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Workplace injuries, illnesses and fatalities 2022

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A set of infographics presenting information on workplace injuries, illnesses and fatalities in Alberta by industry sector. Data reflects 2022 statistics as accepted and reported by the Workers’... More ≫

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A set of infographics presenting information on workplace injuries, illnesses and fatalities in Alberta by industry sector. Data reflects 2022 statistics as accepted and reported by the Workers’ Compensation Board of Alberta.

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Apprenticeship and industry training statistical profiles

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This resource contains statistics illustrating the current state of apprenticeship and industry training in Alberta. The statistics include numbers of registered apprentices, technical training... More ≫

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This resource contains statistics illustrating the current state of apprenticeship and industry training in Alberta. The statistics include numbers of registered apprentices, technical training attendance and credentials issued. Current data is presented with historical data to illustrate trends over time.

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Workplace injuries, illnesses and fatalities 2021

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A set of infographics presenting information on workplace injuries, illnesses and fatalities in Alberta by industry sector. Data reflects 2021 statistics as accepted and reported by the Workers’... More ≫

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A set of infographics presenting information on workplace injuries, illnesses and fatalities in Alberta by industry sector. Data reflects 2021 statistics as accepted and reported by the Workers’ Compensation Board of Alberta.

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Water and wastewater operators' certification guidelines [2020]

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This resource outlines the Certificate of Qualification requirements for operators of waterworks and wastewater systems as per the Environmental Protection and Enhancement Act. It provides... More ≫

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This resource outlines the Certificate of Qualification requirements for operators of waterworks and wastewater systems as per the Environmental Protection and Enhancement Act. It provides municipal officials and facility managers with the information necessary to determine certification requirements, and provides operators the necessary details on applying for, and obtaining certification.

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Reducing risk of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) in first responders by increasing their resilience

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The OHS Futures Research Funding Program provided a grant to the researcher to develop and pilot test an online resilience training program for police organization employees. They also aimed to... More ≫

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The OHS Futures Research Funding Program provided a grant to the researcher to develop and pilot test an online resilience training program for police organization employees. They also aimed to understand the acceptability of the course from anecdotal feedback.

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Workplace injuries, diseases & fatalities in Alberta 2020

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A set of infographics presenting information on workplace injuries, diseases and fatalities in Alberta by industry sector. Data reflects 2020 statistics as accepted and reported by the Workers’... More ≫

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A set of infographics presenting information on workplace injuries, diseases and fatalities in Alberta by industry sector. Data reflects 2020 statistics as accepted and reported by the Workers’ Compensation Board of Alberta and Alberta Labour and Immigration.

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The effectiveness of regulatory inspections in reducing work injuries in Alberta

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The OHS Futures Research Funding Program provided a grant to the researcher to analyze existing injury data and regulatory enforcement data To evaluate whether regulatory inspections were... More ≫

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The OHS Futures Research Funding Program provided a grant to the researcher to analyze existing injury data and regulatory enforcement data To evaluate whether regulatory inspections were associated with reduced firm-level injury rates in Alberta.

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When good workers ignore the rules

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The OHS Futures Research Funding Program provided a grant to the researcher to determine a quick and economical way for Alberta companies to identify and remedy procedural intentional... More ≫

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The OHS Futures Research Funding Program provided a grant to the researcher to determine a quick and economical way for Alberta companies to identify and remedy procedural intentional non-compliance; that is, when well-trained and safety-motivated workers willfully choose to ignore known workplace safety rules and procedures.

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Human resource management practices and work injury rates in Alberta small and medium-sized firms

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Reports the result of research investigating how five human resource management (HRM) practices at the organizational level (elaborate selection, extensive training, performance appraisal, high... More ≫

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Reports the result of research investigating how five human resource management (HRM) practices at the organizational level (elaborate selection, extensive training, performance appraisal, high relative compensation, and empowerment) predict organizational injury rates. An objective of the study was to investigate whether these practices are related to workplace injury rates. Another objective of the study was to provide Alberta organizations with recommendations on how to enhance occupational safety.

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An exploration of the occupational and psychological variables moderating the biological embedding of stress within firefighters

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The OHS Futures Research Funding Program provided a grant to the researcher to investigate if a relationship exists between how long a firefighter has worked in the fire service and stress-related... More ≫

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The OHS Futures Research Funding Program provided a grant to the researcher to investigate if a relationship exists between how long a firefighter has worked in the fire service and stress-related biological changes that can affect a person’s long-term health and well-being. In addition, the researcher attempted to determine whether a firefighter’s appraisal of their work demands (in the form of perceived stress) and their adaptive capacity (in terms of perceived social support) could influence how their length of service altered their physiology.

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