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Servicing tires safely

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Discusses requirements of the Occupational Health and Safety Code that apply to employers and workers involved in tire servicing. Employers must ensure that only competent workers – workers who... More ≫

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Discusses requirements of the Occupational Health and Safety Code that apply to employers and workers involved in tire servicing. Employers must ensure that only competent workers – workers who are appropriately trained, qualified and with sufficient experience to do the work safely – are allowed to service, inspect, disassemble and reassemble a tire or tire and wheel assembly.

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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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All shook up : understanding vibration

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Many workers are exposed to vibration daily while using vibrating equipment or machinery. Workers operating hand-held equipment, such as chain saw or jackhammer, are exposed to hand-arm vibration.... More ≫

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Many workers are exposed to vibration daily while using vibrating equipment or machinery. Workers operating hand-held equipment, such as chain saw or jackhammer, are exposed to hand-arm vibration. Workers sitting or standing on a vibrating floor or seat are exposed to whole-body vibration because the vibration affects almost their entire body. The risk of injury from exposure to either type of vibration depends on the intensity and frequency of the vibration, the duration of exposure (usually measured in years) and the part(s) of the body affected.

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Ten questions to ask your employer

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This bulletin presents 10 questions employees can ask to help determine a potential employer’s commitment to safety in the workplace.

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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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Choosing a consultant : an investment in your agricultural business [2004]

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Consultants can be an invaluable resource in making sound decisions. Properly selecting a consultant is not easy and may take a lot of time. However, the payoffs can be enormous. The time and... More ≫

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Consultants can be an invaluable resource in making sound decisions. Properly selecting a consultant is not easy and may take a lot of time. However, the payoffs can be enormous. The time and effort spent choosing a consultant is a good investment.

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Disclosure of personal information to unions : before a first agreement

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Employees in many public bodies are represented by exclusive bargaining agents. In 2002 the Alberta Labour Relations Board (the “Board”) issued a series of decisions that considered the issue of... More ≫

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Employees in many public bodies are represented by exclusive bargaining agents. In 2002 the Alberta Labour Relations Board (the “Board”) issued a series of decisions that considered the issue of whether the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (the FOIP Act) is a barrier to disclosing employee personal information to a bargaining agent. This Bulletin will discuss the effect of this series of decisions. This Bulletin takes into consideration decisions issued by the Office of the Information and Privacy Commissioner of Alberta up to November 30, 2003.

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Calving

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A description of the stages of labour for cattle and how to correct problems.

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Clarifying requirements applicable to prescription safety eyewear

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This safety bulletin presents the requirements applicable to prescription safety eyewear.

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