ACA Releases Wildfire Preparation Sheet For Construction Industry
Over a year ago, the town of Jasper became the latest Alberta community to suffer from the destructive impact of a major wildfire. Sadly, it is unlikely to be the last. As wildfire seasons grow longer and more intense, the construction industry must increasingly contend not only with the threat of flames, but also with […]
ACA and Hilti Host Exoskeleton Webinar
On Monday January 31, ACA and Hilti hosted a joint webinar focused on a project demonstration which was done in 2021 bringing Exoskeletons to member firms. During that year we also recorded a video in which we talked to member firms, and their employees as well as Hilti staff and ACA Executive Director Ken Gibson […]
WCB COVID Employer Fact Sheets
This is the recently updated COVID at Work Employer Fact Sheet from WCB and the two fall EFSs related to vaccinations. Also included is the Return to Work Post COVID information from Millard Health & Special Care Services WCB Employer Fact Sheets COVID-19 at Work COVID-19 Vaccine Reaction Employer Vaccine Mandates Millard Heath & […]
OHS Newsletter: COVID-19 as a workplace hazard
This was taken from the OHS Newsletter July 30, 2021 Alberta is open and restrictions are reduced as of July 1, 2021. As people are returning to the workplace, employers must review and update their hazard assessment to address the changing conditions related to COVID-19. Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) legislation requires employers to protect […]
Alberta Government Human rights, vaccines, and medical testing
Taken from https://www.albertahumanrights.ab.ca/covid/Pages/vaccines.aspx Duty to accommodate If employers, service providers, and landlords are considering requiring vaccinations, they also need to consider that some people are not able to be vaccinated because of a disability, such as allergic reactions to vaccinations or immunosuppression. They will have a duty to accommodate those people to the point of undue […]
ACA Asks Government Include Construction Workers as Essential Employees
On Monday, May 3, 2021 Alberta Construction Association sent a letter to Health Minister Shandro requesting that our employees be listed along with other essential occupations to receive vaccines. With the emergence of variants which target young people, a predominant demographic on our jobsites and among our office personnel, further actions are warranted. Our member […]
Rapid Testing Changes
The Alberta government have announced changes to their rapid testing program. It will no longer be required to have a health-care provider oversee the screening program. This means organizations will be able to participate in the rapid testing program completely independently and without the burden of finding and paying for a health-care provider. This change […]
ACA Congratulates Inaugural Inductees to Alberta Trades Hall of Fame
The Alberta Government created the Trades Hall of Fame to recognize the vital role trades play in building Alberta. ACA congratulates all 5 recipients of the inaugural awards, with special mention of Herman Bruin. Herman holds 3 mechanical trades tickets, and has been advocating for apprentices and for safety for the past 50 years. Herman […]
ACA November Advocacy Update
Our November Advocacy update offers up a sample of our work on the amendments to the WBC and OHS legislation, prompt payment. We continue to work on members behalf with our partners in Construction and with the government. You can find the full report from Executive Director Ken Gibson at the following link.
ACA Comments on New OHS & WCB Legislation
On Thursday the Government of Alberta introduced Bill 47: Ensuring Safety and Cutting Red Tape Act. Upon initial review, Alberta Construction Association supports many of the proposals of the Bill: Occupational Health and Safety proposals Added ACA’s recommended definition of a construction worksite Increase flexibility on multi-employer work sites with more than 20 workers by […]