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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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Leading indicators for workplace health and safety : a user guide [2020]

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This user guide provides an overview of what leading indicators are, and how and why they might be applied to strengthen an organization's health and safety culture and performance.

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Hazard assessment and control : a handbook for Alberta employers and workers [2020]

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Presents how to carry out hazard assessments and control workplace hazards to meet legislated requirements.

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Development of a code of practice for respiratory protective equipment : OHS information for employers

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The Alberta Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) Code requires that a Code of Practice (COP) describing the selection, maintenance and use of respiratory protective equipment (RPE) be developed... More ≫

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The Alberta Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) Code requires that a Code of Practice (COP) describing the selection, maintenance and use of respiratory protective equipment (RPE) be developed whenever respirators are used at the work site.

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Joint work site health and safety committee/health and safety representative training manual

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This manual can be used by approved training agencies and facilitators, in developing and delivering approved joint work site Health and Safety Committee and Health and Safety representative... More ≫

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This manual can be used by approved training agencies and facilitators, in developing and delivering approved joint work site Health and Safety Committee and Health and Safety representative training courses. The content in this manual is based on the Joint Work Site Health and Safety Committee / Health and Safety Representative Curriculum Standard.

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Developing a first aid plan : OHS information for employers

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The purpose of this safety bulletin is to describe the basics of a first aid plan, which is one component of an overall emergency response program. The bulletin describes the factors to consider... More ≫

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The purpose of this safety bulletin is to describe the basics of a first aid plan, which is one component of an overall emergency response program. The bulletin describes the factors to consider when developing and implementing a first aid plan, and includes explanations of what should be included in terms of first aid services, equipment, supplies, records, communication and transportation.

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Prevention initiative for Alberta’s occupational health and safety system

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The purpose of this initiative is to raise awareness of disease and injury areas where workers are most affected or have the greatest risk, so that Alberta's occupational health and safety system... More ≫

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The purpose of this initiative is to raise awareness of disease and injury areas where workers are most affected or have the greatest risk, so that Alberta's occupational health and safety system can focus on the highest value areas to improve the health and safety of workers. The initiative will clarify the priorities of the OHS system based on evidence and consultation.

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Health and safety committee / health and safety representative manual : a resource manual for course facilitators, participants, committee members and representatives

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This manual was developed as a resource for approved training agencies and facilitators to guide them in their development and delivery of approved Joint Work Site Health and Safety Committee and... More ≫

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This manual was developed as a resource for approved training agencies and facilitators to guide them in their development and delivery of approved Joint Work Site Health and Safety Committee and health and safety representative training courses. The content found within this manual is referenced in the Curriculum Standard and will serve as a valuable reference for course developers, course participants, HSC members, employers and workers.

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Care worker violence prevention focused inspection program, 2017

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Presents the results of a focused inspections and awareness campaign for care workers. Care workers are at a greater risk for injury/illness from worksite violence due to a number of compounding... More ≫

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Presents the results of a focused inspections and awareness campaign for care workers. Care workers are at a greater risk for injury/illness from worksite violence due to a number of compounding factors. The purpose of the focused inspections was to raise awareness of the known workplace hazards for care workers and to ensure compliance with the Occupational Health and Safety Act, Regulation and Code. The program helped the employers to address the non-compliance issues identified by the OHS officers and implement the required corrective measures.

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Vulnerable workers focused inspections program, 2016

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Presents the results of a focused inspections campaign to educate employers and employees about vulnerable workers and conduct inspections and education high-risk industries with vulnerable... More ≫

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Presents the results of a focused inspections campaign to educate employers and employees about vulnerable workers and conduct inspections and education high-risk industries with vulnerable workers. Vulnerable workers are defined as workers who may have greater exposure than most to injury and illness due to their lack of experience, reluctance to ask questions, communication barriers and type of work.

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