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Workplace Safety
Many hazards exist in the workplace, including the risks of working alone. Laws and regulations help protect the health and safety of workers. When injuries occur, compensation programs aim to make up for lost income and treatment costs as well as help with returning to work.
The resources on this page were hand-picked by the Centre for Public Legal Education Alberta's team of librarians as a good place to start.
For a broader range of resources, see the following keywords:
Workers' health and safety, Workers' compensation
Suggested Resources
This bulletin from Work Safe Alberta explains when students or volunteers are covered by the Alberta Occupational Health and Safety Act and regulations. (PDF - 4 pages)
Related keywords: Volunteers (15), Workers' health and safety (29)
This web page from the Canadian government contains information on the following: prevention; employees; employers; compliance policy; health and safety committees and representatives ; and the Liaison Bulletin.
Related keywords: Federal government departments (80), Workers' health and safety (29)
A workplace health and safety bulletin from Alberta Human Resources and Employment. (PDF - 62 pages)
Related keywords: Harassment (20), Workers' health and safety (29)
The Workers' Compensation Board – Alberta is an independent organization that manages workers' compensation insurance based on legislation. WCB-Alberta is not a provincial government department or crown corporation. The organization is employer funded to provide cost-effective disability and liability insurance. Workers' compensation provides assistance to injured workers for lost income, health care and other costs related to a work-related injury.
Related keywords: Workers' compensation (7)
This division of Alberta Employment and Immigration promotes health and safety through partnerships, education and enforcement of the Occupational Health and Safety Act. The website includes sections for publications, statistics and reports, legislation, prosecutions, small business, young workers and working alone.
Related keywords: Workers' compensation (7), Workers' health and safety (29), Workers' rights and employment standards (64)
The Young Workers Zone was created by the Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety to help young people stay healthy and safe at work. Teachers, young workers, parents and employers can get the information and tools needed to venture into the work world on a safe footing.
Related keywords: Public safety (46), Workers' health and safety (29)
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