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Employee or contractor? : know the difference

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Whether you're an employer or a worker, you may need to know the difference between "employee" and "contractor" status—and the various implications and requirements of each. This resource provides... More ≫

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Whether you're an employer or a worker, you may need to know the difference between "employee" and "contractor" status—and the various implications and requirements of each. This resource provides information on the factors and definitions different levels of government apply to determine employment status.

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X-treme safety : a survival guide for new and young workers

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This handbook for young, inexperienced workers is packed with information about workplace health and safety regulations, rights and responsibilities. Through personal stories, quizzes and... More ≫

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This handbook for young, inexperienced workers is packed with information about workplace health and safety regulations, rights and responsibilities. Through personal stories, quizzes and checklists, youth gain the information they need to contribute to working in a safe, healthy and fair work environment. The book includes a detachable bookmark that can be used as a reminder for youth to take charge before they take on the job world.

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Alberta short-term employment forecast tool

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STEF tool objectives are: To develop evidence-based methodology to produce a tool to support short-term planning and development of program strategies for Alberta Employment and Immigration... More ≫

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STEF tool objectives are: To develop evidence-based methodology to produce a tool to support short-term planning and development of program strategies for Alberta Employment and Immigration (E&I), the Government of Alberta, and the public. To identify potential imbalances in the labour market in the near future, and allow decision makers to take action to prevent or ease those imbalances. To ensure consistency in data utilization and interpretation within E&I.

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Handbook of occupational hazards and controls for medical and surgical staff

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This document focuses on hazards and controls for workers on Medical and Surgical Units (including Medical Oncology) and Emergency Rooms. Much of this information may also be useful for any... More ≫

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This document focuses on hazards and controls for workers on Medical and Surgical Units (including Medical Oncology) and Emergency Rooms. Much of this information may also be useful for any workers providing direct patient care including those in long term or continuing care, homecare, outpatient or community clinics, and staff offering specialized medical services such as dialysis.

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Handbook of occupational hazards and controls for healthcare administrative workers

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This 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... More ≫

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This 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.

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Handbook of occupational hazards and controls for pharmacy workers

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As 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... More ≫

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As 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.

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Handbook of occupational hazards and controls for homecare providers

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This 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... More ≫

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This 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.

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Handbook of occupational hazards and controls for mental health workers

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This document focuses on hazards and controls for Mental Health workers, both in Mental Health facilities and those who work in community settings.

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Handbook of occupational hazards and controls for laboratory workers

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This document focuses on hazards and controls in laboratories and is applicable for both diagnostic and many research laboratories.

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Handbook of occupational hazards and controls for physiotherapy, occupational therapy, and respiratory therapy personnel

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As 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... More ≫

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As 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.

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