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Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) focused inspection project : young workers

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Alberta Employment and Immigration (AEI) Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) identified Young Workers as one of the key areas for focused inspections in the 2011-12 fiscal year. The purpose of... More ≫

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Alberta Employment and Immigration (AEI) Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) identified Young Workers as one of the key areas for focused inspections in the 2011-12 fiscal year. The purpose of the focused inspections was to raise awareness of known workplace hazards, and ensure compliance with the OHS Act, Regulation, and Code.

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Spray application of paint and coatings

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This guide outlines some of the hazards associated with spray painting and provides information on how to protect yourself.

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Drycleaners beware

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Perchloroethylene (tetrachloroethylene) or “perc”, is the most commonly used solvent in the drycleaning process. Workers in drycleaning plants are exposed to perc by breathing the vapour or... More ≫

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Perchloroethylene (tetrachloroethylene) or “perc”, is the most commonly used solvent in the drycleaning process. Workers in drycleaning plants are exposed to perc by breathing the vapour or getting the liquid on their skin. The most common effects of overexposure are irritation of the eyes, nose, throat, or skin and effects on the nervous system, as described in this bulletin.

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Mercury at the work site

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The bulletin presents information about mercury properties and uses, acute and chronic health effects, health assessment and preventive measures.

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Best practices : mould at the work site

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This document describes the principles to be followed when selecting the most appropriate techniques for managing mould and mould-contaminated materials. Mould is a type of fungus and the... More ≫

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This document describes the principles to be followed when selecting the most appropriate techniques for managing mould and mould-contaminated materials. Mould is a type of fungus and the procedures and guidelines presented in this document apply to all types of fungi. The document also presents basic information on mould, health hazards, requirements for worker protection, safe work procedures, inspection criteria and applicable legislation.

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Best practices on conveyor safety

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The guide is intended to be used as a best practices reference document for safety around conveyor systems. It is directed mainly to workers, technicians, supervisors, joint health and safety... More ≫

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The guide is intended to be used as a best practices reference document for safety around conveyor systems. It is directed mainly to workers, technicians, supervisors, joint health and safety committee members and other interested parties. This guide is composed of two sections. Section I provides definitions, a general idea of conveyor components, an overview of mechanical hazards and information about hazard assessment and reduction. Section II covers safeguards against hazards during operation and maintenance of conveyor systems, and related worker training. Appendices provide details on guard design, applicable Alberta legislation, conveyor safety checklists, inspection guidelines and an overview of conveyor-related accidents in Alberta.

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Occupational health and safety : toolkit for staffing firms

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This Occupational Health and Safety Toolkit for Staffing Firms has been developed to support and assist staffing firms in understanding and fulfilling their occupational health and safety... More ≫

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This Occupational Health and Safety Toolkit for Staffing Firms has been developed to support and assist staffing firms in understanding and fulfilling their occupational health and safety responsibilities. It has been developed for use by all staffing firms in Alberta. It is meant to be read in its entirety to provide information on the legislated roles and responsibilities for workplace health and safety in Alberta. The laws for health and safety are minimum requirements. Some best practices1, tools, forms and a list of resources are provided to assist employers in meeting or exceeding the minimum requirements.

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Best practice guideline for workplace health & safety during avian influenza

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This document provides you with an overview of best practices in workplace health and safety for the protection of your workers against the avian influenza virus during an outbreak. The document... More ≫

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This document provides you with an overview of best practices in workplace health and safety for the protection of your workers against the avian influenza virus during an outbreak. The document is intended to serve as a guideline to all workplaces affected by avian influenza and provides information on legislated requirements, best practices, guidelines and strategies in workplace health and safety in the event of an avian influenza outbreak.

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Hantavirus : information for employers and workers

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This guideline has been developed to assist employers and workers in minimizing worker exposure to hantavirus, and preventing hantavirus infections. The guidelines and recommendations outlined in... More ≫

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This guideline has been developed to assist employers and workers in minimizing worker exposure to hantavirus, and preventing hantavirus infections. The guidelines and recommendations outlined in this document reflect what is currently known about this disease. Employers of any work location where rodents or rodent droppings are present should consider the control measures outlined in this guideline.

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