Introduction
Occupational health and safety is crucial for safeguarding workers' well-being. It encompasses preventive measures, regulations and training to minimize workplace hazards, injuries and illnesses. Effective occupational health and safety programs prioritize risk assessment, hazard control, and employee engagement, fostering a culture of safety. Ensuring workers' physical and mental well-being not only protects them but also supports jobs and Alberta’s economy.
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Safe Minds, Safe Work: Addressing Psychosocial Hazards in the Workplace
When: November 5, 2024, 9 to 10 am
Details: Join us to learn how to identify and control psychosocial hazards and where to access valuable resources that can help employers and workers control these hazards and create safer workplaces.
In focus
Rules for health, safety and radiation in Alberta’s workplaces fall under the Occupational Health and Safety Act, regulation and code.
Harassment and violence are workplace hazards. Employers must develop prevention plans as outlined in the OHS Code.
Find approved training agencies, verify certificates, view resources or apply for approval to teach workplace first aid courses in Alberta.
Alberta Occupational Health and Safety helps prevent worker injuries and illnesses by providing measures and information for taking action.