Publications

Alberta asbestos abatement manual [2012]

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Describes the principles to be followed when selecting the most appropriate techniques for the safe abatement of asbestos-containing materials, and presents basic information on asbestos and... More ≫

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Describes the principles to be followed when selecting the most appropriate techniques for the safe abatement of asbestos-containing materials, and presents basic information on asbestos and asbestos products, health hazards, requirements for worker protection, safe work procedures, inspection criteria, applicable legislation and competency profiles for those persons involved in abatement activities.

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Worker crushed

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Presents the findings of an investigation into a workplace fatality in the construction and construction trades sector that occurred in November, 2010. A 25-year old male worker was inside a zoom... More ≫

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Presents the findings of an investigation into a workplace fatality in the construction and construction trades sector that occurred in November, 2010. A 25-year old male worker was inside a zoom boom forklift trying to move it off a trailer. The worker jumped from the machine as it was sliding off the truck and was crushed underneath the falling machine. See the usage considerations section of this record for more information about OHS work site investigations.

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Scaffolder falls into uncovered duct receiving fatal head injuries

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Presents the findings of an investigation into a workplace fatality in the construction and construction trades sector that occurred in December, 2010. A 60-year old male worker fell approximately... More ≫

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Presents the findings of an investigation into a workplace fatality in the construction and construction trades sector that occurred in December, 2010. A 60-year old male worker fell approximately 20 feet through a hole in scaffolding falling into duct work. See the usage considerations section of this record for more information about OHS work site investigations.

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Alberta modified Canadian Occupational Projection Systems (COPS) outlook [year], industry employment outlook

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Canadian Occupational Projection Systems (COPS) statistics for Alberta.

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Worker run over by pickup truck

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Presents the findings of an investigation into a workplace fatality in the mining and petroleum development sector that occurred in October, 2010. A 42-year old male worker was run over when a... More ≫

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Presents the findings of an investigation into a workplace fatality in the mining and petroleum development sector that occurred in October, 2010. A 42-year old male worker was run over when a co-worker was backing up pickup truck to gasoline pump. See the usage considerations section of this record for more information about OHS work site investigations.

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Alberta works : employment and training services, income support, child support services, health benefits for expected to work and barriers to full employment clients : your guide

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This is a guide to the Alberta Works Income Support Program for Expected to Work (ETW) and Barriers to Full Employment (BFE) clients.

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Government of Alberta response : impact of the Temporary Foreign Worker Program on the labour market in Alberta

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The Alberta government response to the four recommendations in a report by Calgary-Mackay MLA Teresa Woo-Paw. Her report, Impact of the Temporary Foreign Worker Program on the Labour Market in... More ≫

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The Alberta government response to the four recommendations in a report by Calgary-Mackay MLA Teresa Woo-Paw. Her report, Impact of the Temporary Foreign Worker Program on the Labour Market in Alberta, is the result of a review of the impact of temporary foreign workers on Alberta’s labour force and communities.

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Worker struck by fuel tank filler neck

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Presents the findings of an investigation into a workplace fatality in the business, personal and professional services that occurred in October, 2010. A 74-year old male was fatally injured when... More ≫

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Presents the findings of an investigation into a workplace fatality in the business, personal and professional services that occurred in October, 2010. A 74-year old male was fatally injured when a metal cylinder attached to a fuel tank blew off while a co-worker was using a cutting torch to cut into the fuel tank. See the usage considerations section of this record for more information about OHS work site investigations.

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Worker crushed by pumpjack counterweight

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Presents the findings of an investigation into a workplace fatality in the construction and construction trades sector that occurred in November, 2009. A 26-year old male worker, along with... More ≫

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Presents the findings of an investigation into a workplace fatality in the construction and construction trades sector that occurred in November, 2009. A 26-year old male worker, along with co-workers were insulating piping and conduit alongside the pump jack base when the pump jack counterweight struck the worker in the head. See the usage considerations section of this record for more information about OHS work site investigations.

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Impact of the Temporary Foreign Worker (TFW) Program on the labour market in Alberta

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In recent years there has been a significant increase in the number of Temporary Foreign Workers (TFWs) participating in Alberta's labour market. This is a trend largely related to the strong... More ≫

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In recent years there has been a significant increase in the number of Temporary Foreign Workers (TFWs) participating in Alberta's labour market. This is a trend largely related to the strong performance of Alberta's economy. Until 2006, less than one per cent of the province's total labour force was TFWs. However, with the federal changes to the Temporary Foreign Worker (TFW) Program in 2007 and Alberta's growing economy at the time, the province saw a significant spike in the number of TFWs in the province to a high of almost 58,000 in 2008. In 2010, Teresa Woo-Paw, Parliamentary Assistant to the Minister of Employment and Immigration, was mandated to carry out a series of public consultations to identify where the TFW Program fits in Alberta's labour force planning, what role TFWs fill in Alberta's labour market and how to ensure the program is best serving the needs of Albertans. Over an eleven-week period, 14 consultation sessions were held in 12 different communities across...

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