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OHS ticketing and administrative penalties

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As of January 1, 2014 workers and employers in contravention of ticketable provisions of OHS legislation can be issued tickets by occupational health and safety officers. OHS tickets are similar... More ≫

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As of January 1, 2014 workers and employers in contravention of ticketable provisions of OHS legislation can be issued tickets by occupational health and safety officers. OHS tickets are similar to a traffic ticket: they are an on-the-spot penalty given out following an infraction of the law.

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Fatigue and safety at the workplace - quick facts : OHS information for workers and employers

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Long work hours and/or many consecutive days of work can fatigue workers and make them feel tired, sleepy, irritable, depressed, or giddy. They may lose their appetite, have digestive problems,... More ≫

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Long work hours and/or many consecutive days of work can fatigue workers and make them feel tired, sleepy, irritable, depressed, or giddy. They may lose their appetite, have digestive problems, and are more likely to catch a cold or flu.

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Occupational health and safety practices : a guide for printers

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This guide was developed with the unique needs of Alberta’s printing industry in mind. Occupational Health and Safety Practices: A Guide for Printers includes the information most printers need to... More ≫

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This guide was developed with the unique needs of Alberta’s printing industry in mind. Occupational Health and Safety Practices: A Guide for Printers includes the information most printers need to begin to create a safe and healthy workplace for their staff.

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Occupational health and safety convictions

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Each annual issue lists companies with occupational health and safety convictions for the year, and includes the date of conviction, incident date and location, total penalty, creative sentence... More ≫

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Each annual issue lists companies with occupational health and safety convictions for the year, and includes the date of conviction, incident date and location, total penalty, creative sentence penalty amount, and recipients of the creative penalty.

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Tips for supervisors supervising young workers

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Supervisors have direct responsibility for the health and safety of their workers. this fact sheet provides some tips for supervisors.

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Building an effective health and safety management system

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Health and Safety Management System involves the introduction of processes designed to decrease the incidence of injury and illness in the employer’s operation. Successful implementation of the... More ≫

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Health and Safety Management System involves the introduction of processes designed to decrease the incidence of injury and illness in the employer’s operation. Successful implementation of the system requires management commitment to the system, effective allocation of resources, and a high level of employee participation. The scope and complexity of a Health and Safety Management System will vary according to the size and type of workplace.

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