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Be safe at work

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Be Safe at Work provides easy-to-read information about how to stay healthy and safe on the job. It illustrates how to spot danger, use safety equipment, report injuries and share health and... More ≫

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Be Safe at Work provides easy-to-read information about how to stay healthy and safe on the job. It illustrates how to spot danger, use safety equipment, report injuries and share health and safety concerns with employers

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Let's talk : a guide to resolving workplace conflicts

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If you've ever experienced disagreements in the workplace, this book is for you. The conflict resolution methods presented are helpful for employees and employers of large, medium and small... More ≫

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If you've ever experienced disagreements in the workplace, this book is for you. The conflict resolution methods presented are helpful for employees and employers of large, medium and small organizations, whether it's a private sector company or a not-for-profit association. Contains information on how to handle situations internally and where to get outside help.

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Worker falls from step ladder

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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 April, 2013. While repairing a door opener in the... 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 April, 2013. While repairing a door opener in the garage, the worker fell eight feet off of a ladder. The worker was transferred to the hospital where he later died of his injuries. See the usage considerations section of this record for more information about OHS work site investigations.

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Worker crushed by forklift

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Presents the findings of an investigation into a workplace fatality in the wholesale and retail trade sector that occurred in October, 2012. A worker was refueling a forklift and was pinned to the... 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 October, 2012. A worker was refueling a forklift and was pinned to the door of the shed by the forklift. See the usage considerations section of this record for more information about OHS work site investigations.

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Worker crushed in conveyor

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Presents the findings of an investigation into a workplace fatality in the mining and petroleum development sector that occurred in December, 2012. A worker was crushed after being caught in a... More ≫

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Presents the findings of an investigation into a workplace fatality in the mining and petroleum development sector that occurred in December, 2012. A worker was crushed after being caught in a conveyor. See the usage considerations section of this record for more information about OHS work site investigations.

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Worker crushed by air handling unit

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Presents the findings of an investigation into a workplace fatality in the construction and construction trades sector that occurred in November, 2012. Workers were positioning an air handling... 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 November, 2012. Workers were positioning an air handling unit in the basement of a building when the unit tipped over onto a worker. See the usage considerations section of this record for more information about OHS work site investigations.

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Utility pole collapse

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Presents the findings of an investigation into a workplace fatality in the construction and construction trades sector that occurred in September, 2011. A crew was in the process of removing 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 September, 2011. A crew was in the process of removing a temporary pole for a power line. As a worker climbed the pole to remove guy wires and attach a sling, the pole fell over, landing on the worker. See the usage considerations section of this record for more information about OHS work site investigations.

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Worker fatally injured when scaffold tips over and ejects the worker

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Presents the findings of an investigation into a workplace fatality in the construction and construction trades sector that occurred in October 2012. A worker was working on top of a scaffold... 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 October 2012. A worker was working on top of a scaffold approximately 20 feet off the ground. The scaffold rolled into an adjacent pit approximately four feet deep, ejecting the worker. See the usage considerations section of this record for more information about OHS work site investigations.

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Calgary & area labour market report : youth recruitment and retention practices results from the 2013 employer survey

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This report provides labour market information and analysis for various groups, including: Albertans learning about the labour market and career planning; employers and industry in understanding... More ≫

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This report provides labour market information and analysis for various groups, including: Albertans learning about the labour market and career planning; employers and industry in understanding and addressing labour market issues; and the Alberta Human Services Calgary Region in strategic planning for programs and services. Recruitment and retention of youth is an important issue for policy makers and employers. The objective of this report is to provide a better understanding of youth workers in Canada and Alberta along with results from the 2013 Calgary and Area Employer Survey around youth recruitment and retention practices.

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Worker struck by equipment

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Presents the findings of an investigation into a workplace fatality that occurred in February 2012. A worker received fatal blunt trauma injuries while testing a wood chipper that had been... More ≫

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Presents the findings of an investigation into a workplace fatality that occurred in February 2012. A worker received fatal blunt trauma injuries while testing a wood chipper that had been modified to chip plastic. See the usage considerations section of this record for more information about OHS work site investigations.

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