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A retail worker’s handbook : occupational health and safety on the job

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This handbook provides Alberta’s retail workers with basic information that may help them stay healthy and safe while on the job.

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A health care worker’s guide to health and safety on the job

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This guide is a resource for anyone working in Alberta’s health care industry. It addresses some of the basic provincially legislated requirements of employers and workers. It also provides... More ≫

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This guide is a resource for anyone working in Alberta’s health care industry. It addresses some of the basic provincially legislated requirements of employers and workers. It also provides at-a-glance information about some common health and safety issues people working in health care should know — and think about — every day on the job. Within this handbook the term “health care worker” includes anyone who provides care or services related to health care. That includes everyone from medical professionals, management, administrators, support workers and volunteers in both public and private health care-related settings.

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Investigation report : person fatally injured after excavation collapse

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Presents the findings of an investigation into a workplace fatality that occurred in August 2016. A person present at a worksite was fatally injured when the person was buried as the result of an... More ≫

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Presents the findings of an investigation into a workplace fatality that occurred in August 2016. A person present at a worksite was fatally injured when the person was buried as the result of an excavation collapse. The deceased person fell into the excavation and was buried beyond the capabilities of others present at the worksite to recover. See the usage considerations section of this record for more information about OHS work site investigations.

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Investigation report : worker fatally injured in helicopter crash

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Presents the findings of an investigation into a workplace fatality in the business, personal and professional services sector that occurred in September 2016. A worker was conducting a field... More ≫

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Presents the findings of an investigation into a workplace fatality in the business, personal and professional services sector that occurred in September 2016. A worker was conducting a field survey in a helicopter. The helicopter lost power and crashed into the forest resulting in a fatal injury. See the usage considerations section of this record for more information about OHS work site investigations.

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Investigation report : worker fatally injured after crushed by a wall

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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 2013. Four workers were attempting to manually erect 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 April 2013. Four workers were attempting to manually erect a wall on a house. The wall became too heavy for the workers and they decided to let the wall fall. Three of the workers were able to step clear of the falling wall, but the fourth was caught beneath the wall and incurred fatal injuries. See the usage considerations section of this record for more information about OHS work site investigations.

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Floorhand crushed between excavator and stationary equipment

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Presents the findings of an investigation into a workplace fatality in the October 2012 sector that occurred in mining and petroleum development. A floorhand was fatally injured when he was pinned... More ≫

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Presents the findings of an investigation into a workplace fatality in the October 2012 sector that occurred in mining and petroleum development. A floorhand was fatally injured when he was pinned and crushed between a portable flare tank and an excavator. See the usage considerations section of this record for more information about OHS work site investigations.

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Investigation report : worker fatally injured in gravel conveyor belt entanglement

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Presents the findings of an investigation into a workplace fatality in the manufacturing and processing sector that occurred in July 2014. At a gravel crushing operation north of Athabasca, a... More ≫

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Presents the findings of an investigation into a workplace fatality in the manufacturing and processing sector that occurred in July 2014. At a gravel crushing operation north of Athabasca, a worker became entangled in a gravel crushing conveyer. The worker suffered fatal injuries when caught between a rubber roller and a belt on the underside of the conveyer. See the usage considerations section of this record for more information about OHS work site investigations.

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Psychological hazards in the workplace - worksheet : employer guide to developing program and procedures [February 2017]

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This guide is provided to help employers develop a program and procedures for dealing with psychological hazards in the workplace. The worksheet contains the elements of a health and safety... More ≫

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This guide is provided to help employers develop a program and procedures for dealing with psychological hazards in the workplace. The worksheet contains the elements of a health and safety management system, based on the Alberta, Partnerships in Injury Reduction model.

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Quality Management Plan (QMP) training requirements for first aid training in Alberta workplaces

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This bulletin summarizes the requirements for agencies delivering first aid training courses in accordance with Alberta’s Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) Act, Regulation and Code. It outlines... More ≫

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This bulletin summarizes the requirements for agencies delivering first aid training courses in accordance with Alberta’s Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) Act, Regulation and Code. It outlines the Quality Management Plan (QMP) requirements that agencies must have in place to assure consistent delivery of high quality first aid courses for designated workplace first aiders in Alberta. In addition to quality assurance requirements, instructor and first aid training program standards are listed. Specific competencies are outlined for three levels of first aid training.

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Audiometric testing : OHS information for employers and workers

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This bulletin is intended to assist employers meet the requirements of the audiometric testing component of a noise management program as required in Part 16 of the Occupational Health and Safety... More ≫

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This bulletin is intended to assist employers meet the requirements of the audiometric testing component of a noise management program as required in Part 16 of the Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) Code.

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