Human Resources 101

If you’ve experienced disagreements in the workplace, this book is for you. Published by the Government of Alberta, this guide outlines conflict resolution methods that are helpful for employees and employers of all types of organizations, whether private sector company or a not-for-profit association.
Let’s Talk: A guide to resolving workplace conflicts (pdf 3807 KB)

A new public awareness campaign has been launched to remind young working Albertans that injuries and fatalities can be only moments away.
“Anybody who loses focus for a moment is at risk of making a mistake on the job, and our young workers heading into the work force are the most vulnerable,” said Hector Goudreau, [...]

Funds raised benefit safety organisations
Alberta courts sent a strong message to Alberta companies in 2008 that workplace health and safety must not be compromised. Penalties totalling more than $5 million against 22 companies surpass the 2007 total of $1.72 million against 12 companies.
“This government will continue working with industry, labour and safety associations to ensure [...]

Did you know?

Approximately 7,600 young workers aged 15-24 report on-the-job injuries each year.
On average, each year 5 workers aged 15-24 die in workplace incidents and an additional 5 die in work-related motor vehicle incidents.
Over 50% of young workers reported they had not received training before starting a new task.
Young workers get hurt when they:

do jobs [...]

Press Release:
HAMILTON, ON – April 22, 2008 – The Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety (CCOHS) has developed a web-based Occupational Health and Safety Management Service called “OSH Works”, designed to help organizations in establishing, maintaining and/or improving health and safety programs that can help them meet their legislative responsibilities.
The vast majority of companies [...]

Commemorating workers whose lives have been lost or injured in the workplace.
The numbers are staggering. In Canada, some 786 employees die from work-related incidents each year, averaging more than 2 deaths every day. From 1993 to 2006, 11,002 people lost their lives due to workplace incidents. Another 900,000 per year are injured or become ill.
Making [...]

Thou shalt LEARN the safe way to do thy job before thou start.
Thou shalt THINK safety, and ACT safety at all times.
Thou shalt OBEY safety rules and regulations – these are for thy protection.
Thou shalt WEAR proper clothing and protective equipment.
Thou shalt CONDUCT thyself properly at all times – horseplay is dangerous.
Thou shalt OPERATE only the equipment thou art [...]

News Release
HAMILTON, ON (Feb 14, 2008) – The Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety (CCOHS) is inviting Canadians to take their web survey and weigh in on the issues emerging from changing workplaces.
The workplace and the workforce are changing. The workforce is aging and now includes more women and more ethnically diverse workers. Today’s [...]

The Ontario Workplace Safety and Insurance Board have create a series of television ads to drive home the message of workplace safety. The ads are drawing more criticism than praise among viewers. However, companies such as Princess Cruises, Cunard Line shipping, American Airlines and Magna International are asking WSIB if they can use the ads [...]

The Alberta Centre for Active Living has launched a user-friendly website to promote physical activity during the workday. Called Physical Activity @ Work, the site provides information about the health and bottom-line benefits of bringing physical activity into the workday as well as the safety and risk management issues involved. It also includes:

a step-by-step guide [...]