance. Thanks to your generosity and support, this year’s event was another big success!

A special thank-you to all our sponsors:

Gold Star – Fleetwood Air Equipment & Alberta Beverage Container Recycling Corporation

Banquet – 3M/Fall Protection Group

Lunch – Altex Industries Inc.

Ball & Tee – CRC Wellhead Supply Co. Ltd

Flag – MOLI Industries Ltd.

Hole Sponsors: Nexus Energy Technologies, ALT-TECH INC., Chandler Consulting Inc., Pinchin Ltd. Hi Signs/Fath Group, CSSE Central Alberta, BFL Canada, Coulliard Group, Guillevin, Quest Emergency Lighting, Collins Steel, IG Wealth Management

Alberta Springs Golf Resort for their gracious hospitality in hosting this event

Makeda Press for the design and production of all print material for the tournament

 And to those who generously donated prizes:

• MOLI Industries Ltd.

• Central Alberta CSSE

• D3H Days Inn Hotels

• McDonalds – Central Alberta

• Crane Masters

• Prairie Manufacturer Magazine

• Sandman Signature Hotels & Suites

• WCB – Heads Up Campaign

• Radisson - Red Deer

• Saffron Indian Cuisine

• St Johns Ambulance – Red Deer

• Parkland Regional Safety Committee

• Varsteel

Back Active 2019

Thank you to everyone who participated in your regional Back Active - Take a Walk Day event last week. Despite the clouds in some regions it ended up being quite a successful day. I hope you all enjoyed getting out and getting active!

With your support, this campaign continues to encourage working Albertans to be active while experiencing back pain.
Back strains and sprains unfortunately happen on the job. When you participate in Take a Walk Day, you help educate employees and coworkers on the importance of staying active through back pain to prevent further injury.

A big thank you to Airdrie Puppy Pals and to Aly from STARS for hanging out with the Rocky View team for the day.

Stay connected with the myWCB app

If you have a claim, you can now have access to your information through your mobile device.
myWCB-AB for workers allows you to:

• View your payment history and upcoming payments

• Submit receipts for expenses related to your injury

• Request a call back from your claim owner

• View important information such as whether your claim has been accepted or denied.

The myWCB App is available in the Apple App store for iPhones and in Google Play for Android devices.
Registering for the App is easy. Sign up with your claim number, date of accident and date of birth.
Don’t know your claim number or date of accident? Call WCB-Alberta at 1-866-922-9221 to find out.
For more information visit their website.

If you would like to to download the app from the App Store or Google Play, please click below.
App Store: https://itunes.apple.com/ca/app/mywcb-ab-for-workers/id1453092935?mt=8
Google Play: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=ca.ab.wcb.columbia