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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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Leading indicators for workplace health and safety : a user guide [2020]

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This user guide provides an overview of what leading indicators are, and how and why they might be applied to strengthen an organization's health and safety culture and performance.

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Safe work permits

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A safe work permit is a written record that authorizes specific work, at a specific work location, for a specific time period. This fact sheet explains how safe work permits can be used to protect... More ≫

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A safe work permit is a written record that authorizes specific work, at a specific work location, for a specific time period. This fact sheet explains how safe work permits can be used to protect workers and maintain safe working conditions. Provides examples and discusses pros and cons.

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Respiratory protective equipment : an employer's guide

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This bulletin highlights a number of important requirements in Alberta’s Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) legislation for respiratory protective equipment.

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Prevention initiative for Alberta’s occupational health and safety system

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The purpose of this initiative is to raise awareness of disease and injury areas where workers are most affected or have the greatest risk, so that Alberta's occupational health and safety system... More ≫

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The purpose of this initiative is to raise awareness of disease and injury areas where workers are most affected or have the greatest risk, so that Alberta's occupational health and safety system can focus on the highest value areas to improve the health and safety of workers. The initiative will clarify the priorities of the OHS system based on evidence and consultation.

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Arena focused inspections program, 2017/2018

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Presents the results of a focused inspections and awareness campaign for arena workers. The purpose of the focused inspections was to educate arena operators as to their responsibilities in... More ≫

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Presents the results of a focused inspections and awareness campaign for arena workers. The purpose of the focused inspections was to educate arena operators as to their responsibilities in ensuring that employers working at their site comply with the OHS Act, Regulation and Code, and to education and enhance workers' awareness of their responsibilities and rights under the legislation.

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Care worker violence prevention focused inspection program, 2017

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Presents the results of a focused inspections and awareness campaign for care workers. Care workers are at a greater risk for injury/illness from worksite violence due to a number of compounding... More ≫

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Presents the results of a focused inspections and awareness campaign for care workers. Care workers are at a greater risk for injury/illness from worksite violence due to a number of compounding factors. The purpose of the focused inspections was to raise awareness of the known workplace hazards for care workers and to ensure compliance with the Occupational Health and Safety Act, Regulation and Code. The program helped the employers to address the non-compliance issues identified by the OHS officers and implement the required corrective measures.

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Fuel and convenience retailers focused inspections program, 2016

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Presents the results of a focused inspections and awareness campaign in the fuel and convenience retailers industry. The purpose of the focused inspections was to raise awareness of the known... More ≫

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Presents the results of a focused inspections and awareness campaign in the fuel and convenience retailers industry. The purpose of the focused inspections was to raise awareness of the known workplace hazards in this industry and to ensure compliance with the Occupational Health and Safety Act, Regulation and Code. The program helped the employers to address the non-compliance issues identified by the OHS officers and implement the required corrective measures.

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Sand and gravel crushing focused inspections program, 2015

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Presents the results of a focused inspections and awareness campaign in the sand and gravel industry. The purpose of the focused inspections was to raise awareness of the known workplace hazards... More ≫

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Presents the results of a focused inspections and awareness campaign in the sand and gravel industry. The purpose of the focused inspections was to raise awareness of the known workplace hazards in this industry and to ensure compliance with the Occupational Health and Safety Act, Regulation and Code. The program helped the employers to address the non-compliance issues identified by the OHS officers and implement the required corrective measures.

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Vulnerable workers focused inspections program, 2016

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Presents the results of a focused inspections campaign to educate employers and employees about vulnerable workers and conduct inspections and education high-risk industries with vulnerable... More ≫

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Presents the results of a focused inspections campaign to educate employers and employees about vulnerable workers and conduct inspections and education high-risk industries with vulnerable workers. Vulnerable workers are defined as workers who may have greater exposure than most to injury and illness due to their lack of experience, reluctance to ask questions, communication barriers and type of work.

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