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Prevention initiative annual update

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Keeping workplaces and workers healthy and safe is the ultimate goal of the Prevention Initiative for Alberta’s Occupational Health and Safety system. This annual update reviews actions taken... More ≫

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Keeping workplaces and workers healthy and safe is the ultimate goal of the Prevention Initiative for Alberta’s Occupational Health and Safety system. This annual update reviews actions taken during the previous fiscal year, and outlines the path the Prevention Initiative has set for the upcoming year.

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Worker fatally injured when lowering a raised vehicle

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Presents findings of an investigation of a workplace fatality that occurred in the business and professional services sector in September 2019. A mechanic was repairing a vehicle and attempted to... More ≫

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Presents findings of an investigation of a workplace fatality that occurred in the business and professional services sector in September 2019. A mechanic was repairing a vehicle and attempted to lower the vehicles from jack stands once repairs were complete. The vehicle moved unexpectedly and pinned the mechanic, causing fatal injuries.

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Worker electrocuted

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Presents findings of an investigation of a workplace fatality that occurred in the business and professional services sector in December 2021. A worker was installing a billboard, contacted an... More ≫

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Presents findings of an investigation of a workplace fatality that occurred in the business and professional services sector in December 2021. A worker was installing a billboard, contacted an overhead power line and was electrocuted.

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Census 2021 Alberta labour highlights report 1 : labour force statistics, employment income, retired and older workers highlights

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Statistics and analysis from Statistics Canada's 2021 Census on the labour force, employment income, and retired and older workers.

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Worker fatally injured when struck by grain truck

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Presents findings of an investigation of a workplace fatality that occurred in the agriculture and forestry sector in September 2021. A worker was struck by a grain truck and suffered fatal injuries.

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Worker fatally injured in a grain bag roller

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Presents findings of an investigation of a workplace fatality that occurred in the in December 2021. A worker was operating a grain bag rolling machine and was fatally injured.

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Worker electrocuted

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Presents findings of an investigation of a workplace fatality that occurred in the construction and construction trades sector in September 2021. A worker was working in an electrical room and was... More ≫

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Presents findings of an investigation of a workplace fatality that occurred in the construction and construction trades sector in September 2021. A worker was working in an electrical room and was electrocuted after contacting a high-voltage transformer.

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Worker fatally injured after fall from height

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Presents findings of an investigation of a workplace fatality that occurred in the construction and construction trades sector in March 2019. A worker was doing repairs on an apartment building's... More ≫

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Presents findings of an investigation of a workplace fatality that occurred in the construction and construction trades sector in March 2019. A worker was doing repairs on an apartment building's fourth-floor balcony and fell to the ground, suffering fatal injuries.

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Worker fatally injured in a motor vehicle collision

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Presents findings of an investigation of a workplace fatality that occurred in the agriculture and forestry sector in January 2022. Two vehicles were traveling in opposite directions on a logging... More ≫

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Presents findings of an investigation of a workplace fatality that occurred in the agriculture and forestry sector in January 2022. Two vehicles were traveling in opposite directions on a logging road. The two vehicles met in a head-on collision at a crest in the road that resulted in one driver receiving fatal injuries.

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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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