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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Minister's office expenses : Labour

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Ministers' and associate ministers' office expenses are disclosed to the public on a monthly basis, posted by the end of the following month. Expenses reported are those of the ministers and... More ≫

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Ministers' and associate ministers' office expenses are disclosed to the public on a monthly basis, posted by the end of the following month. Expenses reported are those of the ministers and associate ministers, their executive assistants and their administrative support staff, and are reported in the following categories: meals, accommodation and travel; hospitality and working sessions; and goods, supplies and services.

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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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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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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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Labour annual report

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The annual report of the ministry of Labour contains the minister's accountability statement, the audited consolidated financial statements of the ministry and a comparison of actual performance... More ≫

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The annual report of the ministry of Labour contains the minister's accountability statement, the audited consolidated financial statements of the ministry and a comparison of actual performance results to desired results as set out in the ministry business plan, which was published as part of the previous year's budget. The report also includes financial statements for the entities making up the ministry and for which the minister is responsible.

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Ministerial Order No. 2019-16 [Labour]

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Establishes the Occupational Health and Safety Surveillance Program for the purposes set out in the Act and Regulation.

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Ministerial Order No. 2019-17 [Labour]

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This Ministerial Order grants to the employers and employees described in the attached Schedule a variance respecting section 16 of the Code, subject to the following terms and conditions.

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Ministerial Order No. 2019-18 [Labour]

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Pursuant to section 2(1)(o.2) of Schedule 1 of the Regulation, exempt an asset or liquid asset that was purchased or obtained with money from a non-recurring payment received from the Blood Band... More ≫

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Pursuant to section 2(1)(o.2) of Schedule 1 of the Regulation, exempt an asset or liquid asset that was purchased or obtained with money from a non-recurring payment received from the Blood Band and paid equally to each of its members.

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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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