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Health and safety committee / health and safety representative training program : OHS information for workers and employers

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Information on mandatory and standardized training required for all Health and Safety Committee members and Health and Safety representatives. Training provides the information required to... More ≫

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Information on mandatory and standardized training required for all Health and Safety Committee members and Health and Safety representatives. Training provides the information required to effectively meet all the requirements set out in legislation.

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Canada-Alberta Job Grant : quick reference guide

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Provides a quick overview of the Canada-Alberta Job Grant. Through the grant, employers can apply for reimbursement for eligible training costs on behalf of their employee(s).

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Are students and volunteers workers? : occupational health and safety (OHS) information for employers and nonprofit agencies

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This fact sheet provides information on the conditions under which the Occupational Health and Safety Act applies to volunteers and students.

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Workplace injuries, diseases & fatalities in Alberta [2017]

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This set of infographics presents information on workplace injuries, diseases and fatalities in Alberta by industry sector. Data reflects 2017 statistics as accepted and reported by the Workers’... More ≫

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This set of infographics presents information on workplace injuries, diseases and fatalities in Alberta by industry sector. Data reflects 2017 statistics as accepted and reported by the Workers’ Compensation Board of Alberta.

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Role and duties of government occupational health and safety (OHS) officers

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Explains the role of the OHS officer in monitoring for compliance to provincial occupational health and safety legislation. OHS officers have authority to enforce the legislation in a number of... More ≫

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Explains the role of the OHS officer in monitoring for compliance to provincial occupational health and safety legislation. OHS officers have authority to enforce the legislation in a number of ways, including conducting inspections, issuing orders, writing tickets, and recommending administrative penalties.

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Guidelines for safety training of overhead crane operators and supervisors [2018]

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These guidelines present minimum recommended operator training requirements for ensuring the safe and efficient operation of overhead cranes. Training materials used by instructors should include... More ≫

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These guidelines present minimum recommended operator training requirements for ensuring the safe and efficient operation of overhead cranes. Training materials used by instructors should include all the subjects presented.

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Occupational health and safety (OHS) hazardous footwear : OHS information for workers and employers

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Describes changes to the Occupational Health and Safety Code that clarify that employers can not require workers to use footwear, such as high-heeled shoes, that may pose a risk to their health and safety. More ≫

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Describes changes to the Occupational Health and Safety Code that clarify that employers can not require workers to use footwear, such as high-heeled shoes, that may pose a risk to their health and safety.

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Occupational health and safety (OHS) fall protection plan : OHS information for workers and employers

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Provides information on the legal requirements and how to create a fall protection plan.

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Psychologist registration process

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Psychologist is a regulated occupation in Alberta. Practitioners in regulated occupations must register with a professional regulatory organization to practice in the province. This resource... More ≫

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Psychologist is a regulated occupation in Alberta. Practitioners in regulated occupations must register with a professional regulatory organization to practice in the province. This resource outlines the process to become a registered psychologist. It also includes a description of the occupation, employment options, and information on how to contact the registering body.

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Alberta Occupational Health and Safety Act : highlights of changes effective June 1, 2018

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Changes to the Occupational Health and Safety Act improve the OHS system to better protect workers and ensure they have the same rights and protections as other Canadian workers. This resource... More ≫

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Changes to the Occupational Health and Safety Act improve the OHS system to better protect workers and ensure they have the same rights and protections as other Canadian workers. This resource highlights significant changes to the Act as of June 1, 2018.

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