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Tips on selecting an OHS consultant : OHS information for employers

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Tip sheet for employers when considering hiring an occupational health and safety consultant.

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Employment standards tool kit for employers. Module 1 : overview

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The Employment Standards Tool Kit provides employers with comprehensive up-to-date information on minimum employment standards in Alberta. Employers can find detailed information and examples of... More ≫

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The Employment Standards Tool Kit provides employers with comprehensive up-to-date information on minimum employment standards in Alberta. Employers can find detailed information and examples of how employment standards rules apply to them, their employees and their businesses. Module 1 provides an overview to the Employment Standards Code, who is covered, the core standards and your basic responsibilities as an employer in Alberta. See the Related tab for links to other modules in the tool kit.

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Employment standards tool kit for employers. Module 8 : job-protected leaves

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The Employment Standards Tool Kit provides employers with comprehensive up-to-date information on minimum employment standards in Alberta. Employers can find detailed information and examples of... More ≫

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The Employment Standards Tool Kit provides employers with comprehensive up-to-date information on minimum employment standards in Alberta. Employers can find detailed information and examples of how employment standards rules apply to them, their employees and their businesses. Module 8 discusses job-protected leaves that are available to employees, who is eligible, and what kind of notice is needed to take different leaves. See the Related tab for links to other modules in the tool kit.

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Prevention initiative annual update

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Keeping workplaces and workers healthy and safe is the ultimate goal of the Prevention Initiative for Alberta’s Occupational Health and Safety system. This annual update reviews actions taken... More ≫

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Keeping workplaces and workers healthy and safe is the ultimate goal of the Prevention Initiative for Alberta’s Occupational Health and Safety system. This annual update reviews actions taken during the previous fiscal year, and outlines the path the Prevention Initiative has set for the upcoming year.

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Working in confined spaces : OHS information for employers, supervisors and workers

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This resource provides information about Alberta's legislated requirements for working in confined spaces, particularly in regard to the required Code of Practice.

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Prime contractor role and duties : OHS information for prime contractors, employers and workers

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Prime contractors play an important role in coordinating health and safety of workers and persons on the work site. The role of the prime contractor is to coordinate, organize, and oversee the... More ≫

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Prime contractors play an important role in coordinating health and safety of workers and persons on the work site. The role of the prime contractor is to coordinate, organize, and oversee the health and safety activities of multiple employers. This fact sheet explains when a prime contractor is required, and the role and duties of the prime contractor.

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Legal terms 101 : "owner" : OHS information for work site parties

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This fact sheet explains how the term "owner" is used in Alberta's occupational health and safety laws. It also introduces some of an owner's key health and safety legal obligations.

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Worker fatally injured when crushed by falling pipe

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Presents findings of an investigation of a workplace fatality that occurred in October 2021 in the business and professional services sector. A worker was helping transfer pipe with a wheeled... More ≫

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Presents findings of an investigation of a workplace fatality that occurred in October 2021 in the business and professional services sector. A worker was helping transfer pipe with a wheeled loader when a pipe fell from the loader, struck the worker and caused fatal injuries.

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Expired and expiring collective agreements

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Lists expiring collective agreements in Alberta by calendar year and industry. This publication is updated three times a year, in January, May and September.

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Occupational hygiene reports : requirements and tips : OHS information for employers and service providers

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Describes what Alberta OHS expects to see in an occupational hygiene report. The bulletin also addresses competency requirements and necessary qualifications.

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