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Pandemic response planning : a guide for Alberta municipalities

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This guide is intended to assist municipal governments in Alberta with established emergency management plans and/or business continuity plans by providing supplementary information to prepare... More ≫

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This guide is intended to assist municipal governments in Alberta with established emergency management plans and/or business continuity plans by providing supplementary information to prepare their communities for the impacts of a pandemic, reduce future risks, and build greater resilience to disasters.

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Disaster recovery program handbook : small businesses and landlords

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This handbook explains the disaster recovery programs offered by the Government of Alberta through the Alberta Emergency Management Agency. This handbook has been developed specifically for... More ≫

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This handbook explains the disaster recovery programs offered by the Government of Alberta through the Alberta Emergency Management Agency. This handbook has been developed specifically for landlords and small businesses (20 or less full-time employees).

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Alberta Farm Safety Program : planning a farm safety initiative

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A resource to help people who are planning a farm safety initiative.

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Emergency response assistance plan

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Discusses the requirement of having an emergency response assistance plan (ERAP) when handling, offering for transport, and/or transporting certain high-risk dangerous goods product, and describes... More ≫

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Discusses the requirement of having an emergency response assistance plan (ERAP) when handling, offering for transport, and/or transporting certain high-risk dangerous goods product, and describes what to do in the event of a release or anticipated release of these products.

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Emergency response planning for community events

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This guide can be used by any community, event planner or venue operator to develop an event emergency response plan that will ensure the safety of the public has been addressed and planned for.... More ≫

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This guide can be used by any community, event planner or venue operator to develop an event emergency response plan that will ensure the safety of the public has been addressed and planned for. It provides tools and strategies to assist with every stage, from concept through to completion of the event.

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Planning a farm safety day camp

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Given the nature of work done on the farm and the dual role of farms as homes and workplaces, youth are often exposed to many hazards unique to the farm environment. A farm safety day camp is a... More ≫

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Given the nature of work done on the farm and the dual role of farms as homes and workplaces, youth are often exposed to many hazards unique to the farm environment. A farm safety day camp is a great way to teach children how to recognize farm hazards and how to prevent injuries. This guide is intended to assist anyone who has decided to organize a farm safety day camp in their community.

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Critical worker benefit : application guidelines for the social services sector operating in First Nation communities

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Application guidelines for employers with employees that are eligible for the Critical Worker Benefit. The Critical Worker Benefit is intended to recognize the service of select workers identified... More ≫

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Application guidelines for employers with employees that are eligible for the Critical Worker Benefit. The Critical Worker Benefit is intended to recognize the service of select workers identified as critical for the delivery of basic services to Albertans in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. This is the application guidelines for the Social Services Sector operating in First Nation Communities.

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Building on the basics resource guide : planning for recreation in emergency response and recovery

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The purpose of the Building on the Basics resource guide is to support the planning of recreation services for those impacted by natural disasters and other emergency situations. While the role of... More ≫

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The purpose of the Building on the Basics resource guide is to support the planning of recreation services for those impacted by natural disasters and other emergency situations. While the role of the recreation sector in emergencies is often focused primarily on providing a staging area for first responders or shelter to people who have been displaced, there is also strong evidence that providing recreation services to those impacted by the emergency has significant benefits. The information, tools, and resources in this guide can be tailored to suit the local context and customized to fit with organizational needs and capacity. The guide includes a workbook which provides example templates for building components of a recreation services emergency plan.

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Guide for Alberta's Radiation Protection Program

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This Guide outlines the parameters of Alberta’s Radiation Protection Program, which is established under the Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) Act. The OHS Code (which falls under the OHS Act)... More ≫

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This Guide outlines the parameters of Alberta’s Radiation Protection Program, which is established under the Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) Act. The OHS Code (which falls under the OHS Act) places an obligation on employers to ensure that all designated radiation equipment has a valid registration certificate before the equipment may be used at a work site. This Guide explains how a registration certificate is issued, including the role of radiation inspection and registration agencies, and Government of Alberta staff within the process.

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New developments in emergency preparedness in Alberta

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Following the 2011 Slave Lake wildfires, the Alberta government introduced several changes to Alberta's emergency preparedness system in Alberta under government's plan to improve public safety... More ≫

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Following the 2011 Slave Lake wildfires, the Alberta government introduced several changes to Alberta's emergency preparedness system in Alberta under government's plan to improve public safety governance. Many were already in development or being planned. The recommendations in the KPMG report Lesser Slave Lake Regional Urban Interface Wildfire Lessons Learned Report align with these initiatives.

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