Publications

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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Noise at the work site : OHS information for employers, workers and service providers

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Discusses noise as a common workplace hazard. Included, including information about associated health effects and exposure limits, implementing a noise management program, audiometric testing, and... More ≫

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Discusses noise as a common workplace hazard. Included, including information about associated health effects and exposure limits, implementing a noise management program, audiometric testing, and educating workers.

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Wildfire smoke : OHS information for employers and workers

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Wildfire smoke is a common, seasonal health hazard in Alberta during the spring, summer and autumn months. This publication discusses the hazards associated with wildfire smoke and presents ideas... More ≫

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Wildfire smoke is a common, seasonal health hazard in Alberta during the spring, summer and autumn months. This publication discusses the hazards associated with wildfire smoke and presents ideas for hazard assessment and control.

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Cleaning up burned structures : OHS information for employers

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This resource provides health and safety information regarding debris cleanup and demolition of structures involved in wildfires.

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Prime contractor role and duties : OHS information for prime contractors, employers and workers

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Prime contractors play an important role in coordinating health and safety of workers and persons on the work site. The role of the prime contractor is to coordinate, organize, and oversee the... More ≫

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Prime contractors play an important role in coordinating health and safety of workers and persons on the work site. The role of the prime contractor is to coordinate, organize, and oversee the health and safety activities of multiple employers. This fact sheet explains when a prime contractor is required, and the role and duties of the prime contractor.

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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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A profile of inter-jurisdictional employees (IJE) in Alberta

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This is an update to the 2016 publication using the 2018 new data from Statistics Canada. It provides the number of inter-jurisdictional employees incoming to Alberta from different provinces and... More ≫

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This is an update to the 2016 publication using the 2018 new data from Statistics Canada. It provides the number of inter-jurisdictional employees incoming to Alberta from different provinces and territories. Inter-jurisdictional employees are individuals who found employment in Alberta but maintained their primary residence in another part of the country.

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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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Working? Know your rights

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This awareness poster reminds workers of their occupational health and safety rights. Intended to be printed as an 11" x 17" poster.

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Report workplace health and safety incidents

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This awareness poster describes how to report workplace health and safety incidents to Alberta Occupational Health and Safety. Intended to be printed as an 11" x 17" poster.

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