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Temporary foreign workers : a guide for employees

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The temporary foreign worker in Alberta have the same rights and responsibilities as any other employee in the workplace. they are protected under Alberta’s employment standards, workplace health... More ≫

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The temporary foreign worker in Alberta have the same rights and responsibilities as any other employee in the workplace. they are protected under Alberta’s employment standards, workplace health and safety and workers’ compensation legislation.

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Recommended practices in health + safety : a guide for building owners + managers

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This document was developed with the unique needs of building owners and managers in Alberta in mind. Recommended Practices in Health and Safety: A Guide for Building Owners and Managers includes... More ≫

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This document was developed with the unique needs of building owners and managers in Alberta in mind. Recommended Practices in Health and Safety: A Guide for Building Owners and Managers includes the information most commercial building owners or managers need to begin to create a safe and healthy workplace for their staff

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Best practices on conveyor safety

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The guide is intended to be used as a best practices reference document for safety around conveyor systems. It is directed mainly to workers, technicians, supervisors, joint health and safety... More ≫

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The guide is intended to be used as a best practices reference document for safety around conveyor systems. It is directed mainly to workers, technicians, supervisors, joint health and safety committee members and other interested parties. This guide is composed of two sections. Section I provides definitions, a general idea of conveyor components, an overview of mechanical hazards and information about hazard assessment and reduction. Section II covers safeguards against hazards during operation and maintenance of conveyor systems, and related worker training. Appendices provide details on guard design, applicable Alberta legislation, conveyor safety checklists, inspection guidelines and an overview of conveyor-related accidents in Alberta.

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Guidelines : qualifications for renewal of a permanent land agent licence

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In November 2007 the Land Agents Licensing Regulation was amended requiring permanent land agents to spend at least 14 hours improving their professional competence outside of their normal work in... More ≫

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In November 2007 the Land Agents Licensing Regulation was amended requiring permanent land agents to spend at least 14 hours improving their professional competence outside of their normal work in order to qualify for renewal of their licence. These guidelines are intended to assist land agents in determining what the Registrar of Land Agents would normally accept to count towards the 14-hour requirement.

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Best practice guideline for workplace health & safety during avian influenza

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This document provides you with an overview of best practices in workplace health and safety for the protection of your workers against the avian influenza virus during an outbreak. The document... More ≫

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This document provides you with an overview of best practices in workplace health and safety for the protection of your workers against the avian influenza virus during an outbreak. The document is intended to serve as a guideline to all workplaces affected by avian influenza and provides information on legislated requirements, best practices, guidelines and strategies in workplace health and safety in the event of an avian influenza outbreak.

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Guidelines for the safe operation of tubing conveyed perforating systems

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These Guidelines are intended to promote consistent operating practices within the perforating industry by describing good practices and procedures for Tubing Conveyed Perforating (TCP)... More ≫

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These Guidelines are intended to promote consistent operating practices within the perforating industry by describing good practices and procedures for Tubing Conveyed Perforating (TCP) operations. The Guidelines are also meant to help employers and workers comply with regulatory requirements. These Guidelines are based on industry best practices, experience and engineering judgment. They must be applied using sound technical knowledge and decision-making.

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Hantavirus : information for employers and workers

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This guideline has been developed to assist employers and workers in minimizing worker exposure to hantavirus, and preventing hantavirus infections. The guidelines and recommendations outlined in... More ≫

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This guideline has been developed to assist employers and workers in minimizing worker exposure to hantavirus, and preventing hantavirus infections. The guidelines and recommendations outlined in this document reflect what is currently known about this disease. Employers of any work location where rodents or rodent droppings are present should consider the control measures outlined in this guideline.

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