b'SAHFAEPTTYER UPDATESCQUBEC UPDATENEWS FROME xciting developments are taking place at AQIEAFinally, the technical committee is hard at work on several topics, (Association Qbcoise de lindustrie de lchafaudageincluding defining a competent person, outlining minimal requirements et de laccs), as three committees are experiencingfor scaffold drawings and addressing mixed-source inventory from an record-high attendance and participation rates, resulting inengineering standpoint. These issues are complex and require a great deal enthusiastic and productive work groups. The organization takesof effort and expertise to resolve.pride in representing a skilled and proud industry and providesWhile there is still much work to be done, AQIEA is committed to its excellent forums for promoting cohesiveness among members. mission of advancing the industry and ensuring the safety of its workers. The training committee has set ambitious goals, including offeringAs the saying goes: If it were easy, anybody could do it! But with its comprehensive guidelines for training and skill management inskilled and dedicated members, AQIEA is more than up to the challenge.the scaffold and access industry in Qubec. This is an important step towards improving industry standards and ensuring the safety of workers.The communication committee is also doing its part to raise awareness about health and safety around scaffolding. They are reaching out to other associations to collaborate and spread awareness on this often overlooked but critical aspect of the industry. This will help people who are less experienced in our field better understand the importance of proper safety measures.ALBERTA UPDATEOHS CODE UPDATESU pdates to parts of the Albertastandards so they reflect current health and Part 15Managing Control of OHS Code went into effectsafety practices across Canada and newHazardousEnergy;on March 31, 2023, aftertechnology. The updated OHS Code also Part 16Noise;consultation with employers, workers andclarifies health and safety responsibilitiesPart 17/40Overhead Power Lines/ health and safety professionals. for worksite parties for some requirements.Electrical Utility Workers; andThese updates make sure health andThis makes sure responsibilities are Miscellaneous changes.safety rules keep pace with changes toassigned to the worksite party best ableThere are other changes to the OHS Codes workplaces, standards, new best practices,to fulfill them so that hazards can bethat are applicable to industries that deal new technology and align with othercontrolled and workplaces can be aswithexplosives,mining, oil and gaswells.Canadian jurisdictions. healthy and safe as possible.The changes that are applicable to allCheck out the Alberta Website for Most changes are administrativeindustries are as follows: publications atohs-pubstore.labour.and remove duplication and clarifyalberta.ca/legislation-changesto find requirements. Others update technical Part 11First Aid; moreinformation.20THE OFFICIAL PUBLICATION OF THE SCAFFOLD INDUSTRY ASSOCIATION OF CANADA'