All resources

A reminder of the risks associated with improperly installed emergency escape lines and notes on proper installation.

PUBLISHED: August 2010

Incident notice: A cut-off wheel on an air-powered grinder fractured, fatally injured worker. Incident description, causes and safety recommendations.

PUBLISHED: September 2000

This resource is intended to help employers and workers recognize and protect themselves from scams and high-pressure sales tactics by unscrupulous occupational health and safety (OHS) training providers.

UPDATED: February 2024

***This resource is current to August 2010. For information on the latest OHS requirements, visit OHS website.***

Incident notice: Worker installing a suspension lift kit on a vehicle received serious injuries. Incident description, causes and safety recommendations.

PUBLISHED: August 2010

Information on propane cylinder and propane-fueled boiler safety requirements.

PUBLISHED: March 2009

***This resource is current to February 2010. For information on the latest OHS requirements, visit OHS website.***

Information on pumpjack maintenance safety issues and legislated requirements.

PUBLISHED: February 2010

***This resource is current to January 2011.
For information on the latest OHS requirements, visit OHS website.***

Addresses health and safety concerns for three different methods of purging coils to winterize fired heaters. Also reviews applicable OHS legislation.

PUBLISHED: January 2011

***This resource is current to January 2011.
For information on the latest OHS requirements, visit OHS website.***

Incident notice: An animal service centre staff member received serious injuries when attacked by a dog. Incident description, causes and safety recommendations.

PUBLISHED: January 2011

***This resource is current to August 2014.
For information on the latest OHS requirements, visit OHS website.***

An outline of the Alberta Occupational Health and Safety Code general and specific requirements related to lead.

PUBLISHED: Aug 2014

***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

Gives information for those performing debris clean-up and demolition of structures involved in wildfires.

UPDATED: March 2023

***This resource is current to January 1, 2008.
For information on the latest OHS requirements, visit OHS website.***

Provides a framework for healthcare employers to develop and implement comprehensive musculoskeletal injury prevention programs for their facilities.

PUBLISHED: January 1, 2008

***This resource is current to March 1998.
For information on the latest OHS requirements, visit OHS website.***

Hantavirus transmission, signs and symptoms, exposure prevention.

PUBLISHED: March 1998

This resource explains the health risks of mould as a workplace hazard, and provides suggested controls to prevent exposure.

UPDATED: May 2022

***This resource is current to July 2009. For information on the latest OHS requirements, visit OHS website.***

Basic information on mould, health hazards, mitigation, requirements for worker protection, safe work procedures, inspection criteria and applicable legislation.



PUBLISHED: July 2009

***This resource is current to December 2014.
For information on the latest OHS requirements, visit OHS website.***

Potential hazards and controls to be considered during remediation of an active or shutdown illegal marijuana grow operation.

PUBLISHED: December 2014

***This resource is current to September 2008. For information on the latest OHS requirements, visit OHS website.***

Information for physicians and their staff about creating a healthy and safe workplace for themselves, their co-workers and their employees, while complying with Alberta OHS legislation.

PUBLISHED: September 2008

***This resource is current to August 2009.
For information on the latest OHS requirements, visit OHS website.***

Information for most commercial building owners or managers to create a safe and healthy workplace for their staff while complying with OHS legislation.

PUBLISHED: August 2009

***This resource is current to January 2003.
For information on the latest OHS requirements, visit OHS website.***

Best practices handbook that gives an overview of mechanical hazards associated with conveyors, with information about hazard assessment and reduction. Size 8.5" x 11".

PUBLISHED: January 2003

***This resource is current to May 2011. For information on the latest OHS requirements, visit OHS website.***

Highlights general health and safety issues in the healthcare environment. Volume 1 of 5 in a series of best practice handbooks for the healthcare industry.

PUBLISHED: May 2011

***This resource is current to May 2011.
For information on the latest OHS requirements, visit OHS website.***

Information to assist with identifying, assessing and controlling biological hazards in healthcare workplaces. Volume 2 of 5 in a series of best practice handbooks for the healthcare industry.

PUBLISHED: May 2011

***This resource is current to May 2011.
For information on the latest OHS requirements, visit OHS website.***

A review of best practices for controlling exposure to chemical hazards in healthcare. Volume 3 of 5 in a series of best practice handbooks for the healthcare industry.

PUBLISHED: May 2011

***This resource is current to May 2011.
For information on the latest OHS requirements, visit OHS website.***

Addresses key physical hazards that exist in the healthcare work environment. A companion to the No Unsafe Lift Workbook which addresses patient handling. Volume 4 of 5 in a series of best practice handbooks for the healthcare industry.



