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A health care worker’s guide to health and safety on the job

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This guide is a resource for anyone working in Alberta’s health care industry. It addresses some of the basic provincially legislated requirements of employers and workers. It also provides... More ≫

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This guide is a resource for anyone working in Alberta’s health care industry. It addresses some of the basic provincially legislated requirements of employers and workers. It also provides at-a-glance information about some common health and safety issues people working in health care should know — and think about — every day on the job. Within this handbook the term “health care worker” includes anyone who provides care or services related to health care. That includes everyone from medical professionals, management, administrators, support workers and volunteers in both public and private health care-related settings.

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Notifiable occupational diseases : OHS information for physicians [2017]

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This information is intended to remind physicians of their responsibilities for reporting notifiable diseases under Alberta’s Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) Act.

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A retail worker’s handbook : occupational health and safety on the job

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This handbook provides Alberta’s retail workers with basic information that may help them stay healthy and safe while on the job.

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Occupational health and safety guide for retail workers and employers

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This guide contains information about occupational health and safety as it relates to Alberta retail workers and your employer. The front end provides a brief overview of what the law requires... More ≫

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This guide contains information about occupational health and safety as it relates to Alberta retail workers and your employer. The front end provides a brief overview of what the law requires from each of you, at minimum. Additional legislated requirements are highlighted throughout the document, which also spotlights opportunities to go above and beyond the legal expectations for better health and safety performance. Not all requirements under the Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) Act, Regulations and Code are discussed in this handbook.

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Investigation report : person fatally injured after excavation collapse

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Presents the findings of an investigation into a workplace fatality that occurred in August 2016. A person present at a worksite was fatally injured when the person was buried as the result of an... More ≫

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Presents the findings of an investigation into a workplace fatality that occurred in August 2016. A person present at a worksite was fatally injured when the person was buried as the result of an excavation collapse. The deceased person fell into the excavation and was buried beyond the capabilities of others present at the worksite to recover. See the usage considerations section of this record for more information about OHS work site investigations.

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Investigation report : worker fatally injured in helicopter crash

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Presents the findings of an investigation into a workplace fatality in the business, personal and professional services sector that occurred in September 2016. A worker was conducting a field... More ≫

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Presents the findings of an investigation into a workplace fatality in the business, personal and professional services sector that occurred in September 2016. A worker was conducting a field survey in a helicopter. The helicopter lost power and crashed into the forest resulting in a fatal injury. See the usage considerations section of this record for more information about OHS work site investigations.

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Investigation report : worker fatally injured after crushed by a wall

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Presents the findings of an investigation into a workplace fatality in the construction and construction trades sector that occurred in April 2013. Four workers were attempting to manually erect a... More ≫

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Presents the findings of an investigation into a workplace fatality in the construction and construction trades sector that occurred in April 2013. Four workers were attempting to manually erect a wall on a house. The wall became too heavy for the workers and they decided to let the wall fall. Three of the workers were able to step clear of the falling wall, but the fourth was caught beneath the wall and incurred fatal injuries. See the usage considerations section of this record for more information about OHS work site investigations.

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Floorhand crushed between excavator and stationary equipment

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Presents the findings of an investigation into a workplace fatality in the October 2012 sector that occurred in mining and petroleum development. A floorhand was fatally injured when he was pinned... More ≫

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Presents the findings of an investigation into a workplace fatality in the October 2012 sector that occurred in mining and petroleum development. A floorhand was fatally injured when he was pinned and crushed between a portable flare tank and an excavator. See the usage considerations section of this record for more information about OHS work site investigations.

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Investigation report : worker fatally injured in gravel conveyor belt entanglement

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Presents the findings of an investigation into a workplace fatality in the manufacturing and processing sector that occurred in July 2014. At a gravel crushing operation north of Athabasca, a... More ≫

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Presents the findings of an investigation into a workplace fatality in the manufacturing and processing sector that occurred in July 2014. At a gravel crushing operation north of Athabasca, a worker became entangled in a gravel crushing conveyer. The worker suffered fatal injuries when caught between a rubber roller and a belt on the underside of the conveyer. See the usage considerations section of this record for more information about OHS work site investigations.

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Psychological hazards in the workplace - worksheet : employer guide to developing program and procedures [February 2017]

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This guide is provided to help employers develop a program and procedures for dealing with psychological hazards in the workplace. The worksheet contains the elements of a health and safety... More ≫

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This guide is provided to help employers develop a program and procedures for dealing with psychological hazards in the workplace. The worksheet contains the elements of a health and safety management system, based on the Alberta, Partnerships in Injury Reduction model.

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