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OHS eNews 29 May 2020
Moving towards a relaunch Alberta’s Relaunch Strategy puts safety first while gradually reopening businesses, resuming activities and getting people back to work. Guidance and resources for workplaces, Restricted and non-restricted services. Alberta Biz-Connect provides industry-specific supports to help businesses and non-profits begin to reopen and resume operations…
WCB Alberta Worksight Newsletter May 2020
This month, over 10,000 Certificate of Recognition (COR) holders in Alberta received a Partnerships in Injury Reduction (PIR) rebate for their 2019 performance. These employers set the standard and show a safe workplace is, and will always be, a top priority. Their contribution to Alberta’s workplaces does not go unnoticed…
OHS eNews 15 May 2020
N95 respirator alternatives. Allowing the use of respirators meeting international standards as alternatives to N95 respirators approved by the National Institute of Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH). On May 3, a ministerial order took effect that temporarily amends the OHS Code during the COVID-19 public emergency…
OHS eNews 8 May 2020
When do I report a COVID-19 incident to Alberta OHS? All serious incidents and potentially serious incidents, including those related to COVID-19, must be reported to OHS. These include the following…
OHS eNews 24 April 2020
COVID-19: workplace health and safety concern COVID-19 is a respiratory virus that can be spread either directly or indirectly. Direct infection can happen if: Someone coughs or sneezes on you. You shake hands with someone who is sick and then touch your eyes, nose or mouth…
OHS eNews 17 April 2020
During the COVID-19 pandemic, OHS officers will respond to work sites for serious incidents, fatalities and immediate danger conditions. During the pandemic: Health care, seniors care facilities and other essential services are the priority for inspections…
OHS eNews 7 April 2020
During the current Covid-19 pandemic, you will receive special editions of eNews providing the latest developments in Occupational Health and Safety and Employment Standards. COVID-19: a workplace health and safety concern COVID-19 is a respiratory virus that can be spread either directly or indirectly…
Infographic: Know when you’re working alone
It can be difficult to tell when you're working alone. Ensure you can identify those situations, that you know what to do, and that you can stay safe.
Cancellation of classroom training March & April 2020 due to Covid-19 outbreak
Due to the current developments with the COVID-19 outbreak in Canada, the AASP has opted to cancel all scheduled classroom training for the months of March and April. We have decided this would be the best course of action due to the high-risk of infection...
OHS eNews March 2020
Farm and ranch safety. Alberta’s Farm Freedom and Safety Act came into effect January 31, 2020. Find Alberta farm and ranch safety resources on the OHS resource portal, including posters and a handbook about health and safety on Alberta farms and ranches.