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Arena focused inspections program, 2017/2018

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Presents the results of a focused inspections and awareness campaign for arena workers. The purpose of the focused inspections was to educate arena operators as to their responsibilities in... More ≫

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Presents the results of a focused inspections and awareness campaign for arena workers. The purpose of the focused inspections was to educate arena operators as to their responsibilities in ensuring that employers working at their site comply with the OHS Act, Regulation and Code, and to education and enhance workers' awareness of their responsibilities and rights under the legislation.

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Sand and gravel crushing focused inspections program, 2015

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Presents the results of a focused inspections and awareness campaign in the sand and gravel industry. The purpose of the focused inspections was to raise awareness of the known workplace hazards... More ≫

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Presents the results of a focused inspections and awareness campaign in the sand and gravel 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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Vulnerable workers focused inspections program, 2016

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Presents the results of a focused inspections campaign to educate employers and employees about vulnerable workers and conduct inspections and education high-risk industries with vulnerable... More ≫

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Presents the results of a focused inspections campaign to educate employers and employees about vulnerable workers and conduct inspections and education high-risk industries with vulnerable workers. Vulnerable workers are defined as workers who may have greater exposure than most to injury and illness due to their lack of experience, reluctance to ask questions, communication barriers and type of work.

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Care worker violence prevention focused inspection program, 2017

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Presents the results of a focused inspections and awareness campaign for care workers. Care workers are at a greater risk for injury/illness from worksite violence due to a number of compounding... More ≫

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Presents the results of a focused inspections and awareness campaign for care workers. Care workers are at a greater risk for injury/illness from worksite violence due to a number of compounding factors. The purpose of the focused inspections was to raise awareness of the known workplace hazards for care workers 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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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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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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Industry profiles : agricultural industry

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Annual profiles of Alberta's agriculture industries. Information and statistics on demographics, wages and employment trends and outlook are included.

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Industry profiles : finance, insurance, real estate and leasing industry

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Annual profiles of Alberta's finance, insurance, real estate and leasing industry. Information and statistics on demographics, wages and employment trends and outlook are included.

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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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