Safety Update

Safety Update: Alberta Occupational Health and Safety Code 2009

Effective July 1, 2009 the Occupational Health and Safety Code (OHS) 2009 replaces the previous 2006 edition. Significant changes affect the following parts:

• Part 5 Confined Spaces establish the concept of a "restricted" space with less stringent requirements than a confined space.
• Part 6 Cranes, Hoists and Lifting Devices includes new requirements for lift calculations, tag lines and personnel baskets.
• Part 14 Lifting and Handling Loads has been expanded to include requirements specific to patient/client/resident handling.
• Part 18 Personal Protective Equipment now includes requirements applicable to respiratory protection against airborne biohazardous material.
• Part 19 Powered Mobile Equipment now includes requirements specifically aimed at concrete pump trucks.

For details of the changes to the Code please go directly to the Government of Alberta website.

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