HSE Updates Week of 4 October 2023 – RAE, ESC, OHS, MHCC, RSIC

Greetings,

Please review the applicable HSE Updates.

• Company Safety Meeting Presentation:   deadline: second Friday of each month for the previous month (13 Oct 2023)
  • If you have not already done so by the deadline, please review the attached Company Safety Meeting on SiteDocs to indicate you have reviewed it. If the deadline has passed – you missed it, but are still expected to review the presentation.
    • To sign-off the Company Safety Meeting, visit SiteDocs

• H&S Bulletin: Answer due by 8am last Friday of the month (27 Oct 2023)
  • See attached: October 2023 Health and Safety Bulletin
• Health and Safety Committee: Next Meeting: Thurs before last Fri of the month (26 Oct 2023)
  • If you can’t join the HSC meetings,  you can still participate by providing feedback, questions, or concerns to hsc@raeengineering.ca. Please submit feedback prior to the next meeting so it can be brought forward.
  • The HSC meets the last Thursday of each month at 1pm via Teams
  • Previous HSC Meeting Minutes can be found in the Teams Channel and SiteDocs.
• Safety Rewards Program: Where your commitment to RAE’s Safety Culture is rewarded!
  • August PRC winners:
    • $500 Best Card Winner: None chosen, the few cards submitted were very generic.
      • Submit more cards! Be specific in how your coworkers are contributing to safety!
    • $100 Safety PRC Draw: Bryce Motley
  • If you have any questions or concerns about the Safety Rewards Program, or would like to sign-up to do a presentation, please email hsc@raeengineering.ca.
• Peer Recognitions: Due by Company Safety Meeting each month

Energy Safety Canada (ESC)

• Via email: Reminder: In-Person Seminar | Confined Space Triple-Fatality Incident Review
  • Confined Space Triple-Fatality Incident Review: Join Energy Safety Canada and Alberta OHS for an In-Person Seminar
    • Don’t miss this event hosted by ESC’s Nisku location as we present a 3D-animated re-creation video portrayal of an incident involving confined space and nitrogen, a common asphyxiant, that took the lives of three workers. Learn about Alberta’s Creative Sentencing from Alberta Occupational Health & Safety (OHS) representatives and hear directly from the company owner as he shares his experience with the incident and key learnings for other company owners.
    • This seminar is highly recommended for energy industry leaders, frontline supervisors, safety representatives and small business owners supporting the energy industry.
  • Date: Wednesday, October 11, 2023
  • Time: 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm (MT)
  • Location: ESC Nisku Facility | 1803 11th Street, Nisku T9E 1A8
  • Cost: Free
  • Please note: Registration deadline is October 10. Seating is limited.
  • Register Now

OHS

• Via email: OHS eNews – October 2023 includes the following highlights, plus more.
  • New and updated OHS resources
    • Visit the OHS Resource Portal for bulletins, infographics and recorded webinars supporting workplace health and safety in Alberta.
    • Updated
      • Fun quizzes – eLearning (respiratory protective equipment quiz)
      • Impairment in the workplace
  • Psychosocial hazards in the workplace
    • World Mental Health Day is observed in Alberta and throughout the world each year on October 10. It’s a day to bring attention to the importance of mental health and raise awareness about the negative effects of mental illness.
    • Under Alberta’s occupational health and safety (OHS) legislation, employers are required to assess their work sites to identify existing and potential hazards, which in some cases may include mental health hazards (also known as “psychosocial hazards”). This requirement aligns with the stated purpose of the OHS Act, which is to promote and maintain “the highest degree of physical, psychological and social well-being of workers….”
    • Alberta OHS offers a number of information resources for employers, supervisors and workers regarding workplace psychosocial hazards. To access these resources (which include bulletins, posters, videos, and customizable templates), visit the Psychosocial hazards category on the OHS Resource Portal.
  • Printed version of OHS starter kit now available
    • To order your free printed copy of the OHS starter kit, or to view or download the starter kit online, visit ohs-pubstore.labour.alberta.ca/bp035  
  • Upcoming Employment Standards webinars:
    • Employment standards in Alberta – General overview: Tuesday, October 17, 2023 at 1:30 p.m.
    • Employment standards in Alberta – Wages and overtime: Thursday, November 2, 2023 at 1:30 p.m.
    • Employment standards in Alberta – General overview: Tuesday, November 21, 2023 at 10:30 a.m.

Mental Health Commission of Canada (MHCC)

• Via email: The Catalyst | Le Vecteur includes the following articles and notices:
  • Breaking Stigmas, Saving Lives: Exploring the impact, resources, and strategies for suicide prevention.
  • Is It Time to Decolonize Therapy?: Author Dr. Jennifer Mullan’s new book takes a critical look at care.
  • Coming in November: A new e-course for people leaders who want to learn about workplace psychological health and safety.

Radiation Safety Institute of Canada (RSIC)

• Via email: RSIC Free Resources Now Includes Ontario X-Ray Application Guidance Document and Course includes:
• • Free resources for those with interest in ionizing and non-ionizing radiation protection.
  • Free eLearning courses: Some general, some specific. Free account on their eLearning site required.
  • Free webinars including recordings and resource materials from previous webinars as well as info about upcoming webinars.