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Health and safety on Alberta farms and ranches

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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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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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Health and safety on Alberta farms and ranches : includes information on changes for June, 2018

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This handbook is an introduction to the fundamental rights and responsibilities employers and workers have when it comes to occupational health and safety on Alberta farms and ranches. It explains... More ≫

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This handbook is an introduction to the fundamental rights and responsibilities employers and workers have when it comes to occupational health and safety on Alberta farms and ranches. It explains what both groups need to do to be in compliance with the OHS Act and Regulations. It also provides examples of some of the more common hazards on a farm or ranch setting, and what can be done to help keep everyone healthy and safe on the job.

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Sharps injury prevention : a guide for the safe handling of agricultural sharps

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A guide for the safe handling of needles, scalpels, scissors, glass items, or any other sharp objects used in an agricultural setting.

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Report to the Minister of Justice and Solicitor General : public fatality inquiry into the death of Stephen Murray Gibson

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Represents the findings of a public fatality inquiry into the death of Stephen Murray Gibson, 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 Stephen Murray Gibson, 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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Report to the Attorney General : public inquiry into the death of Kevan John Chandler

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Represents the findings of a public fatality inquiry into the death of Kevan Chandler, 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 Kevan Chandler, 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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Safety Up – on hearing

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This fact sheet provides basic information on hearing hazards on the farm. Studies show that many farm workers have already experienced some noise-induced hearing loss by age 30, and half of all... More ≫

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This fact sheet provides basic information on hearing hazards on the farm. Studies show that many farm workers have already experienced some noise-induced hearing loss by age 30, and half of all older farmers suffer from significant hearing loss. To prevent hearing loss, it is important to learn to recognize hearing hazards ahead of time.

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Safety Up – on lifting techniques

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This fact sheet provide basic information on on safe handling and hazards of heavy lifting. Estimates suggest nearly one-third of all workers' compensation cases involve back injuries, and... More ≫

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This fact sheet provide basic information on on safe handling and hazards of heavy lifting. Estimates suggest nearly one-third of all workers' compensation cases involve back injuries, and improper lifting techniques are responsible for a large percentage of back injuries among farm workers. Back problems can often be prevented by learning how to lift properly.

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Safety Up – on ATV use

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This fact sheet provides basic information on the many hazards of farming related to the use all-terrain vehicles on the farm.

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Safety Up – on chemical use

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Chemicals are used widely on farms, including as fertilizers, herbicides, fungicides, insecticides, sanitizers, cleaners, crop preservatives, fuel, and solvents. They all serve an important... More ≫

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Chemicals are used widely on farms, including as fertilizers, herbicides, fungicides, insecticides, sanitizers, cleaners, crop preservatives, fuel, and solvents. They all serve an important purpose, but they are also toxic, often by design. This fact sheet provides basic information on the many hazards of farming related to chemicals use on the farm.

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