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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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Pigs by municipality

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Number of pigs located on farms, by census year and municipal district.

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Employment standards guide for farms and ranches : basic information for the farm and ranch industry

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A guide to the basics of the minimum standards for employment in the farm and ranch industry in Alberta, including new rules effective November 1, 2020. Includes information on pay, time off,... More ≫

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A guide to the basics of the minimum standards for employment in the farm and ranch industry in Alberta, including new rules effective November 1, 2020. Includes information on pay, time off, breaks, and more.

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Funding your agricultural business [2021]

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This three-part series of factsheets is intended to assist individuals interested in starting a a new agricultural business, or expanding an existing business. Topics covered include: calculating... More ≫

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This three-part series of factsheets is intended to assist individuals interested in starting a a new agricultural business, or expanding an existing business. Topics covered include: calculating the financing needed to start the new venture; identifying sources of financing, grants and other investment opportunities available in Alberta; and tips on how to approach a lender or investor.

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What farm and ranch employers need to know

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Poster outlining employer-specific legal responsibilities for farm or ranch owners who have waged workers not related to the employer by blood, marriage or adoption, and not in an adult... More ≫

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Poster outlining employer-specific legal responsibilities for farm or ranch owners who have waged workers not related to the employer by blood, marriage or adoption, and not in an adult interdependent relationship with employer.

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If an incident happens on your farm or ranch…

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This poster provides information on what to do when a workplace health or safety incident happens on your farm or ranch.

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2016 census of agriculture for Alberta : I. D. , M. D. , and county data by land-use region

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This publication presents farm and farm operator data taken from the 2016 Census of Agriculture, conducted on May 10, 2016. The data is specific to Alberta at the county, municipality, and... More ≫

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This publication presents farm and farm operator data taken from the 2016 Census of Agriculture, conducted on May 10, 2016. The data is specific to Alberta at the county, municipality, and improvement district level, which are equivalent to Census Consolidated Subdivisions.

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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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Employment standards : farms and ranches [2019]

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The Government of Alberta is committed to ensuring waged, non-family farm and ranch workers have similar protections to those in other sectors and other Canadian provinces. Enacted in December... More ≫

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The Government of Alberta is committed to ensuring waged, non-family farm and ranch workers have similar protections to those in other sectors and other Canadian provinces. Enacted in December 2015, Alberta’s Enhanced Protection for Farm and Ranch Workers Act was the first step in this process. The Fair and Family-friendly Workplaces Act, passed in June 2017, included specific changes to the Employment Standards Code to apply it to farms and ranches.

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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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