Orientation to the new OHS legislation : OHS information for employers and workers

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An updated Occupational Health and Safety Act (OHS Act) and revised regulations took effect Dec. 1, 2021. The new legislation eliminates duplication and moves requirements from other pieces of legislation into the OHS Act and Code. This bulletin highlights where some of the requirements from the previous legislation have moved to in the new Dec. 1, 2021 versions.

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December 1, 2021

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Orientation to the new OHS legislation : OHS information for employers and workers

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OHS information for employers and workers

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Orientation to the new Occupational Health and Safety legislation

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5 pages

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Labour and Immigration

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Labour and Immigration

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Edmonton

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Business and Industry Employment and Labour

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Date Created

2021-12-01

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2021-12-20T21:45:52.853732

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2021-12-01

Date Issued

2021-12-20

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Employees Employers General Public Industry Media

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English (Canadian)

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Safe, Fair and Healthy Workplaces Implementation Office

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goa.sfhwimploffice@gov.ab.ca

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Orientation to the new OHS legislation : OHS information for employers and workers

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