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The power of perception : building risk aware cultures

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Reports on a study conducted to determine whether a survey to evaluate workers' attitudes about their safety could be an easy and cost-effective for understanding safety risk. Worker safety... More ≫

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Reports on a study conducted to determine whether a survey to evaluate workers' attitudes about their safety could be an easy and cost-effective for understanding safety risk. Worker safety perception, jobsite activities, and safety outcomes were compared in order to understand how a simple anonymous safety survey could provide insight to help companies identify risk.

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Flour exposure, sensitization and respiratory health among Alberta bakers

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This study investigated whether, under the conditions found in Alberta’s bakeries, health effects were present that could be attributed to exposure to sensitizers found in flour and other products... More ≫

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This study investigated whether, under the conditions found in Alberta’s bakeries, health effects were present that could be attributed to exposure to sensitizers found in flour and other products used in baking.

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Occupational activity and pregnancy outcomes : a meta-analysis

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The OHS Futures Research Funding Program provided a grant to the researcher. The researcher used the grant to study the impact of various types of occupational activity on maternal and fetal... More ≫

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The OHS Futures Research Funding Program provided a grant to the researcher. The researcher used the grant to study the impact of various types of occupational activity on maternal and fetal health outcomes. This report details their research and findings.

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Evaluating a respirable crystalline silica risk assessment model for the construction industry in Alberta

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The OHS Futures Research Funding Program provided a grant to the researcher, which was used to support adaption of the British Columbia silica model for use in Alberta. This report details the... More ≫

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The OHS Futures Research Funding Program provided a grant to the researcher, which was used to support adaption of the British Columbia silica model for use in Alberta. This report details the research and findings.

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Metabolomics of welding fume exposure

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The OHS Futures Research Funding Program provided a grant to the researcher. The researcher used the grant to determine if exposure to welding fumes results in changes in metals and metabolites... More ≫

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The OHS Futures Research Funding Program provided a grant to the researcher. The researcher used the grant to determine if exposure to welding fumes results in changes in metals and metabolites found in urine samples from welders. This report details their research and findings.

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Is COR associated with lower firm-level injury rates? An evaluation of the effect of an audit-based occupational health and safety recognition program on firm work-injury rates in Alberta, Canada

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The OHS Futures Research Funding Program provided a grant to the researcher, which was used to evaluate Alberta's Certificate of Recognition (COR) program and to study whether COR-certified firms... More ≫

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The OHS Futures Research Funding Program provided a grant to the researcher, which was used to evaluate Alberta's Certificate of Recognition (COR) program and to study whether COR-certified firms have lower injury rates compared to similar non-certified firms. This report details the research and findings.

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2017 survey of employer satisfaction with apprenticeship training and skilled tradespersons : comprehensive report

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The overall purpose of this study was to provide a measurement of employer satisfaction based on an evaluation of specific aspects of the apprenticeship and industry training system. The report... More ≫

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The overall purpose of this study was to provide a measurement of employer satisfaction based on an evaluation of specific aspects of the apprenticeship and industry training system. The report also includes a comparison to survey results from previous years to determine if there have been shifts in the perceptions and opinions of employers over time.

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Oil sands construction, maintenance and operations labour demand outlook to 2023

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Provides an overview of expected workforce demands in the oil sands sector over a ten-year period from 2014 to 2023 inclusive.

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Working, expected to work project

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The Income Support program of Alberta Works provides financial assistance to Albertans who do not have enough money to cover basic needs such as shelter, food and clothing. The Income Support... More ≫

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The Income Support program of Alberta Works provides financial assistance to Albertans who do not have enough money to cover basic needs such as shelter, food and clothing. The Income Support program has three client types: those expected to work (ETW); those not expected to work; and those in need of academic upgrading or training. Many of the ETW clients are employed and receive an income supplement, as they are unable to meet their basic needs. The Working Expected to Work Project was designed to gain a better understanding of the existing benefits and services received by working ETW clients, the challenges and disincentives working ETW clients face in becoming self-sufficient, the characteristics of the client group, the gaps present in the supports and services available to working ETW clients, and best practices related to ETW clients.

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