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Employment standards tool kit for employers. Module 3 : hours of work and rest

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The Employment Standards Tool Kit provides employers with comprehensive up-to-date information on minimum employment standards in Alberta. Employers can find detailed information and examples of... More ≫

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The Employment Standards Tool Kit provides employers with comprehensive up-to-date information on minimum employment standards in Alberta. Employers can find detailed information and examples of how employment standards rules apply to them, their employees and their businesses. Module 3 discusses maximum allowable hours of work in a day, mandatory rest periods and clarification on what is considered hours of work. See the Related tab for links to other modules in the tool kit.

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Hazard assessment and control : a handbook for Alberta employers and workers [2022 to current]

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Presents information on how to carry out hazard assessments and to control workplace hazards to meet legislated requirements. The hazard assessment and control process provides a consistent... More ≫

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Presents information on how to carry out hazard assessments and to control workplace hazards to meet legislated requirements. The hazard assessment and control process provides a consistent approach for employers and workers to identify and control hazards in the workplace, allowing all parties to focus their efforts in the right areas, and to develop worker training, inspections, emergency response plans, etc., specific to the hazards at their work sites.

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Canada-Alberta Job Grant applicant guide

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Provides employer applicants details on eligibility and requirements for Canada-Alberta Job Grant funding. The Canada-Alberta Job Grant is a training program where an employer applies on behalf of... More ≫

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Provides employer applicants details on eligibility and requirements for Canada-Alberta Job Grant funding. The Canada-Alberta Job Grant is a training program where an employer applies on behalf of their employee(s) for eligible training costs. Employers decide who gets training and what type of training may be needed for their employees. The goal of the grant program is to increase participation of Albertans in the labour force by helping them develop the skills they need to find and keep a job. Please refer to the most recent guide and alberta.ca/CAJG for further details and any updates before submitting new applications.

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Impairment in the workplace : OHS information for workers and employers [2023]

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Discusses some potential causes and common signs of impairment in the workplace. Provides examples of how employer, supervisor and worker general duty requirements under the OHS Act apply to... More ≫

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Discusses some potential causes and common signs of impairment in the workplace. Provides examples of how employer, supervisor and worker general duty requirements under the OHS Act apply to impairment, and some related best practices.

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Worker fatally injured after two mine haul trucks collide

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Provides details of an investigation of a workplace fatality that occurred in the mining and petroleum development sector in January 2022. The driver of a mine haul truck was killed when the truck... More ≫

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Provides details of an investigation of a workplace fatality that occurred in the mining and petroleum development sector in January 2022. The driver of a mine haul truck was killed when the truck collided with another mine haul truck.

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COVID-19 immunization for individuals with allergies and other health conditions

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COVID-19 immunization for individuals with allergies and other health conditions

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Workplace first aid approvals : OHS information for agencies seeking approval to deliver workplace first aid training in Alberta

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Application process and requirements for agencies interested in becoming approved workplace first aid training providers in Alberta.

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Apprenticeship and industry training statistical profiles

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This resource contains statistics illustrating the current state of apprenticeship and industry training in Alberta. The statistics include numbers of registered apprentices, technical training... More ≫

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This resource contains statistics illustrating the current state of apprenticeship and industry training in Alberta. The statistics include numbers of registered apprentices, technical training attendance and credentials issued. Current data is presented with historical data to illustrate trends over time.

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Director approval [OHS approval to permit an alternate method to adjust the occupational exposure limit for crystalline silica for work shifts longer than eight hours]

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An Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) approval has been issued for Section 18(3) of the OHS Code, to permit an alternate method to adjust the occupational exposure limit (OEL) for respirable... More ≫

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An Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) approval has been issued for Section 18(3) of the OHS Code, to permit an alternate method to adjust the occupational exposure limit (OEL) for respirable crystalline silica for work shifts longer than eight hours. This approval enables weekly work schedules to be considered when determining whether the OEL for respirable crystalline silica needs to be adjusted. Work site parties have the flexibility to follow the original rule in the OHS Code (where applicable) or to follow the approval.

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Alberta Employment Pension Tribunal mandate and roles document

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This document was developed collaboratively between the Minister of Finance and the Alberta Employment Pension Tribunal to reflect a common understanding for their respective roles and responsibilities. More ≫

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This document was developed collaboratively between the Minister of Finance and the Alberta Employment Pension Tribunal to reflect a common understanding for their respective roles and responsibilities.

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