Your Regional Safety Committee can make a difference, and it will give members the chance to share safety related concerns, provide access to training for workers, and reduce accident costs.
The ACSA normally interacts with employers and employees in construction through our Regional Safety Committees. The committees are currently located in various centers across Alberta.
They are comprised of representatives from construction and trades associations, along with worker members for the purpose of providing a communication link between the employers and the Association's Board of Directors. The committees will be active in identifying regional and trade-specific health and safety training needs. They will also be involved in developing solutions to safety problems in the construction industry, particularly at the local level.
Purpose and Functions of the Safety Committee
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Refer regional health and safety concerns to the ACSA Board of Directors
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Identify regional and provincial hazards, unsafe practices and safety concerns
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When a special issue or concern is identified by the Committee or a member of the committee, organize a meeting(s) for the purpose of discussing the issue from the point of view of the "hands on" workers and supervisors
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Jointly with ACSA representatives, refine and analyze the information from the discussions to formulate a recommendations to change to the ACSA Board of Directors
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Review health and safety programs established and maintained by the ACSA. Make recommendations for change to the ACSA Board of Directors
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Review regional incident/accident reports and provide recommendations to the Board of Directors
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Maintain records and minutes of committee proceedings and actions
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Organize ad-hoc committees for specific health and safety issues
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Promote the aims, objectives and programs of the ACSA within the construction industry
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To be available when required to liaise with interested groups
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To recommend recipients for the annual regional ACSA awards