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Occupational health and safety code review engagement : what we heard

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Alberta's government continues to review and update the Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) Code to ensure workplace health and safety rules keep pace with new best practices, standards and... More ≫

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Alberta's government continues to review and update the Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) Code to ensure workplace health and safety rules keep pace with new best practices, standards and technology. The OHS Code is a regulation of the Occupational Health and Safety Act and contains the detailed technical requirements for controlling health and safety hazards at workplaces. The review process includes public engagement and surveys. The reports below contain a summary of feedback received during public engagement.

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2018-19 Occupational Health and Safety survey : methodology

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This document serves as a supplementary resource to the 2018-19 Occupational Health and Safety Survey data. It details the methodology of the survey, covering aspects such as survey design,... More ≫

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This document serves as a supplementary resource to the 2018-19 Occupational Health and Safety Survey data. It details the methodology of the survey, covering aspects such as survey design, implementation, completion and limitations.

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Worker fatally injured when electrocuted

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Presents findings of an investigation of a workplace fatality that occurred in September, 2022 in the business and professional services sector. A worker contacted live wiring in a utility panel... More ≫

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Presents findings of an investigation of a workplace fatality that occurred in September, 2022 in the business and professional services sector. A worker contacted live wiring in a utility panel and was electrocuted.

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Worker fatally injured after being buried by material in a bin

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Presents findings of an investigation of a workplace fatality that occurred in July 2021 in the construction and construction trades sector. A worker was emptying material from inside a bin when... More ≫

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Presents findings of an investigation of a workplace fatality that occurred in July 2021 in the construction and construction trades sector. A worker was emptying material from inside a bin when the worker became engulfed in the material and suffered fatal injuries.

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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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Worker fatally injured when crushed by falling pipe

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Presents findings of an investigation of a workplace fatality that occurred in October 2021 in the business and professional services sector. A worker was helping transfer pipe with a wheeled... More ≫

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Presents findings of an investigation of a workplace fatality that occurred in October 2021 in the business and professional services sector. A worker was helping transfer pipe with a wheeled loader when a pipe fell from the loader, struck the worker and caused fatal injuries.

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Worker fatally injured when struck by a pipe wrench

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Presents findings of an investigation of a workplace fatality that occurred in November, 2023 in the mining and petroleum development sector. A worker was using a pipe wrench to tighten a clamp... More ≫

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Presents findings of an investigation of a workplace fatality that occurred in November, 2023 in the mining and petroleum development sector. A worker was using a pipe wrench to tighten a clamp when built-up torque back spun the wrench, striking the worker and causing fatal injuries.

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Worker fatally injured when struck by object

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Presents the findings of an investigation into a workplace fatality in the manufacturing and processing sector that occurred in March 2022. A worker was fatally injured while operating a crane.

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Worker fatally injured when struck by object

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Presents findings of an investigation of a workplace fatality that occurred in January 2022 in the manufacturing, packaging and processing sector. A worker operating an overhead crane was... More ≫

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Presents findings of an investigation of a workplace fatality that occurred in January 2022 in the manufacturing, packaging and processing sector. A worker operating an overhead crane was positioning a valve bonnet when the equipment released from the rigging, striking and pinning the worker. The worker sustained fatal injuries.

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Worker fatally injured while working on a residential roof

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Presents findings of an investigation of a workplace fatality that occurred in February, 2023 in the construction and construction trades sector. A roofer fell from a height and was found deceased... More ≫

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Presents findings of an investigation of a workplace fatality that occurred in February, 2023 in the construction and construction trades sector. A roofer fell from a height and was found deceased on the work site.

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