--000000000000930c5f0618ffb8ff Content-Type: multipart/alternative; boundary="000000000000930c5e0618ffb8fd" --000000000000930c5e0618ffb8fd Content-Type: text/plain; charset="UTF-8" Content-Transfer-Encoding: quoted-printable Dear Team, In accordance with Alberta=E2=80=99s Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) requirements, we have updated and implemented several key policies and procedures to ensure the safety and well-being of all employees. Please review the following important information and attached documents carefully= . *1. **Establishment of a Joint Health and Safety Committee* Pursuant to Section 13 of the Alberta OHS Act, we are in the process of establishing a joint health and safety committee. This committee will oversee and promote health and safety initiatives within our organization. We are currently working on finalizing the training compliance piece required for this OHS mandate. I am delegated to share that four caregivers and two field/corporate employees have expressed their interest in being a part of this important committee. Our next step involves selecting a training vendor to provide the necessary training for the committee members. Once the training vendor is finalized, we will proceed with the training sessions and officially establish the committee. *2. **Regular Contact for Workers Working Alone* As per Section 394 of the Alberta OHS Code, we are enhancing safety measures for workers who work alone during both day and night shifts. Regular check-ins are conducted by site managers or designated contact persons. Attached is an editable =E2=80=9CWorking Alone Guidelines=E2=80=9D document= for regular contact, which excludes necessary contact names and numbers. Please fill in the editable document with your site-specific information. This document must be used as a standalone resource and distributed to all employees at our Canadian locations. *3. **Development of an Emergency Response Plan* As per Section 390 of the Alberta OHS Code, we have implemented a comprehensive violence prevention plan. This includes the =E2=80=9CRespect = in the Workplace Policy=E2=80=9D that incorporates both violence prevention and ha= rassment prevention. *4. **Establishment of a Harassment Prevention Plan* In accordance with Section 390.4 of the Alberta OHS Code, we have established a harassment prevention plan, included within the =E2=80=9CResp= ect in the Workplace Policy.=E2=80=9D This policy adheres to the highest complianc= e standards in Ontario, CA. *Action Required:* 1. Please review the attached documents thoroughly. 2. For workers working alone, fill in the attached editable document with your specific contact names and numbers, and distribute it accordingly= . 3. Ensure you read and understand the updated policies. Your acknowledgement is necessary. 4. Distribute the emergency response, respect in the workplace policy, client care & caregiver planning emergency preparedness policy, workers working alone guidelines and violence prev