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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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Occupational health and safety (OHS) fall protection plan : OHS information for workers and employers

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Provides information on the legal requirements and how to create a fall protection plan.

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Workplace injuries, diseases & fatalities in Alberta [2015]

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This set of infographics presents information on workplace injuries, diseases and fatalities in Alberta by industry sector. Data reflects 2015 statistics as accepted and reported by the Workers’... More ≫

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This set of infographics presents information on workplace injuries, diseases and fatalities in Alberta by industry sector. Data reflects 2015 statistics as accepted and reported by the Workers’ Compensation Board of Alberta.

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Workplace injuries, diseases & fatalities in Alberta [2016]

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This set of infographics presents information on workplace injuries, diseases and fatalities in Alberta by industry sector. Data reflects 2016 statistics as accepted and reported by the Workers’... More ≫

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This set of infographics presents information on workplace injuries, diseases and fatalities in Alberta by industry sector. Data reflects 2016 statistics as accepted and reported by the Workers’ Compensation Board of Alberta.

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Workplace injuries, diseases & fatalities in Alberta [2017]

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This set of infographics presents information on workplace injuries, diseases and fatalities in Alberta by industry sector. Data reflects 2017 statistics as accepted and reported by the Workers’... More ≫

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This set of infographics presents information on workplace injuries, diseases and fatalities in Alberta by industry sector. Data reflects 2017 statistics as accepted and reported by the Workers’ Compensation Board of Alberta.

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Fuel and convenience retailers focused inspections program, 2016

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Presents the results of a focused inspections and awareness campaign in the fuel and convenience retailers industry. The purpose of the focused inspections was to raise awareness of the known... More ≫

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Presents the results of a focused inspections and awareness campaign in the fuel and convenience retailers industry. The purpose of the focused inspections was to raise awareness of the known workplace hazards in this industry and to ensure compliance with the Occupational Health and Safety Act, Regulation and Code. The program helped the employers to address the non-compliance issues identified by the OHS officers and implement the required corrective measures.

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Industry profiles : finance, insurance, real estate and leasing industry

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Annual profiles of Alberta's finance, insurance, real estate and leasing industry. Information and statistics on demographics, wages and employment trends and outlook are included.

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Integrity in enforcement professionalism in the workplace : a staff guide for Occupational Health and Safety & Employment Standards employees

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The purpose of this guide is to provide direction for Safe, Fair and Healthy Workplaces staff who work in delivering Employment Standards services and Occupational Health and Safety services,... More ≫

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The purpose of this guide is to provide direction for Safe, Fair and Healthy Workplaces staff who work in delivering Employment Standards services and Occupational Health and Safety services, particularly those who interact with Albertans and Alberta businesses.

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Investigation report : worker fatally injured in helicopter crash

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Presents the findings of an investigation into a workplace fatality in the business, personal and professional services sector that occurred in September 2016. A worker was conducting a field... More ≫

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Presents the findings of an investigation into a workplace fatality in the business, personal and professional services sector that occurred in September 2016. A worker was conducting a field survey in a helicopter. The helicopter lost power and crashed into the forest resulting in a fatal injury. See the usage considerations section of this record for more information about OHS work site investigations.

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Labour annual report

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The annual report of the ministry of Labour contains the minister's accountability statement, the audited consolidated financial statements of the ministry and a comparison of actual performance... More ≫

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The annual report of the ministry of Labour contains the minister's accountability statement, the audited consolidated financial statements of the ministry and a comparison of actual performance results to desired results as set out in the ministry business plan, which was published as part of the previous year's budget. The report also includes financial statements for the entities making up the ministry and for which the minister is responsible.

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