Manufacturers' Health & Safety Association (MHSA)

Name

Manufacturers' Health & Safety Association (MHSA)

Legal name

Manufacturers' Health & Safety Association

Website

https://mhsa.ab.ca

Company type

Private

Founded year

1998

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Ownership category

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Product category

Occupational Health and Safety Training Services

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PRIMARYEDABAEAA

General Occupational Safety & OSHA Compliance

Education/Corporate Training & Professional Development/Workplace Safety (EHS) Training

SECONDARYEDAGANAI

Health, Safety & Environment (HSE) Training

Education/Educational Publishing & Learning Content/Professional Development & Training Materials

SECONDARYEDANAIAM

Skilled Trades, Safety & Compliance Certification Prep (OSHA, HAZMAT, welding, electrical, HVAC)

Education/Tutoring & Test Preparation/Professional Certification & Licensure Exam Prep

SECONDARYEDABAEAH

Working at Heights, Fall Protection & Scaffolding

Education/Corporate Training & Professional Development/Workplace Safety (EHS) Training

Keywords

• Workplace safety training
• COR certification programs
• Manufacturing safety compliance
• Safety auditor certification
• Occupational health training

Headquarters

HQ city

Rocky View

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Training Course Fees: MHSA generates revenue through fees charged for safety training courses. Courses are priced differently for members versus non-members, with member rates being lower. Courses include Forklift Operator, Overhead Crane, Rigging Essentials, COR certification preparation, first aid, and many more.
2. Membership Fees: Companies join as members to access exclusive resources, expert support, and discounted training rates. Membership provides access to COR certification support, safety advisors (MSOs), and exclusive member pricing.
3. Auditor Certification Fees: Fees for Safety Auditor training and certification, as well as auditor recertification courses required every 3 years.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

MHSA is a not-for-profit association delivering occupational health and safety training, certification, and advisory services to Alberta manufacturers. Its core offerings include the COR (Certificate of Recognition) Certification Program, the MSO/MSA professional designation, and a portfolio of over 30 in-person safety training courses plus 75+ e-learning courses covering equipment operation, workplace safety, emergency preparedness, leadership, and regulatory compliance.

Product overview

MHSA is a not-for-profit health and safety association serving Alberta manufacturers, offering a comprehensive portfolio of safety training courses and certification programs. The core offerings include the COR (Certificate of Recognition) Certification Program for industry safety standards and the MSO/MSA (Manufacturer Safety Officer) professional designation. Training is delivered through multiple formats: in-person classroom instruction at Edmonton, Red Deer, and Rocky View locations; virtual instructor-led sessions; onsite training; and over 75 online e-learning courses through the BIS Trainer platform. Key course categories include equipment operation (forklift, overhead crane, rigging), workplace safety (machine guarding, fall protection, lock out/tag out), emergency preparedness (first aid, fire safety), leadership development (Leading Safety, Safety Basics), and regulatory compliance (OHS legislation navigation). The Safety Scoop monthly newsletter provides ongoing safety awareness content, while auditor certification programs support continuous improvement in workplace safety management systems.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 1,400 manufacturing members served across Alberta
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers11 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• University of CalgaryminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 August 2025Collaboration on Brain Science for Safety Conversations Safety Scoop content. Partnership provides educational content on understanding brain science for effective safety communication, including topics on fatigue effects, memory limits, and threat response.
• Thriving WorkplacesminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 September 2024Collaboration on Stress Management Safety Scoop content and webinar presentation. Partner provided expertise on building resilience in the workplace and finding balance in physical and mental workloads.
• EHS Partnerships Ltd.minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 July 2024Collaboration on Machine Safeguarding Safety Scoop and course development. Partner contributed expertise on reasonably incorporating machine guarding into Health & Safety Management systems, including applicable legislation and industry standards.
• North American Storage EquipmentminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 April 2024Collaboration on Pallet Racking Safety Safety Scoop content, providing expertise on Alberta OHS regulations and storage equipment safety requirements.
• Partnerships in Injury Reduction (PIR)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMHSA is one of the founding partners of COR (Certificate of Recognition) Certification. PIR administers the COR program which enables WCB premium reductions for certified employers. MHSA conducts audits and training required for COR certification.
• Government of Alberta OHScoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRecognized partner with Alberta Occupational Health and Safety division for providing compliant safety training and COR certification support.
• Workers' Compensation Board (WCB) AlbertacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRecognized partner enabling COR certified employers to receive WCB premium reductions. MHSA provides COR certification through this partnership.
• Energy Safety CanadaminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMHSA offers Energy Safety Canada's H2S Alive and Confined Space Entry & Monitor courses. Courses are hosted by Rhino Integrated Safety Services at their Red Deer facility.
• Rhino Integrated Safety ServicesminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorHosts H2S Alive and Confined Space Entry courses in Red Deer facility. MHSA redirects registrations to Rhino for these specialized courses.
• Rebel Sleep Institute IncminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnered programs for fatigue and sleep education including three programs: Intro to Fatigue, Making Sleep a Priority, and Sleep Mastery Workshop. Programs help organizations address sleep and fatigue for employee health, safety, and performance.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Energy Safety Canada: Canada's energy-sector safety association delivering H2S Alive, Confined Space, and other safety training. MHSA resells Energy Safety Canada courses, and both play the same industry-association role for workplace safety training and certification, making them directly comparable delivery models.
• Workplace Safety & Prevention Services (WSPS): Ontario-based safety association serving manufacturing and service sectors with training, consulting, and COR-equivalent programs. Directly comparable membership-based training and certification delivery model to MHSA.
• Infrastructure Health & Safety Association (IHSA): Ontario-based health and safety association providing training, certification, and COR-equivalent programs to construction and industrial employers. Directly comparable to MHSA as a provincial sector safety association with a similar membership, training, and audit model.
• Safe Alberta Council: Alberta safety association umbrella bringing together industry-specific safety groups (including MHSA). Comparable as a peer organization in the same provincial safety ecosystem, focused on coordinating cross-sector OHS initiatives.

Regional players

• Safety Services Manitoba: Provincial safety association providing training and COR-equivalent certification in Manitoba. Comparable regional association model serving a different province; useful benchmark for MHSA's potential geographic expansion strategy.
• Saskatchewan Safety Council: Provincial safety association delivering OHS training, certification, and member services across Saskatchewan. Directly comparable mission, funding model, and course portfolio to MHSA, but operating in a different province.
• BC Forest Safety Council / GoBeyond Safety: BC's provincially mandated safety association for forestry and supply-chain employers, with similar COR-style certification and training programs. Comparable regional safety-association model; focused on a different industry vertical but mirrors MHSA's structure and revenue streams.

Emerging players

• BIS Training Solutions: Canadian e-learning platform hosting MHSA's 75+ online courses via a branded storefront. Comparable as a digital safety-training delivery channel; an emerging tech-enabled player that could disintermediate traditional associations over time.

Broad incumbents

• NAIT (Northern Alberta Institute of Technology): Major Alberta vocational and continuing-education institution delivering OHS, equipment operator, and safety training. Comparable as a competing training provider in MHSA's home geography, with broader offerings but less manufacturing specialization.
• Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety (CCOHS): Federally mandated national body providing OHS training, e-learning, and resources across Canada. Broad incumbent in the same workplace safety training space; competes with MHSA's e-learning catalog but does not focus on Alberta manufacturing nor COR specifically.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/mhsa_ab
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/the-manufacturers'-health-&-safety-association

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles9 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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