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Do I need a health and safety program? : OHS information for employers, prime contractors, and workers

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An OHS program is a coordinated system of procedures and processes designed to promote continuous improvement in occupational health and safety.

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Prevention initiative for Alberta’s occupational health and safety system

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The purpose of this initiative is to raise awareness of disease and injury areas where workers are most affected or have the greatest risk, so that Alberta's occupational health and safety system... More ≫

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The purpose of this initiative is to raise awareness of disease and injury areas where workers are most affected or have the greatest risk, so that Alberta's occupational health and safety system can focus on the highest value areas to improve the health and safety of workers. The initiative will clarify the priorities of the OHS system based on evidence and consultation.

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Oxygen equipment and related training requirements at work sites : OHS information for employers and workers

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Under Alberta’s OHS Code 2009, oxygen equipment is a specified requirement of a First Aid room. Work sites requiring a First Aid room are a) medium hazard sites with 200 or more workers, and b)... More ≫

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Under Alberta’s OHS Code 2009, oxygen equipment is a specified requirement of a First Aid room. Work sites requiring a First Aid room are a) medium hazard sites with 200 or more workers, and b) high hazard sites with 100 or more workers. At other work sites, deciding to use and have oxygen equipment may be part of a First Aid response, based on a hazard assessment and work site requirements.

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Health and safety committee / health and safety representative training program : OHS information for workers and employers

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Information on mandatory and standardized training required for all Health and Safety Committee members and Health and Safety representatives. Training provides the information required to... More ≫

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Information on mandatory and standardized training required for all Health and Safety Committee members and Health and Safety representatives. Training provides the information required to effectively meet all the requirements set out in legislation.

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Health and safety committee / health and safety representative curriculum standard : approved curriculum for mandatory joint work site health and safety committee/health and safety representatives training courses

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This standard contains the minimum course content for approved Health and Safety Committee and Health and Safety Representative training courses. It was developed to govern training agencies and... More ≫

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This standard contains the minimum course content for approved Health and Safety Committee and Health and Safety Representative training courses. It was developed to govern training agencies and facilitators in the development and delivery of approved training courses.

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Joint work site health and safety committees : OHS information for workers, employers, and prime contractors

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Employers who have workers at more than one work site have unique considerations when determining the need to establish a health and safety committee or appointing a health and safety... More ≫

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Employers who have workers at more than one work site have unique considerations when determining the need to establish a health and safety committee or appointing a health and safety representative. This resource explains when either of these is required.

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Health and safety representatives : OHS information for workers, employers, and prime contractors

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Describes the duties and role of the health and safety representative position on worksites. A health and safety representative (HS representative) is required on work sites where there are five... More ≫

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Describes the duties and role of the health and safety representative position on worksites. A health and safety representative (HS representative) is required on work sites where there are five to 19 workers and the work is expected to last 90 days or more.

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WHMIS 2015 : information for employers [2018]

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Covers a detailed explanation of WHMIS for employers. WHMIS, which stands for Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System, is Canada's national hazard communication system for hazardous... More ≫

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Covers a detailed explanation of WHMIS for employers. WHMIS, which stands for Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System, is Canada's national hazard communication system for hazardous products in the workplace. It applies to suppliers, importers, and distributors of hazardous products that are sold in or imported into Canada and intended for use, handling or storage in Canadian workplaces, as well as to the employers and workers who use those products.

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Request for Director review of an OHS officer’s order or decision : OHS information for employers and workers

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This resource explains the process and application requirements when a person applies for a Director of Inspection review of an order or decision of an occupational health and safety officer under... More ≫

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This resource explains the process and application requirements when a person applies for a Director of Inspection review of an order or decision of an occupational health and safety officer under section 70(1) of the Occupational Health and Safety Act.

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WHMIS 2015 : information for workers [2018]

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Covers a detailed explanation of WHMIS for workers. WHMIS, which stands for Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System, is Canada's national hazard communication system for hazardous... More ≫

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Covers a detailed explanation of WHMIS for workers. WHMIS, which stands for Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System, is Canada's national hazard communication system for hazardous products in the workplace. It applies to suppliers, importers, and distributors of hazardous products that are sold in or imported into Canada and intended for use, handling or storage in Canadian workplaces, as well as to the employers and workers who use those products.

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