
AASP/UNB Safety Program Tuition Giveaway
Wanting to further your education in Occupational Health & Safety? AASP is pleased to offer the AASP/UNB Safety Program Tuition Giveaway! The deadline to submit the entry form is October 31, 2023! The Alberta Association for Safety Partnerships (AASP) and...
Newly Appointed CEO of the AASP proud of member safety performance during turbulent times
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....

“COVID-19 Fatigue” and Fatigue Management: Reduce your Risk
The coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic has touched all aspects of society including how we work. Emergency responders, health care workers, and other essential workers have been stretched incredibly thin. They’re working longer hours and more shifts, and even taking on...
Remote Work and the responsibility of your JWHSC/HSR
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...
Meeting Court Order Requirements
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.
OHS eNews April 2021
Have your say in OHS Code changes. Alberta’s government continues to update and improve OHS laws to make them easier for employers and workers to understand and comply.

Infographic: Navigating OHS in Your Workplace
ALIGN, CS, CSSS, and the AASP have developed a variety of OHS resources to help your workplace’s OHS management system successful.

Infographic: Manage Your Changing Workplace Hazards
A healthy culture promotes healthy workers. Understand impairment, fitness for work, and what you can do to as a worker.

OHS eNews February 2021
Workplace incidents involving COVID-19 exposure are reportable incidents. Make sure you understand Alberta OHS reporting requirements when operating during a pandemic…

Infographic: Fitness for work – It’s all about you!
A healthy culture promotes healthy workers. Understand impairment, fitness for work, and what you can do to as a worker.

Infographic: Domestic Violence – A workplace concern
Domestic violence is a workplace hazard when risks spill over into the workplace and affect the victim or others in the victim’s workplace.

Infographic: Know Your Rights
Know Your Rights. As a worker in Alberta, you have three major rights. Learn about them, and how they apply to your industry, today!

Infographic: Manage your workplace hazards
There are two types of hazard assessments. Formal and site-specific. Both help you manage your workplace hazards…

Infographic: Ensure your organization is following HSC Membership Best Practices!
Whether your workplace is new to HSCs or has had one for a while, Review the legislation and ensure you meet the standard with these best practices.
OHS eNews November 2020
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…
Government of Alberta New Employment Standards Rules in Effect November 1
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…

Infographic: Leadership & Management Commitment
Learn how to prioritize OHS in your agency or service provider, and how to enage in strong safety leadership. Support continuous improvement, today!The first Alberta Labour Approved Online Course Developed by AASP is now available: Health and Safety Committee (HSC)/...

Infographic: Make sure you know the signs of fatigue
Fatigue is an impairment that increases your risk of incidents. When you can identify your own fatigue, you can keep yourself, and others around you, safe.The first Alberta Labour Approved Online Course Developed by AASP is now available: Health and Safety Committee...
OHS eNews October 2020
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…
WCB Alberta Worksight Newsletter September 2020
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!
OHS eNews September 2020
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…
Latest News from Government of Alberta: Recent changes to Employment Standards
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...

Infographic: COVID-19: Help Stop the Spread
As the pandemic continues, it’s important to slow the spread, safely. Learn how frontline workers can maintain their physical and mental health.
OHS eNews 12 June 2020
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.
OHS eNews 29 May 2020
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…
WCB Alberta Worksight Newsletter May 2020
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…
OHS eNews 15 May 2020
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…
OHS eNews 8 May 2020
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…
OHS eNews 24 April 2020
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…
OHS eNews 17 April 2020
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…
OHS eNews 7 April 2020
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…

Infographic: Know when you’re working alone
It can be difficult to tell when you're working alone. Ensure you can identify those situations, that you know what to do, and that you can stay safe.
Cancellation of classroom training March & April 2020 due to Covid-19 outbreak
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...
OHS eNews March 2020
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.

Infographic: Ensure you understand how to mitigate workplace violence and harassment
Ensure you can identify workplace violence and harassment so you can prevent it from occurring. Support your workers, learn the prevention plan requirements.
OHS eNews February 2020
Respiratory viruses. Learn about respiratory viruses in the workplace, including legal responsibilities, infection prevention and best practices in Respiratory viruses and your workplace…

Infographic: You have a role to play in health and safety!
Your role in ensuring health and safety is just as important and essential as your OHS representative, your supervisor, and your employer. Empower yourself by learning more about it!

AASP Newsletter January 2020
Working to Ensure Safety in the Community Services. “As a Valued Member of Your Organization Your Safety Is Important” AASP, ALIGN, and ACDS…
OHS eNews January 2020
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…

Infographic: Happy New Year
Wishing you a happy New Year from the AASP, Align, and the ACDS! May your year be filled with safety and success, and all the joys of the season.
WCB Alberta Worksight Newsletter December 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.

Infographic: Build a successful safety culture using your Internal Responsibility System!
An Internal Responsibility System is a worksite partnership. Use this checklist to ensure that employers, supervisors, and workers know their duties.
OHS eNews December 2019
New OHS resources for First Nations, Métis and Inuit workers including tips sheets for employers and information for Indigenous training and employment organizations.

Infographic: Conduct an efficient and effective HSC meeting!
Use these helpful tips and best practices to ensure your HSC meetings are effective and efficient.
Working in Winter
Alberta’s unpredictable winter weather creates many hazardous conditions. Read Working in winter to recognize common winter hazards and ways to address them…
OHS eNews November 2019
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…

Infographic: Ensure your Health & Safety Committee is Effective!
Effective HSCs and HS Representatives have a few defining characteristics. Follow these best practices to support your workplace better!The first Alberta Labour Approved Online Health and Safety Committee (HSC)/ Representative (HSR) course is now available $75 Online...

Infographic: Know what’s required of your HSC or HS Representatives!
Ensure your company meets the Alberta legislative requirements for Health & Safety Committees (HSC) and Representatives (HSR).
OHS eNews October 2019
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 eNews September 2019
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 eNews August 2019
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…
Have Your Say on New WCB Policies
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.
OHS eNews February 2019
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…
OHS eNews December 2018
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.
OHS eNews October 2018
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 eNews September 2018
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...
Alberta Health & Safety eNews August 2018
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…
Health & Safety Committees and Representatives FREE e-COURSE
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....
ALBERTA INDUSTRY CODE 87600
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...
Alberta Laws
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...
Research Your Suppliers!
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...
ALBERTA INDUSTRY CODE 87600 – Could this have been your business?
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 is Here! So are the accidents!
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...
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