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A list of the most popular resources among visitors to the OHS Resource Portal.
Tips on selecting an OHS consultant
GS009
Tip sheet for employers when considering hiring an occupational health and safety consultant.
UPDATED: October 2024
UPDATED: October 2024
Health and safety committees and representatives
LI060
Information about Alberta workplace health and safety committee and representative requirements.
UPDATED: March 2025
UPDATED: March 2025
Best Practice: Working Safely in the Heat and Cold
GS006
***This resource is current to July 2014.
For information on the latest OHS requirements, visit OHS website.***
Explains the health risks associated with working in extreme heat and cold situations and suggested controls.
PUBLISHED: July 2014
For information on the latest OHS requirements, visit OHS website.***
Explains the health risks associated with working in extreme heat and cold situations and suggested controls.
PUBLISHED: July 2014
2022 Change highlights: Noise exposure – Part 16 in the OHS Code
LH003
This resource gives an overview of 2022 changes to the OHS Code - Part 16 (noise exposure) effective March 31, 2023. (For more on current requirements related to noise exposure, read Noise at the work site.)
UPDATED: April 2024
UPDATED: April 2024
Hazard assessment and control: a handbook for Alberta employers and workers
BP018
This best practice handbook gives a step-by-step approach to formal hazard assessment that employers can customize to suit their business operations. It also introduces hazard assessment, elimination and control requirements in the OHS Code. Size 8.5" x 11".
UPDATED: October 2023
UPDATED: October 2023
Working in extreme cold
INFO003
Infographic on the health risks associated with working in the cold, what to watch for, and how to prevent cold stress.
UPDATED: August 2022
UPDATED: August 2022
Mental health in the workplace: Part 1. Introduction and definitions
PIV007
This video provides general information about the importance and benefits of addressing psychological health and safety in the workplace.
To view the YouTube video, click the "View resource" button below.
Click here to view the MP4 file.
PUBLISHED: September 2022
To view the YouTube video, click the "View resource" button below.
Click here to view the MP4 file.
PUBLISHED: September 2022
Alberta Asbestos Abatement Manual
ASB001
***This resource is not yet updated with the current legislation. For information on the latest requirements, visit OHS legislation changes.***
Outlines how to select the most appropriate technique for safe abatement of asbestos-containing materials. Discusses health effects, legislation, personal protective equipment, sampling and analysis.
UPDATED: August 2019
Outlines how to select the most appropriate technique for safe abatement of asbestos-containing materials. Discusses health effects, legislation, personal protective equipment, sampling and analysis.
UPDATED: August 2019
Incident investigation report (template)
TMP008
This is an example of an incident investigation report template. If you choose to use this template, make sure you customize it to your work and work site. MS Word format.
UPDATED: April 2025
UPDATED: April 2025
Violence and harassment in the workplace
LI045
Explains key legal requirements for preventing workplace violence and harassment. Focuses on the definitions of violence and harassment in the OHS Act, and requirements in Part 27 of the OHS Code.
UPDATED: April 2025
UPDATED: April 2025
2022 Change highlights: First aid – Part 11 in the OHS Code
LH001
This resource gives an overview of 2022 changes to the OHS Code - Part 11 (first aid) effective March 31, 2023. (For more on current first aid requirements, read First aid in the workplace.)
UPDATED: May 2023
UPDATED: May 2023
First aid in the workplace
FA020
***This resource is current to March 31, 2023.
For information on the latest OHS requirements, visit OHS website.***
Gives an overview of Alberta's first aid requirements, effective March 31, 2023.
UPDATED: March 31, 2023
For information on the latest OHS requirements, visit OHS website.***
Gives an overview of Alberta's first aid requirements, effective March 31, 2023.
UPDATED: March 31, 2023
Occupational health and safety starter kit
BP035
This kit is designed to help employers with small or medium-sized businesses develop a health and safety program from the ground up, or strengthen their existing health and safety program, culture and performance. Gives information about some key health and safety requirements that apply broadly across all industries. Size 8.5" x 11".
UPDATED: April 2025
UPDATED: April 2025
Health and safety programs
LI042
Explains the legal requirement to establish and implement a health and safety program. Gives an overview of what a health and safety program can include.
UPDATED: January 2023
UPDATED: January 2023
OHS eNews
EN001
A monthly e-newsletter with the latest OHS news and events.
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Read current edition online: April 2025
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Hazard assessment and control: a handbook for Alberta employers and workers: template package
BP018TMP
This zip package contains a formal hazard assessment and control report template, and a site-specific hazard assessment and control template. If you choose to use these templates, make sure you customize them to your work and work site. (Microsoft Word format.)
UPDATED: October 2023
UPDATED: October 2023
Lithium batteries
GS018
This resource provides information about OHS legislative requirements and general safety considerations relating to lithium batteries.
PUBLISHED: November 2023
PUBLISHED: November 2023