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Personal services standards

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The Personal Services Standards support the Personal Services Regulation in establishing minimum requirements for public health protection in personal service facilities and businesses. The ... More ≫

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The Personal Services Standards support the Personal Services Regulation in establishing minimum requirements for public health protection in personal service facilities and businesses. The standards describe regulatory requirements and obligations, while also setting out detailed directions for equipping, operating and maintaining a safe and healthy personal services business.

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Out-of-Country Health Services Program: Applications Reviewed by Out-of-Country Health Services Committee (OOCHSC)

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This table provides a comparison of annual statistics on Status of Applications to the Out-of-Country Health Services Program for required services not available in Alberta that were Reviewed by ... More ≫

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This table provides a comparison of annual statistics on Status of Applications to the Out-of-Country Health Services Program for required services not available in Alberta that were Reviewed by the Out-of-Country Health Services Committee. This table is an Excel version of a table in the “Alberta Health Care Insurance Plan Statistical Supplement” report published annually by Alberta Health.

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Fall protection plan

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This Safety Bulletin outlines the requirements of specific sections of Alberta’s Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) Code 2009 related to Fall Protection Plans, and includes a basic template. ... More ≫

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This Safety Bulletin outlines the requirements of specific sections of Alberta’s Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) Code 2009 related to Fall Protection Plans, and includes a basic template. Workers working from heights and employers responsible for the worksites need to understand what is required by law.

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Number of Facilities Providing Basic Health Services

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This table provides statistics of Facilities that provided basic health services by type of facility. This table is an Excel version of a table in the “Alberta Health Care Insurance Plan ... More ≫

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This table provides statistics of Facilities that provided basic health services by type of facility. This table is an Excel version of a table in the “Alberta Health Care Insurance Plan Statistical Supplement” report published annually by Alberta Health.

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Developing a first aid plan

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The purpose of this Safety Bulletin is to describe the basics of a First Aid Plan, which is one component of an overall Emergency Response Program. The Bulletin describes the factors to consider ... More ≫

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The purpose of this Safety Bulletin is to describe the basics of a First Aid Plan, which is one component of an overall Emergency Response Program. The Bulletin describes the factors to consider when developing and implementing a First Aid Plan, and includes explanations of what should be included in terms of first aid services, equipment, supplies, records, communication and transportation.

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Workforce adjustment service : workforce supports for workers, companies and communities

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Describes the Workforce Adjustment Service, which is available to help employers and labour groups develop a coordinated response to deal with the effects of workplace change such as business ... More ≫

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Describes the Workforce Adjustment Service, which is available to help employers and labour groups develop a coordinated response to deal with the effects of workplace change such as business closure, downsizing, job loss and layoffs. Objectives of the service include assisting workers in finding alternate employment, retraining for alternate employment, transitioning to retirement and providing information on self-employment.

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Quality management plan requirements for first aid training in Alberta workplaces

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This guide summarizes the requirements for agencies delivering first aid training courses in accordance with Alberta’s Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) Act, Regulation and Code. It outlines ... More ≫

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This guide summarizes the requirements for agencies delivering first aid training courses in accordance with Alberta’s Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) Act, Regulation and Code. It outlines the Quality Management Plan (QMP) requirements that agencies must have in place to assure consistent delivery of high quality first aid courses for designated workplace first aiders in Alberta. It also includes the required minimum workplace first aid training standards for Alberta.

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Workplace violence prevention plan employer guide : for retail fuel and convenience stores

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As of June 1, 2018, all employers in Alberta are required to implement a violence prevention plan (VPP). To ensure workers at gas stations and convenience stores are better protected from the ... More ≫

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As of June 1, 2018, all employers in Alberta are required to implement a violence prevention plan (VPP). To ensure workers at gas stations and convenience stores are better protected from the violent incidents associated with these work sites, their employers must implement additional VPP components, as well as put in place mandatory fuel pre-pay. This guide is designed to help employers in the fuel and convenience store sector understand what Alberta's legislation requires for the additional VPP components for sector. It also includes suggested best practices, which are not legislated requirements but which could help employers improve their workers' health and safety.

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Noise at the work site : OHS information for employers, workers and service providers

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Discusses noise as a common workplace hazard. Included, including information about associated health effects and exposure limits, implementing a noise management program, audiometric testing, and ... More ≫

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Discusses noise as a common workplace hazard. Included, including information about associated health effects and exposure limits, implementing a noise management program, audiometric testing, and educating workers.

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Developing a first aid plan : OHS information for employers

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The purpose of this safety bulletin is to describe the basics of a first aid plan, which is one component of an overall emergency response program. The bulletin describes the factors to consider ... More ≫

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The purpose of this safety bulletin is to describe the basics of a first aid plan, which is one component of an overall emergency response program. The bulletin describes the factors to consider when developing and implementing a first aid plan, and includes explanations of what should be included in terms of first aid services, equipment, supplies, records, communication and transportation.

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