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Guide to OHS : employers

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This guide introduces Alberta's occupational health and safety laws and the role of employers in ensuring health and safety at the work site. It discusses provincial legislation related to... More ≫

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This guide introduces Alberta's occupational health and safety laws and the role of employers in ensuring health and safety at the work site. It discusses provincial legislation related to occupational health and safety and describes the responsibilities of the worker, supervisors and the provincial government, as well as those of the employer, in ensuring a healthy and safe workplace. It also looks at non-compliance and explains what steps can be taken if supervisors or other work site parties don't comply with the law.

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Ticketable offences : occupational health and safety

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Employers and workers in contravention of specific provisions of the Occupational Health and Safety Code can be issued tickets by OHS officers. OHS tickets are similar to a traffic ticket. They... More ≫

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Employers and workers in contravention of specific provisions of the Occupational Health and Safety Code can be issued tickets by OHS officers. OHS tickets are similar to a traffic ticket. They are an on-the-spot penalty given out following an infraction of the law. This fact sheet provides a summary of OHS ticketable provisions.

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Guide to OHS : supervisors [2023]

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This guide introduces Alberta's occupational health and safety laws and the role of a workplace supervisor in ensuring health and safety at the work site. It discusses provincial legislation... More ≫

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This guide introduces Alberta's occupational health and safety laws and the role of a workplace supervisor in ensuring health and safety at the work site. It discusses provincial legislation related to occupational health and safety and describes the responsibilities of the worker, employer and the provincial government, as well as those of the supervisor, in ensuring a healthy and safe workplace. It also looks at non-compliance and explains what steps can be taken if supervisors or other work site parties don't comply with the law.

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Guide en matière de SST à l’intention des superviseurs

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Présente la législation en matière de SST en mettant l’accent sur ce que les superviseurs doivent faire pour se conformer à la loi.

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Guide to OHS : workers [2023]

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This guide introduces Alberta's occupational health and safety laws and the role of the worker in ensuring health and safety at the work site. It discusses provincial legislation related to... More ≫

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This guide introduces Alberta's occupational health and safety laws and the role of the worker in ensuring health and safety at the work site. It discusses provincial legislation related to occupational health and safety and describes the responsibilities of the workplace supervisor, employer and the provincial government, as well as those of the worker, in ensuring a healthy and safe workplace. It also looks at non-compliance and explains what steps can be taken if supervisors or other work site parties don't comply with the law.

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Occupational Health and Safety Code review process

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This document outlines the process the Government of Alberta will follow to review the Occupational Health and Safety Code on a regular basis. This document outlines the steps involved with each... More ≫

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This document outlines the process the Government of Alberta will follow to review the Occupational Health and Safety Code on a regular basis. This document outlines the steps involved with each phase of the review.

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Report to the Minister of Justice and Solicitor General : public inquiry into the death of Richard William Rogers

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Represents the findings of a public fatality inquiry into the death of Richard William Rogers, including determination of the date, time, place and circumstances of the death. Also includes... More ≫

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Represents the findings of a public fatality inquiry into the death of Richard William Rogers, including determination of the date, time, place and circumstances of the death. Also includes recommendations on how to prevent similar incidents which led to the death under investigation. See the usage considerations section of this record for more information about public fatality inquiries.

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Guide to OHS : workers [2022]

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Introduces Occupational Health and Safety legislation with a focus on what workers need to do to comply with the law.

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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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Report to the Minister of Justice and Solicitor General - Public inquiry into the deaths of David Matthew Wynn and Shawn Maxwell Rehn

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Represents the findings of a public fatality inquiry into the deaths of David Matthew Wynn and Shawn Maxwell Rehn, including determination of the date, time, place and circumstances of the deaths.... More ≫

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Represents the findings of a public fatality inquiry into the deaths of David Matthew Wynn and Shawn Maxwell Rehn, including determination of the date, time, place and circumstances of the deaths. Includes recommendations on how to prevent similar incidents which led to the death under investigation. See the usage considerations section of this record for more information about public fatality inquiries.

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