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Applying for a joint work site health and safety committee or health and safety representative approval

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An approval allows for a statutory Director to approve a process, equipment, standard, course or training agency, or an alternative to strict compliance with a specific legislated provision.... More ≫

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An approval allows for a statutory Director to approve a process, equipment, standard, course or training agency, or an alternative to strict compliance with a specific legislated provision. Section 56 of the OHS Act covers approvals.

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Impairment in the workplace : OHS information for workers and employers [2018]

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Identifies worker impairment as a possible workplace hazard and explains the obligations and role of employers to address impairment in the workplace to protect the health and safety of workers.... More ≫

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Identifies worker impairment as a possible workplace hazard and explains the obligations and role of employers to address impairment in the workplace to protect the health and safety of workers. Includes a sample policy template to assist employers in developing or revising existing policy around impairment in the workplace.

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Applying for an occupational health and safety (OHS) approval

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In some cases the OHS Act, regulation or OHS Code allows a statutory Director to approve a process, equipment, standard, course or training agency, or an alternative to strict compliance with a... More ≫

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In some cases the OHS Act, regulation or OHS Code allows a statutory Director to approve a process, equipment, standard, course or training agency, or an alternative to strict compliance with a specific legislated provision. Worksite parties who can apply for an approval include prime contractors, employers, self-employed persons, suppliers, service providers, owners, or a group of one or more of these persons. This fact sheet explains the process of applying for an approval.

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Occupational health and safety code 2018 : explanation guide. Part 27 (sections 392.1 to 392.6) : violence and harassment

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The purpose of this resource is to explain the requirements of sections 392.1 to 392.6 of Part 27 of the Occupational Health and Safety Code 2018 that are specific to retail fuel and convenience... More ≫

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The purpose of this resource is to explain the requirements of sections 392.1 to 392.6 of Part 27 of the Occupational Health and Safety Code 2018 that are specific to retail fuel and convenience stores. The complete Occupational Health and Safety Code 2018 explanation guide is available through Alberta Queen’s Printer.

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