CCSA Events
Occupational Health & Safety Members Discussion Forum
Occupational Health & Safety Members Discussion Forum
The Advisor Office for Alberta Workers' Compensation
Safety Leadership
- Sep 17, 2024, 1-2pm, Virtual
Emergency Response Plans
- Nov 19, 2024, 1-2pm, Virtual
Join us for virtual collaborative sessions to catch up on what’s happening in seniors’ housing, occupational health, and safety, and to address common concerns and questions.
About OHS Forums:
Join CCSA, ASCHA and ACCA as we come together to provide a collaborative and interactive opportunity to discuss your occupational health and safety needs and emerging issues.
- Establish a formal relationship between ASCHA, ACCA, and CCSA and our shared memberships
- Provide a forum to address OHS questions and share best practices
- Identify opportunities for reaching shared goals that benefit ASCHA, ACCA and CCSA’s shared memberships in alignment with associations priorities
Your voice is important. If your WCB industry code is either 82808 (continuing care/long-term care) or 82800 (supportive living/designated supportive living) you are invited for this event, registration required.
April 11, 2024, 1:00 p.m. The Advisor Office for Alberta Workers' Compensation
On April 11, from 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. get advised by Tom Kurian and Rick Bishop, Employer Advisors at The Advisor Office for Alberta Workers’ Compensation (AO), on how they can help you with reviews and appeals related to a WCB account or claim matters. The Advisors Office is independent of the WCB.
Tom Kurian, Employer Advisor, Employer Advisor Branch (EAB)
Tom has a wide array of experience and knowledge from both the private sector and a ten year career with the Workers Compensation Board (WCB).
In the private sector Tom garnered considerable experience with operations management, employee recruitment & training, leadership, regulatory compliance, and financial stewardship.
In 2009 Tom joined WCB. During his time with the WCB he held positions within Employer Accounts, Underwriting, and the Office of the Appeals Advisor. With WCB Tom had significant experience with operations management, leadership, project management, employee training, quality assurance, and the application and interpretation of applicable legislation.
As an Employer Advisor with the Employer Advisor Branch, Tom advocates for employers with issues they experience with the WCB and the system partners. His duties include representing employers throughout all levels of the appeals process, performing comprehensive case reviews, providing education & advice, and performing employer & key stakeholder outreach activities.
Rick Bishop – Employer Advisor, Employer Advisor Branch (EAB)
Rick brings over fourteen years of experience within many different facets of the WCB system.
This experience includes adjudication, case management, and mentorship before transitioning into advocacy and representation for injured workers. Opportunity presented itself and Rick was able to join the Employer Advisor Branch in 2019.
As an Employer Advisor Rick has been very successful obtaining favorable results for his clients. His knowledge, passion and dedication to the work shines through in his pursuit to represent employer interests. His role includes formal representation at all levels of the WCB appeal system, education on WCB policy and legislation, and consultation regarding claim specific employer issues.
OHS Forum 2023 Recordings Available:
- OHS Forum, Oct 19, 2023 "Cognitive Psycholosocail Job Demands Analysis" by Charlene Eggli | Millard Health/WCB - request replay by writing to communications@ab-ccsa.ca