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Guide to OHS : employers

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This guide introduces Alberta's occupational health and safety laws and the role of employers in ensuring health and safety at the work site. It discusses provincial legislation related to... More ≫

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This guide introduces Alberta's occupational health and safety laws and the role of employers in ensuring health and safety at the work site. It discusses provincial legislation related to occupational health and safety and describes the responsibilities of the worker, supervisors and the provincial government, as well as those of the employer, in ensuring a healthy and safe workplace. It also looks at non-compliance and explains what steps can be taken if supervisors or other work site parties don't comply with the law.

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Consumer Contact Centre Call Data

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This dataset shows the calls received by the consumer contact centre by date, type of inquiry (call code), self-reported postal code and constituency.

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Prepaid contracting : Consumer Protection Act

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Are you considering renovating the interior or exterior of your property? A business requesting an upfront payment before work commences, or payments before a renovation is completed, is a prepaid... More ≫

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Are you considering renovating the interior or exterior of your property? A business requesting an upfront payment before work commences, or payments before a renovation is completed, is a prepaid contracting business in Alberta and must be licensed with Service Alberta and Red Tape Reduction.

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Business licensing – Prepaid contracting/direct sales : Consumer Protection Act

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This publication explains the type of business activities that require a business licence from Service Alberta and Red Tape Reduction for prepaid contracting and direct sales.

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Cancellation rights – Direct sales and prepaid contracts : frequently asked questions

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As a consumer in Alberta, you have certain rights to cancel a contract under the Consumer Protection Act when it is a direct sale or when hiring a prepaid contracting business.

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Grant payments disclosure

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These searchable files provide information on grant payments made by the Government of Alberta departments and select agencies to support programs and initiatives throughout the province. The... More ≫

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These searchable files provide information on grant payments made by the Government of Alberta departments and select agencies to support programs and initiatives throughout the province. The payment data is available in files for each fiscal year (April 1 to March 31). The data identifies: the ministry which provided the grant; the grant recipient; the payment amount; the program under which the grant was made; and whether the grant was funded by the Lottery Fund.

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Guide to OHS : supervisors [2023]

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This guide introduces Alberta's occupational health and safety laws and the role of a workplace supervisor in ensuring health and safety at the work site. It discusses provincial legislation... More ≫

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This guide introduces Alberta's occupational health and safety laws and the role of a workplace supervisor in ensuring health and safety at the work site. It discusses provincial legislation related to occupational health and safety and describes the responsibilities of the worker, employer and the provincial government, as well as those of the supervisor, in ensuring a healthy and safe workplace. It also looks at non-compliance and explains what steps can be taken if supervisors or other work site parties don't comply with the law.

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Guide to OHS : workers [2023]

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This guide introduces Alberta's occupational health and safety laws and the role of the worker in ensuring health and safety at the work site. It discusses provincial legislation related to... More ≫

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This guide introduces Alberta's occupational health and safety laws and the role of the worker in ensuring health and safety at the work site. It discusses provincial legislation related to occupational health and safety and describes the responsibilities of the workplace supervisor, employer and the provincial government, as well as those of the worker, in ensuring a healthy and safe workplace. It also looks at non-compliance and explains what steps can be taken if supervisors or other work site parties don't comply with the law.

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Worker deconditioning following an absence from the workplace : OHS information for employers and workers

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Lack of activity can lead to a loss of fitness or ability, which can increase the chance of injury. Workers resuming work after a period away may need to take additional steps to limit the... More ≫

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Lack of activity can lead to a loss of fitness or ability, which can increase the chance of injury. Workers resuming work after a period away may need to take additional steps to limit the potential for injuries.

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Working from home : OHS information for employers and workers

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This bulletin gives examples of occupational health and safety best practices for employers and workers who are working from home.

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