In December 2024, Alberta’s government made changes across the OHS Code requirements, including provisions related to violence and harassment prevention, explosives, and oil and gas wells. Starting March 31, 2025, work site parties must comply with these provisions. For highlights of the changes, select “OHS legislation change highlights” on the home page, then select “2024 OHS Code change highlights”.
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.)
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.
For the most current version of this publication, please download the PDF below. You may also order an earlier version of this publication in print format, using the “Order Resource” button below. Size 8.5" x 11".
***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.
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.
***This resource describes
new rules
that came into effect in December 2024. Until March 30, 2025, work site parties can follow the new rules or the previous rules. (A resource explaining the previous rules is
available here.) Starting on March 31, 2025, work site parties will need to comply with the new rules, which are explained in this resource.***
This resource 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.
These are Microsoft Word template versions of the sample forms in the "Emergency response planning: an occupational health and safety tool kit" pdf. Employers can customize these templates to suit their work site.
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.)
***This resource is current to March 2024. For information on the latest OHS requirements, visit OHS website.***
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".
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.
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.)