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OHS work site inspections : what to expect : OHS information for employers

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This OHS bulletin provides information for employers on what to expect when an Alberta OHS officer inspects their work site.

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Mandatory health and safety committee and representative training : OHS information for employers and workers

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This bulletin gives an overview of the mandatory training requirement for Health and Safety Committee co-chairs and Health and Safety representatives.

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The role and duties of the prime contractor : OHS information for workers, employers, and prime contractors

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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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Do I need a health and safety program? : OHS information for employers, prime contractors, and workers

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An OHS program is a coordinated system of procedures and processes designed to promote continuous improvement in occupational health and safety.

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Applying for Occupational Health and Safety autonomous haulage system approval : OHS information for employers and workers

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Describes the approval process required to use an autonomous haulage system in oil sands mining operations. An autonomous haulage system is a comprehensive, operator-free fleet management system.... More ≫

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Describes the approval process required to use an autonomous haulage system in oil sands mining operations. An autonomous haulage system is a comprehensive, operator-free fleet management system. The technology equips machines with systems for vehicle controls, global positioning, obstacle detection, collision avoidance and wireless networking. An autonomous vehicle is able to operate predictably through prescribed route mapping using enhanced safety features.

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Musculoskeletal injuries, biomechanical risk factors : OHS information for employers and workers

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Although the causes of musculoskeletal injuries are difficult or sometimes impossible to determine, a number of risk factors have been shown to contribute to them. This safety bulletin discusses... More ≫

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Although the causes of musculoskeletal injuries are difficult or sometimes impossible to determine, a number of risk factors have been shown to contribute to them. This safety bulletin discusses the factors that involve how the worker's body functions during work, the biomechanical risk factors.

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Musculoskeletal injuries, symptoms and types of injuries : OHS information for employers and workers

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Although the causes of musculoskeletal injuries are difficult or sometimes impossible to determine, a number of risk factors have been shown to contribute to them. This fact sheet discusses the... More ≫

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Although the causes of musculoskeletal injuries are difficult or sometimes impossible to determine, a number of risk factors have been shown to contribute to them. This fact sheet discusses the various kinds of musculoskeletal injuries and the three stages of increasing discomfort and disability.

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Medication in first aid kits : OHS information for employers and workers [2019]

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This safety bulletin provides information to employers and workers who are considering including medications in first aid kits.

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Lifting and handling loads, reducing hazards : OHS information for employers and workers

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Deals with the lifting and handling of loads. The purpose of performing a workplace hazard assessment is to identify specific workplace hazards related to materials handling injuries and to then... More ≫

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Deals with the lifting and handling of loads. The purpose of performing a workplace hazard assessment is to identify specific workplace hazards related to materials handling injuries and to then reduce worker exposure to those hazards.

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Developing a first aid plan : OHS information for employers

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The purpose of this safety bulletin is to describe the basics of a first aid plan, which is one component of an overall emergency response program. The bulletin describes the factors to consider... More ≫

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The purpose of this safety bulletin is to describe the basics of a first aid plan, which is one component of an overall emergency response program. The bulletin describes the factors to consider when developing and implementing a first aid plan, and includes explanations of what should be included in terms of first aid services, equipment, supplies, records, communication and transportation.

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