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Emergency response planning : an occupational health and safety tool kit

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Provides employers with information about some key occupational health and safety requirements related to emergency response planning. The kit also provides a step-by-step approach to planning,... More ≫

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Provides employers with information about some key occupational health and safety requirements related to emergency response planning. The kit also provides a step-by-step approach to planning, that employers can customize to their own work site.

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Workers’ handbook on occupational health and safety

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This pocket-sized handbook is a quick health and safety reference for Alberta workers. It introduces some key health and safety concepts, along with examples of common workplace hazards,... More ≫

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This pocket-sized handbook is a quick health and safety reference for Alberta workers. It introduces some key health and safety concepts, along with examples of common workplace hazards, frequently used controls and quick tips that workers can use everyday.

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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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Охорона праці і техніка безпеки та внутрішня система відповідальності : Інформація про охорону праці та техніку безпеки для усіх учасників трудових відносин в Альберті [Ukrainian]

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Пояснює принципи роботи внутрішньої системи відповідальності, що є основою законодавства про охорону праці та техніки безпеки Альберти.

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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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2018-19 Occupational Health and Safety survey

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The 2018-19 Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) survey was the first known occupational health and safety population survey conducted in Alberta. The survey was designed to provide baseline data... More ≫

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The 2018-19 Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) survey was the first known occupational health and safety population survey conducted in Alberta. The survey was designed to provide baseline data for future comparisons. The objectives of the survey were to provide data on a variety of factors affecting worker health and safety, understand the relationships between factors affecting worker health and safety, gain insight on worker vulnerability, and understand industry and occupation specific factors over time. A total of 8,464 records were validated and included in the public use data file.

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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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Tips on selecting an OHS consultant : OHS information for employers

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Tip sheet for employers when considering hiring an occupational health and safety consultant.

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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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