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Incident reporting and investigation

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This bulletin describes incidents that prime contractors – or employers, if there is no prime contractor – must report to Alberta Occupational Health and Safety. It includes how and when to notify... More ≫

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This bulletin describes incidents that prime contractors – or employers, if there is no prime contractor – must report to Alberta Occupational Health and Safety. It includes how and when to notify OHS, and incident investigation requirements.

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Emergency response planning : an occupational health and safety tool kit

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Provides employers with information about some key occupational health and safety requirements related to emergency response planning. The kit also provides a step-by-step approach to planning,... More ≫

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Provides employers with information about some key occupational health and safety requirements related to emergency response planning. The kit also provides a step-by-step approach to planning, that employers can customize to their own work site.

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Guide to OHS : employers

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This guide introduces Alberta's occupational health and safety laws and the role of employers in ensuring health and safety at the work site. It discusses provincial legislation related to... More ≫

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This guide introduces Alberta's occupational health and safety laws and the role of employers in ensuring health and safety at the work site. It discusses provincial legislation related to occupational health and safety and describes the responsibilities of the worker, supervisors and the provincial government, as well as those of the employer, in ensuring a healthy and safe workplace. It also looks at non-compliance and explains what steps can be taken if supervisors or other work site parties don't comply with the law.

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Occupational health and safety starter kit [2024]

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This kit is designed to help employers with small or medium-sized businesses develop a health and safety program from the ground up, or strengthen their existing health and safety program, culture... More ≫

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This kit is designed to help employers with small or medium-sized businesses develop a health and safety program from the ground up, or strengthen their existing health and safety program, culture and performance. Gives information about some key health and safety requirements that apply broadly across all industries.

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Guide for Alberta’s underground mine foreman and underground mine manager certification program

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This guide outlines the parameters of Alberta’s Underground Mine Foreman and Underground Mine Manager Certification Program. The guide explains how underground mine foreman certificates and... More ≫

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This guide outlines the parameters of Alberta’s Underground Mine Foreman and Underground Mine Manager Certification Program. The guide explains how underground mine foreman certificates and underground mine manager certificates (OHS certificates) are issued, and the role of the Government of Alberta within the process.

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Guide for Alberta’s blasters certification program

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This guide outlines the parameters of Alberta’s Blaster Certification Program. The guide explains how blasting certificates (OHS certificates) are issued, and the role of the Government of Alberta... More ≫

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This guide outlines the parameters of Alberta’s Blaster Certification Program. The guide explains how blasting certificates (OHS certificates) are issued, and the role of the Government of Alberta within the process.

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Ergonomics in the workplace : vibration

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This resource provides information about the hazards associated with hand/arm and whole body vibration, OHS requirements related to workplace vibration, and best-practice controls.

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OHS training scams and high-pressure sales tactics : OHS information for employers, prime contractors and workers

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This resource is intended to help employers and workers recognize and protect themselves from scams and high-pressure sales tactics by unscrupulous occupational health and safety (OHS) training providers. More ≫

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This resource is intended to help employers and workers recognize and protect themselves from scams and high-pressure sales tactics by unscrupulous occupational health and safety (OHS) training providers.

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Workplace injuries, illnesses and fatalities 2022

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A set of infographics presenting information on workplace injuries, illnesses and fatalities in Alberta by industry sector. Data reflects 2022 statistics as accepted and reported by the Workers’... More ≫

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A set of infographics presenting information on workplace injuries, illnesses and fatalities in Alberta by industry sector. Data reflects 2022 statistics as accepted and reported by the Workers’ Compensation Board of Alberta.

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Director Inter-jurisdictional Recognition [CSA-approved respiratory protective equipment (respirators)]

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Inter-jurisdictional Recognitions (IJRs) provide flexibility by recognizing standards adopted in different Canadian jurisdictions. These may be issued where there is an agreement between... More ≫

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Inter-jurisdictional Recognitions (IJRs) provide flexibility by recognizing standards adopted in different Canadian jurisdictions. These may be issued where there is an agreement between different jurisdictions, where recognizing another jurisdiction’s standard appropriately protects the health and safety of workers in Alberta while also supporting inter-provincial trade and labor mobility. Section 246 of the OHS Code outlines which respiratory protective equipment is allowed to be used at work sites in Alberta. An IJR has been issued that expands what is allowed to be used, which recognizes respiratory protective equipment approved by the Canadian Standards Association (CSA).

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