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Wildfire smoke : OHS information for employers and workers

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Wildfire smoke is a common, seasonal health hazard in Alberta during the spring, summer and autumn months. This publication discusses the hazards associated with wildfire smoke and presents ideas... More ≫

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Wildfire smoke is a common, seasonal health hazard in Alberta during the spring, summer and autumn months. This publication discusses the hazards associated with wildfire smoke and presents ideas for hazard assessment and control.

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Working in smoky environments : OHS information for employers and workers

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Smoke from wildfires is common in Alberta in the spring, summer and autumn months. This resource discusses exposure risks when working in smoky environments, hazard control and related legislation.

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Slips, trips and falls : OHS information for employers and workers

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The purpose of this fact sheet is to improve the understanding of why slips, trips and falls happen and to encourage the use of properly designed workspaces and work methods to reduce them.

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Fall protection plan : OHS information for employers and workers

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This resource provides information about occupational health and safety fall protection plans. Employers are required to prepare a fall protection plan when a worker may fall three metres or more... More ≫

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This resource provides information about occupational health and safety fall protection plans. Employers are required to prepare a fall protection plan when a worker may fall three metres or more and the worker is not protected by guardrails.

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Naloxone in the workplace : OHS information for employers and workers in non-health-care settings

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Introduces - in general terms - OHS legal requirements that will apply if employers choose to authorize naloxone administration as part of an opioid overdose emergency response. Provides related... More ≫

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Introduces - in general terms - OHS legal requirements that will apply if employers choose to authorize naloxone administration as part of an opioid overdose emergency response. Provides related links, including to Government of Alberta requirements.

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Health and safety committees and representatives : OHS information for employers and workers

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This bulletin gives information about joint work site health and safety committee or health and safety representative requirements at Alberta work sites.

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Worker deconditioning following an absence from the workplace : OHS information for employers and workers

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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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Working from home : OHS information for employers and workers

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This bulletin gives examples of occupational health and safety best practices for employers and workers who are working from home.

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Assessment and control of psychosocial hazards in the workplace : OHS information for work site parties [2022]

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Information about psychosocial hazards, including their effects at the workplace and suggested control measures.

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Driving safety : OHS information for employers and workers

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This bulletin outlines some common driving hazards and controls to help address those hazards.

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