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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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Worker fatally injured when struck by grain truck

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Presents findings of an investigation of a workplace fatality that occurred in the agriculture and forestry sector in September 2021. A worker was struck by a grain truck and suffered fatal injuries.

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Worker fatally injured in a grain bag roller

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Presents findings of an investigation of a workplace fatality that occurred in the in December 2021. A worker was operating a grain bag rolling machine and was fatally injured.

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Meat facility standards [2022]

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Describes the conditions under which meat is slaughtered, processed, stored and transported to ensure food safety. The Meat Facility Standards is a policy document legislated by the Meat... More ≫

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Describes the conditions under which meat is slaughtered, processed, stored and transported to ensure food safety. The Meat Facility Standards is a policy document legislated by the Meat Inspection Regulation, which requires the licensed operator to comply with the MFS. It describes the minimum regulatory requirements for the facility environment and for food production controls.

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Investigation report : worker fatally injured when exposed to natural gas

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Presents findings of an investigation of a workplace fatality that occurred in the business and professional services sector in November 2019. Workers were digging fence post holes on a farm when... More ≫

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Presents findings of an investigation of a workplace fatality that occurred in the business and professional services sector in November 2019. Workers were digging fence post holes on a farm when they struck a natural gas line. A worker attempted to clamp the line and was fatally exposed to natural gas.

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Investigation report : worker fatally injured in farm tractor rollover

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Presents findings of an investigation of a workplace fatality that occurred in the agriculture and forestry sector in May 2019. A worker was operating a tractor and towing an implement when the... More ≫

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Presents findings of an investigation of a workplace fatality that occurred in the agriculture and forestry sector in May 2019. A worker was operating a tractor and towing an implement when the equipment rolled, causing fatal injuries to the operator.

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Investigation report : worker collapsed and sustained a fatal injury

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Presents findings of a workplace fatality that occurred in the agriculture and forestry sector in January 2018. A worker arrived to load deceased cows from a feedlot. The worker was found... More ≫

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Presents findings of a workplace fatality that occurred in the agriculture and forestry sector in January 2018. A worker arrived to load deceased cows from a feedlot. The worker was found unresponsive and the medical examiner determined the death was caused by a medical event.

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Seed matters 2 : extracting and handling five-needle pine seed in Alberta

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This resource provides guidelines, recommendations and scientific background for improving the extraction and handling of pine seed in Alberta’s forest and reforestation activities.

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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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Seed matters 1 : recommendations for aspen seed collection and handling

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This resource provides guidelines, recommendations and scientific background for improving the quality of aspen seed lots being collected and used in Alberta’s forestry, oilsand, and oil and gas... More ≫

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This resource provides guidelines, recommendations and scientific background for improving the quality of aspen seed lots being collected and used in Alberta’s forestry, oilsand, and oil and gas reclamation activities.

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