About OHS-SEA: The Strategic Evidence and Action (SEA) unit supports OHS Prevention Services' focus on preventing occupational illness, injury and fatalities. We use solution-targeted innovation to

• Conduct research and surveillance activities, and use this information to set evidence-based priorities.
• Develop OHS information and education resources to engage and support staff and stakeholders.
• Promote positive health and safety work cultures and encourage all stakeholders – including government, health and safety associations, Certifying Partners, WCB and job creators – to play their role in prevention.
• Continuously evaluate the OHS System's effectiveness in preventing occupational illnesses, injuries and fatalities.
• OHS-SEA - assists in providing support to employers through their Occupational Health and Safety resource portal and works with businesses to identify hazardous work and mitigate the risks and maintaining a safe, fair and healthy workplace.

About Biz Connect and Small Business Supports: Biz Connect provides supports to help Alberta entrepreneurs and small businesses start, grow and succeed.

Website links:

• Biz Connect and Small Business Resouces: https://www.alberta.ca/small-business-resources

 Strategic Evidence and Action (SEA) Links: 

• Occupational Health and Safety
• OHS Resource Portal has resources covering many topics for employers, supervisors, workers, young workers and more. My area also supports the OHS Legislation Search Tool and eNews, a monthly newsletter with the latest OHS news and events.

Bio SEA: 

Katherine Launier is an effective practices consultant with the Strategic Evidence and Action team. This team develops externally facing information resources that enables employers, workers and other work site parties to improve awareness, education and the ability to take positive OHS actions that support a culture of health and safety in the province and supports the prevention of workplace illness and injury.