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Emergency response planning : an occupational health and safety tool kit

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Provides employers with information about some key occupational health and safety requirements related to emergency response planning. The kit also provides a step-by-step approach to planning,... More ≫

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Provides employers with information about some key occupational health and safety requirements related to emergency response planning. The kit also provides a step-by-step approach to planning, that employers can customize to their own work site.

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Occupational health and safety code review engagement : what we heard

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Alberta's government continues to review and update the Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) Code to ensure workplace health and safety rules keep pace with new best practices, standards and... More ≫

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Alberta's government continues to review and update the Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) Code to ensure workplace health and safety rules keep pace with new best practices, standards and technology. The OHS Code is a regulation of the Occupational Health and Safety Act and contains the detailed technical requirements for controlling health and safety hazards at workplaces. The review process includes public engagement and surveys. The reports below contain a summary of feedback received during public engagement.

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Cleaning up burned structures : OHS information for employers

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This resource provides health and safety information regarding debris cleanup and demolition of structures involved in wildfires.

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Legal terms 101 : "owner" : OHS information for work site parties

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This fact sheet explains how the term "owner" is used in Alberta's occupational health and safety laws. It also introduces some of an owner's key health and safety legal obligations.

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Occupational hygiene reports : requirements and tips : OHS information for employers and service providers

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Describes what Alberta OHS expects to see in an occupational hygiene report. The bulletin also addresses competency requirements and necessary qualifications.

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Guide for Alberta’s underground mine foreman and underground mine manager certification program

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This guide outlines the parameters of Alberta’s Underground Mine Foreman and Underground Mine Manager Certification Program. The guide explains how underground mine foreman certificates and... More ≫

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This guide outlines the parameters of Alberta’s Underground Mine Foreman and Underground Mine Manager Certification Program. The guide explains how underground mine foreman certificates and underground mine manager certificates (OHS certificates) are issued, and the role of the Government of Alberta within the process.

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Guide for Alberta’s blasters certification program

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This guide outlines the parameters of Alberta’s Blaster Certification Program. The guide explains how blasting certificates (OHS certificates) are issued, and the role of the Government of Alberta... More ≫

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This guide outlines the parameters of Alberta’s Blaster Certification Program. The guide explains how blasting certificates (OHS certificates) are issued, and the role of the Government of Alberta within the process.

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Report workplace health and safety incidents

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This awareness poster describes how to report workplace health and safety incidents to Alberta Occupational Health and Safety. Intended to be printed as an 11" x 17" poster.

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Working? Know your rights

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This awareness poster reminds workers of their occupational health and safety rights. Intended to be printed as an 11" x 17" poster.

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Guide to OHS : employers

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This guide introduces Alberta's occupational health and safety laws and the role of employers in ensuring health and safety at the work site. It discusses provincial legislation related to... More ≫

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This guide introduces Alberta's occupational health and safety laws and the role of employers in ensuring health and safety at the work site. It discusses provincial legislation related to occupational health and safety and describes the responsibilities of the worker, supervisors and the provincial government, as well as those of the employer, in ensuring a healthy and safe workplace. It also looks at non-compliance and explains what steps can be taken if supervisors or other work site parties don't comply with the law.

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