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Alberta-Pacific FMA area 2015 forest management plan

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The details of where, when and how trees on Crown land in Alberta are harvested and managed for sustainability are contained in forest management plans approved by the Government of Alberta, with... More ≫

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The details of where, when and how trees on Crown land in Alberta are harvested and managed for sustainability are contained in forest management plans approved by the Government of Alberta, with input from the public and other stakeholders. Forest management plans prepared by industry are a requirement of Forest Management Agreements (FMA) negotiated between the Government of Alberta and forest companies. Forest management plans provide direction for sustainable management of forest resources. FMA 9100029 is allocated to Alberta-Pacific Forest Industries Inc. and consists of 11 forest management units (FMU) A16, L1, L2, L3, L8, L11, S11, S14, S18, S22, and S23. The FMA area is located in northeastern Alberta and falls predominantly within the Central Mixedwood, Upper and Lower Boreal Highlands, and Athabasca Plain natural sub-regions.

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Enhancing Workplace Safety and Wellbeing for Immigrant Women

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Presents results of a study aiming to explore the lived experiences of English language learning working women as they relate to health and safety. Study findings contribute to an evidence-based... More ≫

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Presents results of a study aiming to explore the lived experiences of English language learning working women as they relate to health and safety. Study findings contribute to an evidence-based understanding of workplace psychosocial hazards to the wellbeing and health of English language learner women workers. The overall goal of the study was to consider how to mitigate and prevent harm caused by workplace psychosocial hazards and explore if there are workplace hazards that may disproportionately impact ELL women workers.

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Older workers : exploring and addressing the stereotypes

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Examines current knowledge on attitudes and beliefs about older workers and presents initiatives to address these positive and negative stereotypes.

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Safety-centric “time-cost trade-off” theory and methodology for planning industrial construction

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Presents results of a research project to create a cost-effective computing method to enable Time-Cost Trade-off (TCT) optimization analysis on construction projects of practical size and... More ≫

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Presents results of a research project to create a cost-effective computing method to enable Time-Cost Trade-off (TCT) optimization analysis on construction projects of practical size and complexity reflecting those in the real world. The researchers aim was to work toward formalizing guidelines for TCT optimization that would consider safety and time and cost constraints related to the expedition of construction projects. It is postulated that having guidelines and analysis tools such as these may decrease hazardous situations and safety risks that have been associated with expedition of construction project schedules.

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Innovation Capital Working Group report and recommendations

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The Innovation Capital Working Group was established to provide government with advice on how to incentivize capital investment in the province’s tech and innovation ecosystems. The report... More ≫

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The Innovation Capital Working Group was established to provide government with advice on how to incentivize capital investment in the province’s tech and innovation ecosystems. The report includes 14 recommendations.

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Realizing the full potential of green-certified government office buildings in promoting employee mental health

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Presents results of a study to examine the effects to wellbeing, health and work outcomes of working in a green-certified building compared to working in a conventional building.

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Developing a compendium of policy levers and opportunities to reduce exposure to antineoplastic (cytotoxic) drugs in pharmacies

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Presents results of a study aiming to inform policymakers about policy levers and opportunities to reduce occupational exposure to antineoplastic (chemotherapy drugs or cytotoxic drugs) drugs.

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Developing recommendations for an integrated approach to worker health and safety

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This report offers guidance to employers and practitioners that can be implemented to enhance the safety and well-being of workers and sustain high levels of productivity through an integrated... More ≫

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This report offers guidance to employers and practitioners that can be implemented to enhance the safety and well-being of workers and sustain high levels of productivity through an integrated approach that combines workplace health promotion programs that along with occupational health and safety measures.

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Tolko Industries Ltd., Vanderwell Contractors (1971) Ltd. and West Fraser Mills Ltd. 2008 forest management plan

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Forest company forest management plans (FMPs) detail when, where and how timber on Alberta Crown land will be managed in order to balance social, economic and environmental needs based on input... More ≫

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Forest company forest management plans (FMPs) detail when, where and how timber on Alberta Crown land will be managed in order to balance social, economic and environmental needs based on input from the public, Indigenous peoples and interest groups. The forest management planning area under consideration is FMA 0600043, allocated to Tolko Industries Ltd., Vanderwell Contractors (1971) Ltd., and West Fraser Mills Ltd. via legislative Order-in-Council (O.C. 550/2005) dated November 30, 2005. The FMP encompasses Forest Management Unit S17, which is located within the Upper Athabasca and Lower Peace Land-use Framework planning regions in central Alberta; it falls within the Central Mixedwood and Lower Foothills Natural Subregions.

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Report to the Minister of Justice and Solicitor General : public fatality inquiry into the death of John Jordan Walker

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Represents the findings of a public fatality inquiry into the death of John Jordan Walker, including determination of the date, time, place and circumstances of the death. Also includes... More ≫

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Represents the findings of a public fatality inquiry into the death of John Jordan Walker, including determination of the date, time, place and circumstances of the death. Also includes recommendations on how to prevent similar incidents which led to the death under investigation. See the usage considerations section of this record for more information about public fatality inquiries.

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