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October 12, 2010
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Presents the findings of an investigation into a workplace fatality in the transportation communication and utilities sector that occurred in December, 2009. A 62-year old male worker employed as...
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September 8, 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 October, 2009. A 22-year old male worker, employed as a...
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September 1, 2010
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Poorly designed hand tools — too heavy, poorly balanced, with a grip that is too large, the wrong shape, or slippery — can lead to injuries of the hand, wrist, forearm, shoulder, and neck. Hammers...
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September 1, 2010
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Too high? Too low? Just right? Workers come in a variety of shapes and sizes. And the tasks they perform can vary from light precision work to assembling heavy and awkward equipment. Is one...
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August 19, 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 June, 2009. Workers had finished the last cut on an opening...
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August 19, 2010
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Presents the findings of an investigation into a workplace fatality in the transportation communication and utilities sector that occurred in December, 2009. A 36-year old male worker employed as...
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August 1, 2010
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Workers in many different jobs can be exposed to pesticides (insecticides, herbicides, fungicides, rodenticides, etc.). They include horticulturists, exterminators, greenhouse workers, forestry...
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August 1, 2010
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This bulletin presents safety guidelines for workers when applying insecticides.
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August 1, 2010
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Workers who stand or sit for long periods of time should change their working position as often as possible. Floors made of concrete or other hard materials are the least comfortable to stand on...
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August 1, 2010
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Inspections of drilling and service rigs by Alberta Employment and Immigration, occupational health and safety officers have revealed that emergency escape line anchoring is often inadequate....