COVID-19 Updates: Taking steps to return to normal.
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COVID-19 Updates: Taking steps to return to normal.
Learning to spot a workplace hazard before an incident happens is key to staying safe.
Changes to the Occupational Health and Safety Act and revised regulations take effect on December 1, 2021. Read more about the changes to OHS laws.
Here are examples of the 4 main types of workplace hazards:
Different jobs have different health and safety hazards. Which hazards are unique to your job?
Some of the reasons young workers are at a greater risk for injury at work are:
Occupation Health and Safety (OHS) looked at claims from young workers injured on the job and identified the most dangerous tasks. In general, we found that 15 to 19-year olds suffer different injuries than 20 to 24-year olds.
Connect with OHS:
Phone: 780-415-8690 (Edmonton)
Toll free: 1-866-415-8690
TTY: 780-427-9999 (Edmonton)
TTY: 1-800-232-7215
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