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Joint work site health and safety committee handbook

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This handbook describes procedures that have proved successful for resolving problems in joint work site health and safety committees activities.

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Employer's guide : health and safety committees

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The purpose of a work site health and safety committee is to promote awareness and interest within the company in health and safety at the work site. Committee members work together to identify... More ≫

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The purpose of a work site health and safety committee is to promote awareness and interest within the company in health and safety at the work site. Committee members work together to identify and help solve health and safety concerns. This fact sheet discusses the benefits of these committees, what these committee do, and how to get started in setting up a committee at your work site.

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Due diligence [2005]

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Commonly referred to as the “General Duty Clause”, every province and territory in Canada has similar occupational health and safety legislation that describes the obligations of employers and workers. More ≫

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Commonly referred to as the “General Duty Clause”, every province and territory in Canada has similar occupational health and safety legislation that describes the obligations of employers and workers.

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Focus on human performance. Part 2 : working in the cold

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This information is intended to remind employees about the effects of the cold on their personal safety and ability to work effectively.

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Safe operation of fired equipment in hazardous locations

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Alberta Employment and Immigration investigated a flash fire in which a treater fire box ignited a cloud of accidentally released natural gas. The ignition occurred because the burner access port... More ≫

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Alberta Employment and Immigration investigated a flash fire in which a treater fire box ignited a cloud of accidentally released natural gas. The ignition occurred because the burner access port on the fire box front cover had been left open. Since it is physically impossible to prevent ignition when an explosive atmosphere meets with a source of ignition, the primary safety objective is to stop the flame from propagating (by containing an explosion) and igniting an explosive atmosphere outside the equipment.

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Let’s back up a bit : some truths about back belts

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Back belts may be appropriate in the treatment of certain back injuries. In these cases a back belt should be offered to an injured worker

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Lifting and your back — some fresh ideas [2004]

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This bulletin includes a review of the causes of back injury and the lifting principles.

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Safety system review final report

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Final report for the province-wide review and consultation regarding Alberta's safety system conducted during 2001 and 2002 by Municipal Affairs and the Safety Codes Council.

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