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Prevention initiative for Alberta’s occupational health and safety system

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The purpose of this initiative is to raise awareness of disease and injury areas where workers are most affected or have the greatest risk, so that Alberta's occupational health and safety system... More ≫

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The purpose of this initiative is to raise awareness of disease and injury areas where workers are most affected or have the greatest risk, so that Alberta's occupational health and safety system can focus on the highest value areas to improve the health and safety of workers. The initiative will clarify the priorities of the OHS system based on evidence and consultation.

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Health and safety committee / health and safety representative manual : a resource manual for course facilitators, participants, committee members and representatives

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This manual was developed as a resource for approved training agencies and facilitators to guide them in their development and delivery of approved Joint Work Site Health and Safety Committee and... More ≫

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This manual was developed as a resource for approved training agencies and facilitators to guide them in their development and delivery of approved Joint Work Site Health and Safety Committee and health and safety representative training courses. The content found within this manual is referenced in the Curriculum Standard and will serve as a valuable reference for course developers, course participants, HSC members, employers and workers.

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Arena focused inspections program, 2017/2018

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Presents the results of a focused inspections and awareness campaign for arena workers. The purpose of the focused inspections was to educate arena operators as to their responsibilities in... More ≫

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Presents the results of a focused inspections and awareness campaign for arena workers. The purpose of the focused inspections was to educate arena operators as to their responsibilities in ensuring that employers working at their site comply with the OHS Act, Regulation and Code, and to education and enhance workers' awareness of their responsibilities and rights under the legislation.

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Care worker violence prevention focused inspection program, 2017

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Presents the results of a focused inspections and awareness campaign for care workers. Care workers are at a greater risk for injury/illness from worksite violence due to a number of compounding... More ≫

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Presents the results of a focused inspections and awareness campaign for care workers. Care workers are at a greater risk for injury/illness from worksite violence due to a number of compounding factors. The purpose of the focused inspections was to raise awareness of the known workplace hazards for care workers and to ensure compliance with the Occupational Health and Safety Act, Regulation and Code. The program helped the employers to address the non-compliance issues identified by the OHS officers and implement the required corrective measures.

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Fuel and convenience retailers focused inspections program, 2016

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Presents the results of a focused inspections and awareness campaign in the fuel and convenience retailers industry. The purpose of the focused inspections was to raise awareness of the known... More ≫

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Presents the results of a focused inspections and awareness campaign in the fuel and convenience retailers industry. The purpose of the focused inspections was to raise awareness of the known workplace hazards in this industry and to ensure compliance with the Occupational Health and Safety Act, Regulation and Code. The program helped the employers to address the non-compliance issues identified by the OHS officers and implement the required corrective measures.

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Sand and gravel crushing focused inspections program, 2015

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Presents the results of a focused inspections and awareness campaign in the sand and gravel industry. The purpose of the focused inspections was to raise awareness of the known workplace hazards... More ≫

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Presents the results of a focused inspections and awareness campaign in the sand and gravel industry. The purpose of the focused inspections was to raise awareness of the known workplace hazards in this industry and to ensure compliance with the Occupational Health and Safety Act, Regulation and Code. The program helped the employers to address the non-compliance issues identified by the OHS officers and implement the required corrective measures.

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Vulnerable workers focused inspections program, 2016

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Presents the results of a focused inspections campaign to educate employers and employees about vulnerable workers and conduct inspections and education high-risk industries with vulnerable... More ≫

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Presents the results of a focused inspections campaign to educate employers and employees about vulnerable workers and conduct inspections and education high-risk industries with vulnerable workers. Vulnerable workers are defined as workers who may have greater exposure than most to injury and illness due to their lack of experience, reluctance to ask questions, communication barriers and type of work.

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Emergency response planning : an occupational health and safety tool kit for the hospitality industry [2018]

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This took kit serves as a training resource to aid managers and supervisors in the hospitality industry to train workers in emergency response procedures.

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Renewing Alberta’s Occupational Health and Safety system

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In 2017 the Government of Alberta began a review of its Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) system. This includes a review of Alberta’s enforcement and prevention activities as well as the OHS... More ≫

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In 2017 the Government of Alberta began a review of its Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) system. This includes a review of Alberta’s enforcement and prevention activities as well as the OHS Act. This discussion paper provides a brief overview of the purpose of the review and the current state of the OHS system. It then outlines three broad topics which the review will focus on: responsibility, worker engagement, and prevention. Items for consideration are included for each of these topics. The discussion paper ends with information on how to become involved in the review.

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Notifiable occupational diseases : OHS information for physicians [2017]

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This information is intended to remind physicians of their responsibilities for reporting notifiable diseases under Alberta’s Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) Act.

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