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Wrist splints and MSIs

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Splints and supports are frequently used by workers suffering from a musculoskeletal injury (MSI), often caused by overuse of the wrist. Many splints are advertised as being useful for preventing... More ≫

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Splints and supports are frequently used by workers suffering from a musculoskeletal injury (MSI), often caused by overuse of the wrist. Many splints are advertised as being useful for preventing injury or as an on-the-job treatment of an existing injury. In general, splints and supports are overused and are often of questionable value. If used, they need to be chosen carefully and worn properly.

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Lifting and handling loads. Part 3 : reducing ergonomic hazards

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This is the last in a three-part series of Safety Bulletins dealing with the lifting and handling of loads. The purpose of performing a workplace hazard assessment is to identify specific... More ≫

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This is the last in a three-part series of Safety Bulletins dealing with the lifting and handling of loads. The purpose of performing a workplace hazard assessment is to identify specific workplace hazards related to materials handling injuries and to then reduce worker exposure to those hazards.

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Determining the size of an access opening

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How big should an opening in a structure be to allow a person to pass through it? A simple question can often have a complex answer. Scientists and ergonomists have measured the body dimensions of... More ≫

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How big should an opening in a structure be to allow a person to pass through it? A simple question can often have a complex answer. Scientists and ergonomists have measured the body dimensions of thousands of people in order to create anthropometric tables, which allow designers to create products – including access openings – that meet the needs of the people who use them.

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Lifting and handling loads. Part 1 : reviewing the issues

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This is the first in a three-part series of Safety Bulletins dealing with the lifting and handling of loads.

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Spray application of paint and coatings

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This guide outlines some of the hazards associated with spray painting and provides information on how to protect yourself.

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How much can I lift? [1999]

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Alberta has no specific law regarding the maximum weight a worker can lift. Restricting loads to a particular weight does not guarantee safety. You might injure yourself by reaching awkwardly to... More ≫

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Alberta has no specific law regarding the maximum weight a worker can lift. Restricting loads to a particular weight does not guarantee safety. You might injure yourself by reaching awkwardly to pick up a very light load or by slipping and losing your balance while handling a modest load.

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Fatigue, extended work hours, and safety in the workplace [2010]

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Fatigue is a state of being tired. It can be caused by long hours of work, long hours of physical or mental activity, inadequate rest, excessive stress, and combinations of these factors.

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People, services, & resources for employers

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provides a summary of information about worker attraction and retention services, occupational health and safety, employment standards and labour relations, and list of publications.

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Drycleaners beware

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Perchloroethylene (tetrachloroethylene) or “perc”, is the most commonly used solvent in the drycleaning process. Workers in drycleaning plants are exposed to perc by breathing the vapour or... More ≫

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Perchloroethylene (tetrachloroethylene) or “perc”, is the most commonly used solvent in the drycleaning process. Workers in drycleaning plants are exposed to perc by breathing the vapour or getting the liquid on their skin. The most common effects of overexposure are irritation of the eyes, nose, throat, or skin and effects on the nervous system, as described in this bulletin.

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Worker falls 4.8m and is impaled by rebar

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Presents the findings of an investigation into a workplace fatality in the construction and construction trades sector that occurred in July, 2009. A 37-year old male worker was on top of a... More ≫

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Presents the findings of an investigation into a workplace fatality in the construction and construction trades sector that occurred in July, 2009. A 37-year old male worker was on top of a construction wall without any fall protection in place. The worker lost his balance and fell on a re-bar impaling himself. See the usage considerations section of this record for more information about OHS work site investigations.

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