Alberta OHS Releases OHS Legislation Search Tool for Albertan Employers
Alberta OHS released a new OHS legislation search tool which amalgamates the Dec 2021 versions of the OHS Act, Regulation and Code into a new interactive, online tool. The tool enables employers and workers to more efficiently search, access and apply the current legislation to the business and its employees.
Learning before it’s lost
Dave Elniski
AMTA Industry Advisor, Safety & Compliance
This article has been accepted for publication by CVSA’s Guardian magazine; their digital editions can be accessed at this link.
Research is interesting. With the exception of discoveries that are completely new to humankind, there are two ways we research: working independently to repeat someone else’s prior discovery, or asking those who already know.
Most day-to-day research a carrier’s interested in is where the company is trying to learn what someone else already knows. For example, a safety professional may be looking for a solution to reduce the rate of falls that occur in the yard when the ground is icy. Other safety professionals already know ways to address this concern. There are likely best practices in existence. In this example, the first safety professional just needs to find the right person to ask.
Notice of 2022 Annual General Meeting
This year, the Alberta Motor Transport Association (“Association” and “AMTA”) is pleased to convene in person and conduct the business of the Association’s Annual General Meeting (“AGM”).
QEII and Highway 16 road closures for papal visit
Rolling closures mean that a highway closure will be in place before and after the Pope’s motorcade passes by.
Motorists can expect delays and should plan ahead and consider alternate routes where possible.
Multidimensional Carrier Safety
Dave Elniski
AMTA Industry Advisor, Safety & Compliance
This article has been accepted for publication by Western Canada Highway News; their digital editions can be accessed at this link.
There is a feel that I get during the fall that I can trace back to my elementary school days. It’s a nice feeling, but it is also a longing feeling, sort of like a nostalgia that comes flooding in all at once. I’d call it a foggy fall feeling if I had to name it. Nostalgia can hit me at any time, but this feeling is tied to autumn.
AMTA Special Meeting of Members
The Alberta Motor Transport Association’s (AMTA) Board of Directors has proposed key changes to its bylaws so the Association can continue to lead and govern effectively, operate with modern practices, and comply with provincial laws.
WCB Job Seeker: Meet Chris
Meet Chris Creelman. He is a hard worker, who is versatile in different industries. He has a diploma in logistics and supply chain management with 400 related practicum hours. On top of that, he has over five years of experience in businesses to businesses (B2B) sales with excellent customer service. He has helped customers and supervisors in addressing questions, solving problems and handling requests. Additionally, he oversaw all communications within assigned territories.
AMTA hosts 28th annual Alberta Inspectors Championship
Submitted by CVSA Programs Coordinator, Sheriff Highway Patrol, Sgt. Brian Davyduke
The 28th annual Alberta Inspectors Championship was held at the Alberta Motor Transport Associations training centre at the Edmonton International Airport on Saturday June 25th. There were five CVSA North American Standard (NAS) inspectors competing for top prize in the competition.
The Impact of Micro Traumas on Mental Health and its Role in the Prevention of Workplace Violence
In today’s workplaces, it’s especially critical that employers consider the psychological safety of their workforce. The potential consequences of not doing so could result in increased WCB premiums through the acceptance of psychological injury claims; discrimination claims through a Human Rights Tribunal and the associated financial and reputational costs; or a violent event resulting from events at the workplace.
CTA: Feds confirm border vaccine mandate remains in place for truck drivers; domestic mandate for federally regulated sectors suspended
CTA: (TORONTO, June 14, 2022) — Government of Canada announced today that the mandatory vaccination mandate at the land border remains in place for all travelers entering the country, including truck drivers crossing the border.
Alberta Jobs Now Program opens for third intake
Rob Dombowsky
AMTA Industry Advisor, Human Resources & Labour
On June 3, 2022, the provincial government opened the third intake of the Alberta Jobs Now Program (AJNP). The intent of this program is to support Albertans, including those with disabilities, to gain the right skills to find and maintain employment through on the job or formal training. This is accomplished by providing a subsidy to employers for 25% of a new hires annual salary up to $25,000, whichever is less. This increases to 37.5% or $37,500 when hiring people with disabilities. [1]
AMTA makes decision to cancel 2022 Professional Truck Driving Championship
AMTA’s Professional Truck-driving Championship (PTDC) is one of our most exciting events, drawing our industry and the community together. However, this year, driver registrations and volunteer numbers are significantly lower than usual and are not sufficient to run the event.
AMTA+ member feature: FleetWaze’s ELD is Canadian Certified, provides discounts for AMTA, and so much more!
Based in Houston, Texas, FleetWaze, the Transportation Management System (TMS), joined the Third-Party Certified ELD Service/Devices in Canada in April. And, as a proud AMTA+ member, FleetWaze provides a 10% discount to all fellow AMTA members!
June 2022 Driver of the Month: Trevor Younes, Bison Transport
AMTA June 2022 Driver of the Month: Trevor Younes, Bison Transport
Psychosocial Safety: Shifting from Equality to Equity
Dave Elniski
AMTA Industry Advisor, Safety & Compliance
Whether federally [1] or provincially [2] regulated, trucking companies need to address psychosocial hazards in their occupational health and safety programs. In a recent survey, AMTA found confidence around addressing psychological and psychosocial safety to be limited, especially amongst small carriers [3].
Providing Effective Feedback: SBI/BI Model
Rob Dombowsky, MBA, CPHR
AMTA Industry Advisory, Human Resources & Labour
An intrinsic part of coaching and developing employees is providing effective feedback. The key word being “effective”. Effective feedback requires that a person has a goal, takes action to achieve the goal, and receives goal-related information about his or her actions. Information becomes feedback if, and only if, we are trying to cause change and the information tells the recipient whether I am on track or need to change direction.[i]
Western Highway History: Reflecting on Past Safety Developments
Safety in road transportation has evolved with technology, infrastructure, and societal expectations. Road planners have the challenging task of building highways today that account for future use given the resources, standards, and predictions available to them. While driver training and vehicle system improvements save lives, it is my opinion that infrastructure makes the biggest difference when it comes to increasing safety for motorists.
Canadian Hydrogen Convention (Day 2)
On day two (April 27) of the Canadian Hydrogen Convention AMTA President Chris Nash announced the association’s partnership with Suncor for the Alberta Zero Emission Truck Electrification Collaboration (AZETEC), among other projects.
Nash was joined on the Edmonton Global Stage by David Van Den Assem, (Senior Manager, Clean Technology and Climate Change Innovation, Alberta Innovates), and Grace Meikle, (Senior Business Partner, Alberta Innovates & Emissions Reduction Alberta).
Canadian Hydrogen Conference – Day One
Alberta Motor Transport Association (AMTA) President Chris Nash announced an ambitious two-year Hydrogen Vehicle Demonstration April 26 at the sold out Canadian Hydrogen Convention (CHC) Hydrogen Hub stage.
With an anticipated 4,000 attendees from around the world CHC serves to show the critical role Canada is playing in the development of a global hydrogen economy.
WCB Job Seeker profile: Perry
Meet Perry, a very personable fellow with extensive experience in the oil and gas industry, primarily in supervision, job coordination and operation roles in Canada and abroad. Perry is actively searching for a new career in coordination or dispatch roles. He has a history of long-term employment with different companies and has demonstrated his ability to communicate professionally at all levels, problem solve and build and maintain strong relationships with colleagues and customers.