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Workplace Accommodations Webinar

Date: Tuesday Jul 19, 2022
Time: 12:00 PM MT
Location: Online

Presented by The Conference Board of Canada

Workplace accommodation has changed significantly over the past two years. The pandemic, and shifting work environments, have created new challenges and broadened conversations around the importance of flexibility and inclusion in the workplace. During this webinar, Reed Group’s Nadine Morganelli (Accommodation and Ergonomic Consultant) and Mike Brown (Account Executive and Consultant) will provide insight into today’s key topic - workplace accommodation.

Date: Tuesday, July 19, 2022, at 12:00 pm MT / 2:00 pm ET

Join us as we discuss:

  • Accommodation types
  • Best practices
  • Duty to accommodate legislation
  • Employer and employee responsibilities
  • The future of accommodation

The session will include two case studies that illustrate different accommodation requests and how to handle them to ensure the best employee and employer outcomes. Gain insight into recent developments through an in-depth discussion and Q&A period at the end of the session.

Hosted by The Conference Board of Canada’s Erin Mills, this session will provide human resource and diversity and inclusion professionals, employers, and people managers, core principles and practical takeaways on workplace accommodation.

Should you have any questions regarding this webinar, or require accommodations, please reach out to [email protected].

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National Injury Prevention Day

Date: Tuesday Jul 05, 2022
Location: Canada

On Tuesday, July 5, 2022, Parachute will celebrate the sixth National Injury Prevention Day in Canada to raise awareness about the devastating effects of predictable and preventable injuries.

Upcoming News & Events

◙ Ergonomics Coaching & MSI Prevention - Vehicle Ergonomics: Proper Set-up for Driving and Operating Heavy Equipment

Date: June 22, 2023
Time: 9:00-10:00 am
Location: Online

Anyone who spends significant time driving, or operating heavy equipment will benefit from learning about all the items within a vehicle that should be adjusted by the operator.  This session will also discuss other health and comfort strategies such as how often to get up and move during the day.  Front line operators, as well as those involved in purchasing fleet vehicles will gain knowledge during this session.

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 driving and using heavy equipment.
  • Attendees will be able to setup vehicle and heavy equipment to reduce their risk of developing an MSI.

Visit our MSI Injury Reduction Website for resources.

Brought to you by AMHSA, AMSA, APWA

Presented by EWI Works

Date: June 22, 2023

Time: 9:00-10:00 am

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◙ LGAA 2023 Conference & Trade Show

Date: June 27, 2023 - June 29, 2023
Location: Canmore, AB

LGAA is pleased to announce that registration is now open for the 2023 Conference and Trade Show, which will be held June 27-29, 2023 in Canmore, AB. For more details or to register, click here.

◙ National Injury Prevention Day

Date: July 05, 2023
Location: Canada

Parachute’s National Injury Prevention Day (NIPD), July 5, 2023, is a day to raise awareness around the importance of injury prevention through education and advocacy.

According to Parachute, unintentional injury is the No. 1 cause of death of Canadians ages 1 to 34 and injuries costs the Canadian economy $29.4 billion a year.

Visit parachute.ca for resources and information.

◙ Ergonomics Coaching & MSI Prevention - Job Demands Assessments: How To Develop, Who Should Write, and How to Use

Date: September 21, 2023
Time: 2:00-3:00 pm
Location: Online

Description TBA

Presented by AMHSA & EWI Works

Date: Sept. 21, 2023

Time: 2:00-3:00 pm

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