Guide to OHS : employers

Description

This guide introduces Alberta's occupational health and safety laws and the role of employers in ensuring health and safety at the work site. It discusses provincial legislation related to occupational health and safety and describes the responsibilities of the worker, supervisors and the provincial government, as well as those of the employer, in ensuring a healthy and safe workplace. It also looks at non-compliance and explains what steps can be taken if supervisors or other work site parties don't comply with the law.

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March 6, 2024

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Guide to OHS : employers [2024]

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Title and publication information

Type

Reference Material

Alternative Title

Guide to Occupational Health and Safety : employers

Frequency

Irregular

Publisher / Creator Information

Creator

Jobs, Economy and Northern Development Jobs, Economy and Trade

Publisher

Jobs, Economy and Trade

Place of Publication

Edmonton

Subject Information

Topic

Business and Industry Employment and Labour Health and Wellness Laws and Justice

Spatial Coverage

Alberta

Resource Dates

Date Created

2023-03-15

Date Added

2023-03-15T22:22:38.060864

Date Modified

2024-03-06

Date Issued

2023-03-15

Audience information

Employees Employers General Public

Language

English (Canadian)

Identifiers

Local Identifier

LI009

Usage / Licence

Licence

Open Government Licence - Alberta

Contact

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