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WHMIS 2015 : information for employers [2018]

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Covers a detailed explanation of WHMIS for employers. WHMIS, which stands for Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System, is Canada's national hazard communication system for hazardous... More ≫

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Covers a detailed explanation of WHMIS for employers. WHMIS, which stands for Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System, is Canada's national hazard communication system for hazardous products in the workplace. It applies to suppliers, importers, and distributors of hazardous products that are sold in or imported into Canada and intended for use, handling or storage in Canadian workplaces, as well as to the employers and workers who use those products.

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Request for Director review of an OHS officer’s order or decision : OHS information for employers and workers

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This resource explains the process and application requirements when a person applies for a Director of Inspection review of an order or decision of an occupational health and safety officer under... More ≫

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This resource explains the process and application requirements when a person applies for a Director of Inspection review of an order or decision of an occupational health and safety officer under section 70(1) of the Occupational Health and Safety Act.

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Workplace violence prevention plan employer guide : for retail fuel and convenience stores

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As of June 1, 2018, all employers in Alberta are required to implement a violence prevention plan (VPP). To ensure workers at gas stations and convenience stores are better protected from the... More ≫

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As of June 1, 2018, all employers in Alberta are required to implement a violence prevention plan (VPP). To ensure workers at gas stations and convenience stores are better protected from the violent incidents associated with these work sites, their employers must implement additional VPP components, as well as put in place mandatory fuel pre-pay. This guide is designed to help employers in the fuel and convenience store sector understand what Alberta's legislation requires for the additional VPP components for sector. It also includes suggested best practices, which are not legislated requirements but which could help employers improve their workers' health and safety.

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WHMIS 2015 : information for workers [2018]

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Covers a detailed explanation of WHMIS for workers. WHMIS, which stands for Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System, is Canada's national hazard communication system for hazardous... More ≫

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Covers a detailed explanation of WHMIS for workers. WHMIS, which stands for Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System, is Canada's national hazard communication system for hazardous products in the workplace. It applies to suppliers, importers, and distributors of hazardous products that are sold in or imported into Canada and intended for use, handling or storage in Canadian workplaces, as well as to the employers and workers who use those products.

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Protection of workers from synthetic opioid exposure : OHS information for employers

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Synthetic opioids such as fentanyl and its analogue carfentanil are rapid-acting drugs that depress central nervous system and respiratory function. This information sheet describes the best way... More ≫

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Synthetic opioids such as fentanyl and its analogue carfentanil are rapid-acting drugs that depress central nervous system and respiratory function. This information sheet describes the best way to protect workers who may be exposed to synthetic opioids in the workplace.

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Worker participation in health and safety : OHS information for workers, employers, and prime contractors, without health and safety committees or representatives

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The right to participate ensures workers have an opportunity to participate in decisions that affect their health and safety at work. This resource will explain what the rules around the right to... More ≫

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The right to participate ensures workers have an opportunity to participate in decisions that affect their health and safety at work. This resource will explain what the rules around the right to participate are.

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Do you need a joint work site health and safety committee or health and safety representative on multiple work sites?

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This information sheet explains why employers may need various combinations of joint work site health and safety committee and/or health and safety representative for multiple work sites, and how... More ≫

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This information sheet explains why employers may need various combinations of joint work site health and safety committee and/or health and safety representative for multiple work sites, and how to determine what combination of each is required at each site.

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Do I need a joint work site health and safety committee or a health and safety representative? : OHS information for workers, employers, and prime contractors

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This bulletin describes joint work site health and safety committees and the role of a health and safety representative, and explains when a workplace would require a health and safety committee... More ≫

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This bulletin describes joint work site health and safety committees and the role of a health and safety representative, and explains when a workplace would require a health and safety committee or a health and safety representative.

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Naloxone in the workplace : OHS information for workers and employers [2017]

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This document provides guidance to Alberta employers to help ensure the protection of workers in an emergency when Naloxone is used in the workplace. Workers should also be aware of Naloxone and... More ≫

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This document provides guidance to Alberta employers to help ensure the protection of workers in an emergency when Naloxone is used in the workplace. Workers should also be aware of Naloxone and the health and safety factors when used in the workplace.

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Protection of workers during remediation of illegal fentanyl labs : OHS information for workers and employers

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Fentanyl is a chemical hazard and exposure to a very small amount of drug can have immediate adverse health effects. A worker engaged in remediation activities should know the signs and symptoms... More ≫

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Fentanyl is a chemical hazard and exposure to a very small amount of drug can have immediate adverse health effects. A worker engaged in remediation activities should know the signs and symptoms of fentanyl exposure and poisoning, and be aware of emergency procedures to take in such a scenario.

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