Occupational Health and Safety Act Jurisdiction Canada - Alberta Year 1988 Published in English Source Canadian OSH Legislation CD-ROM, CCOHS, 250 Main Street East, Hamilton, Ontario L8N 1H6, Canada, 1988. 26p. Online availability [English] http://www.qp.gov.ab.ca/documents/acts/O02.cfm -- (cons.) Descriptors [Primary] Alberta, Canada, occupational safety and health [Secondary] inspection, law, medical examinations, responsibilities of employers, safety and health training Subject category General safety, health and conditions of work Abstract This Act was assented to on 6 July 1988. It covers the following main areas: definitions; obligations of employers and workers; formation and duties of Occupational Health and Safety Councils; inspections; orders to stop dangerous work or use of unsafe equipment; notification and investigation of accidents; medical examinations; research and educational programmes; reporting and use of dangerous products; joint worksite health and safety programmes; codes of practice; issuing of acceptances; existence of imminent danger; administration and enforcement matters. CIS No. 95-793 Database ID 64646