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Health and safety on Alberta farms and ranches

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This handbook is an introduction to the rights and responsibilities employers and workers have regarding occupational health and safety on Alberta farms and ranches. It provides information on... More ≫

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This handbook is an introduction to the rights and responsibilities employers and workers have regarding occupational health and safety on Alberta farms and ranches. It provides information on hazard identification and control, incident reporting and investigations.

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Changes to occupational health and safety (OHS) laws : information for Albertans

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This fact sheet provides on overview of significant updates to the Occupational Health and Safety Act and revised regulations in effect as of December 1, 2021.

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Orientation to the new OHS legislation : OHS information for employers and workers

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An updated Occupational Health and Safety Act (OHS Act) and revised regulations took effect Dec. 1, 2021. The new legislation eliminates duplication and moves requirements from other pieces of... More ≫

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An updated Occupational Health and Safety Act (OHS Act) and revised regulations took effect Dec. 1, 2021. The new legislation eliminates duplication and moves requirements from other pieces of legislation into the OHS Act and Code. This bulletin highlights where some of the requirements from the previous legislation have moved to in the new Dec. 1, 2021 versions.

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Change highlights : the 2020 OHS Act : information for work site parties

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This resource gives an overview of 2020 changes to the OHS Act.

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Review of occupational health and safety and radiation legislation : what we heard

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The Alberta government engaged with stakeholders in in July and August 2020 to gather input into proposed changes to the Alberta Occupational Health and Safety Act to improve health and safety... More ≫

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The Alberta government engaged with stakeholders in in July and August 2020 to gather input into proposed changes to the Alberta Occupational Health and Safety Act to improve health and safety outcomes, reduce unnecessary administration, make requirements easy to understand and apply, and empower work site parties and promote internal responsibility. This report gathers stakeholder input that was used to inform proposed changes to the Act.

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Construction work sites defined : information for employers and prime contractors

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Defines construction work sites for the purposes of the Occupational Health and Safety Act section 10(1).

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Oil and gas work sites defined : information for employers and prime contractors

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This resource defines oil and gas work sites for the purposes of the Occupational Health and Safety Act, section 10(1).

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Health and safety on Alberta farms and ranches : includes information on changes for January , 2020

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This handbook is an introduction to the rights and responsibilities employers and workers have regarding occupational health and safety on Alberta farms and ranches. It provides information on... More ≫

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This handbook is an introduction to the rights and responsibilities employers and workers have regarding occupational health and safety on Alberta farms and ranches. It provides information on hazard identification and control, incident reporting and investigations.

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Occupational Health and Safety Act de l’Alberta : points saillants des modifications en vigueur depuis le 1er juin 2018

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L’Occupational Health and Safety Act de l’Alberta ou OHS Act (loi sur la santé et la sécurité au travail [SST]) établit des normes minimales pour des pratiques saines et sécuritaires dans les... More ≫

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L’Occupational Health and Safety Act de l’Alberta ou OHS Act (loi sur la santé et la sécurité au travail [SST]) établit des normes minimales pour des pratiques saines et sécuritaires dans les milieux de travail de la province. Ces lois sont appliquées à l’aide d’inspections, d’enquêtes, de décrets, de sanctions administratives, d’amendes et de poursuites.

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Health and safety on Alberta farms and ranches : includes information on changes for June, 2018

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This handbook is an introduction to the fundamental rights and responsibilities employers and workers have when it comes to occupational health and safety on Alberta farms and ranches. It explains... More ≫

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This handbook is an introduction to the fundamental rights and responsibilities employers and workers have when it comes to occupational health and safety on Alberta farms and ranches. It explains what both groups need to do to be in compliance with the OHS Act and Regulations. It also provides examples of some of the more common hazards on a farm or ranch setting, and what can be done to help keep everyone healthy and safe on the job.

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