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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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Director approval [OHS approval to permit an alternate method to adjust the occupational exposure limit for crystalline silica for work shifts longer than eight hours]

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An Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) approval has been issued for Section 18(3) of the OHS Code, to permit an alternate method to adjust the occupational exposure limit (OEL) for respirable... More ≫

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An Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) approval has been issued for Section 18(3) of the OHS Code, to permit an alternate method to adjust the occupational exposure limit (OEL) for respirable crystalline silica for work shifts longer than eight hours. This approval enables weekly work schedules to be considered when determining whether the OEL for respirable crystalline silica needs to be adjusted. Work site parties have the flexibility to follow the original rule in the OHS Code (where applicable) or to follow the approval.

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Director Order [Effective March 31, 2023, revoking various allowances, approvals and interjurisdictional recognitions as these are no longer needed due to an OHS Code update]

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Revokes several allowances, approvals and interjurisdictional recognitions, effective March 31, 2023, as they are no longer needed due to an OHS Code update. This include: interjurisdictional... More ≫

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Revokes several allowances, approvals and interjurisdictional recognitions, effective March 31, 2023, as they are no longer needed due to an OHS Code update. This include: interjurisdictional recognition related to personal protective equipment and first aid kits; interjurisdictional recognition related to fall protection; approval related to rubber-tired self-propelled machines; and allowance related to confined space remote monitoring systems.

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OHS approval : rubber-tired self-propelled machines

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OHS Director’s approval to allow use of all rubber tired self-propelled machines with a GVW of more than 32 000kg at a mine site. The approval applies to all Alberta employers who are subject to... More ≫

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OHS Director’s approval to allow use of all rubber tired self-propelled machines with a GVW of more than 32 000kg at a mine site. The approval applies to all Alberta employers who are subject to OHS Code section 573(1) and is effective from January 6, 2022 to January 6, 2026.

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Applying for an OHS acceptance or approval

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Acceptances and approvals are legislated tools that let OHS directors grant regulatory permissions under specific circumstances. This bulletins explains more about acceptances and approvals,... More ≫

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Acceptances and approvals are legislated tools that let OHS directors grant regulatory permissions under specific circumstances. This bulletins explains more about acceptances and approvals, including who can apply and how.

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Applying for an OHS autonomous haulage system approval : information for applicants

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This bulletin explains the requirements and how to apply for approval for an autonomous haulage system in Alberta. An autonomous haulage system is a comprehensive, operator-free fleet management... More ≫

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This bulletin explains the requirements and how to apply for approval for an autonomous haulage system in Alberta. An autonomous haulage system is a comprehensive, operator-free fleet management system. The technology equips machines with systems for vehicle controls, global positioning, obstacle detection, collision avoidance and wireless networking.

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