HSE Updates Week of 21 Jan 2026 – RAE, MHCC, ESC, WCB
Greetings,
Please review the applicable HSE Updates.
- Company Safety Meeting Presentation: deadline: two weeks following the Company Safety Meeting
- It is mandatory to review the Company Safety Meeting on SiteDocs and sign-off that you have done so. If the deadline has passed – you missed it but are still expected to review and sign-off the presentation in SiteDocs.
- 2025 Emergency Response Drills: All staff are required to participate/sign-off for their assigned branch(es).
- H&S Bulletin: Answer due by 8am last Friday of the month
- Attached: January 2026 Health and Safety Bulletin
- Health and Safety Committee: Next Meeting: usually Thurs before last Fri of the month
- 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, attached, and on SiteDocs
- Safety Rewards Program: Where your commitment to RAE’s Safety Culture is rewarded!
- Submit more cards! Be specific in how your coworkers are contributing to safety! The latest PRC winners are:
- $500 Best Card Winner: Sherry Nelson
- $100 Safety PRC Draw: Gerard von dem Bongart
- 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.
- Submit more cards! Be specific in how your coworkers are contributing to safety! The latest PRC winners are:
- Peer Recognitions: Due by Company Safety Meeting each month
Mental Health Commission of Canada (MHCC)
- MHCC has issued its latest issue of The Catalyst Magazine | Revue Le Vecteur (attached) which features:
- When I Tell People About My Mental Illness, This is What Happens: If you wonder whether or not to share your story, read on. I’ve experienced similar quandaries.
- Best of Catalyst 2025: Stories, insights, and voices that shaped our year.
Energy Safety Canada (ESC)
- ESC has issued Safety Alert | Service Rig Brake Linkage Mechanical Failure
- Resources:
- Life Saving Rules | Line of Fire
- ESC Safety Bulletins
- Industry-Submitted Notifications
- ESC Safety Alerts
- You can access training materials and best practices for preventing incidents here.
- Resources:
WCB Alberta
- WCB Alberta has issued Worksight 2026, Issue 1: Stay ahead in 2026 and be sure to file your annual return before the February 28 deadline (see attached for details)
- Join a free online webinar with Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) and WCB-Alberta to learn practical ways to improve workplace safety, support your team and reduce costs through effective disability management.
- Deadline: Your 2026 annual return is due February 28. Mark your calendars to avoid late submissions and potential penalties.
- Check out Millard Health’s upcoming half-day workshops to help your organization
- Employer fact sheets and guides which have been updated to reflect changes for 2026, including, but not limited to the following: