WCB-Alberta: Virtual Effective Disability Management Programs Course
WCB-Alberta recently released the following opportunity!
What Should Be Covered in a First Aid Course for Employees?
Anyone who works in a potentially dangerous environment needs access to a first aid trained individual.
Have your say about changes to the Occupational Health and Safety Code
We encourage you to provide your input on proposed changes to the OHS Code by filling out the online survey. You may fill out all parts of the survey or only those that interest you.
Please provide your input by May 10, 2021.
OHS Release: Handling COVID-19 vaccine hesitancy in the workplace
OHS has released a timely article for employers that are unsure how to handle the issue of vaccine hesitancy in the workplace.
To read the full article please click here
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
Review of Bill 47: Ensuring Safety and Cutting Red Tape Act 2020
View the review of Bill 47 HERE.