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Occupational injuries and diseases in Alberta : lost-time claims, disabling injury claims and claim rates. Health services industries

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This report provides summary analysis of the occupational injuries in Health Care workers in Alberta during the last ten years.

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Construction foreman killed in motor vehicle collision

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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, 2010. A 54-year old male was a passenger in a pickup... 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, 2010. A 54-year old male was a passenger in a pickup truck which collided with a grader/scraper on a work site. The grader/scraper turned left as the pickup was attempting to pass. See the usage considerations section of this record for more information about OHS work site investigations.

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Occupational injuries and diseases in Alberta : lost-time claims, disabling injury claims and claim rates. Manufacturing, processing & packaging industries

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This report provides summary analysis of the occupational injuries in manufacturing, processing and packaging workers in Alberta during the last ten years.

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Occupational injuries and diseases in Alberta : lost-time claims, disabling injury claims and claim rates. Forestry and related industries

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This report provides summary analysis of the occupational injuries in forestry workers in Alberta during the last ten years.

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Painter falls 3.14 m and is fatally injured

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Presents the findings of an investigation into a workplace fatality in the construction and construction trades sector that occurred in April, 2010. A 71-year old male worker was painting on the... 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 April, 2010. A 71-year old male worker was painting on the second storey of a home under construction. The worker fell 10.5 feet to the lower level. See the usage considerations section of this record for more information about OHS work site investigations.

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The effects of unusual work schedules and concurrent exposures on Occupational Exposure Limits (OELs)

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This Safety Bulletin deals with the adjustment of airborne exposure limits but employers must be aware that unusual work schedules may have an impact on many other aspects of health and safety on... More ≫

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This Safety Bulletin deals with the adjustment of airborne exposure limits but employers must be aware that unusual work schedules may have an impact on many other aspects of health and safety on the job. A change in the length of the workday will also affect allowable exposure levels for physical hazards such as noise. This Safety Bulletin explores the impact of several key factors and how these factors should be considered in the evaluation of workplace exposure.

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Driller caught and crushed between tracked drill and truck

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Presents the findings of an investigation into a workplace fatality in the mining and petroleum development sector that occurred in December, 2010. A 28-year old male worker was fatally injured... More ≫

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Presents the findings of an investigation into a workplace fatality in the mining and petroleum development sector that occurred in December, 2010. A 28-year old male worker was fatally injured when a seismic rig on a trailer unit was being moved onto the site. The seismic rig ran away, striking the worker and trapping him between the rig and another vehicle. See the usage considerations section of this record for more information about OHS work site investigations.

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Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) focused inspections : powered mobile equipment

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Employment and Immigration (E&I), Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) identified Powered Mobile Equipment as an area for focused inspections in the 2010-11 fiscal year. The purpose of the... More ≫

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Employment and Immigration (E&I), Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) identified Powered Mobile Equipment as an area for focused inspections in the 2010-11 fiscal year. The purpose of the focused inspections was to raise awareness of specific known workplace hazards, and ensure compliance with the OHS Act, Regulation, and Code. Inspection data timeframe: February 22, 2011 – March 18, 2011; Data for this report includes inspection data up to March 31, 2011.

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Worker struck by frame hood

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Presents the findings of an investigation into a workplace fatality in the manufacturing and processing sector that occurred in January, 2010. A 47-year old male worker sustained fatal injuries... More ≫

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Presents the findings of an investigation into a workplace fatality in the manufacturing and processing sector that occurred in January, 2010. A 47-year old male worker sustained fatal injuries when he was struck by the frame hood that came off of a centrifuge he was trying to adjust. See the usage considerations section of this record for more information about OHS work site investigations.

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Fatal vehicle rollover

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Presents the findings of an investigation into a workplace fatality in the mining and petroleum development sector that occurred in January, 2010. A 42-year old male worker was the driver of a... More ≫

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Presents the findings of an investigation into a workplace fatality in the mining and petroleum development sector that occurred in January, 2010. A 42-year old male worker was the driver of a vehicle which was part of a convoy. The worker was on a single lane bridge and the truck he was driving went over the bridge and landed on its roof. See the usage considerations section of this record for more information about OHS work site investigations.

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