Publications

Immigrant employees' perspectives on occupational safety, work conditions and return-to-work experiences after occupational injury

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Reports the findings of a study of the perspectives of new immigrant employees (those in Canada for less than 10 years) on occupational safety and work conditions that increase their risk of... More ≫

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Reports the findings of a study of the perspectives of new immigrant employees (those in Canada for less than 10 years) on occupational safety and work conditions that increase their risk of sustaining workplace injuries/illness relative to their Canadian-born counterparts. The study was funded by a grant from the OHS Futures Research Funding Program.

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Engaging First Nation communities for improved safety outcomes

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The OHS Futures Research Funding Program provided a grant to the researcher. The researcher used the grant to study occupational health and safety issues in an Indigenous context and utilizing... More ≫

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The OHS Futures Research Funding Program provided a grant to the researcher. The researcher used the grant to study occupational health and safety issues in an Indigenous context and utilizing Indigenous research methodologies. This report details their research and findings.

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Health and safety on Alberta farms and ranches : includes information on changes for June, 2018

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This handbook is an introduction to the fundamental rights and responsibilities employers and workers have when it comes to occupational health and safety on Alberta farms and ranches. It explains... More ≫

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This handbook is an introduction to the fundamental rights and responsibilities employers and workers have when it comes to occupational health and safety on Alberta farms and ranches. It explains what both groups need to do to be in compliance with the OHS Act and Regulations. It also provides examples of some of the more common hazards on a farm or ranch setting, and what can be done to help keep everyone healthy and safe on the job.

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Evaluating a respirable crystalline silica risk assessment model for the construction industry in Alberta

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The OHS Futures Research Funding Program provided a grant to the researcher, which was used to support adaption of the British Columbia silica model for use in Alberta. This report details the... More ≫

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The OHS Futures Research Funding Program provided a grant to the researcher, which was used to support adaption of the British Columbia silica model for use in Alberta. This report details the research and findings.

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Metabolomics of welding fume exposure

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The OHS Futures Research Funding Program provided a grant to the researcher. The researcher used the grant to determine if exposure to welding fumes results in changes in metals and metabolites... More ≫

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The OHS Futures Research Funding Program provided a grant to the researcher. The researcher used the grant to determine if exposure to welding fumes results in changes in metals and metabolites found in urine samples from welders. This report details their research and findings.

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Is COR associated with lower firm-level injury rates? An evaluation of the effect of an audit-based occupational health and safety recognition program on firm work-injury rates in Alberta, Canada

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The OHS Futures Research Funding Program provided a grant to the researcher, which was used to evaluate Alberta's Certificate of Recognition (COR) program and to study whether COR-certified firms... More ≫

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The OHS Futures Research Funding Program provided a grant to the researcher, which was used to evaluate Alberta's Certificate of Recognition (COR) program and to study whether COR-certified firms have lower injury rates compared to similar non-certified firms. This report details the research and findings.

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Commercial vehicle safety bulletin : excessive build-up of snow and ice on commercial vehicles

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This one-page information bulletin provides an overview of safe and effective practices for snow and ice removal from commercial vehicles.

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The health of first responders exposed during the Fort McMurray fires of May 2016: Phase 1

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The OHS Futures Research Funding Program provided a grant to the researcher. The researcher used the grant to study the health of firefighters deployed to Fort McMurray from 13 fire services... More ≫

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The OHS Futures Research Funding Program provided a grant to the researcher. The researcher used the grant to study the health of firefighters deployed to Fort McMurray from 13 fire services during the fire of May to June 2016. This report details their research and findings.

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Hazard assessment and control : a handbook for Alberta employers and workers [2015]

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The hazard assessment and control process provides a consistent approach for employers and workers to identify and control hazards in the workplace. It allows everyone to focus their efforts in... More ≫

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The hazard assessment and control process provides a consistent approach for employers and workers to identify and control hazards in the workplace. It allows everyone to focus their efforts in the right areas, and to develop worker training, inspections, emergency response plans, etc. specific to the hazards at their work sites. Alberta’s Occupational Health and Safety legislation requires employers to conduct hazard assessments, and to either eliminate the hazards identified or put controls in place to protect against them.

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Supervisor roles and responsibilities : an occupational health and safety handbook

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This toolkit is designed to help you understand what Alberta’s legislation expects from you in your role as a supervisor. For the sake of convenience, we’ve included references to related... More ≫

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This toolkit is designed to help you understand what Alberta’s legislation expects from you in your role as a supervisor. For the sake of convenience, we’ve included references to related legislation throughout the handbook. Near the end of this handbook is a short section for employers (Qualities of an effective supervisor). It focuses on the essentials of hiring and supporting supervisors in light of their health and safety responsibilities in the workplace.

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