Industry and Association News Participation in health and safety for small business – less than 20 workers An employer who has 5-19 full or part time workers, and work that is expected to last 90 days or more, must designate a HS representative. Alberta Health and Safety COMMITTEE (HSC) Requirements for over 20 workers and or with multiple work sites must have a HS Committee. Mandatory health and safety committee and representative training Approved training providers can be found on https://ohs-pubstore.labour.alberta.ca/li042 To register for courses, please select the training agency of your choice, from the list of Alberta Government approved trainers provided.
The garden is where Hope is Growing What is the Hope is Growing campaign? To plant gardens of hope for 2021, featuring the colour of peace, yellow. Across the country, the goal is to create front yards, boulevards and playgrounds brimming with yellow flowers, foliage, fruit and vegetables. Everyone can take part by planting a Hope Garden and sharing it on social media with the hashtag #hopeisgrowing. Look for Hope is Growing signage and displays at participating Garden Centres this spring! Just as Canadians took up gardening in record numbers during the pandemic, we expect to see a yellow-washed repeat in 2021. After all, the garden is where Hope is Growing... We’re just getting started - stay tuned for more! https://hopeisgrowing.ca/
Are you Health and Safety compliant? Work site health and safety requirements (https://www.alberta.ca/work-site-health-safetycommittees.aspx#toc-0) have changed in the last year. Employers are required to have a Health and Safety committee (HSC) and representative (HS representative) to address health and safety concerns in the workplace. In Alberta, employers who are legally required to have an OHS program must meet minimum legislated program requirements. For more information on requirements for businesses under 20 employees and over 20 employees, or if you require training . . . . Do I need a health and safety program?
New Savings Programs for Members Parkland Fuels Parkland offers a complete range of fuel products and services to businesses of every size - locally, rurally and remotely. Members will be eligible for a 3.1 cent per litre discount on retail fuel purchases. On cardlock-fuel and bulk-fuel purchases, members are eligible for 1 cent per litre discount. CNLA membership confirmation will be required prior to account setup – contact memberservices@cnla-acpp.ca. To find out more about what Parkland has to offer contact CNLA@Parkland.ca.
Equinox Environmental Products The official supplier of planters and waste management containers. Equinox is offering all CNLA/ Provincial Associations members discounts on purchases. Members in good standing will be eligible for a 10 % MRSP discount - plus a 2.5% CNLA partnership discount. To find out more or to view the complete line of products, visit at www.desertplanters.com or www.eqnx.biz. A CNLA membership confirmation letter will be required prior to purchase, contact memberservices@cnla-acpp.ca.
Updated COVID-19 Protocols for Retail Businesses Beginning April 7, 2021 the Alberta Government has announced reduced capacity for all retail operations, including Garden Centres and Greenhouses to 15% of fire code capacity. Make sure to subscribe to Landscape Alberta’s Clippings (email newsletter) or visit the COVID-19 resource page at www.landscape-alberta.com or https://www.alberta.ca/biz-connect.aspx
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