Alberta 2021 Legislative Change Overview NEW no-cost eLearning course! Alberta’s Occupational Health and Safety legislation and Workers’ Compensation law changes came into effect on December 1, of 2021. This overview course highlights the changes in the Act, Code and Regulations and provides managers and supervisors information that will help determine if and what changes need to be made to their health and safety and other municipal programs.

Mental Health First Aid Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) is the support provided to a person who may be experiencing a decline in their mental well-being or a mental health crisis. The Mental Health Commission of Canada reports that one in every five Canadians experiences a mental health problem within a given year. While we often know a lot about physical illness, there tends to be less knowledge about mental health or substance use problems.

Rural First Responder Mental Health AMHSA is sponsoring a free, comprehensive mental health program to support Alberta rural and remote fire and rescue service personnel, in partnership with the Mental Health Commission of Canada, TELUS Health, and the University of Calgary. Learn more and sign up at ruralfirstresponder.ca

Disability Management Training Now Available! In partnership with the Pacific Coast University for Workplace Health Sciences, AMHSA is offering several learning events related to disability management and successful return to work. Courses are scheduled from July to November 2022. Click here for more details.

NEW AUDITOR UPDATE Provincial changes impacting AMHSA auditing in 2022

AMHSA Discussion Forums Are you employed as a Safety Advisor, Disability Manager, Human Resource professional (or equivalent) for an Alberta municipality? Join AMHSA’s new discussion forums to network with your peers, ask questions, and share resources.

OHS Prevention Initiatives & Resources Click to view updates and resources for OHS Prevention Initiatives, including slips, trips, and falls, and musculoskeletal disorders.