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Swan Hills Special Waste Treatment Center human health impact assessment

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The Swan Hills Treatment Centre is a facility for the safe disposal of special wastes located approximately 12 kilometers northeast of the town of Swan Hills. A furnace malfunction in October 1996... More ≫

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The Swan Hills Treatment Centre is a facility for the safe disposal of special wastes located approximately 12 kilometers northeast of the town of Swan Hills. A furnace malfunction in October 1996 caused the release of a portion of process gases containing toxic substances into the ambient air. As a precautionary measure, Alberta Health issued a local food consumption advisory for wild game and fish and followed this with a detailed human impact assessment carried out from December 1996 to October 1997. The human impact assessment was designed to document the current status of exposure and to address questions about population exposures arising from accidental and fugitive emissions of PCBs, dioxins and furans from the waste treatment plant. This report presents the findings of the assessment. As a result of the assessment, Alberta Health determined that continued restrictions on the consumption of wild game and fish contaminated with PCBs and dioxins/furans are warranted.

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Report to the Attorney General : public inquiry into the death of Skylar Waquan

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Represents the findings of a public fatality inquiry into the death of Skylar Waquan, including determination of the date, time, place and circumstances of the death. See the usage considerations... More ≫

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Represents the findings of a public fatality inquiry into the death of Skylar Waquan, including determination of the date, time, place and circumstances of the death. See the usage considerations section of this record for more information about public fatality inquiries.

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Report to the Attorney General : public inquiry into the death of Geraldine Crying Head

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Represents the findings of a public fatality inquiry into the death of Geraldine Crying Head, including determination of the date, time, place and circumstances of the death. See the usage... More ≫

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Represents the findings of a public fatality inquiry into the death of Geraldine Crying Head, including determination of the date, time, place and circumstances of the death. See the usage considerations section of this record for more information about public fatality inquiries.

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Bed and breakfast health standards and guidelines

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The Bed and Breakfast Health Standards and Guidelines have been developed to establish minimum health requirements for the operation of bed and breakfasts in Alberta. This standard has been... More ≫

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The Bed and Breakfast Health Standards and Guidelines have been developed to establish minimum health requirements for the operation of bed and breakfasts in Alberta. This standard has been developed to provide operators with a basic understanding of health concerns in their operations. The standards and guidelines focus on general sanitation and food handling practices in the home.

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Geographic and temporal variations of selected respiratory diseases in Strathcona County and Fort Saskatchewan

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This report provides the findings of a descriptive epidemiologic study of asthma, bronchitis and emphysema in Strathcona County. Comparisons of rates of these selected respiratory diseases are... More ≫

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This report provides the findings of a descriptive epidemiologic study of asthma, bronchitis and emphysema in Strathcona County. Comparisons of rates of these selected respiratory diseases are made for Ft. Saskatchewan, Edmonton, Ft. McMurray and the province. The study was undertaken at the request of Strathcona County Council, due to a concern that respiratory diseases, especially asthma, may be higher in their community. A committee comprised of the medical officers of health and health inspectors from Lakeland and Edmonton Regional Health Authorities, and the Provincial Health Officers and the Director of the Surveillance Branch, Alberta Health have participated in the review of the findings. This report represents the first in a series of population health assessment and monitoring activities conducted by the Surveillance Branch, Alberta Health, in collaboration with Regional Health Authorities.

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Toward a model of governance and funding of ground ambulance services in Alberta : consultation document

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The Ground Ambulance Services Task Force was established by the Minister of Health in October 1995 to, in part, ensure that well-coordinated and responsive ground ambulance services are available... More ≫

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The Ground Ambulance Services Task Force was established by the Minister of Health in October 1995 to, in part, ensure that well-coordinated and responsive ground ambulance services are available across the province. This draft consultation document report outlines the recommendations of the Task Force, following their review of the issues and alternatives. The recommendations are designed to put in place an efficient and effective system for providing ground ambulance services across the province - one which supports new directions in Alberta's health system and provides Albertans with access to ground ambulance services when they need them.

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Alberta dishwashing standard

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This standard outlines techniques that are to be followed to reduce the risk of disease transmission through the proper sanitizing of dishes by dishwashing machines in food establishments.

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Report to the Attorney General : public inquiry into the death of Dalton Gregory Halfe-Arcand

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Represents the findings of a public fatality inquiry into the death of Dalton Gregory Halfe-Arcand, including determination of the date, time, place and circumstances of the death. See the usage... More ≫

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Represents the findings of a public fatality inquiry into the death of Dalton Gregory Halfe-Arcand, including determination of the date, time, place and circumstances of the death. See the usage considerations section of this record for more information about public fatality inquiries.

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Basic service standards for continuing care centres

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This document consolidates current minimum program standards for basic services provided in continuing care centres, as defined in Alberta Health legislation and policy documents. These standards... More ≫

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This document consolidates current minimum program standards for basic services provided in continuing care centres, as defined in Alberta Health legislation and policy documents. These standards are the minimum legal requirements expected of continuing care centre operators.

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Report to the Attorney General : public inquiry into the death of Ralph David Ackroyd

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Represents the findings of a public fatality inquiry into the death of Ralph David Ackroyd, including determination of the date, time, place and circumstances of the death. Also includes... More ≫

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Represents the findings of a public fatality inquiry into the death of Ralph David Ackroyd, including determination of the date, time, place and circumstances of the death. Also includes recommendations on how to prevent similar incidents which led to the death under investigation. See the usage considerations section of this record for more information about public fatality inquiries.

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