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Investigation report : worker fatally injured from fall off a low level ramp

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Presents the findings of an investigation into a workplace fatality in the wholesale and retail trade sector that occurred in June 2016. While operating a change machine, a worker lost their... More ≫

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Presents the findings of an investigation into a workplace fatality in the wholesale and retail trade sector that occurred in June 2016. While operating a change machine, a worker lost their balance, fell off a ramp, striking their head on a concrete floor. See the usage considerations section of this record for more information about OHS work site investigations.

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The health of first responders exposed during the Fort McMurray fires of May 2016: Phase 1

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Contains research data collected in support of a study of the health of firefighters deployed to Fort McMurray from 13 fire services during the fire of May to June 2016.

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Musculoskeletal injuries and physical fitness among Edmonton police officers

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The OHS Futures Research Funding Program provided a grant to the researcher. The researcher used the grant to investigating the relationship between physical fitness test scores and injuries to... More ≫

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The OHS Futures Research Funding Program provided a grant to the researcher. The researcher used the grant to investigating the relationship between physical fitness test scores and injuries to members of the Edmonton Police Service. This dataset provides some of the information collected during this study.

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Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the Ministry of Labour and Police Service

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The Westray Memorandum of Understanding defines protocols between police and occupational health and safety (OHS) officers for investigating serious workplace incidents. This will help... More ≫

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The Westray Memorandum of Understanding defines protocols between police and occupational health and safety (OHS) officers for investigating serious workplace incidents. This will help investigators determine if criminal charges may be warranted in addition to OHS violations.

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Get the workers you need : resources for Alberta employers [2015]

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The Government of Alberta has dedicated tools and resources to help employers manage challenges and develop a successful workforce.

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Investigation report : worker fatally injured when struck by deflector plate

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Presents the findings of an investigation into a workplace fatality in the mining and petroleum development sector that occurred in October, 2014. A floorhand was working on the rig floor of a... More ≫

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Presents the findings of an investigation into a workplace fatality in the mining and petroleum development sector that occurred in October, 2014. A floorhand was working on the rig floor of a drilling rig. A deflector plate from the rig's top drive fell, striking the floorhand in the face. See the usage considerations section of this record for more information about OHS work site investigations.

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Work laws and your pay stub : help for advisors [2017]

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This companion guide to Easy Reading Work Laws and Your Pay Stub is for advisors and tutors who work with adults with low literacy skills. The guide helps facilitators support their clients with... More ≫

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This companion guide to Easy Reading Work Laws and Your Pay Stub is for advisors and tutors who work with adults with low literacy skills. The guide helps facilitators support their clients with understanding financial matters about their pay. It includes notes with expanded information on topics for discussion and links to readily available resources.

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Notifiable occupational diseases : OHS information for physicians [2017]

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This information is intended to remind physicians of their responsibilities for reporting notifiable diseases under Alberta’s Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) Act.

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A retail worker’s handbook : occupational health and safety on the job

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This handbook provides Alberta’s retail workers with basic information that may help them stay healthy and safe while on the job.

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Occupational health and safety guide for retail workers and employers

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This guide contains information about occupational health and safety as it relates to Alberta retail workers and your employer. The front end provides a brief overview of what the law requires... More ≫

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This guide contains information about occupational health and safety as it relates to Alberta retail workers and your employer. The front end provides a brief overview of what the law requires from each of you, at minimum. Additional legislated requirements are highlighted throughout the document, which also spotlights opportunities to go above and beyond the legal expectations for better health and safety performance. Not all requirements under the Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) Act, Regulations and Code are discussed in this handbook.

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