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Hazard assessment and control : a handbook for Alberta employers and workers [2022 to current]

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Presents information on how to carry out hazard assessments and to control workplace hazards to meet legislated requirements. The hazard assessment and control process provides a consistent... More ≫

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Presents information on how to carry out hazard assessments and to control workplace hazards to meet legislated requirements. The hazard assessment and control process provides a consistent approach for employers and workers to identify and control hazards in the workplace, allowing all parties to focus their efforts in the right areas, and to develop worker training, inspections, emergency response plans, etc., specific to the hazards at their work sites.

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Minister's office expenses : Jobs, Economy and Northern Development

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Ministers' office expenses are disclosed to the public on a monthly basis, posted by the end of the following month. Expenses reported are those of the ministers, their executive assistants and... More ≫

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Ministers' office expenses are disclosed to the public on a monthly basis, posted by the end of the following month. Expenses reported are those of the ministers, their executive assistants and their administrative support staff, and are reported in the following categories: meals, accommodation and travel; hospitality and working sessions; and goods, supplies and services.

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Acceleration signals from whole-body vibration experiments on two volunteers

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Contains research data collected in support of a 2017 study to pilot and benchmark potential performance measures for the internal responsibility system (IRS) and identify which measures are... More ≫

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Contains research data collected in support of a 2017 study to pilot and benchmark potential performance measures for the internal responsibility system (IRS) and identify which measures are associated with injury rates. The study is based upon an online poll conducted between March 24 and April 5, 2017 on behalf of the researchers by a commercial polling company. The respondents comprised 2,000 Albertans engaged in paid employment in the previous 12 months.

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Working in smoky environments : OHS information for employers and workers

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Smoke from wildfires is common in Alberta in the spring, summer and autumn months. This resource discusses exposure risks when working in smoky environments, hazard control and related legislation.

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Change highlights : first aid – Part 11 in the OHS Code : OHS information for work site parties and training providers

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This resource gives an overview of 2022 changes to the OHS Code - Part 11 (first aid) effective March 31, 2023.

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Alberta Centre for Labour Market Research Grant application guidelines

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The Government of Alberta intends to select one post-secondary institution in Alberta to operate the Alberta Centre for Labour Market Research. The post-secondary institution will receive an... More ≫

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The Government of Alberta intends to select one post-secondary institution in Alberta to operate the Alberta Centre for Labour Market Research. The post-secondary institution will receive an annual grant from the Government of Alberta to operate the centre. The Alberta Centre for Labour Market Research will be responsible for developing an annual research agenda. The centre will identify and maintain a network of labour market researchers and experts that can support and implement research agenda, and produce research outputs.

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Northern Alberta : population and demographics

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This report provides a profile of the population and demographics in Northern Alberta as of 2022. It looks at the overall population of the region, the top 10 municipalities by population, and the... More ≫

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This report provides a profile of the population and demographics in Northern Alberta as of 2022. It looks at the overall population of the region, the top 10 municipalities by population, and the components of population change over the past 20 years,

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Workplace injuries, illnesses and fatalities 2021

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A set of infographics presenting information on workplace injuries, illnesses and fatalities in Alberta by industry sector. Data reflects 2021 statistics as accepted and reported by the Workers’... More ≫

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A set of infographics presenting information on workplace injuries, illnesses and fatalities in Alberta by industry sector. Data reflects 2021 statistics as accepted and reported by the Workers’ Compensation Board of Alberta.

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Edmonton Metropolitan Region Economic Recovery Working Group (EMRER) : priorities and recommended actions

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The Edmonton Metropolitan Region Economic Recovery Working Group engaged with stakeholders from across the region to develop a report with suggested actions about how the government and industry... More ≫

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The Edmonton Metropolitan Region Economic Recovery Working Group engaged with stakeholders from across the region to develop a report with suggested actions about how the government and industry leaders can support the recovery and growth of metro Edmonton’s economy.

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Alberta and Minnesota antineoplastic drug surveillance database

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Contains measurement observations and supplementary data of antineoplastic drug contamination at nine cancer care sites in Alberta and Minnesota for the years 2018 and 2019. Data was collected in... More ≫

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Contains measurement observations and supplementary data of antineoplastic drug contamination at nine cancer care sites in Alberta and Minnesota for the years 2018 and 2019. Data was collected in support of a study investigating exposure of healthcare workers to antineoplastic drugs, which can present an occupational health hazard.

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