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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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Alberta minimum wage profile

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The Alberta Minimum Wage Profile presents current information on persons whose average hourly earnings are at or below minimum wage

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Worker fatally injured when electrocuted

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Presents findings of an investigation of a workplace fatality that occurred in September, 2022 in the business and professional services sector. A worker contacted live wiring in a utility panel... More ≫

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Presents findings of an investigation of a workplace fatality that occurred in September, 2022 in the business and professional services sector. A worker contacted live wiring in a utility panel and was electrocuted.

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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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Alberta's occupational outlook

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Contains information on forecasted labour shortages and surpluses for occupations in Alberta for a 10-year period from the date of publication. Various factors, including economic and occupational... More ≫

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Contains information on forecasted labour shortages and surpluses for occupations in Alberta for a 10-year period from the date of publication. Various factors, including economic and occupational outlook, demographics and education, are used to forecast future demand for occupations and supply of workers in Alberta.

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Jobs, Economy and Trade annual report

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The annual report of the ministry of Jobs, Economy and Trade contains financial information of the ministry and a comparison of actual performance results to desired results set out in the... More ≫

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The annual report of the ministry of Jobs, Economy and Trade contains financial information of the ministry and a comparison of actual performance results to desired results set out in the ministry business plan, which was published as part of the previous year's budget. The report also includes financial statements for the entities making up the ministry and for which the minister is responsible.

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Alberta labour force profiles : immigrants in the labour force

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Provides statistical information on the employment of immigrants in the Alberta work force. Includes a demographic overview of the immigrant population and labour force in Alberta, as well as... More ≫

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Provides statistical information on the employment of immigrants in the Alberta work force. Includes a demographic overview of the immigrant population and labour force in Alberta, as well as statistics on the employment of immigrants in Alberta by industry and by occupation, and full-time/part-time employment rates and average hourly wages of immigrants.

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Alberta labour force profiles : women

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Provides statistical information on women employed in the Alberta labour market. Topics covered include: participation, employment and unemployment rates, duration of unemployment, employment by... More ≫

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Provides statistical information on women employed in the Alberta labour market. Topics covered include: participation, employment and unemployment rates, duration of unemployment, employment by industry and occupation, educational attainment, and average hourly wage.

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