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Fall protection plan : OHS information for employers and workers

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This resource provides information about occupational health and safety fall protection plans. Employers are required to prepare a fall protection plan when a worker may fall three metres or more... More ≫

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This resource provides information about occupational health and safety fall protection plans. Employers are required to prepare a fall protection plan when a worker may fall three metres or more and the worker is not protected by guardrails.

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Occupational Health and Safety Code review process

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This document outlines the process the Government of Alberta will follow to review the Occupational Health and Safety Code on a regular basis. This document outlines the steps involved with each... More ≫

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This document outlines the process the Government of Alberta will follow to review the Occupational Health and Safety Code on a regular basis. This document outlines the steps involved with each phase of the review.

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Occupational Health and Safety Code review plan

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Outlines timelines to review various sections of the Occupational Health and Safety Code, to provide stakeholders with an understanding of the work that is being conducted on a year-to-year basis.... More ≫

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Outlines timelines to review various sections of the Occupational Health and Safety Code, to provide stakeholders with an understanding of the work that is being conducted on a year-to-year basis. The plan covers a three-year period and may be updated periodically.

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Lifting and handling loads, reducing hazards : OHS information for employers and workers

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Deals with the lifting and handling of loads. The purpose of performing a workplace hazard assessment is to identify specific workplace hazards related to materials handling injuries and to then... More ≫

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Deals with the lifting and handling of loads. The purpose of performing a workplace hazard assessment is to identify specific workplace hazards related to materials handling injuries and to then reduce worker exposure to those hazards.

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Occupational health and safety (OHS) fall protection plan : OHS information for workers and employers

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Provides information on the legal requirements and how to create a fall protection plan.

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Lifting and your back — some fresh ideas : OHS information for workers

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This bulletin includes a review of the causes of back injury and four principles to follow when lifting items.

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Guideline for developing a code of practice for chemical hazards

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This Bulletin provides guidance for preparing a code of practice for chemical hazards to meet the requirements of the OHS legislation. It does not provide procedures for specific chemical hazards;... More ≫

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This Bulletin provides guidance for preparing a code of practice for chemical hazards to meet the requirements of the OHS legislation. It does not provide procedures for specific chemical hazards; however some resources are identified that can assist with this.

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The prime contractor

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It is quite common for more than one employer to be working at a work site. Each of these employers may be directing the activities of one or more other employers. With so many people at the work... More ≫

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It is quite common for more than one employer to be working at a work site. Each of these employers may be directing the activities of one or more other employers. With so many people at the work site, each responsible for occupational health and safety, it makes sense to have a single party coordinate the activities for the entire work site.

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Quality management plan requirements for first aid training in Alberta workplaces

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This guide summarizes the requirements for agencies delivering first aid training courses in accordance with Alberta’s Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) Act, Regulation and Code. It outlines... More ≫

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This guide summarizes the requirements for agencies delivering first aid training courses in accordance with Alberta’s Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) Act, Regulation and Code. It outlines the Quality Management Plan (QMP) requirements that agencies must have in place to assure consistent delivery of high quality first aid courses for designated workplace first aiders in Alberta. It also includes the required minimum workplace first aid training standards for Alberta.

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Fall protection plan

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This Safety Bulletin outlines the requirements of specific sections of Alberta’s Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) Code 2009 related to Fall Protection Plans, and includes a basic template.... More ≫

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This Safety Bulletin outlines the requirements of specific sections of Alberta’s Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) Code 2009 related to Fall Protection Plans, and includes a basic template. Workers working from heights and employers responsible for the worksites need to understand what is required by law.

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