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Health and safety committee / health and safety representative training agency standard : prescribed criteria for designated training agencies

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This standard outlines the criteria for agencies to be approved to deliver Joint Work Site Health and Safety Committee/Health and Safety representative training that meets the requirements of the... More ≫

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This standard outlines the criteria for agencies to be approved to deliver Joint Work Site Health and Safety Committee/Health and Safety representative training that meets the requirements of the Occupational Health and Safety Act, Regulation and Code.

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Employment standards guide for the hospitality industry [2019]

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Presents the basics of the minimum standards for employment in the hospitality industry in Alberta as of January 1, 2019, including pay, breaks, vacation and more.

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Employment standards guide for the retail industry [2019]

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Presents the basics of the minimum standards for employment in the retail industry in Alberta, effective as of January 1, 2019, including pay, breaks, vacation and more.

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Employment standards guide [2019]

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This brochure covers basic employment standards, including answers to questions about pay, breaks, vacation and more as of January 1, 2019.

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Employment standards guide for the construction industry [2019]

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Presents the basics of the minimum standards for employment in the construction industry in Alberta effective as of January 1, 2019, including pay, breaks, vacation and more.

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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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Emergency response planning : an occupational health and safety tool kit for the hospitality industry [2018]

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This took kit serves as a training resource to aid managers and supervisors in the hospitality industry to train workers in emergency response procedures.

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Occupational health and safety code 2018 : explanation guide. Part 27 (sections 392.1 to 392.6) : violence and harassment

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The purpose of this resource is to explain the requirements of sections 392.1 to 392.6 of Part 27 of the Occupational Health and Safety Code 2018 that are specific to retail fuel and convenience... More ≫

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The purpose of this resource is to explain the requirements of sections 392.1 to 392.6 of Part 27 of the Occupational Health and Safety Code 2018 that are specific to retail fuel and convenience stores. The complete Occupational Health and Safety Code 2018 explanation guide is available through Alberta Queen’s Printer.

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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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Workplace violence prevention plan employer guide : for retail fuel and convenience stores

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As of June 1, 2018, all employers in Alberta are required to implement a violence prevention plan (VPP). To ensure workers at gas stations and convenience stores are better protected from the... More ≫

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As of June 1, 2018, all employers in Alberta are required to implement a violence prevention plan (VPP). To ensure workers at gas stations and convenience stores are better protected from the violent incidents associated with these work sites, their employers must implement additional VPP components, as well as put in place mandatory fuel pre-pay. This guide is designed to help employers in the fuel and convenience store sector understand what Alberta's legislation requires for the additional VPP components for sector. It also includes suggested best practices, which are not legislated requirements but which could help employers improve their workers' health and safety.

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