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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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Aviation Skills Grant applicant guide

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The Aviation Skills Grant applicant guide provides information to employers in the aviation industry on how to apply to Aviation Skill Grant to help offset training costs to address skills gaps,... More ≫

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The Aviation Skills Grant applicant guide provides information to employers in the aviation industry on how to apply to Aviation Skill Grant to help offset training costs to address skills gaps, fill jobs and support workforce growth and expansion in Alberta’s aviation and aerospace industry.

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Ventilation in the workplace : OHS information for employers and owners

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This bulletin explains how ventilation can help control the risk of harm from airborne contaminants in indoor workplaces.

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Working from home : OHS information for employers and workers

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This bulletin gives examples of occupational health and safety best practices for employers and workers who are working from home.

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Meat facility standards [2022]

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Describes the conditions under which meat is slaughtered, processed, stored and transported to ensure food safety. The Meat Facility Standards is a policy document legislated by the Meat... More ≫

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Describes the conditions under which meat is slaughtered, processed, stored and transported to ensure food safety. The Meat Facility Standards is a policy document legislated by the Meat Inspection Regulation, which requires the licensed operator to comply with the MFS. It describes the minimum regulatory requirements for the facility environment and for food production controls.

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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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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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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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