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August 1, 2010
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This is the last in a three-part series of Safety Bulletins dealing with the lifting and handling of loads. The purpose of performing a workplace hazard assessment is to identify specific...
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August 1, 2010
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How big should an opening in a structure be to allow a person to pass through it? A simple question can often have a complex answer. Scientists and ergonomists have measured the body dimensions of...
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August 1, 2010
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This Safety Bulletin is based on an article that originally appeared in the January 1999 edition of the Occupational Health and Safety Magazine.
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August 1, 2010
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Quick facts about fatigue and safety at the workplace.
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August 1, 2010
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Alberta has no specific law regarding the maximum weight a worker can lift. Restricting loads to a particular weight does not guarantee safety. You might injure yourself by reaching awkwardly to...
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August 1, 2010
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This is the second in a three-part series of Safety Bulletins dealing with the lifting and handling of loads. The purpose of performing a workplace hazard assessment is to identify specific...
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August 1, 2009
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There is no specific law regarding the maximum weight a worker can lift. Restricting loads to a particular weight does not guarantee safety, and it is difficult to come up with a single safe...
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January 1, 2008
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The “No Unsafe Lift ” workbook is designed to provide a provincial framework for healthcare employers to develop and implement comprehensive musculoskeletal injury prevention programs for their...
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October 1, 2007
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Looks at ergonomic issues in the workplace and the need to consider personal as well as work-related actions that could be considered when looking for solutions.
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October 1, 2005
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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.