https://open.alberta.ca/feeds/custom.atom?organization=employmentandimmigration2008-2011&audience=EmployeesOpen Government - Custom query2024-03-28T22:54:21.810817+00:00Alberta Open Governmentpython-feedgenRecently created or updated datasets on Open Government. Custom query: ''https://open.alberta.ca/dataset/18cab3a0-444a-4303-95ce-3d8d2b1e61c3Crystalline silica at the work site2024-02-13T17:57:20.522012+00:00Silica is the scientific name for a group of minerals made of silicon and oxygen. It is the crystalline form of silica that is the main concern when considering health effects.2017-03-17T16:45:22.790650+00:00https://open.alberta.ca/dataset/743086f3-a8e1-43a9-915d-c8dca4f034d4Reduced sulphur compounds : focus on thiols2024-02-13T17:58:37.064805+00:00Thiols, once known as mercaptans, are a family of organic chemicals that contain sulphur. Thiols are included in the group of chemicals known as “reduced sulphur compounds”. Many thiols have strong and repulsive odours. In their pure forms, some thiols are flammable. Thiols are commonly added to natural gas so that people can smell the gas in case of a leak.2017-03-17T16:55:35.776639+00:00https://open.alberta.ca/dataset/10f95477-680f-4033-bd63-5956187e93e1Coal dust at the work site2024-02-13T17:59:09.065279+00:00Coal is a brown to black combustible material made from decayed plant matter that has been compressed by rock formations over a long period of time. It is found throughout the world and is the most abundant of the fossil fuels. Coal is classified by its type, grade and rank. The type of coal depends on the plant materials the coal is made from, grade is the purity of the coal and rank relates to the geological age of the coal.2017-03-17T17:04:45.700749+00:00https://open.alberta.ca/dataset/50c793dd-d1b6-46e3-9df1-167bf157bc01Styrene at the work site2024-02-13T18:00:41.144786+00:00This bulletin presents safety measures and health effects of Styrene use at the work site. 2017-03-17T17:11:24.943903+00:00https://open.alberta.ca/dataset/69787315-3790-4802-b4aa-3826d2c92fbfBenzene at the work site2024-02-13T18:01:18.133199+00:00This bulletin presents safety measures and health effects of Benzene use at the work site.2017-03-17T17:23:01.531093+00:00https://open.alberta.ca/dataset/a21e7cb9-d18e-43c7-b1c6-0b7cf5ca63fcChlorine at the work site2024-02-13T18:02:24.910567+00:00This bulletin presents safety measures and health effects of Chlorine at the work site.2017-03-17T17:35:39.536800+00:00https://open.alberta.ca/dataset/4e76dbc6-f339-4ac8-b45d-f6a16db916aaPerchloroethylene at the work site2024-02-13T18:02:58.842717+00:00This bulletin presents safety measures and health effects of Perchloroethylene at the work site.2017-03-17T17:47:00.916466+00:00https://open.alberta.ca/dataset/eb357dda-9700-4ef2-a084-221edded8c9aGuideline for developing a code of practice for confined space entry2024-02-13T18:10:31.411467+00:00This Bulletin provides guidance to employers, supervisors, contractors and workers about how to prepare a code of practice for confined space entry to meet the requirements of the OHS legislation. This Bulletin does not provide procedures for confined space entry. Resources are provided at the end of this Bulletin to assist with this.2017-03-17T19:35:42.014452+00:00https://open.alberta.ca/dataset/9fd6cc7c-49f9-46da-baac-5ae1394bfb58Managing hot work2024-02-13T18:11:18.105539+00:00This bulletin presents what needs to be done to make the hot work situation safe, and what does the Occupational Health and Safety Code require under these circumstances.2017-03-08T17:52:09.318884+00:00https://open.alberta.ca/dataset/aba11d73-4da9-42f5-baee-b82adc224f16Handling and storage of flammable materials at the work site2024-02-13T18:12:02.900069+00:00Flammable materials are substances that can ignite easily and burn rapidly. They can be common materials that are at most work sites in gas, liquid and solid forms. This bulletin presents some examples of flammable materials, how the fires occur, and other hazards from flammable materials.2017-03-08T18:20:10.498027+00:00https://open.alberta.ca/dataset/e1bd2a1e-3085-435a-a84e-b9b9ce23ea01Controlling the explosion hazard in vessels, tanks and piping systems2024-02-13T18:13:07.662633+00:00 This bulletin presents the importance of following safe work procedures is critical when preparing hydrocarbon-containing vessels, tanks or piping systems for hot work, confined space entry or hydrocarbon removal. Without such preparation, the possibility of a fire or explosion is always present.2017-03-08T18:25:24.462266+00:00https://open.alberta.ca/dataset/ab96f2c4-caeb-484c-bc4c-c8d892c77a67Control