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Enhancing Workplace Safety and Wellbeing for Immigrant Women

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Presents results of a study aiming to explore the lived experiences of English language learning working women as they relate to health and safety. Study findings contribute to an evidence-based... More ≫

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Presents results of a study aiming to explore the lived experiences of English language learning working women as they relate to health and safety. Study findings contribute to an evidence-based understanding of workplace psychosocial hazards to the wellbeing and health of English language learner women workers. The overall goal of the study was to consider how to mitigate and prevent harm caused by workplace psychosocial hazards and explore if there are workplace hazards that may disproportionately impact ELL women workers.

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Alberta and Minnesota antineoplastic drug surveillance database

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Contains measurement observations and supplementary data of antineoplastic drug contamination at nine cancer care sites in Alberta and Minnesota for the years 2018 and 2019. Data was collected in... More ≫

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Contains measurement observations and supplementary data of antineoplastic drug contamination at nine cancer care sites in Alberta and Minnesota for the years 2018 and 2019. Data was collected in support of a study investigating exposure of healthcare workers to antineoplastic drugs, which can present an occupational health hazard.

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Alberta Environment and Protected Areas Indigenous Lake monitoring program evaluation report

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The Indigenous Lake Monitoring Program (ILMP) was developed in response to Indigenous communities’ concerns about the quality of lakes of local importance as well as the Community-Based Monitoring... More ≫

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The Indigenous Lake Monitoring Program (ILMP) was developed in response to Indigenous communities’ concerns about the quality of lakes of local importance as well as the Community-Based Monitoring & Knowledge teams’ mandate to explore opportunities to work together with Indigenous communities to advance environmental stewardship. The ILMP aims to support and enable stewardship and management of Alberta’s lakes based on the best available Indigenous and scientific knowledge. From 2016-21, staff from CBM&K, Watershed Sciences and Watershed Monitoring units within the Airshed & Watershed Stewardship Branch worked with community technicians from four First Nations (Bigstone Cree Nation, Cold Lake First Nations, Whitefish Lake First Nation, Dene Tha' First Nation) to collect and report on water chemistry, physical measurements, and biological samples on seven lakes in Northern Alberta. The ILMP Evaluation Report summarizes the findings of an independent evaluation of the ILMP...

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Update on Porsild’s bryum (Haplodontium macrocarpum) in Alberta

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This report provides updated information on the conservation status of Porsild's bryum in Alberta, including targeted search efforts, subpopulation size estimates and potential threats to the... More ≫

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This report provides updated information on the conservation status of Porsild's bryum in Alberta, including targeted search efforts, subpopulation size estimates and potential threats to the species, and will be used to inform the provincial recovery planning process for the species. Two new subpopulations and two new subpopulation components are reported on for the first time here. Although the total colony number remains relatively unchanged, estimates for individual subpopulations have increased, decreased or appear to have remained relatively stable over time. Threats to the subpopulations are discussed.

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Whitebark and limber pine recovery program in Alberta : 2015–2019 report

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Recovery for whitebark and limber pine in Alberta began in the early 2000s, and recovery plans were developed and used as the basis for setting priorities and taking action. Over the years,... More ≫

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Recovery for whitebark and limber pine in Alberta began in the early 2000s, and recovery plans were developed and used as the basis for setting priorities and taking action. Over the years, Alberta has undertaken of completed many of the recovery actions set out in the recovery plans. This report summarizes core recovery actions and tracking of progress, and shares next steps in the recovery program.

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Multiple chemical sensitivity : literature review and state of the science

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Multiple Chemical Sensitivity (MCS) is a complex, chronic health condition associated with numerous symptoms, linked to low-level exposure to one or more chemicals. Significant gaps exist in the... More ≫

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Multiple Chemical Sensitivity (MCS) is a complex, chronic health condition associated with numerous symptoms, linked to low-level exposure to one or more chemicals. Significant gaps exist in the scientific understanding of MCS. Variability in observed symptoms and subsequent clinical diagnoses limit the certainty of population prevalence estimates. Alberta Health commissioned a literature review from a consultancy in the fields of toxicology and environmental assessment to understand the current state of science related to MCS.

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Sun exposure in outdoor workers

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Contains data collected in support of a study to measure the exposure to solar ultraviolet radiation of outdoor workers in Alberta. The dataset contains dosimeter readings and measurements of... More ≫

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Contains data collected in support of a study to measure the exposure to solar ultraviolet radiation of outdoor workers in Alberta. The dataset contains dosimeter readings and measurements of solar ultraviolet radiation exposure, as well as other relevant metrics.

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POWERPLAY : a workplace health promotion program

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Contains data collected in support of a study to to evaluate a workplace health program called POWERPLAY. Changes in physical activity following implementation of the POWERPLAY STEP Up challenge... More ≫

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Contains data collected in support of a study to to evaluate a workplace health program called POWERPLAY. Changes in physical activity following implementation of the POWERPLAY STEP Up challenge were monitored, and the impact of this physical activity intervention on participant sleep duration and quality was evaluated.

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Fentanyl-related occupational health risks for police officers

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Contains survey data collected in support of a study conducted with members of the Edmonton Police Service and the Calgary Police Service to better understand the physical and psychological... More ≫

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Contains survey data collected in support of a study conducted with members of the Edmonton Police Service and the Calgary Police Service to better understand the physical and psychological effects that responding to calls for service related to the opiate crisis may be having on police officers.

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Improving the health and working conditions of long-haul truck drivers in Alberta

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Contains data collected in support of a study to investigate working conditions of long-haul truck drivers in Alberta.

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