In everything we do, we seek to drive the adoption of safety as a core value across the construction industry. This priority recognizes the need for highly targeted stakeholder communications and training enhancements that shift mindsets and behaviours in the workplace.
At the forefront of this priority, ACSA seeks to create change leaders to develop and nurture an entrenched culture of safety in business practices.
Key Insights
say it’s easy to implement health and safety in their workplace
say that health and safety is a priority in their workplace
agree that ACSA provides them with the resources to meet their safety needs
say ACSA courses increased knowledge and confidence in the subject area
say ACSA has made an impact on their workplace prioritizing health and safety
Key Initiatives
Regional Safety Committees:
Our RSCs provide a critical link between local stakeholders and the ACSA and coordinate events to promote health and safety in their communities. RSCs are in Calgary, Edmonton, Grande Prairie, Lethbridge, Medicine Hat, Parkland (Red Deer), Lakeland (Lloydminster and Bonnyville), and Wood Buffalo (Fort McMurray).
2022 ACSA Conference:
ACSA hosted a five-day virtual event, with up to four hours a day of live programming. Registrations increased to 611 from 447 in 2021. Overall, attendees rated their experience at 94.1% and 91.9% would recommend it to others.
2022 ACSA Achievement Awards:
ACSA is proud to recognize individuals and organizations for their health and safety leadership in their workplace and/or community. Congratulations to all recipients.
ACSA Annual Achievement Awards
NSCO of the Year and HSA of the Year Awards
- Brian McConnell, 2022 NCSO of the Year
- Jeremy Woolward, 2022 HSA of the Year
Meet Brian and Jeremy:
The Trailblazer Award (north region)
- Mammoet (Canada West Team) Wood Buffalo Regional Safety Committee
- Pipeworx Ltd. Grande Prairie Regional Safety Committee
- Lagrange Mechanical Services Ltd. Edmonton Regional Safety Committee
- Timberwolf Environmental Services Ltd. Lakeland Regional Safety Committee
- AECOM (now part of the Graham Group) Lakeland Regional Safety Committee
Meet the north region award recipients:
The Trailblazer Award (south region)
- Strike Group Calgary Regional Safety Committee
- Manufacturers’ Health and Safety Association (MHSA) – Red Deer Parkland Regional Safety Committee
Meet the south region award recipients:
The Pacesetter Award
- Edmonton Regional Safety Committee: Tony Abrantes
- Grande Prairie Regional Safety Committee: Valentina Burnett
- Parkland Regional Safety Committee: Rob Fehr
Meet the Pacesetter Award recipients:
