Publications

Preventing musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs)

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This set of posters and postcards can be printed and shared to raise awareness about the musculoskeletal disorders, their symptoms, their impact on individual workers and organizations, and steps... More ≫

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This set of posters and postcards can be printed and shared to raise awareness about the musculoskeletal disorders, their symptoms, their impact on individual workers and organizations, and steps that can be taken to prevent their occurrence.

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Guide to OHS : supervisors [2022]

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This guide introduces Alberta’s occupational health and safety laws and the role of a supervisor in ensuring health and safety at the work site.

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Workplace first aid approvals : OHS information for agencies seeking approval to deliver workplace first aid training in Alberta

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Application process and requirements for agencies interested in becoming approved workplace first aid training providers in Alberta.

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Notifiable occupational diseases : OHS information for physicians and other health care professionals

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This resource describes notifiable occupational disease reporting requirements for physicians and other health care professionals. A fillable notification form is included with the resource.

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How do I support workers who report a musculoskeletal disorder? : OHS information for employers and supervisors

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This bulletin provides information to employers on steps to take if a worker reports musculoskeletal disorder.

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What to do if you experience a musculoskeletal disorder : OHS information for workers

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This bulletin provides information to workers about steps to take when experiencing symptoms of musculoskeletal disorder.

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Workplace first aid approval : Alberta Plus Quality Management Plan : OHS information for agencies seeking approval to deliver workplace first aid training in Alberta

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Requirements agencies must meet to teach workplace first aid under the Alberta Plus Quality Management Plan process.

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Musculoskeletal injuries, biomechanical risk factors : OHS information for employers and workers

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Although the causes of musculoskeletal injuries are difficult or sometimes impossible to determine, a number of risk factors have been shown to contribute to them. This safety bulletin discusses... More ≫

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Although the causes of musculoskeletal injuries are difficult or sometimes impossible to determine, a number of risk factors have been shown to contribute to them. This safety bulletin discusses the factors that involve how the worker's body functions during work, the biomechanical risk factors.

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Musculoskeletal injuries, symptoms and types of injuries : OHS information for employers and workers

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Although the causes of musculoskeletal injuries are difficult or sometimes impossible to determine, a number of risk factors have been shown to contribute to them. This fact sheet discusses the... More ≫

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Although the causes of musculoskeletal injuries are difficult or sometimes impossible to determine, a number of risk factors have been shown to contribute to them. This fact sheet discusses the various kinds of musculoskeletal injuries and the three stages of increasing discomfort and disability.

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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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