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Health and safety on Alberta farms and ranches

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This handbook is an introduction to the rights and responsibilities employers and workers have regarding occupational health and safety on Alberta farms and ranches. It provides information on... More ≫

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This handbook is an introduction to the rights and responsibilities employers and workers have regarding occupational health and safety on Alberta farms and ranches. It provides information on hazard identification and control, incident reporting and investigations.

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Employment standards guide for farms and ranches : basic information for the farm and ranch industry

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A guide to the basics of the minimum standards for employment in the farm and ranch industry in Alberta. Includes information on pay, time off, breaks, and more.

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What farm and ranch employers need to know

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Poster outlining employer-specific legal responsibilities for farm or ranch owners who have waged workers not related to the employer by blood, marriage or adoption, and not in an adult... More ≫

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Poster outlining employer-specific legal responsibilities for farm or ranch owners who have waged workers not related to the employer by blood, marriage or adoption, and not in an adult interdependent relationship with employer.

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If an incident happens on your farm or ranch…

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This poster provides information on what to do when a workplace health or safety incident happens on your farm or ranch.

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Health and safety on Alberta farms and ranches : includes information on changes for January , 2020

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This handbook is an introduction to the rights and responsibilities employers and workers have regarding occupational health and safety on Alberta farms and ranches. It provides information on... More ≫

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This handbook is an introduction to the rights and responsibilities employers and workers have regarding occupational health and safety on Alberta farms and ranches. It provides information on hazard identification and control, incident reporting and investigations.

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Employment standards : farms and ranches [2019]

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The Government of Alberta is committed to ensuring waged, non-family farm and ranch workers have similar protections to those in other sectors and other Canadian provinces. Enacted in December... More ≫

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The Government of Alberta is committed to ensuring waged, non-family farm and ranch workers have similar protections to those in other sectors and other Canadian provinces. Enacted in December 2015, Alberta’s Enhanced Protection for Farm and Ranch Workers Act was the first step in this process. The Fair and Family-friendly Workplaces Act, passed in June 2017, included specific changes to the Employment Standards Code to apply it to farms and ranches.

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Health and safety on Alberta farms and ranches : includes information on changes for June, 2018

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This handbook is an introduction to the fundamental rights and responsibilities employers and workers have when it comes to occupational health and safety on Alberta farms and ranches. It explains... More ≫

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This handbook is an introduction to the fundamental rights and responsibilities employers and workers have when it comes to occupational health and safety on Alberta farms and ranches. It explains what both groups need to do to be in compliance with the OHS Act and Regulations. It also provides examples of some of the more common hazards on a farm or ranch setting, and what can be done to help keep everyone healthy and safe on the job.

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Employment standards : farms and ranches [2018]

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The Government of Alberta is committed to ensuring waged, non-family farm and ranch workers have similar protections to those in other sectors and other Canadian provinces. Enacted in December... More ≫

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The Government of Alberta is committed to ensuring waged, non-family farm and ranch workers have similar protections to those in other sectors and other Canadian provinces. Enacted in December 2015, Alberta’s Enhanced Protection for Farm and Ranch Workers Act was the first step in this process. The Fair and Family-friendly Workplaces Act, passed in June 2017, included specific changes to the Employment Standards Code to apply it to farms and ranches.

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Farm and ranch workplace legislation recommendations report : report to Ministers, Technical Working Group : labour relations code

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Government is consulting with the agricultural community to draft workplace amendments that reflect the unique nature of farms and ranches. The technical working groups studying employment... More ≫

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Government is consulting with the agricultural community to draft workplace amendments that reflect the unique nature of farms and ranches. The technical working groups studying employment standards and labour relations have submitted their reports and recommendations outlining how provincial legislation could apply to farms and ranches. This report was submitted to: Minister Carlier (Agriculture and Forestry), and Minister Gray (Labour).

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Farm and ranch workplace legislation recommendations report : report to Ministers, Technical Working Group : employment standards code

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Government is consulting with the agricultural community to draft workplace amendments that reflect the unique nature of farms and ranches. The technical working groups studying employment... More ≫

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Government is consulting with the agricultural community to draft workplace amendments that reflect the unique nature of farms and ranches. The technical working groups studying employment standards and labour relations have submitted their reports and recommendations outlining how provincial legislation could apply to farms and ranches. This report was submitted to: Minister Carlier (Agriculture and Forestry), and Minister Gray (Labour).

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