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Points saillants des changements : loi sur la SST de 2020

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Cette ressource donne un aperçu des changements apportés à la Loi sur la santé et la sécurité au travail en 2020.

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Registration of radiation equipment : OHS information for employers

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Outlines OHS registration requirements for certain kinds of radiation equipment. Some example industries where designated radiation equipment may be found include Class 3b and Class 4 lasers,... More ≫

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Outlines OHS registration requirements for certain kinds of radiation equipment. Some example industries where designated radiation equipment may be found include Class 3b and Class 4 lasers, X-ray equipment, and particle accelerators.

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Changes to occupational health and safety (OHS) laws : information for Albertans

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This fact sheet provides on overview of significant updates to the Occupational Health and Safety Act and revised regulations in effect as of December 1, 2021.

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Change highlights : the 2020 OHS Act : information for work site parties

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This resource gives an overview of 2020 changes to the OHS Act.

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Guide for Alberta's Radiation Protection Program

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This Guide outlines the parameters of Alberta’s Radiation Protection Program, which is established under the Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) Act. The OHS Code (which falls under the OHS Act)... More ≫

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This Guide outlines the parameters of Alberta’s Radiation Protection Program, which is established under the Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) Act. The OHS Code (which falls under the OHS Act) places an obligation on employers to ensure that all designated radiation equipment has a valid registration certificate before the equipment may be used at a work site. This Guide explains how a registration certificate is issued, including the role of radiation inspection and registration agencies, and Government of Alberta staff within the process.

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COVID-19 vaccination leave

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The Employment Standards Code has been amended to allow all working Albertans to access paid, job protected leave to get the COVID-19 vaccine. Beginning April 21, 2021, the COVID-19 vaccination... More ≫

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The Employment Standards Code has been amended to allow all working Albertans to access paid, job protected leave to get the COVID-19 vaccine. Beginning April 21, 2021, the COVID-19 vaccination leave will allow employees to take time away from work to get vaccinated, without losing their job or income.

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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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Oil and gas work sites defined : information for employers and prime contractors

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This resource defines oil and gas work sites for the purposes of the Occupational Health and Safety Act, section 10(1).

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Workforce adjustment service : workforce supports for workers, companies and communities

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Describes the Workforce Adjustment Service, which is available to help employers and labour groups develop a coordinated response to deal with the effects of workplace change such as business... More ≫

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Describes the Workforce Adjustment Service, which is available to help employers and labour groups develop a coordinated response to deal with the effects of workplace change such as business closure, downsizing, job loss and layoffs. Objectives of the service include assisting workers in finding alternate employment, retraining for alternate employment, transitioning to retirement and providing information on self-employment.

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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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