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Wildfire recovery – removal of debris from completely or substantially burned structures

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This bulletin key points are: If the structure is gone, and clean-up involves removing debris, this is not considered a demolition; An acceptance from the OHS Code Section 34 is not needed if... More ≫

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This bulletin key points are: If the structure is gone, and clean-up involves removing debris, this is not considered a demolition; An acceptance from the OHS Code Section 34 is not needed if work is for debris removal when the structure is gone; Safe work procedures, personal protective equipment and decontamination processes must be used; Employers should select respirators appropriate for your site’s specific hazards.

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Alberta minimum wage information with Canadian comparisons

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Presents the current hourly minimum wage rates and ranking in Alberta and other Canadian provinces and territories.

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Guidelines for the safe clean-up of structurally compromised structures

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Provides guidance on dealing with the hazards that may result in buildings compromised as a result of fire damage, with particular attention paid to hazards caused by the possible presence of... More ≫

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Provides guidance on dealing with the hazards that may result in buildings compromised as a result of fire damage, with particular attention paid to hazards caused by the possible presence of asbestos in structures constructed prior to 2000.

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Wildfire recovery – ash and burned debris : OHS information for employers

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This bulletin key points are: Employers are required to take all necessary steps to protect health and safety of their workers, Ash and burned debris from fires may contain hazardous substances;... More ≫

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This bulletin key points are: Employers are required to take all necessary steps to protect health and safety of their workers, Ash and burned debris from fires may contain hazardous substances; Employers should select respirators appropriate for your site’s specific hazards; Employers must ensure workers are medically fit to wear respirators and that the worker is clean shaven before fit testing

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Wildfire recovery : OHS information for employers

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This bulletin summarizes information about wildfire recovery for employers.

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Hydrogen sulphide fatality

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Presents the findings of an investigation into a workplace fatality that occurred in January 2012. A crew was doing a well servicing job when a crew worker was overcome by hydrogen sulfide gas.... More ≫

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Presents the findings of an investigation into a workplace fatality that occurred in January 2012. A crew was doing a well servicing job when a crew worker was overcome by hydrogen sulfide gas. See the usage considerations section of this record for more information about OHS work site investigations.

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Worker struck by pipe elevator

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Presents the findings of an investigation into a workplace fatality that occurred in October 2012. While in the process of dismantling a drilling rig, a worker was killed when a pipe elevator fell... More ≫

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Presents the findings of an investigation into a workplace fatality that occurred in October 2012. While in the process of dismantling a drilling rig, a worker was killed when a pipe elevator fell and struck him. See the usage considerations section of this record for more information about OHS work site investigations.

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Investigation report : worker fatality - fall from truck deck

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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, 2014. A worker was standing on the back of 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, 2014. A worker was standing on the back of a truck when the worker fell and suffered a head injury. See the usage considerations section of this record for more information about OHS work site investigations.

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A guide to managing an aging workforce

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The average age of the workforce is rising in Alberta workplaces. Employers are looking to retain their valued older workers (45+) and, in some cases, are in a position to hire older employees for... More ≫

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The average age of the workforce is rising in Alberta workplaces. Employers are looking to retain their valued older workers (45+) and, in some cases, are in a position to hire older employees for vacancies in their organization. This publication examines perceptions and realities about the capabilities of the older worker and offers ways to keep your employees of any age safe and healthy on the job.

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Express entry for the employer

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Express Entry will allow Alberta employers to actively recruit and select skilled immigrants under the following federal economic immigration programs: the Federal Skilled Worker Program (FWSP) ;... More ≫

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Express Entry will allow Alberta employers to actively recruit and select skilled immigrants under the following federal economic immigration programs: the Federal Skilled Worker Program (FWSP) ; the Federal Skilled Trades Program (FSTP) ; the Canadian Experience Class (CEC).

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