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Worker fatally injured after being struck by falling pipe

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Presents findings of an investigation of a workplace fatality that occurred in the transportation, communication and utilities sector in March 2019. A length of pipe rolled off a trailer and... More ≫

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Presents findings of an investigation of a workplace fatality that occurred in the transportation, communication and utilities sector in March 2019. A length of pipe rolled off a trailer and struck the truck driver, resulting in fatal injuries. See the usage considerations section of this record for more information about OHS work site investigations.

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Report on compliance : OHS information for employers

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Explains how employers complete a report on compliance, if an OHS officer has required them to do so.

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Investigation report : worker fatally injured when engulfed by coal pile

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Presents findings of an investigation of a workplace fatality that occurred in the transportation, communication and utilities sector in August 2020. A worker was standing atop a coal pile at a... More ≫

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Presents findings of an investigation of a workplace fatality that occurred in the transportation, communication and utilities sector in August 2020. A worker was standing atop a coal pile at a power generating station when the coal slumped, causing the worker to become engulfed in the pile. The worker was fatally injured.

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Employment standards guide for farms and ranches : basic information for the farm and ranch industry

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A guide to the basics of the minimum standards for employment in the farm and ranch industry in Alberta. Includes information on pay, time off, breaks, and more.

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Investigation report : worker fatally injured in electrical room

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Presents findings of an investigation of a workplace fatality that occurred in the construction and construction trades sector in February 2020. An electrician entered an electrical room on a... More ≫

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Presents findings of an investigation of a workplace fatality that occurred in the construction and construction trades sector in February 2020. An electrician entered an electrical room on a warehouse construction site. The worker touched energized bus bars and was electrocuted.

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Investigation report : worker fatally injured in Bow River

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Presents findings of an investigation of a workplace fatality that occurred in the business and professional services sector in February 2021. A self-employed dog walker was walking two clients’... More ≫

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Presents findings of an investigation of a workplace fatality that occurred in the business and professional services sector in February 2021. A self-employed dog walker was walking two clients’ dogs when one of the dogs got away. The worker pursued the dog onto river ice, entered the river and was fatally injured.

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Investigation report : explosion resulting in a welder fatality, a welder sustaining life altering injuries and multiple worker medical aid injuries

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Presents findings of an investigation of a workplace fatality that occurred in the business and professional services sector in December 2018. A welder was grinding an oilfield steel skid when... More ≫

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Presents findings of an investigation of a workplace fatality that occurred in the business and professional services sector in December 2018. A welder was grinding an oilfield steel skid when sparks ignited acetylene and caused an explosion, resulting in the death of one worker.

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Investigation report : worker fatality - engulfed by grain

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Presents the findings of an investigation into a workplace fatality in the agriculture and forestry sector that occurred in November 2019. Two workers were off loading grain when at some point... More ≫

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Presents the findings of an investigation into a workplace fatality in the agriculture and forestry sector that occurred in November 2019. Two workers were off loading grain when at some point one worker had entered the truck trailer and was engulfed by grain. The other worker took emergency measures to extricate the trapped worker, but the worker was pronounced deceased at hospital.

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Health and safety on Alberta farms and ranches : includes information on changes for January , 2020

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This handbook is an introduction to the rights and responsibilities employers and workers have regarding occupational health and safety on Alberta farms and ranches. It provides information on... More ≫

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This handbook is an introduction to the rights and responsibilities employers and workers have regarding occupational health and safety on Alberta farms and ranches. It provides information on hazard identification and control, incident reporting and investigations.

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Investigation report : worker fatally injured by a steer while loading cattle

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Presents findings of an investigation into a workplace fatality in the agriculture and forestry sector that occurred in August 2017. A worker was loading cattle into a cattle liner when one of the... More ≫

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Presents findings of an investigation into a workplace fatality in the agriculture and forestry sector that occurred in August 2017. A worker was loading cattle into a cattle liner when one of the steers turned around and pinned the worker against a gate. The worker suffered fatal injuries.

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