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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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Emergency response planning : an occupational health and safety tool kit for the hospitality industry [2020]

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A guide for the hospitality industry to help in developing an emergency response plan.

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Hazard assessment and control : a handbook for Alberta employers and workers [2020]

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Presents how to carry out hazard assessments and control workplace hazards to meet legislated requirements.

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Safe work permits

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A safe work permit is a written record that authorizes specific work, at a specific work location, for a specific time period. This fact sheet explains how safe work permits can be used to protect... More ≫

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A safe work permit is a written record that authorizes specific work, at a specific work location, for a specific time period. This fact sheet explains how safe work permits can be used to protect workers and maintain safe working conditions. Provides examples and discusses pros and cons.

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Respiratory protective equipment : an employer's guide

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This bulletin highlights a number of important requirements in Alberta’s Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) legislation for respiratory protective equipment.

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Development of a code of practice for respiratory protective equipment : OHS information for employers

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The Alberta Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) Code requires that a Code of Practice (COP) describing the selection, maintenance and use of respiratory protective equipment (RPE) be developed... More ≫

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The Alberta Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) Code requires that a Code of Practice (COP) describing the selection, maintenance and use of respiratory protective equipment (RPE) be developed whenever respirators are used at the work site.

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Occupational health and safety : starter kit [2020]

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This starter kit provides information and tools to help employers—including small business, non-profit and the voluntary sector—know and understand some of the basic requirements of Alberta’s... More ≫

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This starter kit provides information and tools to help employers—including small business, non-profit and the voluntary sector—know and understand some of the basic requirements of Alberta’s occupational health and safety (OHS) laws. It is designed to help employers who need to develop an OHS program from the ground up. It may also benefit those looking to grow and improve upon their existing health and safety program, culture and performance.

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Joint work site health and safety committee/health and safety representative training manual

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This manual can be used by approved training agencies and facilitators, in developing and delivering approved joint work site Health and Safety Committee and Health and Safety representative... More ≫

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This manual can be used by approved training agencies and facilitators, in developing and delivering approved joint work site Health and Safety Committee and Health and Safety representative training courses. The content in this manual is based on the Joint Work Site Health and Safety Committee / Health and Safety Representative Curriculum Standard.

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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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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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