The Alberta Workers Compensation Board (WCB) recently announced that approximately 11,400 employers in Alberta will receive a Partnerships in Injury Reduction (PIR) refund this year. They will be sharing in just over $71 million in rebates for their 2020 performance....

According to the most recent Labour Force Survey, 3.1 million Canadians were working from home temporarily due to the COVID-19 pandemic in February 2021. Overall, approximately four in ten (38.9%) Canadian workers are in jobs that can plausibly be carried out from...

Lazer Wash was put on a probation order following a serious incident. They were required to become members of AASP, take our training and have an audit conducted. They met all requirements and even achieved a COR in the process.

Restoring Balance in Alberta’s Workplaces Act. Changes have been made to the following provisions of the Employment Standards Code, effective November 1, 2020: payment of earnings, statements of earnings, deductions, rest periods, average daily wage, vacation entitlements, averaging arrangements , youth employment, administrative penalties…

In July, the Restoring Balance in Alberta’s Workplaces Act was introduced. The employment standards rules are intended to save employers time and money. Many of these new rules are taking effect November 1, such as…

The OHS Code three-year review plan for 2020-2023 is now available. The plan is updated annually and provides OHS with an opportunity to improve health and safety outcomes while enabling innovation, competitiveness and streamlining of requirements. Publishing the plan gives stakeholders an opportunity to understand and provide input on the work being done…

It’ been 1 year since Worksight went digital! We want your help to make year two even better! Take our quick, three-question survey and let us know what you think. Is our content relevant? How can we improve? We want to hear from you!

Certificate of Recognition (COR). The COR program has introduced two new options to help those employers who have completed a full three-year audit cycle (2017 to 2019) and now must recertify their COR in 2020 during the COVID-19 pandemic. Both options qualify for PIR refund eligibility from WCB…

Changes to temporary layoffs, group termination and variances took effect August 15 The Government of Alberta has passed the Restoring Balance in Alberta’s Workplaces Act, which includes changes to employment standards rules that are intended to save employers time...

Alberta’s relaunch strategy. Stage 2 of Alberta’s COVID-19 recovery plan starts June 12. The Relaunch Strategy puts safety first while gradually reopening businesses, resuming activities and getting people back to work.

Moving towards a relaunch Alberta’s Relaunch Strategy puts safety first while gradually reopening businesses, resuming activities and getting people back to work. Guidance and resources for workplaces, Restricted and non-restricted services. Alberta Biz-Connect provides industry-specific supports to help businesses and non-profits begin to reopen and resume operations…

This month, over 10,000 Certificate of Recognition (COR) holders in Alberta received a Partnerships in Injury Reduction (PIR) rebate for their 2019 performance. These employers set the standard and show a safe workplace is, and will always be, a top priority. Their contribution to Alberta’s workplaces does not go unnoticed…

N95 respirator alternatives. Allowing the use of respirators meeting international standards as alternatives to N95 respirators approved by the National Institute of Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH). On May 3, a ministerial order took effect that temporarily amends the OHS Code during the COVID-19 public emergency…

When do I report a COVID-19 incident to Alberta OHS? All serious incidents and potentially serious incidents, including those related to COVID-19, must be reported to OHS. These include the following…

COVID-19: workplace health and safety concern COVID-19 is a respiratory virus that can be spread either directly or indirectly. Direct infection can happen if: Someone coughs or sneezes on you. You shake hands with someone who is sick and then touch your eyes, nose or mouth…

During the COVID-19 pandemic, OHS officers will respond to work sites for serious incidents, fatalities and immediate danger conditions. During the pandemic: Health care, seniors care facilities and other essential services are the priority for inspections…

During the current Covid-19 pandemic, you will receive special editions of eNews providing the latest developments in Occupational Health and Safety and Employment Standards. COVID-19: a workplace health and safety concern COVID-19 is a respiratory virus that can be spread either directly or indirectly…

Due to the current developments with the COVID-19 outbreak in Canada, the AASP has opted to cancel all scheduled classroom training for the months of March and April.   We have decided this would be the best course of action due to the high-risk of infection...

