All resources

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

Knowledge and Skills Assessment for Pharmacy Workers - Verification Checklist for Preceptors or Self-assessment.

PUBLISHED: January 2011

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

Addresses hazards and controls for workers in physiotherapy and occupational therapy and for respiratory therapists. This document may also be useful for recreation therapists.

PUBLISHED: January 2011

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

Knowledge and Skills Assessment PTs, OTs, RTs – Verification Checklist for Preceptors or Self-assessment.

PUBLISHED: January 2011

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

Addresses hazards and controls for workers providing public health services, with a focus on public health inspectors. May be useful for other workers providing some services in home care or community settings.

PUBLISHED: January 2011

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

Knowledge and Skills Assessment for Public Health Workers – Verification Checklist for Preceptors or Self-assessment.

PUBLISHED: January 2011.

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

Addresses hazards and controls for workers in Central Processing, also known as Central Supply or Central Sterile Supply.

PUBLISHED: January 2011

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

Knowledge and Skills Assessment for Personnel in Central Processing – Verification Checklist for Preceptors or Self-assessment.

PUBLISHED: January 2011

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

A complete resource on flammable materials including definitions, associated hazards, worker training, storage, and incompatible substances.

PUBLISHED: July 2009

Recommended procedures for the safe handling and processing of solid sulphur in new facilities.

PUBLISHED: January 2010

***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 eLearning resource discusses hazard assessment and control, which is a key concept in occupational health and safety. The resource introduces hazard assessment, elimination and control requirements in Sections 7, 8 and 9 of Alberta's Occupational Health and Safety Code, and gives an example of a step-by-step hazard assessment process.

Note that this eLearning resource is for awareness only. It is not a training course, and doesn't test for competency or provide a completion certificate.

UPDATED: October 2023

This recorded webinar provides employers, supervisors and workers with information about hazard assessment, elimination and control. Topics include: why do a hazard assessment, types of hazard assessments, how to do a formal hazard assessment.

To view the YouTube video, click the "View resource" button below.
Click here to view the MP4 file.

UPDATED: March 2022

This is one example of a hazard assessment and control 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

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: April 2025

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

Explains requirements regarding employer-imposed footwear under the OHS Code.

UPDATED: July 2022

This is an example of health and safety committee terms of reference. If you choose to use this example, make sure you customize it to your work and work site. MS Word format.

UPDATED: April 2025

Information about Alberta workplace health and safety committee and representative requirements.

UPDATED: March 2025

This eLearning resource introduces Alberta’s health and safety committee and representative requirements.

Note that this eLearning resource is for awareness only. It is not a training course and doesn’t test for competency or provide a completion certificate.

UPDATED: March 2025

This webinar reviews the requirements for joint health and safety committee and representative requirements at Alberta work sites.

To view the YouTube video, click the "View resource" button below.
Click here to view the MP4 file.

UPDATED: December 2021

Health and safety considerations for the use of hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs) and hydrochlorofluorocarbons (HCFCs) as refrigerants with reference to national and provincial OHS codes.

PUBLISHED: January 2013

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

This is one example of a health and safety policy. If you choose to use this sample policy, make sure you customize it to your work and work site. MS Word format.

UPDATED: April 2025

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

***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

Information on the health effects from exposure to different types of wood dust. Recommendations to control exposure.

PUBLISHED: August 2009

***This resource is current to November 2007.
For information on the latest OHS requirements, visit OHS website.***

Lists possible airborne hazardous materials and an employer's responsibilities to protect workers from exposure.

PUBLISHED: November 2007

This bulletin provides information to employers on steps to take if a worker reports a slip, trip, or fall.

PUBLISHED: May 2022

Discusses the hazards of manual lifting, health effects and suggested controls.

PUBLISHED: February 2017

***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

A template to help assess if a floating ice surface is safe for work. The template is intended for use as described in the"Guide for building and working safely on ice covers in Alberta".
If you choose to use this template, make sure you customize it to your work and work site. (Microsoft Word format.)

UPDATED: December 2024

A template for recording the details of ice covers, such as measurements, colour, and location. The template is intended for use as described in the "Guide for building and working safely on ice covers in Alberta". If you choose to use this template, make sure you customize it to your work and work site. (Microsoft Word format.)

UPDATED: December 2024

This is an example of an illness or injury record 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

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

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

This bulletin introduces requirements to report injuries, illnesses, incidents and potentially serious incidents to Alberta Occupational Health and Safety (OHS). It also addresses employer and OHS officer investigations.

UPDATED: April 2025

This bulletin explains why indoor air quality is important, and talks about some of the factors that affect indoor air quality. It also introduces some occupational health and safety requirements that may apply to indoor air quality concerns.

UPDATED: December 2022

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

A tool kit to help identify typical indoor air quality issues and suggest solutions to common problems.

PUBLISHED: August 2009

***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

***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

This two-sided postcard gives an at-a-glance introduction to some worker, supervisor and employer health and safety responsibilities. Size 4" x 6".

UPDATED: January 2022

(ENGLISH TITLE: Occupational health and safety and the internal responsibility system)

Explica cómo funciona el sistema de responsabilidad interna como base de la legislación en materia de salud y seguridad en el trabajo (OHS) de Alberta.

ACTUALIZADO: abril de 2022

***This resource is current to November 2013.
For information on the current OHS requirements, visit OHS website.***

Information about uses of lead, health effects due to exposure, suggested protective controls and legislated health and safety requirements.

PUBLISHED: November 2013

***This resource is current to January 2015.
For information on the current OHS requirements, visit OHS website.***

Health risks associated with lead exposure in the firearms industry, employers legislated responsibilities, health monitoring, suggested protective controls.

PUBLISHED: January 2015

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

This bulletin explains how the term "owner" is used in Alberta's occupational health and safety laws. It also introduces some of an owner's key health and safety legal obligations.

PUBLISHED: June 2024

Provides an overview of the terms "reasonably practicable" and "due diligence" in relation to Alberta's OHS legislation.

UPDATED: May 2022

Addresses health and safety concerns and refutes claims about the use of back belts.

PUBLISHED: August 2010

'Limited cash and valuables' decal for gas stations and convenience stores. Size 3.24” x 4.25”.

PUBLISHED: May 2018

This resource provides information about OHS legislative requirements and general safety considerations relating to lithium batteries.

PUBLISHED: November 2023