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Prevention initiative for Alberta’s occupational health and safety system

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The purpose of this initiative is to raise awareness of disease and injury areas where workers are most affected or have the greatest risk, so that Alberta's occupational health and safety system... More ≫

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The purpose of this initiative is to raise awareness of disease and injury areas where workers are most affected or have the greatest risk, so that Alberta's occupational health and safety system can focus on the highest value areas to improve the health and safety of workers. The initiative will clarify the priorities of the OHS system based on evidence and consultation.

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Renewing Alberta’s Occupational Health and Safety system

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In 2017 the Government of Alberta began a review of its Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) system. This includes a review of Alberta’s enforcement and prevention activities as well as the OHS... More ≫

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In 2017 the Government of Alberta began a review of its Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) system. This includes a review of Alberta’s enforcement and prevention activities as well as the OHS Act. This discussion paper provides a brief overview of the purpose of the review and the current state of the OHS system. It then outlines three broad topics which the review will focus on: responsibility, worker engagement, and prevention. Items for consideration are included for each of these topics. The discussion paper ends with information on how to become involved in the review.

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