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What we heard : Tobacco and Smoking Reduction Act review

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The report summarizes input received from the Tobacco and Smoking Reduction Act 2019 review engagement, involving close to 10,000 people attending consultation meetings or completing an online... More ≫

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The report summarizes input received from the Tobacco and Smoking Reduction Act 2019 review engagement, involving close to 10,000 people attending consultation meetings or completing an online public survey.

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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 curriculum standard

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This standard contains the minimum course content for approved Health and Safety Committee and Health and Safety Representative training courses. It was developed to govern training agencies and... More ≫

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This standard contains the minimum course content for approved Health and Safety Committee and Health and Safety Representative training courses. It was developed to govern training agencies and facilitators in the development and delivery of approved training courses.

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Health Professions Act handbook

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This guide to the Health Professions Act provides an overview of key features of the legislation for regulated health care professionals, employers and others. Examples of topics covered include... More ≫

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This guide to the Health Professions Act provides an overview of key features of the legislation for regulated health care professionals, employers and others. Examples of topics covered include the role of regulatory colleges, registration as a health professional, access to information, the complaints process, and continuing competency programs.

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Health and safety committee / health and safety representative curriculum standard : approved curriculum for mandatory joint work site health and safety committee/health and safety representatives training courses

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This standard contains the minimum course content for approved Health and Safety Committee and Health and Safety Representative training courses. It was developed to govern training agencies and... More ≫

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This standard contains the minimum course content for approved Health and Safety Committee and Health and Safety Representative training courses. It was developed to govern training agencies and facilitators in the development and delivery of approved training courses.

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Rabies prevention and control manual : guidance for public health and veterinary professionals

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This manual has been developed through a partnership between Alberta Health, Alberta Health Services, the First Nations and Inuit Health Branch – Alberta Region, Alberta Agriculture and Forestry,... More ≫

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This manual has been developed through a partnership between Alberta Health, Alberta Health Services, the First Nations and Inuit Health Branch – Alberta Region, Alberta Agriculture and Forestry, and Alberta Environment and Parks to provide guidance to public health and veterinary professionals in Alberta about rabies prevention and control.

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Pool standards, July 2014 (amended January 2018)

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The Pool Standards set specific technical standards pertaining to water quality and facility operations required under the Public Swimming Pools Regulation. The Standards set requirements for... More ≫

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The Pool Standards set specific technical standards pertaining to water quality and facility operations required under the Public Swimming Pools Regulation. The Standards set requirements for operator education, recirculation, water chemistry and microbiology, water quality monitoring, anti-entrapment, policies and plans related to pool safety and supervision, public education, water quality incident response and general sanitation. Also included are a protocol for management of contaminated public swimming pool water and the calculations for maximum bather load and flow rates through anti-entrapment suction outlets.

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Standards for artificial tanning facility signage

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The Standards outlined in this resource establish the required content and dimensions for signage mandated in facilities that offer ultraviolet artificial tanning in Alberta.

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Alberta cannabis legislation : detailed engagement report

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The federal government introduced legislation to legalize cannabis in Canada. Provinces and territories can decide how they will adapt the legislation. The Alberta government held extensive public... More ≫

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The federal government introduced legislation to legalize cannabis in Canada. Provinces and territories can decide how they will adapt the legislation. The Alberta government held extensive public and stakeholder engagement from June to October 2017 to gather input on what a system for legalized cannabis could look like for our province. This report presents details of the results from public and stakeholder engagements.

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Pool standards, July 2014 (amended 2017)

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The Pool Standards, which are under the Public Swimming Pools Regulation, set out technical requirements for the operation and maintenance of public swimming pools. The Standards apply to public... More ≫

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The Pool Standards, which are under the Public Swimming Pools Regulation, set out technical requirements for the operation and maintenance of public swimming pools. The Standards apply to public facilities, such as those owned by municipalities or located at hotels, motels, condo and apartment buildings and campgrounds. They do not apply to pools located at single family dwellings. The Standards have been developed in consultation with the pool industry, pool operators and public health officials from Alberta Health Services.

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