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Working alone : OHS information for workers and employers

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Explains the meaning of working alone as defined in Alberta's Occupational Health and Safety Code, as well as the legislated requirements for employers of workers working alone.

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Ministerial Order No. 2019-17 [Labour]

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This Ministerial Order grants to the employers and employees described in the attached Schedule a variance respecting section 16 of the Code, subject to the following terms and conditions.

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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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Employment standards tool kit for employers [2018]

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Learn comprehensively about the minimum standards for employment in Alberta, including the rules effective January 1, 2018. Includes examples and detailed information on how employment standards... More ≫

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Learn comprehensively about the minimum standards for employment in Alberta, including the rules effective January 1, 2018. Includes examples and detailed information on how employment standards apply to employers.

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Health and safety committee / health and safety representative training program : OHS information for workers and employers

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Information on mandatory and standardized training required for all Health and Safety Committee members and Health and Safety representatives. Training provides the information required to... More ≫

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Information on mandatory and standardized training required for all Health and Safety Committee members and Health and Safety representatives. Training provides the information required to effectively meet all the requirements set out in legislation.

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Health and safety committee / health and safety representative curriculum standard : approved curriculum for mandatory joint work site health and safety committee/health and safety representatives training courses

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This standard contains the minimum course content for approved Health and Safety Committee and Health and Safety Representative training courses. It was developed to govern training agencies and... More ≫

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This standard contains the minimum course content for approved Health and Safety Committee and Health and Safety Representative training courses. It was developed to govern training agencies and facilitators in the development and delivery of approved training courses.

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Integrity in enforcement professionalism in the workplace : a staff guide for Occupational Health and Safety & Employment Standards employees

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The purpose of this guide is to provide direction for Safe, Fair and Healthy Workplaces staff who work in delivering Employment Standards services and Occupational Health and Safety services,... More ≫

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The purpose of this guide is to provide direction for Safe, Fair and Healthy Workplaces staff who work in delivering Employment Standards services and Occupational Health and Safety services, particularly those who interact with Albertans and Alberta businesses.

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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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