Publications

Workplace training program : program guidelines

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The purpose of this guideline is to outline program requirements and eligibility criteria for interested participants, employers and providers for the Workplace Training Program. This is a... More ≫

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The purpose of this guideline is to outline program requirements and eligibility criteria for interested participants, employers and providers for the Workplace Training Program. This is a participant-centred program that provides employer-delivered incremental training, work-site training and paid work experience for participants to obtain and maintain a job that would not otherwise occur. The objective of the program is to assist participants who are unemployed to acquire workplace and occupation-related skills required in the local labour market, and to obtain and maintain sustainable employment.

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Alberta grievance arbitration awards [2024]

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Updated monthly, this publication lists grievance arbitration awards filed with Mediation Services in Jobs, Economy and Trade.

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Report workplace health and safety incidents

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This awareness poster describes how to report workplace health and safety incidents to Alberta Occupational Health and Safety. Intended to be printed as an 11" x 17" poster.

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Working? Know your rights

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This awareness poster reminds workers of their occupational health and safety rights. Intended to be printed as an 11" x 17" poster.

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Worker fatally injured when struck by object

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Presents the findings of an investigation into a workplace fatality in the manufacturing and processing sector that occurred in March 2022. A worker was fatally injured while operating a crane.

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الحق في رفض العمل الخطر : معلومات هيئة الصحة والسلامة المهنية لأصحاب العمل والعمال

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.شرح الإجراءات المتبعة عندما يمارس العامل حقه في رفض العمل الخطر. معلومات لأصحاب العمل والعمال

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Worker fatally injured when struck by object

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Presents findings of an investigation of a workplace fatality that occurred in January 2022 in the manufacturing, packaging and processing sector. A worker operating an overhead crane was... More ≫

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Presents findings of an investigation of a workplace fatality that occurred in January 2022 in the manufacturing, packaging and processing sector. A worker operating an overhead crane was positioning a valve bonnet when the equipment released from the rigging, striking and pinning the worker. The worker sustained fatal injuries.

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Temporary Foreign Worker Advisory Office [2023 to current]

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This fact sheet explains the services provided by the Temporary Foreign Worker Advisory Office, which helps foreign workers, international students with work authorization, and employers... More ≫

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This fact sheet explains the services provided by the Temporary Foreign Worker Advisory Office, which helps foreign workers, international students with work authorization, and employers understand their rights and responsibilities, and to help find solutions to situations involving unfair, unsafe or unhealthy working conditions.

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Health and safety on Alberta farms and ranches

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This handbook is an introduction to the rights and responsibilities employers and workers have regarding occupational health and safety on Alberta farms and ranches. It provides information on... More ≫

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This handbook is an introduction to the rights and responsibilities employers and workers have regarding occupational health and safety on Alberta farms and ranches. It provides information on hazard identification and control, incident reporting and investigations.

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Guide to OHS : employers

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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... More ≫

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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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