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Date: Thursday Oct 26, 2023
Location: Online

This course will build your knowledge, skills, and practical tool-kit to effectively lead occupational health and safety management systems audit teams according to ISO 45001:2018 and ISO 19011.

Learning Outcomes:

• Understand OHS laws, principles, codes of practices and standards.
• Identify OHS hazards that are reasonably expected to occur for that business type or industry.
• Assess the risk of identified hazards in the context of the organization’s OHS management system.
• Assess the effectiveness of methodologies to control OHS hazards.
• Assess the OHS roles and responsibilities within the context of the organizational environment.
• Determine the adequacy and effectiveness of the OHS Management System.
• Understand the application of the principles, procedures, and methods of auditing.
• Understand the conduct of an effective audit in the context of the auditee’s organizational situation.
• Understand the application of the regulations and other considerations that are relevant to the audit, the management system, and the conduct of the audit.
• Practice personal behaviors necessary for the effective and efficient conduct of a management system audit.
• Establish and plan the activities of an effective audit team.
• Communicate effectively with the auditee and audit client.
• Organize and direct audit team members.
• Prepare and complete the audit report.

Audience Profile: Internal Auditors, OH Auditors, Lead OH Auditors, Business Improvement OH Auditors, Principal Auditors, and those working within occupational health and safety management systems who wish to expand their auditing capabilities

Please note: Participants must have successfully completed ISO 45001: 2018 Requirements for Occupational Health and Safety Management Systems Training and ISO 45001: 2018 Internal Auditor for Occupational Health and Safety Management Systems Training to attend.

This event contains 7 technical hours and may be eligible for BCRSP CPD points. See the BCRSP website at www.bcrsp.ca for CPD point criteria.

Register now for October 26, 2023

Date: Wednesday Oct 25, 2023
Location: Online

This course will build your knowledge, skills, and practical tool-kit to perform internal audits of occupational health and safety management systems according to ISO 45001:2018 and ISO 19011.

Learning Outcomes:

• Understand OHS laws, principles, codes of practices and standards.
• Identify OHS hazards that are reasonably expected to occur for that business type or industry.
• Assess the risk of identified hazards in the context of the organization’s OHS management system.
• Assess the effectiveness of methodologies to control OHS hazards.
• Assess the OHS roles and responsibilities within the context of the organizational environment.
• Determine the adequacy and effectiveness of the OHS Management System.
• Understand the application of the principles, procedures, and methods of auditing.
• Understand the conduct of an effective audit in the context of the auditee’s organizational situation.
• Understand the applications of the regulations and other considerations that are relevant to the audit, the management system, and the conduct of the audit.
• Practice personal behaviors necessary for the effective and efficient conduct of a management system audit.

Audience Profile: Internal Auditors, OH Auditors, Lead OH Auditors, Business Improvement OH Auditors, Principal Auditors, and those working within occupational health and safety management systems who wish to expand their auditing capabilities.

Please note:

• Experience working within a management system is helpful.
• Recommended pre-course reading: ISO 45001:2018 standard.
• Learners attending the virtual course will need hardware, an internet connection and audio connection for the full duration.
• Participants must have successfully completed ISO 45001: 2018 Requirements for Occupational Health and Safety Management Systems Training to attend.
• This class is a prerequisite for those wishing to take ISO 45001: 2018 Lead Auditor for Occupational Health and Safety Management Systems Training.

This event contains 7 technical hours and may be eligible for BCRSP CPD points. See the BCRSP website at www.bcrsp.ca for CPD point criteria.

Register now for October 25, 2023

Date: Tuesday Oct 17, 2023
Time: 9:00-10:00 am
Location: Online

Do you experience discomfort when you work in your office?  Are you unsure of how to set up your office best, to be safe and productive?  We will discuss methods for identifying risk factors and strategies to reduce musculoskeletal injury risk in the office.  Set up tips for both a traditional and home office will be provided for the; chair, keyboard, mouse, monitor and other items.

Learning Objectives

• Attendees will be able to identify the signs & symptoms of musculoskeletal injuries (MSIs)
• Attendees will be able to identify the primary risk factors associated with the development of MSIs associated with office ergonomics
• Attendees will be able to set up their office in a manner to reduce their risk of developing an MSI

Presented by AMHSA & EWI Works

Date: Oct. 17, 2023

Time: 9:00-10:00 am

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Date: Wednesday Oct 11, 2023 - Thursday Oct 12, 2023
Location: Online

This course will build your knowledge, skills, and practical tool-kit to understand and apply ISO 45001:2018 to an occupational health and safety management system.

Learning Outcomes:

• Understand OHS laws, principles, codes of practices and standards.
• Identify OHS hazards that are reasonably expected to occur for that business type or industry.
• Assess the risk of identified hazards in the context of the organization’s OHS management system.
• Assess the effectiveness of methodologies to control OHS hazards.
• Assess the OHS roles and responsibilities within the context of the organizational environment.
• Determine the adequacy and effectiveness of the OHS Management System.

Audience Profile: Internal Auditors, OH Auditors, Lead OH Auditors, Business Improvement OH Auditors, Principal Auditors, and those working within occupational health and safety management systems who wish to expand their auditing capabilities.

Please note: This class is a prerequisite for those wishing to take ISO 45001: 2018 Internal Auditor for Occupational Health and Safety Management Systems Training and ISO 45001: 2018 Lead Auditor for Occupational Health and Safety Management Systems Training.

This event contains 14 technical hours and may be eligible for BCRSP CPD points. See the BCRSP website at www.bcrsp.ca for CPD point criteria.

Register now for October 11-12, 2023

Date: Tuesday Oct 10, 2023
Location: Online

"The overall objective of World Mental Health Day is to raise awareness of mental health issues around the world and to mobilize efforts in support of mental health.

The Day provides an opportunity for all stakeholders working on mental health issues to talk about their work, and what more needs to be done to make mental health care a reality for people worldwide."

Source: World Mental Health Day, World Health Organization

Date: Friday Oct 06, 2023
Location: Online

The Canadian electrical industry, led by the Electrical Contractors Association of Alberta (ECAA), is calling on all tradespeople and those who benefit from them to set aside October 6 as a day to raise awareness of the long-term consequences of electric shock exposure.

Electrical injury can occur in any workplace, and can have long-term effects. Yet electrical injury is also avoidable; awareness and safe work practices are essential.

Visit https://ceca.org/electrical-injury-day-of-recognition/ for more.

Date: Wednesday Oct 04, 2023 - Friday Oct 06, 2023
Location: Fantasyland Hotel, Edmonton, Alberta

Introducing the Western Cities Conference, a one-of-a-kind experience that brings together talented and influential leaders and professionals. Visit https://www.westerncitiesconference.com/ to learn about sponsor, speaker and exhibitor opportunities, the event schedule, useful tips and more.

At the Western Cities HR Conference you will get 2.5 days to:

• Network with fellow HR professionals
• Learn from experts during a variety of breakout sessions
• Get inspired by keynote and panel sessions from industry leaders; and
• Get together with your industry peers after-hours in the hospitality room, at the  gala and unique on-site activities. 

Date: Sunday Oct 01, 2023 - Tuesday Oct 31, 2023
Location: Canada

Every October, Canada’s Healthy Workplace Month (CHWM) highlights the importance of practicing workplace habits that promote a healthy mind, body, and organizational culture.

This year’s weekly themes are:

• Week 1: Diversity in the Workplace
• Week 2: Physical and Mental Well-Being
• Week 3: Community
• Week 4: Social Wellness

Visit https://healthyworkplacemonth.ca/ for more information or to participate