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Employer alert : high pressure sales tactics providing misleading information about workplace training

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This alert was released in response to complaints about aggressive, high-pressure sales tactics by commercial providers of workplace safety training for the Workplace Hazardous Materials... More ≫

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This alert was released in response to complaints about aggressive, high-pressure sales tactics by commercial providers of workplace safety training for the Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS). It informs employers that there is no requirement to use a commercial training provider or materials created by a commercial company to conduct WHMIS training.

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X-treme safety : a survival guide for new and young workers

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This handbook for young, inexperienced workers is packed with information about workplace health and safety regulations, rights and responsibilities. Through personal stories, quizzes and... More ≫

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This handbook for young, inexperienced workers is packed with information about workplace health and safety regulations, rights and responsibilities. Through personal stories, quizzes and checklists, youth gain the information they need to contribute to working in a safe, healthy and fair work environment. The book includes a detachable bookmark that can be used as a reminder for youth to take charge before they take on the job world.

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Occupational health & safety magazine

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Occupational Health & Safety Magazine is published three times a year. The magazine includes articles on current occupational health and safety topics.

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Alberta asbestos abatement manual [2012]

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Describes the principles to be followed when selecting the most appropriate techniques for the safe abatement of asbestos-containing materials, and presents basic information on asbestos and... More ≫

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Describes the principles to be followed when selecting the most appropriate techniques for the safe abatement of asbestos-containing materials, and presents basic information on asbestos and asbestos products, health hazards, requirements for worker protection, safe work procedures, inspection criteria, applicable legislation and competency profiles for those persons involved in abatement activities.

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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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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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Handbook of occupational hazards and controls for medical and surgical staff

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This document focuses on hazards and controls for workers on Medical and Surgical Units (including Medical Oncology) and Emergency Rooms. Much of this information may also be useful for any... More ≫

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This document focuses on hazards and controls for workers on Medical and Surgical Units (including Medical Oncology) and Emergency Rooms. Much of this information may also be useful for any workers providing direct patient care including those in long term or continuing care, homecare, outpatient or community clinics, and staff offering specialized medical services such as dialysis.

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Animal services workers safety precautions

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An Animal Services Clerk at an animal services centre was mauled by an American bulldog that was brought in by a member of the public. The incident left the clerk with permanent disabling... More ≫

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An Animal Services Clerk at an animal services centre was mauled by an American bulldog that was brought in by a member of the public. The incident left the clerk with permanent disabling injuries. This safety bulletin was developed to assist all animal shelters, animal services centres, humane society facilities and SPCA facilities to be aware of potential hazards and worker injury prevention measures while handling unpredictable or potentially dangerous animals.

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Handbook of occupational hazards and controls for healthcare administrative workers

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This document focuses on hazards and controls for administrative workers in healthcare organizations. It may be useful for administrative workers in healthcare facilities as well as those in... More ≫

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This document focuses on hazards and controls for administrative workers in healthcare organizations. It may be useful for administrative workers in healthcare facilities as well as those in doctor’s offices or community clinics.

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Handbook of occupational hazards and controls for pharmacy workers

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As part of the Alberta Healthcare Initiative, a five-volume series of Best Practice documents was produced to better acquaint healthcare workers with workplace hazards and appropriate control... More ≫

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As part of the Alberta Healthcare Initiative, a five-volume series of Best Practice documents was produced to better acquaint healthcare workers with workplace hazards and appropriate control measures. A series of short summaries of relevant information have also been produced using excerpts from these five best practice documents, to focus the hazard assessment and control information for specific healthcare professions. This summary focuses on hazards and controls in Physiotherapy, Occupational Therapy and Respiratory Therapists. It may also be useful for recreation therapists. This summary focuses on hazards and controls in pharmacies.

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