Publications

Working alone : OHS information for workers and employers

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Explains the meaning of working alone as defined in Alberta's Occupational Health and Safety Code, as well as the legislated requirements for employers of workers working alone.

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Applying for a joint work site health and safety committee or health and safety representative approval

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An approval allows for a statutory Director to approve a process, equipment, standard, course or training agency, or an alternative to strict compliance with a specific legislated provision.... More ≫

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An approval allows for a statutory Director to approve a process, equipment, standard, course or training agency, or an alternative to strict compliance with a specific legislated provision. Section 56 of the OHS Act covers approvals.

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Wildfire recovery work including fire-damaged structures : OHS information for employers and workers [2020]

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Outlines steps employers and workers must take to ensure fire-damaged buildings are structurally safe for workers to enter.

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Safe debris removal from completely or partly burned structures : OHS information for employers

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Gives information for those performing debris clean-up and demolition of structures involved in wildfires.

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Development of a code of practice for respiratory protective equipment : OHS information for employers

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The Alberta Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) Code requires that a Code of Practice (COP) describing the selection, maintenance and use of respiratory protective equipment (RPE) be developed... More ≫

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The Alberta Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) Code requires that a Code of Practice (COP) describing the selection, maintenance and use of respiratory protective equipment (RPE) be developed whenever respirators are used at the work site.

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Investigation report : worker fatality - excavation collapse

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Presents the findings of an investigation into a workplace fatality in the agriculture and forestry sector that occurred in November 2017. A worker was in an excavation attempting to expose a... More ≫

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Presents the findings of an investigation into a workplace fatality in the agriculture and forestry sector that occurred in November 2017. A worker was in an excavation attempting to expose a water line when the excavation wall sloughed and engulfed the worker. The worker suffered fatal injuries.

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The role and duties of the prime contractor : OHS information for workers, employers, and prime contractors

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Prime contractors play an important role in coordinating health and safety of workers and persons on the work site. The role of the prime contractor is to coordinate, organize, and oversee the... More ≫

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Prime contractors play an important role in coordinating health and safety of workers and persons on the work site. The role of the prime contractor is to coordinate, organize, and oversee the health and safety activities of multiple employers. This fact sheet explains when a prime contractor is required, and the role and duties of the prime contractor.

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Do I need a health and safety program? : OHS information for employers, prime contractors, and workers

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An OHS program is a coordinated system of procedures and processes designed to promote continuous improvement in occupational health and safety.

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Prevention initiative for Alberta’s occupational health and safety system

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The purpose of this initiative is to raise awareness of disease and injury areas where workers are most affected or have the greatest risk, so that Alberta's occupational health and safety system... More ≫

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The purpose of this initiative is to raise awareness of disease and injury areas where workers are most affected or have the greatest risk, so that Alberta's occupational health and safety system can focus on the highest value areas to improve the health and safety of workers. The initiative will clarify the priorities of the OHS system based on evidence and consultation.

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Employment standards tool kit for employers [2018]

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Learn comprehensively about the minimum standards for employment in Alberta, including the rules effective January 1, 2018. Includes examples and detailed information on how employment standards... More ≫

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Learn comprehensively about the minimum standards for employment in Alberta, including the rules effective January 1, 2018. Includes examples and detailed information on how employment standards apply to employers.

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