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Factors associated with LPNs filing injury claims to the Worker’s Compensation Board of Alberta

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The objective of this research study was to estimate the proportion of non-reported work-related injuries among Licensed Practical Nurses in Alberta, and to explore the reasons associated with... More ≫

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The objective of this research study was to estimate the proportion of non-reported work-related injuries among Licensed Practical Nurses in Alberta, and to explore the reasons associated with failure to report them.

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Investigating the relationship between physical fitness test scores and injuries to members of the Edmonton Police Service

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Police officers commonly face situations that put them at higher risk for injury. Identifying preventable risk factors for occupational musculoskeletal injuries provides the opportunity to... More ≫

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Police officers commonly face situations that put them at higher risk for injury. Identifying preventable risk factors for occupational musculoskeletal injuries provides the opportunity to decrease work-related injuries. The objectives of this study were to determine the incidence of musculoskeletal injury in the police officers of the Edmonton Police Service, to gain understanding of the patterns of injury occurrence, and to determine whether there are differences in physical fitness among police officers who become injured and those who do not.

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Improving OHS performance with OHS and environmental creative sentencing spillovers

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This study examines how different forms of sentencing alter firm-level OHS injuries. Using a unique dataset of annual WCB claims and criminal sentences related to OHS incidents, the effect of... More ≫

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This study examines how different forms of sentencing alter firm-level OHS injuries. Using a unique dataset of annual WCB claims and criminal sentences related to OHS incidents, the effect of traditional sentences and creative sentences are compared.

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An experimental model of whole body vibration transmitted through the body : a pilot study using a wearable sensor

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Presents the findings of a laboratory pilot study to test the application of a simple wearable accelerometer for measuring whole body vibration in the seated position (a common, at-risk position... More ≫

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Presents the findings of a laboratory pilot study to test the application of a simple wearable accelerometer for measuring whole body vibration in the seated position (a common, at-risk position for the development of low back pain). The objective was to determine if vibration measured at the lower back differs from measurements taken using the standard instruments located at the equipment-body interface.

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Effectiveness of random drug and alcohol screening as an intervention for occupational injury prevention

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Several different approaches and interventions have been utilized to mitigate the occupational risk from alcohol or drug-related impairment. This study conducted a comprehensive literature review... More ≫

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Several different approaches and interventions have been utilized to mitigate the occupational risk from alcohol or drug-related impairment. This study conducted a comprehensive literature review to determine whether one approach - randomly choosing workers to be tested for alcohol and drugs - helps make workplaces safer, or whether there is not enough evidence to say. The study was funded by a grant from the OHS Futures Research Funding Program.

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Gender at work : understanding and enhancing gender-responsive workplace mental health practices and policies

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Presents results of a study which collected and analyzed views and experiences about work, gender and mental health from employees in one predominantly-female and one predominantly-male workplace... More ≫

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Presents results of a study which collected and analyzed views and experiences about work, gender and mental health from employees in one predominantly-female and one predominantly-male workplace in Alberta. The researcher examined employee views about what supports and impedes workplace mental health and compared experiences within feminized and masculinized workplaces.

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A controlled dose-response human study to develop a signature of occupational diesel exhaust exposure

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The OHS Futures Research Funding Program provided a grant to the researcher. The researcher used the grant to study controlled human exposure to diesel exhaust. This report details their research... More ≫

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The OHS Futures Research Funding Program provided a grant to the researcher. The researcher used the grant to study controlled human exposure to diesel exhaust. This report details their research and findings.

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Measuring occupational health and safety vulnerability in Alberta

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In this report, a conceptual framework of occupational health and safety vulnerability is applied to a sample of Alberta workers, and then compared with similar samples from Ontario and British... More ≫

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In this report, a conceptual framework of occupational health and safety vulnerability is applied to a sample of Alberta workers, and then compared with similar samples from Ontario and British Columbia. The vulnerability tool: captures information about workplace hazard exposures; measures the presence (or absence) of workplace resources that protect workers against injury; and provides an understanding of how workplace hazards and a lack of protections contribute to an individual worker’s risk of injury.

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Understanding the impact of public policies and programs on the labour market decisions of older workers

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Summarizes the impact of public policies and programs on the choices of older workers to remain in, retire from or re-enter the labour market.

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Workers health in apprenticeship trades

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The OHS Futures Research Funding Program provided a grant to the researcher. The researcher used the grant to study health outcomes in male and female welders and electrical trade workers. This... More ≫

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The OHS Futures Research Funding Program provided a grant to the researcher. The researcher used the grant to study health outcomes in male and female welders and electrical trade workers. This report details their research and findings.

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