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Guide to OHS : employers [2023 to current]

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This guide introduces Alberta's occupational health and safety laws and the role of employers in ensuring health and safety at the work site. It discusses provincial legislation related to... More ≫

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This guide introduces Alberta's occupational health and safety laws and the role of employers in ensuring health and safety at the work site. It discusses provincial legislation related to occupational health and safety and describes the responsibilities of the worker, supervisors and the provincial government, as well as those of the employer, in ensuring a healthy and safe workplace. It also looks at non-compliance and explains what steps can be taken if supervisors or other work site parties don't comply with the law.

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Noise at the work site : OHS information for employers, workers and service providers

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Discusses noise as a common workplace hazard. Included, including information about associated health effects and exposure limits, implementing a noise management program, audiometric testing, and... More ≫

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Discusses noise as a common workplace hazard. Included, including information about associated health effects and exposure limits, implementing a noise management program, audiometric testing, and educating workers.

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Collective agreement wage tables : health care and social assistance [2024]

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This resource provides a monthly update on wage details for employees working under collective agreements in the health care and social assistance sectors. Information is listed by collective... More ≫

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This resource provides a monthly update on wage details for employees working under collective agreements in the health care and social assistance sectors. Information is listed by collective agreement and includes includes employer, union, number of employees covered, expiry date, and annual wage increases in percentages per year.

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Workers’ handbook on occupational health and safety

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This pocket-sized handbook is a quick health and safety reference for Alberta workers. It introduces some key health and safety concepts, along with examples of common workplace hazards,... More ≫

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This pocket-sized handbook is a quick health and safety reference for Alberta workers. It introduces some key health and safety concepts, along with examples of common workplace hazards, frequently used controls and quick tips that workers can use everyday.

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Occupational health and safety code review engagement : what we heard

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Alberta's government continues to review and update the Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) Code to ensure workplace health and safety rules keep pace with new best practices, standards and... More ≫

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Alberta's government continues to review and update the Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) Code to ensure workplace health and safety rules keep pace with new best practices, standards and technology. The OHS Code is a regulation of the Occupational Health and Safety Act and contains the detailed technical requirements for controlling health and safety hazards at workplaces. The review process includes public engagement and surveys. The reports below contain a summary of feedback received during public engagement.

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Небезпека послизання, спотикання та падіння у весняний період : Інформація про охорону праці та техніку безпеки для працівників [Ukrainian]

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Цей бюлетень містить інформацію для роботодавців і працівників про небезпеки, пов’язані з весняною погодою в Альберті.

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Поширені ризики, пов’язані з падінням : Інформація про охорону праці та техніку безпеки для роботодавців, керівників та працівників [Ukrainian]

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Цей бюлетень містить інформацію для роботодавців і працівників про поширені небезпеки, пов’язані з падінням.

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Охорона праці і техніка безпеки та внутрішня система відповідальності : Інформація про охорону праці та техніку безпеки для усіх учасників трудових відносин в Альберті [Ukrainian]

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Пояснює принципи роботи внутрішньої системи відповідальності, що є основою законодавства про охорону праці та техніки безпеки Альберти.

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Wildfire smoke : OHS information for employers and workers

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Wildfire smoke is a common, seasonal health hazard in Alberta during the spring, summer and autumn months. This publication discusses the hazards associated with wildfire smoke and presents ideas... More ≫

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Wildfire smoke is a common, seasonal health hazard in Alberta during the spring, summer and autumn months. This publication discusses the hazards associated with wildfire smoke and presents ideas for hazard assessment and control.

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2018-19 Occupational Health and Safety survey

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The 2018-19 Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) survey was the first known occupational health and safety population survey conducted in Alberta. The survey was designed to provide baseline data... More ≫

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The 2018-19 Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) survey was the first known occupational health and safety population survey conducted in Alberta. The survey was designed to provide baseline data for future comparisons. The objectives of the survey were to provide data on a variety of factors affecting worker health and safety, understand the relationships between factors affecting worker health and safety, gain insight on worker vulnerability, and understand industry and occupation specific factors over time. A total of 8,464 records were validated and included in the public use data file.

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