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Engaging workers in slip, trip and fall prevention : OHS information for employers and supervisors

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Creating and managing a safe and healthy workplace involves everyone. For workers to be truly engaged in health and safety, they need to know their employers, supervisors, and the organization, ... More ≫

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Creating and managing a safe and healthy workplace involves everyone. For workers to be truly engaged in health and safety, they need to know their employers, supervisors, and the organization, value their well-being and input. This bulletin provides information to employers on engaging workers in slip, trip, and fall safety measures in the workplace.

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Fall protection systems and weather : OHS information for employers, supervisors, and workers

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When working at heights outdoors, workers and the fall protection systems that protect them may have to deal with changing conditions. This bulletin explains how weather conditions can influence ... More ≫

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When working at heights outdoors, workers and the fall protection systems that protect them may have to deal with changing conditions. This bulletin explains how weather conditions can influence the use and function of various fall protection systems and offers tips on how to handle those situations.

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Slips, trips and falls : boots and traction aids : OHS information for employers, supervisors, and workers

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Footwear that is made to be worn in one condition or season may not be effective in other situations. This bulletin provides information to employers and workers on different types and uses of ... More ≫

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Footwear that is made to be worn in one condition or season may not be effective in other situations. This bulletin provides information to employers and workers on different types and uses of traction aids for footwear worn in the workplace.

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How do I support workers who report a slip, trip or fall? OHS information for employers and supervisors

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This bulletin provides information to employers on steps to take if a worker reports a slip, trip, or fall.

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Common fall hazards : OHS information for employers, supervisors, and workers

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Fall hazards can be present at nearly all work sites. The complexity and risk related to a fall can vary between different workplaces, but the overall hazard of a fall is always a concern This ... More ≫

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Fall hazards can be present at nearly all work sites. The complexity and risk related to a fall can vary between different workplaces, but the overall hazard of a fall is always a concern This bulletin provides information to employers and workers on common fall hazards.

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Spring slips, trips, and falls : OHS information for workers

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This bulletin provides information to employers and workers on hazards related to spring weather in Alberta.

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Legal terms 101 : "reasonably practicable"

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This fact sheet provides an overview of the terms "reasonably practicable" and "due diligence" in relation to Alberta's OHS legislation.

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Out-of-Country Health Services Program: Applications Reviewed by Out-of-Country Health Services Committee (OOCHSC)

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This table provides a comparison of annual statistics on Status of Applications to the Out-of-Country Health Services Program for required services not available in Alberta that were Reviewed by ... More ≫

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This table provides a comparison of annual statistics on Status of Applications to the Out-of-Country Health Services Program for required services not available in Alberta that were Reviewed by the Out-of-Country Health Services Committee. This table is an Excel version of a table in the “Alberta Health Care Insurance Plan Statistical Supplement” report published annually by Alberta Health.

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Number of Facilities Providing Basic Health Services

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This table provides statistics of Facilities that provided basic health services by type of facility. This table is an Excel version of a table in the “Alberta Health Care Insurance Plan ... More ≫

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This table provides statistics of Facilities that provided basic health services by type of facility. This table is an Excel version of a table in the “Alberta Health Care Insurance Plan Statistical Supplement” report published annually by Alberta Health.

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Director Order [alignment of requirements with the National Health and Safety Reconciliation Agreement (personal protective equipment and first aid kits)]

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With this order, standards listed in the attached schedule for the following equipment and personal protective equipment meet compliance requirements on work sites regulated by the Government of ... More ≫

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With this order, standards listed in the attached schedule for the following equipment and personal protective equipment meet compliance requirements on work sites regulated by the Government of Alberta: • Personal protective equipment for hearing protection, eye protection, footwear, protective headwear, personal flotation devices and lifejackets and first aid equipment. • First aid kit contents. Inter-jurisdictional Recognitions provide flexibility by recognizing standards adopted in different Canadian jurisdictions. These may be issued where another jurisdiction’s standard appropriately protects the health and safety of workers in Alberta while also supporting interprovincial trade and labour mobility.

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