Workplace Health and Safety

2010 Work Safe Alberta Student Video Contest

2010Alberta High School Students: 
Here is your opportunity to display your creativity and ideas on the importance of workplace health and safety. Create a video, five minutes or shorter, for a chance to win $$$$$ (first place $1,000; second place $750; third place $500) for your team and matching prizes for your school!


Bloodylucky.ca reminds young Albertans that on-the-job dangers can have lasting consequences

Bloodylucky.caWeb-based program focuses on Alberta teens

A new public awareness campaign has been launched to remind young working Albertans that injuries and fatalities can be only moments away.

Labour Mobility Updates

Blasters and mining professionals

The Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) Regulation was amended on October 15, 2009 to enhance the ability of workers to move from one province to another. More...


Public consultation leads to improved worksite safety rules

The Alberta Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) Code has been updated to keep workplace health and safety rules current and relevant.


Temporary Foreign Workers

Publications are available for temporary foreign workers and their employers to help them understand their rights and responsibilities under Alberta's employment standards and workplace health and safety legislation. More...

Programs and Services

Workplace health and safety promotes health and safety through partnerships, education and enforcement of the Occupational Health and Safety Act.

 

Workplace Health & Safety Publications

Workplace Health & Safety bulletins, booklets, manuals, statistics and Occupational Health & Safety magazine ... more
 

Statistics & Reports

Workplace Health & Safety statistics, fatality reports and targeted inspections ... more
 

Education & Promotion

eLearning programs, training courses, posters, print materials, audio/video clips and a link to the occupational health and safety video library ... more
 

OHS Legislation

Search/browse Alberta's Occupational Health & Safety Act, Regulation, Code and Code Explanation Guide ... more
 

Radiation Legislation

Legislation related to radiation protection ... more
 

Prosecutions

Summary of prosecutions, judgments, sentencing decisions and appeals and news releases ... more
 

Work Safe Alberta

A joint initiative between industry, labour and government on workplace health and safety ... more
 

Partnerships & CORs

Partnerships in Health and Safety promotes health and safety through partnerships with safety associations, industry groups, educational institutions and labour organizations ... more
 

Other Resources & Links

Information on approved radiation agencies, links to other occupational health and safety agencies and the Work Safe Alberta Information Sharing Network ... more
 

Small Business

Workplace health and safety information for small business employers ... more
 

Working Alone

Requirements and guidelines for employers and workers in working alone situations ... more
 

Young Workers

Workplace health and safety information for young workers, parents, employers and educators ... more
 

Contact Workplace Health & Safety

Report an incident or an immediately dangerous situation, file a complaint, ask an expert, submit an asbestos project notification, apply for a blaster's permit, give feedback on the website ... more
 

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