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Taking action on fetal alcohol spectrum disorder, 2013 Spring/Summer

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Taking Action on FASD newsletter was produced by the Alberta FASD Cross-Ministry Committee and focuses on issues and work being done across Alberta around Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder.

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Quality management plan requirements for first aid training in Alberta workplaces

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This guide summarizes the requirements for agencies delivering first aid training courses in accordance with Alberta’s Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) Act, Regulation and Code. It outlines... More ≫

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This guide summarizes the requirements for agencies delivering first aid training courses in accordance with Alberta’s Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) Act, Regulation and Code. It outlines the Quality Management Plan (QMP) requirements that agencies must have in place to assure consistent delivery of high quality first aid courses for designated workplace first aiders in Alberta. It also includes the required minimum workplace first aid training standards for Alberta.

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Health and safety issues associated with the refrigerant HCFC-123 (R-123)

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Alberta Human Services supports using environmentally friendly products, as long as employers ensure that the health and safety of workers using the products is protected. Alberta has adopted an... More ≫

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Alberta Human Services supports using environmentally friendly products, as long as employers ensure that the health and safety of workers using the products is protected. Alberta has adopted an occupational exposure limit (OEL) of 50 ppm for HCFC-123 as listed in Table 2, Schedule 1 of the OHS Code. In summary, although the HCFC-123 refrigerant may be more environmentally friendly than CFC-11, it is more toxic and poses a greater potential health risk to people working with and around it. Both HCFC-123 and CFC 11 refrigerants are nonflammable.

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Fall protection plan

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This Safety Bulletin outlines the requirements of specific sections of Alberta’s Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) Code 2009 related to Fall Protection Plans, and includes a basic template.... More ≫

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This Safety Bulletin outlines the requirements of specific sections of Alberta’s Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) Code 2009 related to Fall Protection Plans, and includes a basic template. Workers working from heights and employers responsible for the worksites need to understand what is required by law.

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Occupational Health and Safety Act amended in 2012 : highlights

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Bill 6, the Protection and Compliance Statutes Amendment Act, received Royal Assent on December 10, 2012. The amendment act changes the Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) Act in six major ways.... More ≫

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Bill 6, the Protection and Compliance Statutes Amendment Act, received Royal Assent on December 10, 2012. The amendment act changes the Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) Act in six major ways. All changes are effective on that date except changes related to administrative penalties, which come into force upon proclamation.

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Workers exposure to sewage

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This bulletin serves as a guide to assist employers, supervisors, contractors and workers in understanding the risks of exposure to sewage and minimizing exposure to it.

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Developing a first aid plan

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The purpose of this Safety Bulletin is to describe the basics of a First Aid Plan, which is one component of an overall Emergency Response Program. The Bulletin describes the factors to consider... More ≫

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The purpose of this Safety Bulletin is to describe the basics of a First Aid Plan, which is one component of an overall Emergency Response Program. The Bulletin describes the factors to consider when developing and implementing a First Aid Plan, and includes explanations of what should be included in terms of first aid services, equipment, supplies, records, communication and transportation.

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Your role as specific decision maker

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If an adult doesn't have the capacity to make decisions, a health care provider can choose one of the adult’s relatives to make a one-time, time-sensitive decision. Specific decision-making can be... More ≫

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If an adult doesn't have the capacity to make decisions, a health care provider can choose one of the adult’s relatives to make a one-time, time-sensitive decision. Specific decision-making can be about health care, and/or temporary admission to or discharge from a residential care facility.

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Eye protection at the work site

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In 2010, the Workers’ Compensation Board reported that 2.5 per cent (601 in total) of all lost-time claims and 2.3 per cent (1080 in total) of all disabling injury claims in Alberta were related... More ≫

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In 2010, the Workers’ Compensation Board reported that 2.5 per cent (601 in total) of all lost-time claims and 2.3 per cent (1080 in total) of all disabling injury claims in Alberta were related to eye injuries. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), each day approximately 2,000 U.S. workers experience a job-related eye injury. One third of these injuries are treated in hospital emergency rooms and more than 100 of these workplace eye injuries result in lost work time. It is widely accepted that most eye injuries can be prevented through the use of effective protective eyewear.

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Indoor air quality

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Indoor air quality, or IAQ, is an important component of a healthy and comfortable workplace. IAQ considers the indoor environment, including the makeup of the air and comfort factors such as... More ≫

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Indoor air quality, or IAQ, is an important component of a healthy and comfortable workplace. IAQ considers the indoor environment, including the makeup of the air and comfort factors such as temperature and relative humidity. IAQ issues tend to be complex and should be properly assessed to identify problems and their solutions. This brochure discusses some effects a poorly-maintained IAQ can have on the body, and provides a general guide to maintaining all the components that lead to good indoor air quality.

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