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Cleaning up burned structures : OHS information for employers

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This resource provides health and safety information regarding debris cleanup and demolition of structures involved in wildfires.

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Déclaration des incidents et enquête : information sur la santé et la sécurité au travail (SST) à l’intention des employeurs et des entrepreneurs principaux

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This bulletin describes incidents that prime contractors – or employers, if there is no prime contractor – must report to Alberta Occupational Health and Safety. It includes how and when to notify... More ≫

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This bulletin describes incidents that prime contractors – or employers, if there is no prime contractor – must report to Alberta Occupational Health and Safety. It includes how and when to notify OHS, and incident investigation requirements.

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Tips on selecting an OHS consultant : OHS information for employers

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Tip sheet for employers when considering hiring an occupational health and safety consultant.

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Prevention initiative annual update

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Keeping workplaces and workers healthy and safe is the ultimate goal of the Prevention Initiative for Alberta’s Occupational Health and Safety system. This annual update reviews actions taken... More ≫

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Keeping workplaces and workers healthy and safe is the ultimate goal of the Prevention Initiative for Alberta’s Occupational Health and Safety system. This annual update reviews actions taken during the previous fiscal year, and outlines the path the Prevention Initiative has set for the upcoming year.

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Working in confined spaces : OHS information for employers, supervisors and workers

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This resource provides information about Alberta's legislated requirements for working in confined spaces, particularly in regard to the required Code of Practice.

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Prime contractor role and duties : OHS information for prime contractors, employers and workers

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Prime contractors play an important role in coordinating health and safety of workers and persons on the work site. The role of the prime contractor is to coordinate, organize, and oversee the... More ≫

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Prime contractors play an important role in coordinating health and safety of workers and persons on the work site. The role of the prime contractor is to coordinate, organize, and oversee the health and safety activities of multiple employers. This fact sheet explains when a prime contractor is required, and the role and duties of the prime contractor.

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Legal terms 101 : "owner" : OHS information for work site parties

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This fact sheet explains how the term "owner" is used in Alberta's occupational health and safety laws. It also introduces some of an owner's key health and safety legal obligations.

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Occupational hygiene reports : requirements and tips : OHS information for employers and service providers

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Describes what Alberta OHS expects to see in an occupational hygiene report. The bulletin also addresses competency requirements and necessary qualifications.

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Director's order [Allowance - out of province workplace first aid training]

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An Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) allowance has been issued that recognizes out of province first aid certificates for workplace first aid training courses recognized by another Canadian... More ≫

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An Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) allowance has been issued that recognizes out of province first aid certificates for workplace first aid training courses recognized by another Canadian province or territory, which comply with CSA Standard Z1210-17, First aid training for the workplace - Curriculum and quality management for training agencies. Out of province first aid certificates covered by the allowance will be considered as demonstrating proof of approved first aid training until the certificate expiry date. Work site parties have the flexibility to follow the original first aid course requirements in the OHS Code or to follow the allowance.

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Guide for Alberta’s blasters certification program

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This guide outlines the parameters of Alberta’s Blaster Certification Program. The guide explains how blasting certificates (OHS certificates) are issued, and the role of the Government of Alberta... More ≫

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This guide outlines the parameters of Alberta’s Blaster Certification Program. The guide explains how blasting certificates (OHS certificates) are issued, and the role of the Government of Alberta within the process.

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