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COVID-19 information : employment standards guide

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Information on changes to employment standards rules due to COVID-19. Includes information on job-protected leaves and variances.

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COVID-19 information for employers : selecting respirators and masks

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This bulletin includes information to help employers select respirators and masks during the COVID-19 pandemic. It focuses on specific legislated OHS requirements.

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COVID-19 information : COVID-19 incidents reporting to Alberta Occupational Health and Safety

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Guidelines for reporting to OHS with respect to COVID-19 exposure in the workplace.

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COVID-19 information : COVID-19 as a workplace hazard

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Occupational health and safety officers have the authority to issue tickets for not complying with public health order requirements for masks in indoor workplaces. This remains in effect as long... More ≫

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Occupational health and safety officers have the authority to issue tickets for not complying with public health order requirements for masks in indoor workplaces. This remains in effect as long as the public health order is in effect.

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COVID-19 information : working from home

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Outlines best practices employers and workers can follow if working from home.

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COVID-19 information : workplace ergonomics considerations arising from a pandemic

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This document focuses on the importance of addressing changes and adaptations in the workplace to follow pandemic-specific measures, while considering ergonomics and human factors.

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COVID-19 information : Occupational Health and Safety guidance for workers : respiratory viruses

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This bulletin gives a brief overview of respiratory virus as a hazard and high level information about Occupational Health and Safety legislation as it relates to workers’ key rights and responsibilities. More ≫

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This bulletin gives a brief overview of respiratory virus as a hazard and high level information about Occupational Health and Safety legislation as it relates to workers’ key rights and responsibilities.

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COVID-19 information : OHS obligations and consent forms for working during a pandemic

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Addresses some issues surrounding worker’s signing consent forms related to returning to work during a pandemic.

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COVID-19 information : respiratory virus exposure in workplace common areas

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The risk of respiratory virus exposure can increase when controls fail in workplace common areas. This bulletin discusses the increased risk and some best practices to address this risk.

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COVID-19 information : worker deconditioning following an absence from the workplace

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Lack of activity can lead to a loss of fitness or ability, which can increase the chance of injury. Workers resuming work after a period away may need to take additional steps to limit the... More ≫

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Lack of activity can lead to a loss of fitness or ability, which can increase the chance of injury. Workers resuming work after a period away may need to take additional steps to limit the potential for injuries.

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