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Working in smoky environments : OHS information for employers and workers

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Smoke from wildfires is common in Alberta in the spring, summer and autumn months. This resource discusses exposure risks when working in smoky environments, hazard control and related legislation.

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Cleaning up burned structures : OHS information for employers

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This resource provides health and safety information regarding debris cleanup and demolition of structures involved in wildfires.

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Wildfire recovery work in a fire-damaged structure : OHS information for employers and workers [2022]

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This resource explains how to start recovery work in a wildfire-damaged structure. It outlines steps employers and workers must take to ensure fire-damaged buildings are structurally safe for... More ≫

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This resource explains how to start recovery work in a wildfire-damaged structure. It outlines steps employers and workers must take to ensure fire-damaged buildings are structurally safe for workers to enter.

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Wildfire recovery work including fire-damaged structures : OHS information for employers and workers [2020]

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Outlines steps employers and workers must take to ensure fire-damaged buildings are structurally safe for workers to enter.

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Safe debris removal from completely or partly burned structures : OHS information for employers

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Gives information for those performing debris clean-up and demolition of structures involved in wildfires.

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Wildfire recovery – removal of debris from completely or substantially burned structures

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This bulletin key points are: If the structure is gone, and clean-up involves removing debris, this is not considered a demolition; An acceptance from the OHS Code Section 34 is not needed if... More ≫

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This bulletin key points are: If the structure is gone, and clean-up involves removing debris, this is not considered a demolition; An acceptance from the OHS Code Section 34 is not needed if work is for debris removal when the structure is gone; Safe work procedures, personal protective equipment and decontamination processes must be used; Employers should select respirators appropriate for your site’s specific hazards.

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Wildfire recovery – ash and burned debris : OHS information for employers

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This bulletin key points are: Employers are required to take all necessary steps to protect health and safety of their workers, Ash and burned debris from fires may contain hazardous substances;... More ≫

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This bulletin key points are: Employers are required to take all necessary steps to protect health and safety of their workers, Ash and burned debris from fires may contain hazardous substances; Employers should select respirators appropriate for your site’s specific hazards; Employers must ensure workers are medically fit to wear respirators and that the worker is clean shaven before fit testing

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Wildfire recovery : OHS information for workers

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This bulletin summarizes for workers on wildfire recovery.

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Report to the Attorney General : public inquiry into the death of Rona Gowin

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Represents the findings of a public fatality inquiry into the death of Rona Gowin, including determination of the date, time, place and circumstances of the death. Also includes recommendations on... More ≫

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Represents the findings of a public fatality inquiry into the death of Rona Gowin, including determination of the date, time, place and circumstances of the death. Also includes recommendations on how to prevent similar incidents which led to the death under investigation. See the usage considerations section of this record for more information about public fatality inquiries.

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