Farm and ranch safety. Alberta’s Farm Freedom and Safety Act came into effect January 31, 2020. Find Alberta farm and ranch safety resources on the OHS resource portal, including posters and a handbook about health and safety on Alberta farms and ranches.

Respiratory viruses. Learn about respiratory viruses in the workplace, including legal responsibilities, infection prevention and best practices in Respiratory viruses and your workplace…

Changes to joint work site health and safety committee rules Changes to the joint work site health and safety committee requirements came into effect on December 13, 2019…

Keep an eye out for a short, informative letter providing you with everything you need to know about submitting your 2019 annual return. In addition to providing your account number and password, the letter will detail helpful tips and features to help make filing even easier.

New OHS resources for First Nations, Métis and Inuit workers including tips sheets for employers and information for Indigenous training and employment organizations.

Alberta’s unpredictable winter weather creates many hazardous conditions. Read Working in winter to recognize common winter hazards and ways to address them…

OHS information for employers and workers. Visit the Online Resource Portal for resources to help guide you through OHS legislative requirements. The portal website allows you to provide feedback on your portal experience and on specific publications…

Visit the Online Resource Portal for resources to help guide you through OHS legislative requirements. The portal website allows you to provide feedback on your portal experience and on specific publications. Look for the ‘Feedback’ link on the left-hand menu…

OHS information for employers and workers. Visit the Online Resource Portal for resources to help guide you through OHS legislative requirements. The portal website allows you to provide feedback on your portal experience and on specific publications…

OHS information for employers and workers. Visit the Online Resource Portal for resources to help guide you through OHS legislative requirements. The portal website allows you to provide feedback on your portal experience and on specific publications…

WCB is looking for feedback and suggestions for revisions to their policies. Please click the link provided below and have your input into changes considered.

The OHS Act requires the Minister publish each year a 3-year plan for the review of the OHS Regulation and Code. The plan outlines areas for future review and renewal to ensure regulations are in alignment with other jurisdictions and reflect the changing…

Farm and ranch technical rules
On Dec. 1, 2018, waged, non-family farm and ranch workers have similar rights and protections as other working Albertans. The changes address workplace hazards, safety training and maintenance of equipment.

Focused inspection programs. This fall, OHS will conduct focused inspections to: protect workers’ OHS rights, enhance employers’ awareness of their responsibilities, and raise awareness of work site hazards, and increase compliance with OHS laws.

OHS Act defined: The Occupational Health and Safety Act is the Statute and is the enabling legislation for the regulation and code. Changes to the Act require legislature approval.   OHS Regulations Defined: The OHS Regulation deals primarily with administrative...

OHS information for workers and employers.
What are some of the highlights of the new OHS legislation? The following bulletins will help guide you through some of the new requirements…

The Alberta government has made available a free introductory course for employers to establish a Joint Work Site Health and Safety Committee (HSC) This is a two hour course required for Co-Chairs of HSC - this is 2 of the 16 hours of mandatory training....

Could this have been your business? On October 12, 2013 a life was forever changed, and a business suffered severe loss.   Please read the link which is a letter from Michael Sheppard explaining how quickly and easily one’s world can be turned upside...

OHS ACT, REGULATIONS AND CODE UPDATES Stay tuned, all our courses are currently being updated and will be ready for delivery in-house or classroom by second week of June.  The eLearning for Module 3 – Joint Work Site Health and Safety Committees and/or Health and...

Circumstances of the Offence We run a seasonal, event-based business called ScreamWorks and are only open for less than two weeks a year. Every season, we add new activities and in 2013, we added a zombie paintball shooting game. Zombie paintball is a fast...

On October 12, 2013 a life was forever changed, and a business suffered severe loss.  Click here to read the article which is a letter from Michael Sheppard explaining how quickly and easily one’s world can be turned upside down.  The possibility of equipment...

Winter has arrived in Alberta! As experienced every first snowfall, drivers were experiencing slippery roads, on summer tires, with either drivers losing patience, or those who travel well below the posted limits on main thoroughfares. Edmonton police, like many other...