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Asbestos exposure in demolition and renovation : OHS information for work site parties

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This resource provides information on asbestos, its potential harmful effects, and Alberta’s asbestos-related requirements pertaining to demolition and renovation.

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Fall protection plan : OHS information for employers and workers

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This resource provides information about occupational health and safety fall protection plans. Employers are required to prepare a fall protection plan when a worker may fall three metres or more... More ≫

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This resource provides information about occupational health and safety fall protection plans. Employers are required to prepare a fall protection plan when a worker may fall three metres or more and the worker is not protected by guardrails.

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Naloxone in the workplace : OHS information for employers and workers in non-health-care settings

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Introduces - in general terms - OHS legal requirements that will apply if employers choose to authorize naloxone administration as part of an opioid overdose emergency response. Provides related... More ≫

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Introduces - in general terms - OHS legal requirements that will apply if employers choose to authorize naloxone administration as part of an opioid overdose emergency response. Provides related links, including to Government of Alberta requirements.

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Guide to OHS : workers [2023]

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This guide introduces Alberta's occupational health and safety laws and the role of the worker in ensuring health and safety at the work site. It discusses provincial legislation related to... More ≫

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This guide introduces Alberta's occupational health and safety laws and the role of the worker in ensuring health and safety at the work site. It discusses provincial legislation related to occupational health and safety and describes the responsibilities of the workplace supervisor, employer and the provincial government, as well as those of the worker, in ensuring a healthy and safe workplace. It also looks at non-compliance and explains what steps can be taken if supervisors or other work site parties don't comply with the law.

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Health and safety committees and representatives

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This bulletin gives information about joint work site health and safety committee or health and safety representative requirements at Alberta work sites.

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Worker deconditioning following an absence from the workplace : OHS information for employers and workers

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Lack of activity can lead to a loss of fitness or ability, which can increase the chance of injury. Workers resuming work after a period away may need to take additional steps to limit the... More ≫

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Lack of activity can lead to a loss of fitness or ability, which can increase the chance of injury. Workers resuming work after a period away may need to take additional steps to limit the potential for injuries.

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Ventilation in the workplace : OHS information for employers and owners

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This bulletin explains how ventilation can help control the risk of harm from airborne contaminants in indoor workplaces.

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Working from home : OHS information for employers and workers

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This bulletin gives examples of occupational health and safety best practices for employers and workers who are working from home.

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Respiratory viruses : selecting respirators and masks : OHS information for employers

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This resource gives employers information to help guide their selection of respirators and masks, when addressing the hazard of respiratory viruses in the workplace.

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Respiratory viruses and the workplace : OHS information for employers, supervisors and workers

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Respiratory viruses, including influenza and coronaviruses, can cause common colds, seasonal flu and public health outbreaks. This bulletin gives employers, supervisors and workers information... More ≫

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Respiratory viruses, including influenza and coronaviruses, can cause common colds, seasonal flu and public health outbreaks. This bulletin gives employers, supervisors and workers information about controlling respiratory virus hazards in the workplace.

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