https://open.alberta.ca/feeds/custom.atom?tags=Occupational+Health+and+Safety&topic=Health+and+Wellness&audience=Employers&organization=labour&dataset_type=publicationsOpen Government - Custom query2024-03-29T14:23:04.181930+00:00Alberta Open Governmentpython-feedgenRecently created or updated datasets on Open Government. Custom query: ''https://open.alberta.ca/dataset/e6784903-7b4d-4b22-bbbe-62bffd81b7e0Worker participation in health and safety : OHS information for workers, employers, and prime contractors, without health and safety committees or representatives2023-05-10T19:56:57.063753+00:00The right to participate ensures workers have an opportunity to participate in decisions that affect their health and safety at work. This resource will explain what the rules around the right to participate are.2018-04-13T17:36:12.401484+00:00https://open.alberta.ca/dataset/02c5beeb-7f56-4620-9393-1ee4a7b57bc0First aid records : OHS information for employers2023-05-31T20:30:07.226288+00:00The purpose of regulating workplace first aid is to ensure that every work site in the province has the equipment, supplies, and trained staff to provide first aid care in the event of workplace injury or illness. OHS legislation contains the minimum requirements, and employers are free to exceed them based on a site-specific assessment of their workers’ first aid needs.2017-01-25T16:34:00.229450+00:00https://open.alberta.ca/dataset/366e6f0d-6fac-4b76-9abd-084a158376b4Wildfire recovery – removal of debris from completely or substantially burned structures2023-08-18T14:31:17.230179+00:00This 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.2017-01-25T22:16:40.350458+00:00https://open.alberta.ca/dataset/1726fae0-f587-4fed-af5a-32a02055e741Wildfire recovery : OHS information for employers2023-08-18T14:34:40.007497+00:00This bulletin summarizes information about wildfire recovery for employers.2017-01-25T22:24:24.459597+00:00https://open.alberta.ca/dataset/3c0a38ee-59e6-46f2-85c1-28893a641225Wildfire recovery – ash and burned debris : OHS information for employers2023-08-18T14:34:57.486594+00:00This 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 testing2017-01-25T21:51:02.891238+00:00https://open.alberta.ca/dataset/29873bcd-ff5d-4be3-86b3-bfe2a56bb4a4Are students and volunteers workers? : occupational health and safety (OHS) information for employers and nonprofit agencies2023-09-14T21:57:54.952974+00:00This fact sheet provides information on the conditions under which the Occupational Health and Safety Act applies to volunteers and students.2018-12-20T20:51:24.859018+00:00https://open.alberta.ca/dataset/96718753-caf2-467d-a116-89ceaebd981eDo I need a health and safety program? : OHS information for employers, prime contractors, and workers2023-09-14T22:00:05.201930+00:00An OHS program is a coordinated system of procedures and processes designed to promote continuous improvement in occupational health and safety.2018-05-29T14:52:29.487020+00:00https://open.alberta.ca/dataset/1981ee2a-b246-40db-946c-05296f3d824dDo I need a joint work site health and safety committee or a health and safety representative? : OHS information for workers, employers, and prime contractors2023-09-14T22:02:35.982937+00:00This bulletin describes joint work site health and safety committees and the role of a health and safety representative, and explains when a workplace would require a health and safety committee or a health and safety representative.2018-04-13T17:13:30.794725+00:00https://open.alberta.ca/dataset/8857048f-fa8f-4bcc-a537-41312302d01aDo you need a joint work site health and safety committee or health and safety representative on multiple work sites?2023-09-14T22:07:28.362932+00:00This information sheet explains why employers may need various combinations of joint work site health and safety committee and/or health and safety representative for multiple work sites, and how to determine what combination of each is required at each site.2018-05-25T19:32:08.011975+00:00https://open.alberta.ca/dataset/ba955201-b5fc-48fa-8b96-098c5c1c8b4aDue diligence : OHS information for employers2023-09-14T22:17:00.969597+00:00This information sheet explains the concept of due diligence as a defense in issues relating to the occupational health and safety of an employer's