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Emergency response planning : an occupational health and safety tool kit

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Provides employers with information about some key occupational health and safety requirements related to emergency response planning. The kit also provides a step-by-step approach to planning,... More ≫

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Provides employers with information about some key occupational health and safety requirements related to emergency response planning. The kit also provides a step-by-step approach to planning, that employers can customize to their own work site.

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Déclaration des incidents et enquête : information sur la santé et la sécurité au travail (SST) à l’intention des employeurs et des entrepreneurs principaux

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This bulletin describes incidents that prime contractors – or employers, if there is no prime contractor – must report to Alberta Occupational Health and Safety. It includes how and when to notify... More ≫

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This bulletin describes incidents that prime contractors – or employers, if there is no prime contractor – must report to Alberta Occupational Health and Safety. It includes how and when to notify OHS, and incident investigation requirements.

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Restricted water and sewer installer certification list

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Lists installers who at the time of publication hold a certificate that entitles them to obtain permits for restricted water and sewer installation. Please note: Private Sewage (PS) certification... More ≫

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Lists installers who at the time of publication hold a certificate that entitles them to obtain permits for restricted water and sewer installation. Please note: Private Sewage (PS) certification includes Water and Sewer (R) certification for municipal water and sewer connection. See Related tab in this record for a link to the private sewage systems installer certification list.

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Tips on selecting an OHS consultant : OHS information for employers

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Tip sheet for employers when considering hiring an occupational health and safety consultant.

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Employment standards tool kit for employers. Module 1 : overview

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The Employment Standards Tool Kit provides employers with comprehensive up-to-date information on minimum employment standards in Alberta. Employers can find detailed information and examples of... More ≫

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The Employment Standards Tool Kit provides employers with comprehensive up-to-date information on minimum employment standards in Alberta. Employers can find detailed information and examples of how employment standards rules apply to them, their employees and their businesses. Module 1 provides an overview to the Employment Standards Code, who is covered, the core standards and your basic responsibilities as an employer in Alberta. See the Related tab for links to other modules in the tool kit.

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Employment standards tool kit for employers. Module 8 : job-protected leaves

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The Employment Standards Tool Kit provides employers with comprehensive up-to-date information on minimum employment standards in Alberta. Employers can find detailed information and examples of... More ≫

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The Employment Standards Tool Kit provides employers with comprehensive up-to-date information on minimum employment standards in Alberta. Employers can find detailed information and examples of how employment standards rules apply to them, their employees and their businesses. Module 8 discusses job-protected leaves that are available to employees, who is eligible, and what kind of notice is needed to take different leaves. See the Related tab for links to other modules in the tool kit.

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Prevention initiative annual update

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Keeping workplaces and workers healthy and safe is the ultimate goal of the Prevention Initiative for Alberta’s Occupational Health and Safety system. This annual update reviews actions taken... More ≫

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Keeping workplaces and workers healthy and safe is the ultimate goal of the Prevention Initiative for Alberta’s Occupational Health and Safety system. This annual update reviews actions taken during the previous fiscal year, and outlines the path the Prevention Initiative has set for the upcoming year.

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Working in confined spaces : OHS information for employers, supervisors and workers

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This resource provides information about Alberta's legislated requirements for working in confined spaces, particularly in regard to the required Code of Practice.

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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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