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Prevention initiative annual update

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Keeping workplaces and workers healthy and safe is the ultimate goal of the Prevention Initiative for Alberta’s Occupational Health and Safety system. This annual update reviews actions taken... More ≫

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Keeping workplaces and workers healthy and safe is the ultimate goal of the Prevention Initiative for Alberta’s Occupational Health and Safety system. This annual update reviews actions taken during the previous fiscal year, and outlines the path the Prevention Initiative has set for the upcoming year.

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Alberta Workers’ Compensation System medical and appeals performance review

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A report on medical reviews and appeals processes related to Alberta's workers' compensation system was completed by a consultant in 2022. This record contains a high-level summary of the report... More ≫

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A report on medical reviews and appeals processes related to Alberta's workers' compensation system was completed by a consultant in 2022. This record contains a high-level summary of the report and the full report itself.

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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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Workplace incident fatalities investigated in [year]

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Workplace incident fatalities are cases where a worker dies at a work site, or as a result of injuries sustained at a work site. This is the type of fatality that Occupational Health and Safety... More ≫

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Workplace incident fatalities are cases where a worker dies at a work site, or as a result of injuries sustained at a work site. This is the type of fatality that Occupational Health and Safety typically investigates. Each summary report lists the workplace incident fatalities investigated by OHS during that year and provides a brief synopsis of the incident.

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Working together : report and recommendations of the Alberta Workers' Compensation Board (WCB) Review Panel

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In March 2016, the Government of Alberta established the the Alberta Workers' Compensation Board (WCB) Review Panel to review the province's workers' compensation system and to "strike the right... More ≫

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In March 2016, the Government of Alberta established the the Alberta Workers' Compensation Board (WCB) Review Panel to review the province's workers' compensation system and to "strike the right balance between workers and employers to ensure fair compensation, meaningful rehabilitation for an injured worker, and a sustainable and affordable workers' compensation system." This document reports on the findings of the Panel and presents the Panel's recommendations for improving the worker compensation system in Alberta.

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Working together : Alberta Workers' Compensation Board (WCB) Review : progress report

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This document is intended to provide Albertans with a high-level picture of our work so far. The Progress Report outlines what has taken place to this point in the review, and it highlights issues... More ≫

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This document is intended to provide Albertans with a high-level picture of our work so far. The Progress Report outlines what has taken place to this point in the review, and it highlights issues and themes that our Panel has consistently heard about from people across the province. It also describes the next steps we intend to take in our work.

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