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Legal terms 101 : "owner" : OHS information for work site parties

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This fact sheet explains how the term "owner" is used in Alberta's occupational health and safety laws. It also introduces some of an owner's key health and safety legal obligations.

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Occupational hygiene reports : requirements and tips : OHS information for employers and service providers

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Describes what Alberta OHS expects to see in an occupational hygiene report. The bulletin also addresses competency requirements and necessary qualifications.

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Director's order [Allowance - out of province workplace first aid training]

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An Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) allowance has been issued that recognizes out of province first aid certificates for workplace first aid training courses recognized by another Canadian... More ≫

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An Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) allowance has been issued that recognizes out of province first aid certificates for workplace first aid training courses recognized by another Canadian province or territory, which comply with CSA Standard Z1210-17, First aid training for the workplace - Curriculum and quality management for training agencies. Out of province first aid certificates covered by the allowance will be considered as demonstrating proof of approved first aid training until the certificate expiry date. Work site parties have the flexibility to follow the original first aid course requirements in the OHS Code or to follow the allowance.

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Potential Serious Incidents (PSIs) reporting : PSI WCB sector report 2021

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This annual report provides statistical information on reported workplace potentially serious incidents. Information includes the type of incident, source of the incident, type of injuries and... More ≫

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This annual report provides statistical information on reported workplace potentially serious incidents. Information includes the type of incident, source of the incident, type of injuries and occupations of injured workers. Reports are provided by industry sectors, as defined by the Alberta Workers’ Compensation Board.

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Potential Serious Incidents (PSIs) reporting : PSI WCB sector report 2022

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This annual report provides statistical information on reported workplace potentially serious incidents. Information includes the type of incident, source of the incident, type of injuries and... More ≫

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This annual report provides statistical information on reported workplace potentially serious incidents. Information includes the type of incident, source of the incident, type of injuries and occupations of injured workers. Reports are provided by industry sectors, as defined by the Alberta Workers’ Compensation Board.

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Potential Serious Incidents (PSIs) reporting : PSI NAICS sector report 2021

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This annual report provides statistical information on reported workplace potentially serious incidents. Information includes the type of incident, source of the incident, type of injuries and... More ≫

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This annual report provides statistical information on reported workplace potentially serious incidents. Information includes the type of incident, source of the incident, type of injuries and occupations of injured workers. Reports are provided by industry sectors, as defined by the North American Industry Classification System.

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Potential Serious Incidents (PSIs) reporting : PSI NAICS sector report 2022

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This annual report provides statistical information on reported workplace potentially serious incidents. Information includes the type of incident, source of the incident, type of injuries and... More ≫

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This annual report provides statistical information on reported workplace potentially serious incidents. Information includes the type of incident, source of the incident, type of injuries and occupations of injured workers. Reports are provided by industry sectors, as defined by the North American Industry Classification System.

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Director Order [Effective March 31, 2023, revoking various allowances, approvals and interjurisdictional recognitions as these are no longer needed due to an OHS Code update]

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Revokes several allowances, approvals and interjurisdictional recognitions, effective March 31, 2023, as they are no longer needed due to an OHS Code update. This include: interjurisdictional... More ≫

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Revokes several allowances, approvals and interjurisdictional recognitions, effective March 31, 2023, as they are no longer needed due to an OHS Code update. This include: interjurisdictional recognition related to personal protective equipment and first aid kits; interjurisdictional recognition related to fall protection; approval related to rubber-tired self-propelled machines; and allowance related to confined space remote monitoring systems.

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Director order [OHS allowance for demolition of structurally compromised buildings without first removing asbestos]

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An occupational health and safety (OHS) allowance allows a work site party to vary from specific provisions of the OHS Code. A work site will have the flexibility to either follow the original... More ≫

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An occupational health and safety (OHS) allowance allows a work site party to vary from specific provisions of the OHS Code. A work site will have the flexibility to either follow the original rule in the OHS Code or follow the allowance. An allowance has been issued to allow demolition of a building without first removing materials with the potential to release asbestos fibres so long as the set of terms and conditions in the allowance is followed. The allowance applies in situations where a professional engineer has certified that the structural integrity of a building is or may become compromised due to abatement activities such that it would create a hazard to workers.

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Worker fatally attacked

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Presents findings of an investigation of a workplace fatality that occurred in the health-care sector in August 2020. A physician sustained fatal injuries after being attacked by a patient in an... More ≫

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Presents findings of an investigation of a workplace fatality that occurred in the health-care sector in August 2020. A physician sustained fatal injuries after being attacked by a patient in an examination room.

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