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Noise at the work site : OHS information for employers, workers and service providers

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Discusses noise as a common workplace hazard. Included, including information about associated health effects and exposure limits, implementing a noise management program, audiometric testing, and... More ≫

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Discusses noise as a common workplace hazard. Included, including information about associated health effects and exposure limits, implementing a noise management program, audiometric testing, and educating workers.

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Working in confined spaces : OHS information for employers, supervisors and workers

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This resource provides information about Alberta's legislated requirements for working in confined spaces, particularly in regard to the required Code of Practice.

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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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Slips, trips and falls : OHS information for employers and workers

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The purpose of this fact sheet is to improve the understanding of why slips, trips and falls happen and to encourage the use of properly designed workspaces and work methods to reduce them.

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Preventing musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs)

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This set of posters and postcards can be printed and shared to raise awareness about the musculoskeletal disorders, their symptoms, their impact on individual workers and organizations, and steps... More ≫

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This set of posters and postcards can be printed and shared to raise awareness about the musculoskeletal disorders, their symptoms, their impact on individual workers and organizations, and steps that can be taken to prevent their occurrence.

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Writing a hazard control plan for meat facilities

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This guideline can be used by meat operators to help identify associated risks/hazards in meat facilities and to show when process controls need to be in place to manage food safety and animal... More ≫

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This guideline can be used by meat operators to help identify associated risks/hazards in meat facilities and to show when process controls need to be in place to manage food safety and animal welfare controls. The guidebook will help meat facility operators develop a proposal to request approval from the regulatory body for a food safety plan or animal welfare controls.

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Fall protection systems and weather : OHS information for employers, supervisors, and workers

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When working at heights outdoors, workers and the fall protection systems that protect them may have to deal with changing conditions. This bulletin explains how weather conditions can influence... More ≫

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When working at heights outdoors, workers and the fall protection systems that protect them may have to deal with changing conditions. This bulletin explains how weather conditions can influence the use and function of various fall protection systems and offers tips on how to handle those situations.

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Slips, trips and falls : boots and traction aids : OHS information for employers, supervisors, and workers

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Footwear that is made to be worn in one condition or season may not be effective in other situations. This bulletin provides information to employers and workers on different types and uses of... More ≫

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Footwear that is made to be worn in one condition or season may not be effective in other situations. This bulletin provides information to employers and workers on different types and uses of traction aids for footwear worn in the workplace.

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Engaging workers in slip, trip and fall prevention : OHS information for employers and supervisors

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This bulletin provides information to employers on engaging workers in slip, trip, and fall safety measures in the workplace.

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Common fall hazards : OHS information for employers, supervisors, and workers

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Fall hazards can be present at nearly all work sites. The complexity and risk related to a fall can vary between different workplaces, but the overall hazard of a fall is always a concern This... More ≫

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Fall hazards can be present at nearly all work sites. The complexity and risk related to a fall can vary between different workplaces, but the overall hazard of a fall is always a concern This bulletin provides information to employers and workers on common fall hazards.

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