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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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Orientation to the new OHS legislation : OHS information for employers and workers

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An updated Occupational Health and Safety Act (OHS Act) and revised regulations took effect Dec. 1, 2021. The new legislation eliminates duplication and moves requirements from other pieces of... More ≫

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An updated Occupational Health and Safety Act (OHS Act) and revised regulations took effect Dec. 1, 2021. The new legislation eliminates duplication and moves requirements from other pieces of legislation into the OHS Act and Code. This bulletin highlights where some of the requirements from the previous legislation have moved to in the new Dec. 1, 2021 versions.

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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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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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Bulk milk grader manual and study guide [2020]

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This manual provide the bulk milk grader with the legislative requirements, policies and procedures involved in the collection of quality raw milk from a licensed dairy farm in Alberta. A working... More ≫

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This manual provide the bulk milk grader with the legislative requirements, policies and procedures involved in the collection of quality raw milk from a licensed dairy farm in Alberta. A working knowledge of this information is part of the requirement for a bulk milk grader licence in Alberta. A bulk mild grader is responsible for taking samples of a producer's raw milk for the purposes of monitoring food safety on behalf of the government and Alberta Milk. The samples are used for determining the raw milk’s quality, components, and obtaining data to determine the milk grade. Raw milk refers to milk that has not been pasteurized. The bulk milk grader is responsible for accepting or rejecting the raw milk at a dairy farm.

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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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Construction work sites defined : information for employers and prime contractors

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Defines construction work sites for the purposes of the Occupational Health and Safety Act section 10(1).

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COVID-19 pandemic planning for the waste sector : business continuity planning for waste management facilities

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The guideline will assist waste management facilities plan for and operate during COVID-19.

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