PUBLISHED: May, 2011

***This resource is current to May 2011.
For information on the latest OHS requirements, visit OHS website.***

A review of best practices for identifying and controlling work-related psychological stressors. Volume 5 of 5 in a series of best practice handbooks for the healthcare industry.



PUBLISHED: May 2011

***This resource is current to October 2010.
For information on the latest OHS requirements, visit OHS website.***

Information on legal obligations, setting up a safe driving program and investigating incidents.

PUBLISHED: October 2010

***This resource is current to September 2014.
For information on the latest OHS requirements, visit OHS website.***

Best practices handbook to help employers fulfill their obligation to protect the health and safety of workers who operate or work around forklifts.

PUBLISHED: September 2014

***This resource is current to June 2012.
For information on the latest OHS requirements, visit OHS website.***

Information about OHS legislation, hazard identification and control for employers in the printing industry .

PUBLISHED: June 2012

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

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

This best practices handbook describes how to use leading indicators to improve OHS outcomes.

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"

UPDATED: August 2020

Information to help work site parties identify and eliminate or control psychosocial hazards in the workplace.

UPDATED: March 2025

***This resource is current to February 2008.
For information on the current OHS requirements, visit OHS website.***

Information for franchised auto and truck dealerships about OHS legislation, hazard identification and control.

PUBLISHED: February 2008

***This resource is current to Novemeber 2006.
For information on the latest OHS requirements, visit OHS website.***

Information for Alberta's theatre industry about OHS legislation, hazard identification and control, and developing a health and safety policy.

PUBLISHED: November 2006

A guide to rights and obligations for farmers and workers under Alberta's OHS legislation. Provides information about hazard identification and control, incident reporting and investigations.

UPDATED: March 2024

Information to help fuel and convenience store employers develop a violence and harassment prevention plan as required in Part 27 of the OHS Code. Includes an overview of all required elements in the plan but focuses on the additional requirements for retail fuelling outlets and convenience stores.

UPDATED: March 2025

This zip folder holds MS Word versions of the four templates from the "Fuel and convenience store employer guide: violence and harassment prevention plan". Employers can customize these templates to their work and work site. Note that the templates are also available individually: see "Related resources" section below.

UPDATED: March 2025

Discusses some potential causes and common signs of impairment. Provides examples of how employer, supervisor and worker general duty requirements under the OHS Act apply to impairment, and some related best practices.

UPDATED: August 2023

Provides direction for OHS and ES enforcement staff, particularly those who interact with Albertans and Alberta businesses, with a consistent set of expectations to uphold public trust and provide the highest level of quality service. Please call 1-866-415-8690 if you have a question, suggestion or concern regarding enforcement staff.

PUBLISHED: March 2019

Summarizes the course content, worker re-certification and administrative procedure requirements for agencies approved to deliver the “Occupational Health and Safety for the Asbestos Worker” course.

UPDATED: April 2021

***This resource is current to June 2010.
For information on the latest OHS requirements, visit OHS website.***

Health risks associated with perchloroethylene or "perc" exposure and suggested controls.

PUBLISHED: June 2010

Health risks associated with mercury exposure, suggested alternatives and controls.

PUBLISHED: January 2010

***This resource is current to January 2010.
For information on the latest OHS requirements, visit OHS website.***

Hazards associated with isocyanates and suggested controls.

PUBLISHED: January 2010

A detailed explanation of WHMIS requirements for workers. Size 8.5" x 11".

UPDATED: January 2022

A detailed explanation of WHMIS requirements for employers. Size 8.5" x 11".

PUBLISHED: June 2018

***This resource is current to August 2009. For information on the latest OHS requirements, visit OHS website.***

Describes different types of solvents, potential hazards and suggested controls.

PUBLISHED:

PUBLISHED: August 2009

Discusses exposure to pesticides (insecticides, herbicides, fungicides, rodenticides, etc.), health complications and protective controls.

PUBLISHED: August 2010

***This resource is current to August 2009.
For information on the latest OHS requirements, visit OHS website.***

Guidelines for minimizing asbestos exposure associated with brake maintenance and repair.

PUBLISHED: August 2009

***This resource is current to August 2012.
For information on the latest OHS requirements, visit OHS website.***

Lists the hazards for workers when working with H2S, suggested controls including protection and first aid, and employer and worker legislated responsibilities.

PUBLISHED: August 2012

***This resource is current to August 2010.
For information on the latest OHS requirements, visit OHS website.***

Describes the properties of ammonia and how it affects the body, and addresses employer and worker legislated responsibilities.

PUBLISHED: August 2010

***This resource is current to August 2010.
For information on the latest OHS requirements, visit OHS website.***

Describes the health effects of H2S exposure and provides suggested engineering controls.

PUBLISHED: August 2010