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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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Investigation report : workers fatally stabbed and seriously injured

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Presents finds of an investigation into a workplace fatality incident in the wholesale and retail sector in February 2014. A worker at a grocery warehouse pulled out two knives and stabbed six... More ≫

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Presents finds of an investigation into a workplace fatality incident in the wholesale and retail sector in February 2014. A worker at a grocery warehouse pulled out two knives and stabbed six other workers, resulting in the deaths of two workers and serious injuries to the four others.

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Investigation report : worker fatally injured in worksite shooting

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Presents the findings of an investigation into a workplace fatality in the public administration, education and health services sector that occurred in June 2015. Edmonton police officers were... More ≫

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Presents the findings of an investigation into a workplace fatality in the public administration, education and health services sector that occurred in June 2015. Edmonton police officers were attempting to execute a warrant on an un-cooperative suspect at his residence. While the police officers were using force to enter the residence, the suspect fired multiple gunshots at the police officers killing one officer and injuring another. See the usage considerations section of this record for more information about OHS work site investigations.

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Reasonably practicable : OHS information for employers and workers

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This information sheet explains what "reasonably practicable" means in the Occupational Health and Safety Act.

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Employment standards : farms and ranches [2018]

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The Government of Alberta is committed to ensuring waged, non-family farm and ranch workers have similar protections to those in other sectors and other Canadian provinces. Enacted in December... More ≫

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The Government of Alberta is committed to ensuring waged, non-family farm and ranch workers have similar protections to those in other sectors and other Canadian provinces. Enacted in December 2015, Alberta’s Enhanced Protection for Farm and Ranch Workers Act was the first step in this process. The Fair and Family-friendly Workplaces Act, passed in June 2017, included specific changes to the Employment Standards Code to apply it to farms and ranches.

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Bargaining update [2017]

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Bargaining Update is a monthly summary of key collective bargaining activities in Alberta and other jurisdictions. It provides a summary of key labour settlements and disputes, economic trends and... More ≫

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Bargaining Update is a monthly summary of key collective bargaining activities in Alberta and other jurisdictions. It provides a summary of key labour settlements and disputes, economic trends and other factors or events relevant to the Alberta labour scene.

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Medication in first aid kits : OHS information for employers [2017]

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This Safety Bulletin outlines the requirements of specific sections of Alberta’s legislation that are relevant to work site first aiders. Anyone responsible for providing first aid services at the... More ≫

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This Safety Bulletin outlines the requirements of specific sections of Alberta’s legislation that are relevant to work site first aiders. Anyone responsible for providing first aid services at the workplace needs to understand what is required by law. In the provision of first aid, the casualty’s health and safety is the primary consideration, and it is important for the first aider to first do no harm in the provision of first aid.

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Employment standards tool kit for employers [2017]

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This tool kit was developed by the Government of Alberta to help business owners and their employees understand and comply with the Employment Standards Code and Regulation. It provides... More ≫

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This tool kit was developed by the Government of Alberta to help business owners and their employees understand and comply with the Employment Standards Code and Regulation. It provides information about the minimum standards for employment in Alberta, including the rules effective January 1, 2018. It also includes examples and detailed information on how employment standards apply to employers.

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Investigation report : worker fatally injured after fall from roof [November 2017]

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Presents the findings of an investigation into a workplace fatality in the construction and construction trades sector that occurred in August 2015. A welder working on the roof of a new school... 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 August 2015. A welder working on the roof of a new school gymnasium suffered fatal injuries after falling over nine metres to the ground. See the usage considerations section of this record for more information about OHS work site investigations.

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Positivity works

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This book will help students, job seekers and workers enhance their positive beliefs, attitudes and relationships, which will help them in their work, their work search, their learning and their... More ≫

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This book will help students, job seekers and workers enhance their positive beliefs, attitudes and relationships, which will help them in their work, their work search, their learning and their dealing with others.

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