What has changed for the 2019 Alberta Safety Audit Process?

(Transcribed from Video at https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfJpRJg2P6hIvx7JAQsRAxQ) People have asked me how you can prepare for the 2-19 Partnerships' audit. It's changed massively from this year. There's going to be two new sections. There's going to be a section on health and safety committees because health and safety committees, as of June 1st, 2-18 are mandatory in Alberta. [...]

2018-11-22T10:20:32-07:00December 27th, 2018|Safety Matters|

Competency Based Training in Alberta Industry Safety

(Transcribed from Video at https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfJpRJg2P6hIvx7JAQsRAxQ) Some people have asked me under the 219, January first partnerships audit, is there gonna be more emphasis on competency based training? - You bet! There will be, so you want to make sure you have a good system in place. You should identify new workers, either with green hardhats or [...]

2018-11-22T10:20:33-07:00December 20th, 2018|Safety Matters|

Who and what are Certifying Partners for Alberta Safety Programs?

(Transcribed from Video at https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfJpRJg2P6hIvx7JAQsRAxQ) There is some confusion about the role of certifying partners and the Workers Compensation Board in Alberta. There used to be about 14 certifying partners. The certifying partners were responsible for the Certificate of Recognition Program which is a partnership between Occupational health and safety, Workers Compensation Board, which supplies the [...]

2018-11-22T10:20:34-07:00December 13th, 2018|Safety Matters|

Do I need Health and Safety Committee for my Alberta business?

(Transcribed from Video at https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfJpRJg2P6hIvx7JAQsRAxQ) Health and safety committees, What are they? How do you comply with the new Alberta requirements for a health and safety committee in Alberta as of June first, 2018. The June first, 2018 health and safety committee requirements are based on the federal regulations. Also, many certifying partners like manufacturers have [...]

2018-11-22T10:20:34-07:00December 6th, 2018|Safety Matters|
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