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September 1, 2010
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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...
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August 1, 2010
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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...
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August 1, 2010
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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...
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August 1, 2010
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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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August 1, 2010
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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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August 1, 2010
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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...
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August 1, 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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July 1, 2010
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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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July 1, 2010
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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...
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April 20, 2010
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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...