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Alberta Spatial Price Survey

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The Alberta Spatial Price Survey measures price differences between selected Alberta communities for a basket of goods and services at a specific point in time, using Edmonton as the index base.... More ≫

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The Alberta Spatial Price Survey measures price differences between selected Alberta communities for a basket of goods and services at a specific point in time, using Edmonton as the index base. This means that Edmonton is benchmarked at 100.0 and serves as the basis of comparison. As such, communities having an index value above (or below) 100.0 experienced higher (or lower) prices than Edmonton for a particular basket of commodities.

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Investigation report : worker run over by packer

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Presents the findings of an investigation into a workplace fatality in the mining and petroleum development sector that occurred in July, 2013. An apprentice heavy duty mechanic was working to... More ≫

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Presents the findings of an investigation into a workplace fatality in the mining and petroleum development sector that occurred in July, 2013. An apprentice heavy duty mechanic was working to troubleshoot lights on a vibrating drum packer. The mechanic fell out of the packer while exiting. When he fell, the packer moved forward and the rear left tire ran over the mechanic, causing fatal injuries. See the usage considerations section of this record for more information about OHS work site investigations.

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Investigation report : worker entangled in equipment

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Presents the findings of an investigation into a workplace fatality in the mining and petroleum development sector that occurred in January, 2013. Two pilot truck operators were piloting a rig... More ≫

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Presents the findings of an investigation into a workplace fatality in the mining and petroleum development sector that occurred in January, 2013. Two pilot truck operators were piloting a rig equipment move. When pulling out of a gas station, one of the operators became entangled in the back end of one of the vehicles and was dragged approximately 200 metres out onto the highway, where he was freed from the jeep, and subsequently died from traumatic injuries. See the usage considerations section of this record for more information about OHS work site investigations.

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Temporary Foreign Worker Advisory Office [2013]

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This brochure explains the services provided by the Temporary Foreign Worker Advisory Office, which helps foreign workers, international students with work authorization, and employers understand... More ≫

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This brochure explains the services provided by the Temporary Foreign Worker Advisory Office, which helps foreign workers, international students with work authorization, and employers understand their rights and responsibilities, and to help find solutions to situations involving unfair, unsafe or unhealthy working conditions.

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