workers.2018-02-13T16:20:07.153700+00:00https://open.alberta.ca/dataset/7cc45faa-dd03-4d35-84e4-0788a6b1b2f2Fuel prepay requirement2023-09-14T22:19:47.444591+00:00This decision tree will help employers understand and meet the requirements of the mandatory fuel prepay requirement in the Occupational Health and Safety Code. These requirements only apply to gas stations and other retail fuel stations.2018-05-22T17:31:56.861999+00:00https://open.alberta.ca/dataset/47e3f482-23af-4ce5-b3ef-fff5a6601f8fHealth and safety representatives : OHS information for workers, employers, and prime contractors2023-09-14T22:23:09.019974+00:00Describes the duties and role of the health and safety representative position on worksites. A health and safety representative (HS representative) is required on work sites where there are five to 19 workers and the work is expected to last 90 days or more.2018-04-13T17:22:57.904120+00:00https://open.alberta.ca/dataset/2f0ad4f3-dbff-4498-9190-38fc97e0b5e6Joint work site health and safety committees : OHS information for workers, employers, and prime contractors2023-09-14T22:24:45.560274+00:00Employers who have workers at more than one work site have unique considerations when determining the need to establish a health and safety committee or appointing a health and safety representative. This resource explains when either of these is required.2018-04-13T17:30:43.123618+00:00https://open.alberta.ca/dataset/094c15ea-9692-43c5-ac98-63914b229010Request for Director review of an OHS officer’s order or decision : OHS information for employers and workers2023-09-15T19:38:55.136534+00:00This resource explains the process and application requirements when a person applies for a Director of Inspection review of an order or decision of an occupational health and safety officer under section 70(1) of the Occupational Health and Safety Act.2018-06-04T17:32:11.944585+00:00https://open.alberta.ca/dataset/35f7c727-878d-4b70-81ca-1b1cd08deddaWHMIS 2015 : information for employers [2018]2023-09-15T19:46:25.073956+00:00Covers 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. 2018-06-01T18:39:38.487870+00:00https://open.alberta.ca/dataset/13b57cbe-a505-46f4-8ee8-7bee578c4dc9WHMIS 2015 : information for workers [2018]2023-09-15T19:46:55.192343+00:00Covers a detailed explanation of WHMIS for workers. 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. 2018-06-01T18:28:34.056169+00:00https://open.alberta.ca/dataset/0dc614ca-5802-4a8a-9f9c-46262b2bca8dEmployers’ guide on how to conduct a worker exposure assessment for silica2024-02-13T18:06:53.877579+00:00This publication is intended to provide direction on how to complete a worker exposure assessment to determine compliance with the Alberta occupational exposure limit (OEL) for silica.2016-11-04T19:46:19.022394+00:00https://open.alberta.ca/dataset/be456bfe-a4c7-4a46-bb73-3f5096e056ccCytotoxic drug exposure : OHS information for workers and employers2024-02-13T18:07:36.951999+00:00Cytotoxic drugs are used in healthcare and veterinary settings to treat conditions like cancer, arthritis, and psoriasis. However, exposure to these drugs can have negative impacts on healthy people. This brief fact sheet looks at how exposure to these drugs can occur in the workplace, and steps that can be taken to protect workers from exposure.2017-08-25T15:23:03.367000+00:00https://open.alberta.ca/dataset/217aa674-51b7-456e-ad83-6564df4b4235Protection of workers during remediation of illegal fentanyl labs : OHS information for workers and employers2024-02-13T18:08:13.402131+00:00Fentanyl is a chemical hazard and exposure to a very small amount of drug can have immediate adverse health effects. A worker engaged in remediation activities should know the signs and symptoms of fentanyl exposure and poisoning, and be aware of emergency procedures to take in such a scenario.2017-11-21T15:51:32.528292+00:00https://open.alberta.ca/dataset/e6a1bbaa-1aaa-4348-99ec-2464e999d723Protection of workers from synthetic opioid exposure : OHS information for employers2024-02-13T18:09:53.674992+00:00Synthetic opioids such as fentanyl and its analogue carfentanil are rapid-acting drugs that depress central nervous system and respiratory function. This information sheet describes the best way to protect workers who may be exposed to synthetic opioids in the workplace.2018-05-22T16:09:04.109466+00:00