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Occupational health and safety code review engagement : what we heard

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Alberta's government continues to review and update the Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) Code to ensure workplace health and safety rules keep pace with new best practices, standards and... More ≫

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Alberta's government continues to review and update the Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) Code to ensure workplace health and safety rules keep pace with new best practices, standards and technology. The OHS Code is a regulation of the Occupational Health and Safety Act and contains the detailed technical requirements for controlling health and safety hazards at workplaces. The review process includes public engagement and surveys. The reports below contain a summary of feedback received during public engagement.

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2018-19 Occupational Health and Safety survey : methodology

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This document serves as a supplementary resource to the 2018-19 Occupational Health and Safety Survey data. It details the methodology of the survey, covering aspects such as survey design,... More ≫

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This document serves as a supplementary resource to the 2018-19 Occupational Health and Safety Survey data. It details the methodology of the survey, covering aspects such as survey design, implementation, completion and limitations.

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Worker fatally injured after being buried by material in a bin

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Presents findings of an investigation of a workplace fatality that occurred in July 2021 in the construction and construction trades sector. A worker was emptying material from inside a bin when... More ≫

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Presents findings of an investigation of a workplace fatality that occurred in July 2021 in the construction and construction trades sector. A worker was emptying material from inside a bin when the worker became engulfed in the material and suffered fatal injuries.

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Prevention initiative annual update

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Keeping workplaces and workers healthy and safe is the ultimate goal of the Prevention Initiative for Alberta’s Occupational Health and Safety system. This annual update reviews actions taken... More ≫

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Keeping workplaces and workers healthy and safe is the ultimate goal of the Prevention Initiative for Alberta’s Occupational Health and Safety system. This annual update reviews actions taken during the previous fiscal year, and outlines the path the Prevention Initiative has set for the upcoming year.

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Worker fatally injured on construction site

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Presents findings of an investigation of a workplace fatality that occurred in September 2022 in the construction and construction trades sector. A worker was installing a sewer pipe when the... More ≫

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Presents findings of an investigation of a workplace fatality that occurred in September 2022 in the construction and construction trades sector. A worker was installing a sewer pipe when the worker fell and suffered fatal injuries.

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Two workers struck by falling excavator counterweight, one fatally injured and one seriously injured

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Presents findings of an investigation of a workplace fatality that occurred in March 2021 in the retail and wholesale trade sector. Two workers were dismantling an excavator when the machine's... More ≫

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Presents findings of an investigation of a workplace fatality that occurred in March 2021 in the retail and wholesale trade sector. Two workers were dismantling an excavator when the machine's counterweight fell, striking both workers. One worker was killed and the other was seriously injured.

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Worker fatally injured after being knocked off an asphalt paver

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Presents findings of an investigation of a workplace fatality that occurred in September 2022 in the construction and construction trades sector. A worker was climbing into the control cab of an... More ≫

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Presents findings of an investigation of a workplace fatality that occurred in September 2022 in the construction and construction trades sector. A worker was climbing into the control cab of an asphalt paver when the paver was struck by another vehicle, causing the worker to fall to the ground. The worker suffered fatal injuries.

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Worker drowned after falling out of a boat

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Presents findings of an investigation of a workplace fatality that occurred in July 2022 in the non-profit sector. A volunteer took a boat out on a lake, fell out of the boat and drowned.

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Worker found deceased in water tank

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Presents findings of an investigation of a workplace fatality that occurred in February 2022 in the mining and petroleum development sector. A worker was found deceased inside a water supply tank... More ≫

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Presents findings of an investigation of a workplace fatality that occurred in February 2022 in the mining and petroleum development sector. A worker was found deceased inside a water supply tank of a steam truck.

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Worker fatally crushed under equipment

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Presents findings of an investigation of a workplace fatality that occurred in the provincial and municipal government, education and health services sector in June 2017. A worker was was... More ≫

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Presents findings of an investigation of a workplace fatality that occurred in the provincial and municipal government, education and health services sector in June 2017. A worker was was performing maintenance on a ride-on lawnmower and had it elevated utilizing a jack. The lawnmower fell and crushed the worker.

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