Safety Scoops & Articles
COVID-19 in common areas
The OHS has produced the following Power Point presentation regarding COVID-19 in common areas. This presentation includes important information on how “employees will often follow measures while working, but it’s in the little moments in between — during breaks or informal meetings — that people let their guard down.”
Please have a look over the reminders of how we can all do our share to reduce the spread of COVID-19 within the workplace.
The OHS has produced the following Power Point presentation regarding COVID-19 in common areas. This presentation includes important information on how “employees will often follow measures while working, but it’s in the little moments in between — during breaks or informal meetings — that people let their guard down.”
Please click here to view the Power Point, and remind ourselves how we can each do our part to reduce the spread of COVID-19 within the workplace.
WCB-Alberta annual return deadline is Feb. 28, 2021
The WCB-Alberta has released the following information:
WCB-Alberta annual return deadline is Feb. 28, 2021
The WCB-Alberta has released the following information:
WCB-Alberta annual return deadline is Feb. 28, 2021
Are you an employer with workers? If so, you’re required to fill out an annual return reporting your workers’ assessable earnings paid in the last year along with what earnings you expect to pay in the upcoming year. This is important information to ensure you’re paying the correct premium amount.
New this year: You will no longer receive an annual return PIN letter in the mail. To submit an annual return, employers will log into myWCB and select “file my annual return” starting Jan. 1, 2021. If you do not have a myWCB account, you can sign up here.
If you are enrolled in the Partnerships in Injury Reduction (PIR) program, it is important you submit your return on time as late filing may prevent you from receiving your 2020 PIR refund.
For more information about what’s new this year, please visit WCB’s website and the reference document on the annual returns webpage.
For more information, visit the WCB website or call the contact centre toll free at 1-866-922-9221, 780-498-3999 in Edmonton or 403-517-6000 in Calgary.
WCB - Alberta Worksight November 2020
The WCB has released their monthly newsletter!
Topics include:
WCB provides rate stability for employers
Activating your myWCB account
2020 Premium Salary letters
Training on the Job: Virtual Lunch - December 10
To view the full newsletter, please click HERE.
The WCB has released their monthly newsletter!
Topics include:
WCB provides rate stability for employers
Activating your “myWCB” account
2020 Premium Salary letters
Training on the Job: Virtual Lunch - December 10
To view the full newsletter, please click HERE.
In March 2020 the Alberta government announced measures to provide immediate financial support to private sector employers during the COVID-19 outbreak. As a result, all private sector employers had their 2020 WCB premiums deferred to 2021.
With 2020 coming to a close, we’re reminding employers that 2020 premiums are payable Jan. 1, 2021 (due by March 1, 2021); however, you can pay at any time.
For more information about 2020 deferral payments, annual returns and more, visit our insurance and premiums page.
OHS Prevention Initiative - Winter Slips, Trips & Falls
The MHSA would like to draw your attention to some new publications in the OHS Resource Portal. The Alberta OHS prevention initiative has developed targeted resources to raise awareness of winter slips, trips and falls. Winter-related slips, trips and falls have a significant impact on Alberta workplaces and workers each year. Encouraging employers, supervisors and workers to be extra vigilant could be the key to reducing these incidents.
The MHSA would like to draw your attention to some new publications in the OHS Resource Portal. The Alberta OHS prevention initiative has developed targeted resources to raise awareness of winter slips, trips and falls. Winter-related slips, trips and falls have a significant impact on Alberta workplaces and workers each year. Encouraging employers, supervisors and workers to be extra vigilant could be the key to reducing these incidents.
The winter slip, trip and fall resources are available on the OHS Resource Portal and come in two formats:
Bulletins – with a summary of slip, trip or fall hazards and suggested controls.
MicroLearnings – Short, single-focused one-page documents to provide quick hits of information. Copy and paste, or print and post, for sharing at meetings, in emails or to enhance your organization’s safety communications.
You can find these resources here!
Psychological Health & Safety Facilitator’s Certificate Program
Sign up today and start your journey with Alberta Municipal Health and Safety Association and Howatt HR by registering for the Psychological Health & Safety Facilitator’s certificate program.
Sign up today and start your journey with Alberta Municipal Health and Safety Association and Howatt HR by registering for the Psychological Health & Safety Facilitator’s certificate program.
Visit the website for more detailed information on this program.
How to maximize and maintain COR.
Register HERE for a webinar on November 19th with eCompliance (Alcumus), outlining how to maximize and maintain COR!
Register HERE for a webinar on November 19th with eCompliance (Alcumus), outlining how to maximize and maintain COR!
Anderson Ergonomics Consulting Inc. - New virtual courses available!
Anderson Ergonomics is now offering virtual and in-person Ergonomic assessments. They will soon be offering the Musculoskeletal Disorder Prevention course virtually through the MHSA!
View the full article HERE.
Anderson Ergonomics is now offering virtual and in-person Ergonomic assessments. They will soon be offering the Musculoskeletal Disorder Prevention course virtually through the MHSA!
View the full article HERE.
OHS eNews - September 2020
View the OHS eNew Bulletin here, for your September update!
View the OHS eNew Bulletin here, for your September update!
Fire Drills During COVID-19
Purpose: This document clarifies the expectations of Calgary Fire Department (CFD) regarding the ability to perform Fire Drills during the COVID-19 pandemic.