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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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Guide to OHS : employers

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This guide introduces Alberta's occupational health and safety laws and the role of employers in ensuring health and safety at the work site. It discusses provincial legislation related to... More ≫

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This guide introduces Alberta's occupational health and safety laws and the role of employers in ensuring health and safety at the work site. It discusses provincial legislation related to occupational health and safety and describes the responsibilities of the worker, supervisors and the provincial government, as well as those of the employer, in ensuring a healthy and safe workplace. It also looks at non-compliance and explains what steps can be taken if supervisors or other work site parties don't comply with the law.

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Occupational health and safety starter kit [2024]

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This kit is designed to help employers with small or medium-sized businesses develop a health and safety program from the ground up, or strengthen their existing health and safety program, culture... More ≫

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This kit is designed to help employers with small or medium-sized businesses develop a health and safety program from the ground up, or strengthen their existing health and safety program, culture and performance. Gives information about some key health and safety requirements that apply broadly across all industries.

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Guide for Alberta’s underground mine foreman and underground mine manager certification program

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This guide outlines the parameters of Alberta’s Underground Mine Foreman and Underground Mine Manager Certification Program. The guide explains how underground mine foreman certificates and... More ≫

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This guide outlines the parameters of Alberta’s Underground Mine Foreman and Underground Mine Manager Certification Program. The guide explains how underground mine foreman certificates and underground mine manager certificates (OHS certificates) are issued, and the role of the Government of Alberta within the process.

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Guide for Alberta’s blasters certification program

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This guide outlines the parameters of Alberta’s Blaster Certification Program. The guide explains how blasting certificates (OHS certificates) are issued, and the role of the Government of Alberta... More ≫

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This guide outlines the parameters of Alberta’s Blaster Certification Program. The guide explains how blasting certificates (OHS certificates) are issued, and the role of the Government of Alberta within the process.

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Ergonomics in the workplace : vibration

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This resource provides information about the hazards associated with hand/arm and whole body vibration, OHS requirements related to workplace vibration, and best-practice controls.

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OHS training scams and high-pressure sales tactics : OHS information for employers, prime contractors and workers

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This resource is intended to help employers and workers recognize and protect themselves from scams and high-pressure sales tactics by unscrupulous occupational health and safety (OHS) training providers. More ≫

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This resource is intended to help employers and workers recognize and protect themselves from scams and high-pressure sales tactics by unscrupulous occupational health and safety (OHS) training providers.

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Workplace injury, illness and fatality statistics : provincial summary

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This annual report provides statistical information of workplace injuries, diseases and fatalities in Alberta for the year in review. The data in this report gives a picture of specific provincial... More ≫

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This annual report provides statistical information of workplace injuries, diseases and fatalities in Alberta for the year in review. The data in this report gives a picture of specific provincial workplace injury and illness patterns, which the government uses to help evaluate and improve evidence-based prevention measures.

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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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Facultés affaiblies au travail : information sur la santé et la sécurité au travail (SST) à l’intention de la main-d’oeuvre et des employeurs

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Ce document d’information traite de certaines des causes possibles et de certains signes courants d’affaiblissement des facultés. Il fournit des exemples de la manière dont les obligations... More ≫

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Ce document d’information traite de certaines des causes possibles et de certains signes courants d’affaiblissement des facultés. Il fournit des exemples de la manière dont les obligations générales de l'employeur, du superviseur et du travailleur en vertu de la loi sur la santé et la sécurité au travail s'appliquent à l’affaiblissement des facultés, ainsi que certaines bonnes pratiques connexes.

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