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Tips on selecting an OHS consultant : OHS information for employers

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Tip sheet for employers when considering hiring an occupational health and safety consultant.

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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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Prime contractor role and duties : OHS information for prime contractors, employers and workers

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Prime contractors play an important role in coordinating health and safety of workers and persons on the work site. The role of the prime contractor is to coordinate, organize, and oversee the... More ≫

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Prime contractors play an important role in coordinating health and safety of workers and persons on the work site. The role of the prime contractor is to coordinate, organize, and oversee the health and safety activities of multiple employers. This fact sheet explains when a prime contractor is required, and the role and duties of the prime contractor.

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Director's order [Allowance - out of province workplace first aid training]

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An Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) allowance has been issued that recognizes out of province first aid certificates for workplace first aid training courses recognized by another Canadian... More ≫

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An Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) allowance has been issued that recognizes out of province first aid certificates for workplace first aid training courses recognized by another Canadian province or territory, which comply with CSA Standard Z1210-17, First aid training for the workplace - Curriculum and quality management for training agencies. Out of province first aid certificates covered by the allowance will be considered as demonstrating proof of approved first aid training until the certificate expiry date. Work site parties have the flexibility to follow the original first aid course requirements in the OHS Code or to follow the allowance.

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Change highlights : noise exposure – Part 16 in the OHS Code : OHS information for work site parties and service providers

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This resource gives an overview of 2022 changes to the OHS Code - Part 16 (noise exposure) effective March 31, 2023.

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Health and safety on Alberta farms and ranches

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This handbook is an introduction to the rights and responsibilities employers and workers have regarding occupational health and safety on Alberta farms and ranches. It provides information on... More ≫

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This handbook is an introduction to the rights and responsibilities employers and workers have regarding occupational health and safety on Alberta farms and ranches. It provides information on hazard identification and control, incident reporting and investigations.

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Incident reporting and investigation : OHS information for employers and prime contractors

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This bulletin describes incidents that prime contractors – or employers, if there is no prime contractor – must report to Alberta Occupational Health and Safety. It includes how and when to notify... More ≫

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This bulletin describes incidents that prime contractors – or employers, if there is no prime contractor – must report to Alberta Occupational Health and Safety. It includes how and when to notify OHS, and incident investigation requirements.

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Occupational health and safety starter kit [2024]

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This kit is designed to help employers with small or medium-sized businesses develop a health and safety program from the ground up, or strengthen their existing health and safety program, culture... More ≫

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This kit is designed to help employers with small or medium-sized businesses develop a health and safety program from the ground up, or strengthen their existing health and safety program, culture and performance. Gives information about some key health and safety requirements that apply broadly across all industries.

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Ergonomics in the workplace : vibration : OHS information for employers, supervisors and workers

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This resource provides information about the hazards associated with hand/arm and whole body vibration, OHS requirements related to workplace vibration, and best-practice controls.

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OHS training scams and high-pressure sales tactics : OHS information for employers, prime contractors and workers

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This resource is intended to help employers and workers recognize and protect themselves from scams and high-pressure sales tactics by unscrupulous occupational health and safety (OHS) training providers. More ≫

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This resource is intended to help employers and workers recognize and protect themselves from scams and high-pressure sales tactics by unscrupulous occupational health and safety (OHS) training providers.

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