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Installation of vehicle suspension lift ends in injury to mechanic

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A vehicle suspension lift is a modification to raise the ride height of a vehicle. These lifts provide higher ground clearance and help accommodate larger rims and tires. Many tire shops and... More ≫

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A vehicle suspension lift is a modification to raise the ride height of a vehicle. These lifts provide higher ground clearance and help accommodate larger rims and tires. Many tire shops and automotive repair businesses are expanding their business for the installation of vehicle suspension lift kits. This presents a potential worker safety issue as many businesses do not have the necessary specialized equipment to hold the body of the vehicle stable as the suspension is being modified. This presents a potential safety hazard as described in this Bulletin.

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Guideline for the use of contact lenses in industry

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Despite the popularity of contact lenses, there has been some resistance to allowing their use in certain industrial settings. This short fact sheet looks at the safety issues and concerns... More ≫

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Despite the popularity of contact lenses, there has been some resistance to allowing their use in certain industrial settings. This short fact sheet looks at the safety issues and concerns surrounding use of contact lenses in various workplace settings.

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Application of Alberta's OHS legislation to workers working at home

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This bulletin presents examples of situations where workers are working from home and discusses whether OHS legislation applies in these and similar situations.

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Beyond pay and benefits : Alberta employers' effective practices

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Alberta business owners and managers share effective recruitment and retention practices that go beyond wage and employee benefit packages.

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Alberta profiles : women in the labour force, 2007

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Provides labour market information on five segments of Alberta's labour force which will contribute to the full utilization of skills of all Albertans, older workers, women, youth, aboriginal... More ≫

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Provides labour market information on five segments of Alberta's labour force which will contribute to the full utilization of skills of all Albertans, older workers, women, youth, aboriginal people and immigrants.

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Pipework installer falls from work platform

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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, 2007. A 47-year old male worker, employed as 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 October, 2007. A 47-year old male worker, employed as a pipework insulator, fell from a catwalk or scaffolding in a large industrial building. See the usage considerations section of this record for more information about OHS work site investigations.

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Worker struck by truck trailer

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Presents the findings of an investigation into a workplace fatality in the public administration, education and health services sector that occurred in July, 2007. A 51-year old female worker,... More ≫

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Presents the findings of an investigation into a workplace fatality in the public administration, education and health services sector that occurred in July, 2007. A 51-year old female worker, employed as a labourer, was struck by the rear wheels of a logging truck that exited from a business onto a public roadway. See the usage considerations section of this record for more information about OHS work site investigations.

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Worker caught in conveyor

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Presents the findings of an investigation into a workplace fatality in the agriculture and forestry sector that occurred in April, 2007. A 64-year old male worker’s clothing was caught on the... More ≫

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Presents the findings of an investigation into a workplace fatality in the agriculture and forestry sector that occurred in April, 2007. A 64-year old male worker’s clothing was caught on the sprocket of an unguarded roller of a conveyor for a compost machine. The worker was pulled into the conveyor and fatally injured. See the usage considerations section of this record for more information about OHS work site investigations.

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Joint work site health and safety committee member’s guide

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The main purpose of the committee is to ensure that all health and safety concerns are brought into the open and kept there, under the spotlight, until they have been resolved. That cannot be done... More ≫

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The main purpose of the committee is to ensure that all health and safety concerns are brought into the open and kept there, under the spotlight, until they have been resolved. That cannot be done without some kind of committee whose business is visible to, and accessible to, every person at the work site — that is, to workers, to supervisors, to managers, and to the employer.

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Worker's guide : Occupational Health and Safety Act

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The purpose of this Safety Bulletin is to help workers understand the Occupational Health and Safety Act (Act). It will also help workers understand responsibilities for health and safety at ... More ≫

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The purpose of this Safety Bulletin is to help workers understand the Occupational Health and Safety Act (Act). It will also help workers understand responsibilities for health and safety at their workplace — employees responsibilities, and the employer’s and co-workers’ responsibilities.

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