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Mature workers in Alberta and British Columbia : understanding the issues and opportunities : a discussion document updated

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This discussion paper is intended to assist the Governments of Alberta and British Columbia, and their partners, in responding to the issue of labour and skill shortages. This document provides... More ≫

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This discussion paper is intended to assist the Governments of Alberta and British Columbia, and their partners, in responding to the issue of labour and skill shortages. This document provides background information on mature workers in Alberta and British Columbia and actions employers and governments can consider for increasing opportunities for mature workers to participate in the workforce. This document updates the August 2007 publication by updating statistics and adding further information on key initiatives related to mature workers.

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Worker's guide [to the] Occupational health and Safety Act

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The purpose of this Safety Bulletin is to help workers understand the Occupational Health and Safety Act (Act). It will also help workers understand responsibilities for health and safety at ... More ≫

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The purpose of this Safety Bulletin is to help workers understand the Occupational Health and Safety Act (Act). It will also help workers understand responsibilities for health and safety at their workplace — employees responsibilities, and the employer’s and co-workers’ responsibilities.

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Worker falls from scaffold

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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, 2007. A 49-year old male worker, employed as a... 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, 2007. A 49-year old male worker, employed as a black paper and wire installer, was working with another worker installing tube and clamp scaffolding to complete external work on a new house under construction. The worker was trying to climb on to a 3.2 metre tall level from a 2.3 metre tall section when he fell, struck a cross bar below and landed on the ground. 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 transportation communication and utilities sector that occurred in March, 2007. A 41-year old male worker, employed as a... More ≫

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Presents the findings of an investigation into a workplace fatality in the transportation communication and utilities sector that occurred in March, 2007. A 41-year old male worker, employed as a journeyman power lineman, received a fatal electric shock. A “digger derrick” was raised and came into contact with a live 8000 volt overhead power line. The worker, who was on the ground, came into contact with the truck and received a fatal electrical shock. See the usage considerations section of this record for more information about OHS work site investigations.

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Skidder/grapple operator struck by a log

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Presents the findings of an investigation into a workplace fatality in the agriculture and forestry sector that occurred in January, 2007. A 35-year old male worker, employed as a logger, was... More ≫

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Presents the findings of an investigation into a workplace fatality in the agriculture and forestry sector that occurred in January, 2007. A 35-year old male worker, employed as a logger, was operating a grapple skidder when a dead log came through the cab, striking the worker in the head. See the usage considerations section of this record for more information about OHS work site investigations.

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Worker tripped over milk crates

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Presents the findings of an investigation into a workplace fatality in the wholesale and retail trade sector that occurred in January, 2007. A 54-year old female worker, employed as a restaurant... 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 January, 2007. A 54-year old female worker, employed as a restaurant worker, tripped over a milk/cream case on the floor while carrying several trays from a cooler to a baker’s table on January 10, 2007. See the usage considerations section of this record for more information about OHS work site investigations.

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Worker fatally injured in vehicle incident

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Presents the findings of an investigation into a workplace fatality in the mining and petroleum development sector that occurred in March, 2007. A male worker, employed as a pipe layer, was... More ≫

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Presents the findings of an investigation into a workplace fatality in the mining and petroleum development sector that occurred in March, 2007. A male worker, employed as a pipe layer, was driving east on a haul road. As the worker approached a single-lane bridge, a log truck was also approaching the bridge from the opposite direction. The worker drove his truck passenger side wheels into a snow bank, the driver’s side of the truck caught the side rail of the bridge and flipped over landing on its roof in the river. The worker was partially ejected from the vehicle and his head struck a rock on the bank of the river. See the usage considerations section of this record for more information about OHS work site investigations.

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Driver fatally injured by fall from truck

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Presents the findings of an investigation into a workplace fatality in the mining and petroleum development sector that occurred in March, 2007. A 67-year old male worker, employed as a driver,... More ≫

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Presents the findings of an investigation into a workplace fatality in the mining and petroleum development sector that occurred in March, 2007. A 67-year old male worker, employed as a driver, was securing load straps when one of the straps became trapped and stuck on top of the load. The worker climbed onto the load, presumably to clear the strap. He was found by another worker on the ground beside the vehicle unconscious. The worker died in hospital nine days later. See the usage considerations section of this record for more information about OHS work site investigations.

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Hidden danger : hazardous materials in your building

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This bulletin summarizes information about hazardous materials that the contractor or employer should look for before starting any renovation or demolition project.

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Worker run over by tractor unit

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Presents the findings of an investigation into a workplace fatality in the manufacturing and processing sector that occurred in January, 2007. A 47-year old male worker, employed as a plant... More ≫

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Presents the findings of an investigation into a workplace fatality in the manufacturing and processing sector that occurred in January, 2007. A 47-year old male worker, employed as a plant operator, was assisting a truck driver hook up a trailer. He was run over by the tractor unit. See the usage considerations section of this record for more information about OHS work site investigations.

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