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Wildfire smoke : OHS information for employers and workers

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Wildfire smoke is a common, seasonal health hazard in Alberta during the spring, summer and autumn months. This publication discusses the hazards associated with wildfire smoke and presents ideas... More ≫

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Wildfire smoke is a common, seasonal health hazard in Alberta during the spring, summer and autumn months. This publication discusses the hazards associated with wildfire smoke and presents ideas for hazard assessment and control.

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Workplace health and safety after a flood : OHS information for employers, supervisors and workers [2022]

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Outlines some of the hazards that can be introduced as a result of a flood and ways to address those hazards.

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Workplace health and safety after a flood : OHS information for employers and workers [2020]

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Outlines some of the hazards that can be introduced as a result of a flood and ways to address those hazards.

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Ambient air monitoring performance specification standards : continuous analyzers

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Performance specification standards have been developed as part of the revision and update of the Alberta Air Monitoring Directive. The specification standard sheets were designed to provide a... More ≫

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Performance specification standards have been developed as part of the revision and update of the Alberta Air Monitoring Directive. The specification standard sheets were designed to provide a reference for approved methods and minimum performance specifications to assure the consistency and reliability of continuous ambient air quality measurement in the province. Each specification standard sheet includes the following categories: field of application; air monitoring objectives; operational methods; minimum specifications; operational requirements; calibration requirements; reporting requirements; and additional information.

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Safety tips : carbon monoxide home installation

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Provides safety tips about the carbon monoxide alarms installation at home.

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Air quality : natural and human pollution sources

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Alberta has a comprehensive air quality management system that is used to address air quality issues and concerns. Air quality can be affected by both natural and human sources. When substances... More ≫

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Alberta has a comprehensive air quality management system that is used to address air quality issues and concerns. Air quality can be affected by both natural and human sources. When substances from natural and anthropogenic, or human, sources accumulate in the atmosphere, air quality can degrade and affect human and ecosystem health.

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Horse River Wildfire May 2016 : updated preliminary air quality assessment

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This technical report provides updated preliminary air quality data and interpretation from the communities affected by the Horse River wildfire. It includes preliminary air data from five air... More ≫

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This technical report provides updated preliminary air quality data and interpretation from the communities affected by the Horse River wildfire. It includes preliminary air data from five air quality monitoring stations in the Wood Buffalo Environmental Association network, and five temporary or mobile stations, from April 24th to May 30, 2016. Data is preliminary and has not undergone a complete quality control, as it represents what was available to Alberta Health during the wildfire.

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Safety tips : home heating safety

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This brochure provides information about home heating safety.

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Safety tips : solid-fuel-burning appliances [2011]

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Presents general information on solid fuel burning appliances.

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Carbon monoxide at the work site

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This bulletin provides information about carbon monoxide sources at the work site, health effects of exposure to carbon monoxide, health assessment, administrative controls, engineering controls,... More ≫

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This bulletin provides information about carbon monoxide sources at the work site, health effects of exposure to carbon monoxide, health assessment, administrative controls, engineering controls, personal protective equipment, and regulatory requirements

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