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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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Bargaining update [2018]

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Bargaining Update is a monthly summary of key collective bargaining activities in Alberta and other jurisdictions. It provides a summary of key labour settlements and disputes, economic trends and... More ≫

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Bargaining Update is a monthly summary of key collective bargaining activities in Alberta and other jurisdictions. It provides a summary of key labour settlements and disputes, economic trends and other factors or events relevant to the Alberta labour scene.

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Bargaining update [2017]

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Bargaining Update is a monthly summary of key collective bargaining activities in Alberta and other jurisdictions. It provides a summary of key labour settlements and disputes, economic trends and... More ≫

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Bargaining Update is a monthly summary of key collective bargaining activities in Alberta and other jurisdictions. It provides a summary of key labour settlements and disputes, economic trends and other factors or events relevant to the Alberta labour scene.

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Audiometric testing : OHS information for employers and workers

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This bulletin is intended to assist employers meet the requirements of the audiometric testing component of a noise management program as required in Part 16 of the Occupational Health and Safety... More ≫

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This bulletin is intended to assist employers meet the requirements of the audiometric testing component of a noise management program as required in Part 16 of the Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) Code.

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Fatigue, extended work hours, and safety in the workplace : OHS information for workers and employers

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This fact sheet presents the hazards of fatigue and extended work hours to workers, the effects that workers could experience from sleep deprivation and fatigue, and how the workers can control... More ≫

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This fact sheet presents the hazards of fatigue and extended work hours to workers, the effects that workers could experience from sleep deprivation and fatigue, and how the workers can control and be protected from fatigue.

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Occupational health and safety acceptances : OHS information for employers

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Section 34 of Alberta’s Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) Act offers a way for an employer, contractor or prime contractor who wishes to achieve compliance through a different approach than... More ≫

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Section 34 of Alberta’s Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) Act offers a way for an employer, contractor or prime contractor who wishes to achieve compliance through a different approach than complying with an existing requirement of the OHS Regulation or Code, to propose an alternative approach to protect the health and safety of workers.

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Seven myths about back pain : OHS information for workers

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The causes of back pain can be complex and difficult to diagnose. Surgery to relieve back pain should only be used as the last resort. This fact sheet presents seven common myths about back pain.

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Do I have a workplace mould problem? : OHS information for workers and employers

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This Safety Bulletin has been developed to assist employers and workers in understanding the risks of exposure to moulds and how to prevent harmful effects. The recommendations described reflect... More ≫

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This Safety Bulletin has been developed to assist employers and workers in understanding the risks of exposure to moulds and how to prevent harmful effects. The recommendations described reflect what is currently known about this topic.

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Bargaining update [2016]

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Bargaining Update is a monthly summary of key collective bargaining activities in Alberta and other jurisdictions. It provides a summary of key labour settlements and disputes, economic trends and... More ≫

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Bargaining Update is a monthly summary of key collective bargaining activities in Alberta and other jurisdictions. It provides a summary of key labour settlements and disputes, economic trends and other factors or events relevant to the Alberta labour scene.

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Occupational demand outlook at 3 digit NOC-S : Athabasca - Grande Prairie

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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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