Health and Safety Training

AFPA is committed to helping employers and workers reduce losses from workplace injury by providing quality information and resources to the forest products industry.

Health and Safety training is a key component of any occupational health and safety management system.

Health and safety training is important for the well-being of employees, compliance with legal requirements, improvement of productivity, reputation management, effective risk management, and promoting a culture of safety.

AFPA is continuously monitoring new and evolving public health measures to ensure training can be delivered in the safest way possible, whenever possible.

Any necessary changes to the training schedule will be communicated as soon as possible!

AFPA Health and Safety Training Schedule and Registration Form

Find the latest information on in-class and virtual, instructor-led training sessions here:

2024 AFPA Health & Safety Training Schedule
2024 AFPA Health & Safety Course Registration Form


Online Learning

Access to an increasingly growing list of classroom quality e-Learning courses is available through MyOTF. A simple and low cost solution for all of your online training needs. Available for both individuals and companies, MyOTF focuses on what’s really important – worker competency.

AFPA Members: Contact AFPA for access to members-only online training.
AFPA Contractors: Log-in to MyOTF for more information and to set-up your account. Don’t forget to use this voucher code KU6D2E during set-up.


Pulp and Paper Safety Orientation (P&PSO)

The AFPA’s Pulp and Paper Safety Orientation is available for members, their employees and contractors.

AFPA Members: Contact AFPA for access to members-only online training.
AFPA Contractors: Log-in to MyOTF for more information and to set-up your account. Don’t forget to use this voucher code KU6D2E during set-up.


Wood Products Safety Orientation (WPSO)

The AFPA’s Wood Products Safety Orientation is available for members, their employees and contractors.

AFPA Members: Contact AFPA for access to members-only online training.
AFPA Contractors: Log-in to MyOTF for more information and to set-up your account. Don’t forget to use this voucher code KU6D2E during set-up.


Continued in 2024

Wildlife Awareness with Bear Safety & More Inc.

This 4-hour course is a must for anyone who works in close proximity to wildlife habitat areas. Virtual classes are scheduled using ZOOM conference – contact Kim Titchener to make arrangements for your site.

Participants will learn how to avoid bear and other wildlife encounters, and what to do should an encounter occur. It also provides practical training in the use of bear spray.

To register, go to Bear Safety & More Inc. or contact Kim Titchener directly as follows:
Email: kim@bearsafety.com Phone: 403.493.0375.


AFPA / Advantage Fleet Services Inc. Vehicle Training

AFPA partnered with Advantage Fleet Services Inc. in previous years to help companies and organizations address the job requirement that is among their riskiest daily activity – DRIVING.

Our goal is to improve safety practices and save lives through behavioural-based driver training programs.
Please contact AFPA (780.452.2841) for more information on the course options available and to set-up a training course in your area.

Training Benefits:

Employee well-being: A safe and healthy workplace is essential for the well-being of employees. Health and safety training can help employees understand potential hazards and how to avoid them, how to prevent incidents, and what to do in the event of an emergency.

Legal compliance: Employers have a legal obligation to provide a safe working environment for their employees. This may include providing health and safety training to all employees.

Improved productivity: When employees feel safe and healthy at work, they are more likely to be productive. By providing health and safety training, employers can help reduce absenteeism, turnover, and costs associated with incidents, such as workers’ compensation claims, and lost productivity.

Reputation management: A workplace that values the health and safety of its employees can enhance its reputation, attract top talent, and improve customer loyalty.

Risk management: Health and safety training can help employers identify and manage potential risks in the workplace, which can reduce the likelihood of incidents, and help minimize their impact if they do occur.

Culture of safety: Workplace health and safety training helps to promote a culture of safety in the workplace. This can lead to increased awareness and a greater commitment to safety among all employees, creating a safer working environment for everyone.