Resources
Alberta OHS Code Changes December 2024
The updates received strong support from workers, employers and health and safety professionals. . Starting on March 31, 2025, work site parties will need to comply with the updated provisions.
ALIGN OHS Leadership Awareness Series Online Training
Learn more about OHS duties, best practices, legislation, prevention plans and more with these seven online modules from ALIGN!
Winter Safety - Alberta.ca OHS Resource Portal
Free resources on the OHS Resource Portal provide information and guidance on keeping work sites healthy and safe in winter.
The State of Mental Health in Canada 2024 Report (CMHA)
On November 19, 2024 the Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA) released The State of Mental Health in Canada 2024, a first-of-its-kind deep dive into the landscape of mental health, addictions, and substance use health care in Canada using data from across the country.
Presentation From ALIGN's OHS Showcase
Thanks to attendees and presenters at ALIGN's 2nd Annual Health and Safety Showcase Day October 24, 2024 in Red Deer where we had an engaging safety conversations with experts and colleagues!
CCSA Free OnDemand Course - Musculoskeletal Injury Prevention Orientation
CCSA is happy to announce the launching of an animated and interactive 60-min online Musculoskeletal Injury Prevention (MIP) Orientation course designed to cover all of the theories behind safe lifting injury prevention.
ALIGN WCB Series 2024 Follow-Up: Related Resources & Presentation Materials
Feb 14, 2024 Session Intro to WCB, presented by Erin Eden and Alastair Hopwood from WCB and February 29, 2024 session Psychological Health in the Workplace presented by Amanda Wyatt, supported by Alastair Hopwood from WCB
Alberta.ca OHS Code Review Engagement : What We Heard 2024
This report published August 2024 contain a summary of feedback received during public engagement.
Alberta.ca OHS Resources & Training
Just a reminder that there are some great OHS resources available from Alberta.ca and we encourage you to check them out!
Alberta’s Certificate of Recognition (COR)
A Certificate of Recognition (COR) is awarded to employers who develop health and safety programs that meet established standards
ALIGN & Partners Community Services Staff Safety Initiative (CSSSI) Training and Resources
On behalf of ACDS, ALIGN, and the Government of Alberta Ministries of Children’s Services and Community and Social Services, we are pleased to share these resources that are available through the Community Services Staff Safety Initiative (CSSSI), which aims to increase staff safety and reduce harassment and violence in community services workplaces in Alberta.
Alberta.ca OHS Legislation Search Tool
Search for workplace health and safety rules under the Occupational Health and Safety Act, Regulation and Code.
5 Questions to Ask Before You Evaluate a Wellness Program in 2024
Good wellness programs are continually improving their offerings. The process of continual improvement requires the use of program outcomes data to help determine program effectiveness.
24 Workplace Wellness Program Statistics for 2024 Planning
Navigate the ever-evolving landscape of workplace wellness with this curated roundup of corporate health and wellness statistics and actionable insights from WellSource
Alberta.ca Occupational Health and Safety Starter Kit
This kit is designed to help employers with small or medium-sized businesses develop a health and safety program from the ground up, or strengthen their existing health and safety program, culture and performance.
Alberta.ca Canadian Centre of Recovery Excellence (CoRE)
Based in Alberta, Canada, CoRE will provide leadership in recovery excellence within Alberta, across Canada, and internationally by informing best practices for recovery, conducting research and program evaluation, and supporting the development of evidence-based policy.
Alberta.ca Emergency Response Planning eLearning
This eLearning resource introduces emergency response planning requirements for Alberta employers.
Alberta.ca Approved First Aid Training & Workplace First Aid eLearning
Stay up-to-date on approved first aid training and learn more about the available eLearning opportunities!
PRESENTATIONS From ALIGN Health and Safety Showcase Day:
Presentations on OHS, WCB and our sector, hazard assessments and Investigation & Reporting (Health & Safety Showcase Day “Safety Conversations with Experts & Colleagues” Thursday, October 12th, 2023)
Cultivating Safe Spaces Training and Resources
Cultivating Safe Spaces (CSS) is an educational initiative that equips individuals and organizations to cultivate environments that are inclusive, respectful, and safe.
Mental Health and Psychological Safety at Work Master Certificate Program
This program is on-demand, meaning that you can take it anytime and at your own pace. If you choose to complete the program in one sitting, it will take you approximately 8 hours
Caregiver Resources for Natural Disasters and Emergencies
Emergencies and disasters can impact individual, family and community well-being. Children’s reactions to disasters and their aftermath are strongly influenced by how their parents, grandparents, families, teachers, and other caregivers cope during and after the events
Work Smart Live Smart Mental Health and Resiliency eCourses
Strategies For Self-Care and For Supporting Your Colleagues. Using the S-O-S Principle and the A-L-E-C model to help leaders and teams MINIMIZE Stress, BUILD Resiliency, and CREATE Healthy Workplaces
Truth and Reconciliation and Mental Health in the Workplace Recorded Webinar
This recorded webinar explores the intersection of truth and reconciliation and mental health and provides insight into the impact of intergenerational trauma on Indigenous peoples and its implications for mental health.
ALIGN Association Report: OHS Sub-Committee Survey Results 2023
Survey Conducted Monday, February 7th, 2022, to Monday, April 25th, 2022
Proactively Removing Barriers to Inclusion (Workplace Strategies for Mental Health)
Removing barriers and creating accessible workplaces and access to services allows everyone to fully participate and thrive because they feel included and have what they need to succeed.
How Racism Impacts Mental Health for Indigenous, Black and People of Colour in Canada
Indigenous, Black, and People of Colour in Canada experience racism that: Increases the risk and severity of mental health problems compared to white people.
Alberta.ca Harassment, Violence Prevention and Psychological Hazards Workplace Resources
Resources supporting harassment and violence prevention, as well as other psychological hazards.
What Is Disability Discrimination in the Workplace?
Going beyond federal legislative responsibility, how can employers work to create a less discriminatory workplace?
Self-Care for Caregivers
This Self-Care Starter Kit explains why it’s important to take time to look after yourself, and how you can build a self-care plan to improve your quality of life.
ACWS Training - Domestic Violence & Your Workplace
A Leading Change initiative, Domestic Violence & Your Workplace helps organizations unlock their leadership potential to champion efforts that address violence and sexism against women.
13 Factors: Addressing Mental Health in the Workplace (MHCC)
This video series is applicable to any workplace in any type of workforce. They are especially useful for organizations with limited resources, as they can be shared at no cost. All videos are available in both official languages.
Webinar Series: Effective Harassment Prevention Policy for the Workplace (HRC)
Presented by the Alberta Human Rights Commission, UNDERSTANDING AND PREVENTING HARASSMENT IN THE WORKPLACE is a webcast series on understanding, preventing, and dealing with harassment in the workplace.
'OK Alone' Lone Worker App
Are you affected by lone worker regulations and want to ensure your staff’s safety when working alone? Learn how you can simplify and enhance your safety management process with the Ok Alone app.
Workplace Trauma Among Service Providers in the Homelessness Sector
Service providers working with people experiencing homelessness can be directly and indirectly exposed to trauma and other chronic stressors in their work. The types of individuals that are most at-risk of problematic outcomes from traumatic event exposure are unknown.
