Publications

Director Inter-jurisdictional Recognition [CSA-approved respiratory protective equipment (respirators)]

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Inter-jurisdictional Recognitions (IJRs) provide flexibility by recognizing standards adopted in different Canadian jurisdictions. These may be issued where there is an agreement between... More ≫

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Inter-jurisdictional Recognitions (IJRs) provide flexibility by recognizing standards adopted in different Canadian jurisdictions. These may be issued where there is an agreement between different jurisdictions, where recognizing another jurisdiction’s standard appropriately protects the health and safety of workers in Alberta while also supporting inter-provincial trade and labor mobility. Section 246 of the OHS Code outlines which respiratory protective equipment is allowed to be used at work sites in Alberta. An IJR has been issued that expands what is allowed to be used, which recognizes respiratory protective equipment approved by the Canadian Standards Association (CSA).

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Contamination and spoilage control : operator responsibilities

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This directive outlines the operator's role and responsibilities in mitigating risks and preventing carcasses and meat products from being contaminated and spoiling at Agriculture and Irrigation... More ≫

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This directive outlines the operator's role and responsibilities in mitigating risks and preventing carcasses and meat products from being contaminated and spoiling at Agriculture and Irrigation licensed abattoirs and mobile butcher facilities.

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Directive to AHS respecting consolidation and alignment of mental health and addiction services

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This directive from the Minister of Mental Health and Addiction to Alberta Health Services outlines steps to improve alignment and collaboration in the delivery of services.

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Director order [OHS allowance for demolition of structurally compromised buildings without first removing asbestos]

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An occupational health and safety (OHS) allowance allows a work site party to vary from specific provisions of the OHS Code. A work site will have the flexibility to either follow the original... More ≫

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An occupational health and safety (OHS) allowance allows a work site party to vary from specific provisions of the OHS Code. A work site will have the flexibility to either follow the original rule in the OHS Code or follow the allowance. An allowance has been issued to allow demolition of a building without first removing materials with the potential to release asbestos fibres so long as the set of terms and conditions in the allowance is followed. The allowance applies in situations where a professional engineer has certified that the structural integrity of a building is or may become compromised due to abatement activities such that it would create a hazard to workers.

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CMOH order 10-2022 : 2022 COVID-19 response

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Record of Decision of the Chief Medical Officer, which lists COVID-19-related isolation requirements for residents of health care facilities.

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Director Order [alignment of requirements with the National Health and Safety Reconciliation Agreement (personal protective equipment and first aid kits)]

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With this order, standards listed in the attached schedule for the following equipment and personal protective equipment meet compliance requirements on work sites regulated by the Government of... More ≫

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With this order, standards listed in the attached schedule for the following equipment and personal protective equipment meet compliance requirements on work sites regulated by the Government of Alberta: • Personal protective equipment for hearing protection, eye protection, footwear, protective headwear, personal flotation devices and lifejackets and first aid equipment. • First aid kit contents. Inter-jurisdictional Recognitions provide flexibility by recognizing standards adopted in different Canadian jurisdictions. These may be issued where another jurisdiction’s standard appropriately protects the health and safety of workers in Alberta while also supporting interprovincial trade and labour mobility.

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Director order [OHS allowance to permit use of confined space remote monitoring systems]

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The Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) Code places an obligation on employers to have a tending worker physically located outside a confined space, at or near the entrance, who is not to leave... More ≫

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The Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) Code places an obligation on employers to have a tending worker physically located outside a confined space, at or near the entrance, who is not to leave the area until all workers have left the confined space or another tending worker is in place. Confined Space Remote Monitoring System (CSRMS) technology is an engineered system that allows workers inside a confined space to be monitored remotely; meaning a tending worker does not have to be physically located at or near the entrance to a confined space. This allowance is issued for subsections 56(3) and 56(5) of the OHS Code, permitting work sites to use CSRMS technology. A work site will have the flexibility to either follow the original rule in the OHS Code or follow this allowance.

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Director Order [alignment of requirements with Pan Canadian Occupational Health and Safety Reconciliation Agreement (fall protection)]

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With this order, standards listed in the attached schedule for the following equipment and personal protective equipment meet compliance requirements on work sites regulated by the Government of... More ≫

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With this order, standards listed in the attached schedule for the following equipment and personal protective equipment meet compliance requirements on work sites regulated by the Government of Alberta: • Personal protective equipment for full body harness, lanyard, shock absorber, connectors, carabiners and snap hooks, fall arresters, self-retracting devices, and life safety rope. • Inter-jurisdictional Recognitions provide flexibility by recognizing standards adopted in different Canadian jurisdictions. These may be issued where another jurisdiction’s standard appropriately protects the health and safety of workers in Alberta while also supporting interprovincial trade and labour mobility.

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CMOH order 09-2022 : 2022 COVID-19 response

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Record of Decision of the Chief Medical Officer, which outlines the masking requirements in Step 2 of easing public health measures.

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Exemption from CMOH Order 08-2022 : capacity limits in emergency shelters

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This notice from from the Chief Medical Officer of Health provides information on exemptions for emergency shelters to ensure that all vulnerable Albertans can continue to access their services.... More ≫

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This notice from from the Chief Medical Officer of Health provides information on exemptions for emergency shelters to ensure that all vulnerable Albertans can continue to access their services. This document exempts large shelters from the capacity limits for facilities with occupancy loads of over 500.

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