of asbestos during brake maintenance and repair2024-02-13T18:19:15.813422+00:00This Safety Bulletin contains guidelines for minimizing asbestos exposure associated with brake maintenance and repair. These procedures are also effective when servicing clutches or when working with asbestos-free brake linings.2017-03-15T20:47:00.190770+00:00https://open.alberta.ca/dataset/c93b8ca7-1ad4-4b91-8f73-c913b2932073Handbook of occupational hazards and controls for healthcare administrative workers2024-02-13T18:50:48.641129+00:00This document focuses on hazards and controls for administrative workers in healthcare organizations. It may be useful for administrative workers in healthcare facilities as well as those in doctor’s offices or community clinics.2017-03-14T17:19:58.061522+00:00https://open.alberta.ca/dataset/894da44a-5de6-4ef0-8c49-d426c4027ca4Handbook of occupational hazards and controls for homecare providers2024-02-13T20:42:36.589791+00:00This document focuses on hazards and controls for workers providing client care services in homecare. Much of this information may also be useful for other workers providing client care in homecare or community settings, such as therapists or those providing support services to homecare clients.2017-03-14T17:28:04.002196+00:00https://open.alberta.ca/dataset/eb4a2d3d-565d-4063-bc50-74f074f109c4Handbook of occupational hazards and controls for laboratory workers2024-02-13T20:43:22.264898+00:00This document focuses on hazards and controls in laboratories and is applicable for both diagnostic and many research laboratories.2017-03-14T17:33:59.212507+00:00https://open.alberta.ca/dataset/89912f91-d626-445f-a6f9-a140eed93721Handbook of occupational hazards and controls for mental health workers2024-02-13T20:46:48.518337+00:00This document focuses on hazards and controls for Mental Health workers, both in Mental Health facilities and those who work in community settings.2017-03-14T17:46:25.730763+00:00https://open.alberta.ca/dataset/1506e91a-a340-4f60-97f0-6aba4b7d6afcHandbook of occupational hazards and controls for pharmacy workers2024-02-13T20:46:59.737774+00:00As part of the Alberta Healthcare Initiative, a five-volume series of Best Practice documents was produced to better acquaint healthcare workers with workplace hazards and appropriate control measures. A series of short summaries of relevant information have also been produced using excerpts from these five best practice documents, to focus the hazard assessment and control information for specific healthcare professions. This summary focuses on hazards and controls in Physiotherapy, Occupational Therapy and Respiratory Therapists. It may also be useful for recreation therapists. This summary focuses on hazards and controls in pharmacies.2017-03-14T17:52:24.496620+00:00https://open.alberta.ca/dataset/b1e7831d-e526-4deb-a2a6-d7a64d1ea694Handbook of occupational hazards and controls for physiotherapy, occupational therapy, and respiratory therapy personnel2024-02-13T20:47:25.074804+00:00As part of the Alberta Healthcare Initiative, a five-volume series of Best Practice documents was produced to better acquaint healthcare workers with workplace hazards and appropriate control measures. A series of short summaries of relevant information have also been produced using excerpts from these five best practice documents, to focus the hazard assessment and control information for specific healthcare professions. This summary focuses on hazards and controls in Physiotherapy, Occupational Therapy and Respiratory Therapists. It may also be useful for recreation therapists.2017-03-14T18:04:16.368960+00:00https://open.alberta.ca/dataset/ad88cc78-bcc2-41ae-80c5-cf8fbc7ba0e0Handbook of occupational hazards and controls for public health workers2024-02-13T20:50:06.547710+00:00This document focuses on hazards and controls for workers providing public health services, with a focus on public health inspectors.Much of this information may also be useful for other workers providing some services in homecare or community settings. Otherhandbooks which may be of interest to public health workers include those designed for emergency responders as well as thosedesigned for homecare workers.2017-03-14T17:57:38.050034+00:00https://open.alberta.ca/dataset/0ad13591-d9f4-4aab-85f6-28aaa0b41a34Forklift health & safety : best practices guideline [2010]2024-03-11T17:01:56.080083+00:00This best practices guideline provides practical guidance to help employers fulfill their obligations to protect the health and safety of workers who operate or work around forklifts.2016-05-26T17:53:49.205732+00:00