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The attached framework and guidelines offer a model documenting the various stages in the development and execution of a collaborative partnership and the key criteria to be considered at each stage. The guideline also directs the reader, within each phase, to the appropriate existing literature, or suggested checklists, deliverables, maturity scoring scale and, in certain…
This best practice was first developed in 2004 to support company development of respectful workplace programs. This updated Toolkit released in 2011 remains a best practice that all stakeholders within the Alberta construction industry can adopt and follow. Its goal is to assist companies in building workplaces that are free from unprofessional conduct, harassment and…
This collection of best practices provides guides to recruitment and retention of tradeswomen in response to the general increase in shortage of skilled trades people. These best practices include pre-trades training programs, interviewing, workplace respect, communication styles and She Works training for supervisors or HR staff. The She Works training is provided by Women Building…
The essential skills for the construction workforce are reading, writing, math, document use, oral communication and English as a Second Language. In 2012, to address gaps in the then rapidly-growing workforce, COAA provided leadership to form a network of Alberta training organizations specializing in assisting construction workers and their employers in identifying and addressing essential…
The purposes of this best practice guideline is to provide a method to track, trend and report on H&S performance using balanced reporting criteria as well as encourage the use of leading indicators for continuous improvement. This best practice was developed in 2011 at the request of the COAA Safety Committee.
In the early 2000s, a disturbing trend was noted: workers who were new on the job (within the initial six months) were more prone to being injured than their experienced counterparts – and new workers under the age of 25 were more than twice as likely to be injured as new workers over that age. …
Starting in 2003 the COAA Safety Committee and sub-committee identified the top 10 leading indicators affecting safety performance. Individual best practice guidelines were developed for all top 10 indicators, included in this document. Some of these are Near miss, Employee perception surveys, active management safety participation, supervisor safety and others. All supporting documents have been…
The objective of this Best Practice is to assist Owners, Prime Contractors and Contractors to develop effective Contractor EHS-environment, health and safety management systems and/or processes. Effective EHS management systems will promote a collaborative working relationship between Owners, Prime Contractors and Contractors, resulting in improved HS&E and productivity for all parties involved. This best practice…