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Worker crushed by trailer ramp

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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, 2012. A worker was repairing the rear... 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, 2012. A worker was repairing the rear section of a flat-bed trailer when the hinges, connecting the tail section of the trailer to the rest of the trailer, failed-allowing the back end of the trailer to fall on to his chest. See the usage considerations section of this record for more information about OHS work site investigations.

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Worker struck by pipe

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Presents the findings of an investigation into a workplace fatality in the mining and petroleum development sector which occurred at approximately 40 km north of Grande Cache in February, 2012. A... More ≫

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Presents the findings of an investigation into a workplace fatality in the mining and petroleum development sector which occurred at approximately 40 km north of Grande Cache in February, 2012. A worker was struck in the face with piping while doing maintenance work on a pipeline. See the usage considerations section of this record for more information about OHS work site investigations.

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Lead at the work site

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In this bulletin, information is provided on workplaces that may use lead, health effects due to lead exposure, options for the control of exposure as well as the requirements in Alberta’s... More ≫

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In this bulletin, information is provided on workplaces that may use lead, health effects due to lead exposure, options for the control of exposure as well as the requirements in Alberta’s occupational health and safety (OHS) legislation for lead.

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Worker crushed by equipment

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Presents the findings of an investigation into a workplace fatality that occurred in September 2011. A worker was operating a bobcat with a bucket attachment. The bucket arm was raised, and the... More ≫

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Presents the findings of an investigation into a workplace fatality that occurred in September 2011. A worker was operating a bobcat with a bucket attachment. The bucket arm was raised, and the worker was crushed. See the usage considerations section of this record for more information about OHS work site investigations.

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Occupational Health and Safety Regulation amended in 2013 : highlights

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The Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) Regulation Amendment comes into effect on October 1, 2013. This Regulation was made after a comprehensive review with extensive public consultation.

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Pipelayer operator crushed

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Presents the findings of an investigation into a workplace fatality in the construction and construction trades sector that occurred in February, 2012. While performing pipeline work, a sideboom... 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 February, 2012. While performing pipeline work, a sideboom flipped over in the ditch, crushing the operator. See the usage considerations section of this record for more information about OHS work site investigations.

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Worker crushed by oilwell pumpjack rotating counterweight

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Presents the findings of an investigation into a workplace fatality that occurred in November 2011. A worker was performing maintenance on a pump jack brake assembly at an oil lease. While working... More ≫

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Presents the findings of an investigation into a workplace fatality that occurred in November 2011. A worker was performing maintenance on a pump jack brake assembly at an oil lease. While working in close proximity to the pump jack unit he was crushed under the counterweights (part of the pump jack structural assembly). See the usage considerations section of this record for more information about OHS work site investigations.

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Worker electrocuted

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Presents the findings of an investigation into a workplace fatality in the wholesale and retail trade sector that occurred in September, 2011. A worker was electrocuted while installing electrical... 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 September, 2011. A worker was electrocuted while installing electrical cables in a residential camp’s main power distributor. See the usage considerations section of this record for more information about OHS work site investigations.

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Equipment operator ran over by grader

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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, 2011. A worker grading a highway left the grader... 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, 2011. A worker grading a highway left the grader he was operating, when he was fatally struck by the same grader. See the usage considerations section of this record for more information about OHS work site investigations.

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Radiation protection regulation amended in 2013 : highlights

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The Radiation Protection Amendment Regulation came into effect on July 25, 2013. This Regulation was made after a comprehensive review with extensive public consultation. Only minor changes to the... More ≫

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The Radiation Protection Amendment Regulation came into effect on July 25, 2013. This Regulation was made after a comprehensive review with extensive public consultation. Only minor changes to the Radiation Protection Regulation were proposed at this time.

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