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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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Review of occupational health and safety and radiation legislation : what we heard

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The Alberta government engaged with stakeholders in in July and August 2020 to gather input into proposed changes to the Alberta Occupational Health and Safety Act to improve health and safety... More ≫

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The Alberta government engaged with stakeholders in in July and August 2020 to gather input into proposed changes to the Alberta Occupational Health and Safety Act to improve health and safety outcomes, reduce unnecessary administration, make requirements easy to understand and apply, and empower work site parties and promote internal responsibility. This report gathers stakeholder input that was used to inform proposed changes to the Act.

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Joint work site health and safety committee/health and safety representative curriculum standard

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This standard contains the minimum course content for approved Health and Safety Committee and Health and Safety Representative training courses. It was developed to govern training agencies and... More ≫

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This standard contains the minimum course content for approved Health and Safety Committee and Health and Safety Representative training courses. It was developed to govern training agencies and facilitators in the development and delivery of approved training courses.

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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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Health and safety committee / health and safety representative curriculum standard : approved curriculum for mandatory joint work site health and safety committee/health and safety representatives training courses

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This standard contains the minimum course content for approved Health and Safety Committee and Health and Safety Representative training courses. It was developed to govern training agencies and... More ≫

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This standard contains the minimum course content for approved Health and Safety Committee and Health and Safety Representative training courses. It was developed to govern training agencies and facilitators in the development and delivery of approved training courses.

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Health and safety committee / health and safety representative training program : OHS information for workers and employers

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Information on mandatory and standardized training required for all Health and Safety Committee members and Health and Safety representatives. Training provides the information required to... More ≫

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Information on mandatory and standardized training required for all Health and Safety Committee members and Health and Safety representatives. Training provides the information required to effectively meet all the requirements set out in legislation.

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Integrity in enforcement professionalism in the workplace : a staff guide for Occupational Health and Safety & Employment Standards employees

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The purpose of this guide is to provide direction for Safe, Fair and Healthy Workplaces staff who work in delivering Employment Standards services and Occupational Health and Safety services,... More ≫

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The purpose of this guide is to provide direction for Safe, Fair and Healthy Workplaces staff who work in delivering Employment Standards services and Occupational Health and Safety services, particularly those who interact with Albertans and Alberta businesses.

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Farm and ranch workplace legislation recommendations report : report to Ministers, Technical Working Group 6 : review of occupational health and safety education, training resources and certifications technical working group

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This working group assisted with a review of the current OHS education and training tools available for farms and ranches, and provided recommendations on which education, training, and... More ≫

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This working group assisted with a review of the current OHS education and training tools available for farms and ranches, and provided recommendations on which education, training, and certification requirements the agriculture sector will be able to use or find useful. They have completed their work and provided recommendations to government. This report was submitted to: Minister Carlier (Agriculture and Forestry), and Minister Gray (Labour).

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Farm and ranch workplace legislation recommendations report : report to Ministers, Technical Working Group 5 : Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) : best practices in agriculture

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This working group assisted with the review of current best practices related to healthy and safe operations on farms and ranches, and provided advice, suggestions, and recommendations on the best... More ≫

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This working group assisted with the review of current best practices related to healthy and safe operations on farms and ranches, and provided advice, suggestions, and recommendations on the best practices prevalent in the agricultural sector. They have completed their work and provided recommendations to government. This report was submitted to: Minister Carlier (Agriculture and Forestry), and Minister Gray (Labour).

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Technical memorandum : potential human health risks via crystalline silica exposure due to quarry operations - southwest Calgary ring project

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Provides background on the origin and risk associated with crystalline silica, in the context of potential human health effects and regulations, and measures to mitigate potential exposures, for... More ≫

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Provides background on the origin and risk associated with crystalline silica, in the context of potential human health effects and regulations, and measures to mitigate potential exposures, for construction on the Southwest Calgary Ring Road.

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