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Safe work permits

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A safe work permit is a written record that authorizes specific work, at a specific work location, for a specific time period. This fact sheet explains how safe work permits can be used to protect... More ≫

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A safe work permit is a written record that authorizes specific work, at a specific work location, for a specific time period. This fact sheet explains how safe work permits can be used to protect workers and maintain safe working conditions. Provides examples and discusses pros and cons.

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Manually energizing power systems after an unplanned outage : an Alberta electric utility best practice

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The purpose of this Best Practice is to standardize, to the extent possible, the minimum steps that an electric utility must include in its own practices for manually energizing a power system... More ≫

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The purpose of this Best Practice is to standardize, to the extent possible, the minimum steps that an electric utility must include in its own practices for manually energizing a power system after an unplanned outage. This Best Practice is not meant to eliminate all manual recloses. It is intended to balance the risks to public safety resulting from a loss of power versus the potential risk of injury to non-utility workers or members of the public as a result of a manual reclose.

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Alberta's Occupational Health and Safety Code : an explanation of the "Working Alone" requirements

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The purpose of this publication is to explain the requirements of Part 28 of the OHS Code, in plain, easy-to-understand language. Each of the “rules” of the OHS Code is presented, followed by... More ≫

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The purpose of this publication is to explain the requirements of Part 28 of the OHS Code, in plain, easy-to-understand language. Each of the “rules” of the OHS Code is presented, followed by information that helps clarify the intent or application of the requirement. This publication accompanies a handbook of best practices intended to help employers meet their obligations.

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Clarifying requirements applicable to prescription safety eyewear

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This safety bulletin presents the requirements applicable to prescription safety eyewear.

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