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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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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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Health and safety committee / health and safety representative training program : OHS information for workers and employers

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Information on mandatory and standardized training required for all Health and Safety Committee members and Health and Safety representatives. Training provides the information required to... More ≫

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Information on mandatory and standardized training required for all Health and Safety Committee members and Health and Safety representatives. Training provides the information required to effectively meet all the requirements set out in legislation.

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Health and safety committee / health and safety representative curriculum standard : approved curriculum for mandatory joint work site health and safety committee/health and safety representatives training courses

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This standard contains the minimum course content for approved Health and Safety Committee and Health and Safety Representative training courses. It was developed to govern training agencies and... More ≫

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This standard contains the minimum course content for approved Health and Safety Committee and Health and Safety Representative training courses. It was developed to govern training agencies and facilitators in the development and delivery of approved training courses.

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Workplace injuries, diseases & fatalities in Alberta [2017]

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This set of infographics presents information on workplace injuries, diseases and fatalities in Alberta by industry sector. Data reflects 2017 statistics as accepted and reported by the Workers’... More ≫

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This set of infographics presents information on workplace injuries, diseases and fatalities in Alberta by industry sector. Data reflects 2017 statistics as accepted and reported by the Workers’ Compensation Board of Alberta.

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Guidelines for safety training of overhead crane operators and supervisors [2018]

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These guidelines present minimum recommended operator training requirements for ensuring the safe and efficient operation of overhead cranes. Training materials used by instructors should include... More ≫

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These guidelines present minimum recommended operator training requirements for ensuring the safe and efficient operation of overhead cranes. Training materials used by instructors should include all the subjects presented.

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Arena focused inspections program, 2017/2018

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Presents the results of a focused inspections and awareness campaign for arena workers. The purpose of the focused inspections was to educate arena operators as to their responsibilities in... More ≫

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Presents the results of a focused inspections and awareness campaign for arena workers. The purpose of the focused inspections was to educate arena operators as to their responsibilities in ensuring that employers working at their site comply with the OHS Act, Regulation and Code, and to education and enhance workers' awareness of their responsibilities and rights under the legislation.

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Sand and gravel crushing focused inspections program, 2015

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Presents the results of a focused inspections and awareness campaign in the sand and gravel industry. The purpose of the focused inspections was to raise awareness of the known workplace hazards... More ≫

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Presents the results of a focused inspections and awareness campaign in the sand and gravel industry. The purpose of the focused inspections was to raise awareness of the known workplace hazards in this industry and to ensure compliance with the Occupational Health and Safety Act, Regulation and Code. The program helped the employers to address the non-compliance issues identified by the OHS officers and implement the required corrective measures.

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Vulnerable workers focused inspections program, 2016

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Presents the results of a focused inspections campaign to educate employers and employees about vulnerable workers and conduct inspections and education high-risk industries with vulnerable... More ≫

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Presents the results of a focused inspections campaign to educate employers and employees about vulnerable workers and conduct inspections and education high-risk industries with vulnerable workers. Vulnerable workers are defined as workers who may have greater exposure than most to injury and illness due to their lack of experience, reluctance to ask questions, communication barriers and type of work.

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