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Fuel and convenience retailers focused inspections program, 2016

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Presents the results of a focused inspections and awareness campaign in the fuel and convenience retailers industry. The purpose of the focused inspections was to raise awareness of the known... More ≫

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Presents the results of a focused inspections and awareness campaign in the fuel and convenience retailers industry. The purpose of the focused inspections was to raise awareness of the known workplace hazards in this industry and to ensure compliance with the Occupational Health and Safety Act, Regulation and Code. The program helped the employers to address the non-compliance issues identified by the OHS officers and implement the required corrective measures.

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Occupational health and safety on farms and ranches : OHS information for workers and employers

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This resource provides updated information on legislative changes to occupational health and safety requirements for farms and ranches.

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Request for Director review of an OHS officer’s order or decision : OHS information for employers and workers

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This resource explains the process and application requirements when a person applies for a Director of Inspection review of an order or decision of an occupational health and safety officer under... More ≫

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This resource explains the process and application requirements when a person applies for a Director of Inspection review of an order or decision of an occupational health and safety officer under section 70(1) of the Occupational Health and Safety Act.

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Workplace violence prevention plan employer guide : for retail fuel and convenience stores

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As of June 1, 2018, all employers in Alberta are required to implement a violence prevention plan (VPP). To ensure workers at gas stations and convenience stores are better protected from the... More ≫

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As of June 1, 2018, all employers in Alberta are required to implement a violence prevention plan (VPP). To ensure workers at gas stations and convenience stores are better protected from the violent incidents associated with these work sites, their employers must implement additional VPP components, as well as put in place mandatory fuel pre-pay. This guide is designed to help employers in the fuel and convenience store sector understand what Alberta's legislation requires for the additional VPP components for sector. It also includes suggested best practices, which are not legislated requirements but which could help employers improve their workers' health and safety.

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Investigation report : worker fatally injured following collapse of equipment

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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 2014. A worker was doing preparation work related... 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 2014. A worker was doing preparation work related to installing a rooftop makeup air unit. The unit's support curbing shifted, causing the unit to fall forward and onto the worker. The worker sustained fatal injuries. 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 fall from pump-jack scaffold

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Presents the findings of an investigation into a workplace fatality in the construction and construction trades sector that occurred in December 2016. The owner of an exterior siding company fell... 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 December 2016. The owner of an exterior siding company fell from a pump-jack scaffold on a new residential construction project. He suffered fatal injuries. 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 fall from height

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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 2014. A worker was repairing an HVAC unit on the... 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 2014. A worker was repairing an HVAC unit on the roof of a two-story commercial building. He was found unresponsive on the ground and succumbed to his injuries the next day. 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 worksite shooting

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Presents the findings of an investigation into a workplace fatality in the public administration, education and health services sector that occurred in June 2015. Edmonton police officers were... More ≫

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Presents the findings of an investigation into a workplace fatality in the public administration, education and health services sector that occurred in June 2015. Edmonton police officers were attempting to execute a warrant on an un-cooperative suspect at his residence. While the police officers were using force to enter the residence, the suspect fired multiple gunshots at the police officers killing one officer and injuring another. 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 fall from roof [October 2017]

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Presents the findings of an investigation into a workplace fatality in the construction and construction trades sector that occurred in December 2014. A worker was clearing snow from the roof of... 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 December 2014. A worker was clearing snow from the roof of a commercial building and fell approximately eight metres to the ground. See the usage considerations section of this record for more information about OHS work site investigations.

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Assessment and control of psychological hazards in the workplace : OHS information for employers and workers [August 2017]

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Information about psychological hazards in the workplace and suggestions for hazard identification and control.

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