In most Alberta workplaces, workplace health and safety issues are governed by the Occupational Health and Safety Act. Workplace health and safety issues in farming are unique in that this statute specifically exempts farmers and their employees fromcoverage. Although farm employers are therefore free from much of the regulation that other employers face, they still must address many of the same issues. In fact, farm employers are more vulnerable to lawsuits from employees and others injured at theworkplace because they are not covered by the Workers' Compensation Act. Instead of liability under statutes, farm employers face potential liability under the common law.
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