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Investigation report : worker fatality - excavation collapse

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Presents the findings of an investigation into a workplace fatality in the agriculture and forestry sector that occurred in November 2017. A worker was in an excavation attempting to expose a... More ≫

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Presents the findings of an investigation into a workplace fatality in the agriculture and forestry sector that occurred in November 2017. A worker was in an excavation attempting to expose a water line when the excavation wall sloughed and engulfed the worker. The worker suffered fatal injuries.

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The role and duties of the prime contractor : OHS information for workers, employers, and prime contractors

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Prime contractors play an important role in coordinating health and safety of workers and persons on the work site. The role of the prime contractor is to coordinate, organize, and oversee the... More ≫

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Prime contractors play an important role in coordinating health and safety of workers and persons on the work site. The role of the prime contractor is to coordinate, organize, and oversee the health and safety activities of multiple employers. This fact sheet explains when a prime contractor is required, and the role and duties of the prime contractor.

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Do I need a health and safety program? : OHS information for employers, prime contractors, and workers

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An OHS program is a coordinated system of procedures and processes designed to promote continuous improvement in occupational health and safety.

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Labour annual report

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The annual report of the ministry of Labour contains the minister's accountability statement, the audited consolidated financial statements of the ministry and a comparison of actual performance... More ≫

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The annual report of the ministry of Labour contains the minister's accountability statement, the audited consolidated financial statements of the ministry and a comparison of actual performance results to desired results as set out in the ministry business plan, which was published as part of the previous year's budget. The report also includes financial statements for the entities making up the ministry and for which the minister is responsible.

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Ministerial Order No. 2019-16 [Labour]

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Establishes the Occupational Health and Safety Surveillance Program for the purposes set out in the Act and Regulation.

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Ministerial Order No. 2019-17 [Labour]

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This Ministerial Order grants to the employers and employees described in the attached Schedule a variance respecting section 16 of the Code, subject to the following terms and conditions.

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Ministerial Order No. 2019-18 [Labour]

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Pursuant to section 2(1)(o.2) of Schedule 1 of the Regulation, exempt an asset or liquid asset that was purchased or obtained with money from a non-recurring payment received from the Blood Band... More ≫

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Pursuant to section 2(1)(o.2) of Schedule 1 of the Regulation, exempt an asset or liquid asset that was purchased or obtained with money from a non-recurring payment received from the Blood Band and paid equally to each of its members.

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Prevention initiative for Alberta’s occupational health and safety system

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The purpose of this initiative is to raise awareness of disease and injury areas where workers are most affected or have the greatest risk, so that Alberta's occupational health and safety system... More ≫

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The purpose of this initiative is to raise awareness of disease and injury areas where workers are most affected or have the greatest risk, so that Alberta's occupational health and safety system can focus on the highest value areas to improve the health and safety of workers. The initiative will clarify the priorities of the OHS system based on evidence and consultation.

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Oxygen equipment and related training requirements at work sites : OHS information for employers and workers

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Under Alberta’s OHS Code 2009, oxygen equipment is a specified requirement of a First Aid room. Work sites requiring a First Aid room are a) medium hazard sites with 200 or more workers, and b)... More ≫

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Under Alberta’s OHS Code 2009, oxygen equipment is a specified requirement of a First Aid room. Work sites requiring a First Aid room are a) medium hazard sites with 200 or more workers, and b) high hazard sites with 100 or more workers. At other work sites, deciding to use and have oxygen equipment may be part of a First Aid response, based on a hazard assessment and work site requirements.

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Employment standards tool kit for employers [2018]

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Learn comprehensively about the minimum standards for employment in Alberta, including the rules effective January 1, 2018. Includes examples and detailed information on how employment standards... More ≫

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Learn comprehensively about the minimum standards for employment in Alberta, including the rules effective January 1, 2018. Includes examples and detailed information on how employment standards apply to employers.

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