Publications

Occupational interventions for the prevention of back pain : overview of systematic reviews and demonstration of a knowledge-translation application

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The aims of this study were to examine the evidence for programs for back pain prevention that can be used in the workplace, determine which of these methods are most effective, and share these... More ≫

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The aims of this study were to examine the evidence for programs for back pain prevention that can be used in the workplace, determine which of these methods are most effective, and share these findings with people who need this information. The study found dependable evidence that exercise is effective in preventing low back pain.

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Healthy workplaces for helping professions : final research report

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Contains the results, conclusions, and recommendations from a three-year funded study of psychosocial health outcomes and factors in the non-profit child and family services sector in Alberta. The... More ≫

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Contains the results, conclusions, and recommendations from a three-year funded study of psychosocial health outcomes and factors in the non-profit child and family services sector in Alberta. The report describes two surveys (2015 and 2017) of three health outcomes (job satisfaction, overall health, and levels of stress). The second survey also measured the effect of a year of intervention activities by the project in the sector. The main finding is that an information-based, systematic approach to wellness (psychological health) holds promise for increasing the capacity for wellness in the entire industry.

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Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the Ministry of Labour and Police Service

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The Westray Memorandum of Understanding defines protocols between police and occupational health and safety (OHS) officers for investigating serious workplace incidents. This will help... More ≫

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The Westray Memorandum of Understanding defines protocols between police and occupational health and safety (OHS) officers for investigating serious workplace incidents. This will help investigators determine if criminal charges may be warranted in addition to OHS violations.

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Technical memorandum : potential human health risks via crystalline silica exposure due to quarry operations - southwest Calgary ring project

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Provides background on the origin and risk associated with crystalline silica, in the context of potential human health effects and regulations, and measures to mitigate potential exposures, for... More ≫

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Provides background on the origin and risk associated with crystalline silica, in the context of potential human health effects and regulations, and measures to mitigate potential exposures, for construction on the Southwest Calgary Ring Road.

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Transitioning from the reflection-based safety literacy classroom to the worksite : the student experience

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This report details the research and findings of a study to examine students' understanding of occupational health and safety as they transition from a reflection-based safety literacy classroom... More ≫

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This report details the research and findings of a study to examine students' understanding of occupational health and safety as they transition from a reflection-based safety literacy classroom to the worksite.

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Occupational health and safety : Focus Alberta 2014-08

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Presents the results of the Alberta Government's portion of a larger telephone survey, conducted by Environics Research Group. In this survey, Albertans were asked about their awareness of... More ≫

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Presents the results of the Alberta Government's portion of a larger telephone survey, conducted by Environics Research Group. In this survey, Albertans were asked about their awareness of workplace safety issues.

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Stakeholder consultation : occupational health and safety

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In March 2009, Agriculture and Rural Development and Employment and Immigration initiated a project to explore future options for health and safety education and OHS legislation for the... More ≫

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In March 2009, Agriculture and Rural Development and Employment and Immigration initiated a project to explore future options for health and safety education and OHS legislation for the agriculture industry. Stakeholder consultation was conducted over a six-month period from May to October 2009. Consultation included individual interviews, feedback from industry and workers' organizations, and discussions with members of the farm safety advisory committee and policy advisors.

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