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Employment standards guide for the hospitality industry [2016]

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This brochure covers the basic standards employees can expect. It outlines the law in everyday language.

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Alberta occupational demand outlook at 3 digit NOC-S

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This forecast highlights 140 occupations and how they are expected to grow over a five-year period. The information is organized by occupation and by year. The table outlines the number of jobs in... More ≫

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This forecast highlights 140 occupations and how they are expected to grow over a five-year period. The information is organized by occupation and by year. The table outlines the number of jobs in each occupation, the percentage of the labour market they account for, and the percentage of projected growth.

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Employment standards guide [2016]

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Alberta’s Employment Standards Code sets out the minimum standards that apply to employees and employers under provincial jurisdiction. This brochure covers the basic standards employees can... More ≫

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Alberta’s Employment Standards Code sets out the minimum standards that apply to employees and employers under provincial jurisdiction. This brochure covers the basic standards employees can expect. It outlines the law in everyday language.

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Employment standards guide for the retail sector [2016]

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This brochure covers the basic standards employees can expect. It outlines the law in everyday language.

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Investigation report : worker fatally injured - thermal burns from contact with hot water

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Presents the findings of an investigation into a workplace fatality in the manufacturing and processing sector that occurred in August, 2014. Workers were troubleshooting a clogged pipe and added... More ≫

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Presents the findings of an investigation into a workplace fatality in the manufacturing and processing sector that occurred in August, 2014. Workers were troubleshooting a clogged pipe and added water to the feeder line and heated it with steam in order to break down the materials blocking the pipe. During the draining phase, a relief cap on the feeder line was removed or dislodged causing steam heated water to contact the worker. The worker suffered severe burns to 80 percent of his body and died 41 days later in hospital. See the usage considerations section of this record for more information about OHS work site investigations.

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Investigation report : fatal - robbery and homicide

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Presents the findings of an investigation into a workplace fatality in the wholesale and retail trade sector that occurred in December, 2015. A store clerk, working alone on the overnight shift at... More ≫

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Presents the findings of an investigation into a workplace fatality in the wholesale and retail trade sector that occurred in December, 2015. A store clerk, working alone on the overnight shift at a convenience store, was robbed by three masked individuals. The clerk was shot by one of the masked individuals as they were leaving the store. See the usage considerations section of this record for more information about OHS work site investigations.

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Employment standards tool kit for employers [2016]

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This tool kit was developed by the Government of Alberta to help business owners and their employees understand and comply with the Employment Standards Code and Regulation.

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Transition from WHMIS 1988 to WHMIS 2015 : OHS information for workers and employers

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The federal Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS) legislation was amended February 11, 2015, to align with the Globally Harmonized System (GHS) for classifying and labelling... More ≫

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The federal Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS) legislation was amended February 11, 2015, to align with the Globally Harmonized System (GHS) for classifying and labelling chemicals. Alberta will amend the Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) Code, Part 29 to be consistent with the federal legislation. In the interim, this bulletin is intended to provide Alberta employers and workers with guidance on complying with WHMIS.

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Investigation report : worker fatally injured when struck by tree

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Presents the findings of an investigation into a workplace fatality in the agriculture and forestry sector that occurred in December, 2014. A worker was struck by a log when debris fell away from... More ≫

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Presents the findings of an investigation into a workplace fatality in the agriculture and forestry sector that occurred in December, 2014. A worker was struck by a log when debris fell away from a grappling device. See the usage considerations section of this record for more information about OHS work site investigations.

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Wildfire recovery – removal of debris from completely or substantially burned structures

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This bulletin key points are: If the structure is gone, and clean-up involves removing debris, this is not considered a demolition; An acceptance from the OHS Code Section 34 is not needed if... More ≫

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This bulletin key points are: If the structure is gone, and clean-up involves removing debris, this is not considered a demolition; An acceptance from the OHS Code Section 34 is not needed if work is for debris removal when the structure is gone; Safe work procedures, personal protective equipment and decontamination processes must be used; Employers should select respirators appropriate for your site’s specific hazards.

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