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This resource encompasses the most commons question asked in regard to PSI reporting.

UPDATED: April 09, 2024

This bulletin provides information on legislation changes to potentially serious injury reporting, effect December 1, 2021

UPDATED: December 2021

***This resource is current to August 2017.
For information on the latest OHS requirements, visit OHS website.***

Lists factors that contribute to mobile equipment rollover and recommended safety precautions.

PUBLISHED: August 2017

(ENGLISH TITLE: First aid in the workplace)

Donne un aperçu des exigences de l’Alberta en matière de premiers soins, en date du 31 mars 2023.

MISE À JOUR : mars 2023

'Video surveillance' decal for gas stations and convenience stores. Size 3.25” x 4.25”.

PUBLISHED: May 2018

This postcard can be printed and shared to raise awareness about common MSD symptoms and symptoms to tell your employer about.

UPDATED: December 2022

This postcard can be printed and shared to raise awareness about common MSD symptoms and symptoms to tell your employer about. A printer friendly version of the full colour option.

UPDATED: December 2022

This postcard can be printed and shared to raise awareness about the impact of MSDs on individual workers and organizations.

UPDATED: December 2022

This postcard can be printed and shared to raise awareness about the impact of MSDs on individual workers and organizations. A printer friendly version of the full colour option.

UPDATED: December 2022

This poster can be printed and shared to raise awareness about the usual causes for MSDs. A letter-page-sized version of the tabloid-sized poster.

UPDATED: December 2022

This poster can be printed and shared to raise awareness about the usual causes for MSDs (tabloid print size required).

UPDATED: December 2022

This poster can be printed and shared to raise awareness about the usual causes for MSDs. A printer-friendly version of the full-colour poster.

UPDATED: December 2022

This postcard provides general information about the importance and benefits of addressing psychological health and safety in the workplace.

PUBLISHED: September 2022

This poster provides general information about barriers to psychological health and safety in the workplace.

PUBLISHED: September 2022

This poster provides general information to help work site parties identify, eliminate, and control psychosocial hazards in the workplace.

PUBLISHED: September 2022

Outlines the Prevention Initiative for Alberta's OHS system and discusses current priorities, guiding principles and current state.

PUBLISHED: March 2019

Annual update 2019-20.

PUBLISHED: December 2020

Annual update 2020-21.

PUBLISHED: August 2022

Overview of prime contractor role and obligations.

UPDATED: June 2024

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

(ENGLISH TITLE: Health and safety programs)

Explications sur l'obligation légale d'établir et de mettre en œuvre un programme de santé et de sécurité, et aperçu de ce qu'un programme de santé et de sécurité peut comprendre.

MISE À JOUR : janvier 2023

Tips on how to adjust work surfaces to the appropriate height to avoid overuse or stress injuries.

PUBLISHED: March 2004

***This resource is current to August 2017.
For information on the latest OHS requirements, visit OHS website.***

Information on the hazards associated with fentanyl remediation, health effects, safe entry and recommended protective controls.

PUBLISHED: August 2017

***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 May 2018.
For information on the latest OHS requirements, visit OHS website.***

An in-depth review of hazard control for workers who may be exposed to opioids, addresses job-specific personal protective equipment and decontamination.

PUBLISHED: May 2018

This bulletin provides general information about the importance and benefits of addressing psychological health and safety in the workplace.

PUBLISHED: September 2022

This bulletin provides general information about barriers to psychological health and safety in the workplace, and how they can be overcome.

PUBLISHED: September 2022

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 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

Addresses safety concerns associated with wheeled equipment, such as carts, and suggests preventative controls.

PUBLISHED: August 2004

(ENGLISH TITLE: Addressing workplace MSDs - What to do if you experience musculoskeletal disorder)

Ce bulletin fournit des informations aux travailleurs sur les mesures à prendre lorsqu'ils ressentent les symptômes d'un trouble musculo-squelettique (TMS).

Publié : Juillet 2022

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

Discusses the health effects of radon exposure, where radon may naturally occur, how to test for it and suggested controls.

PUBLISHED: August 2015

(ENGLISH TITLE: Hazard assessment and control templates)

Ceci est un exemple de modèle de rapport d'évaluation et de contrôle des dangers. Si vous choisissez d'utiliser ce modèle, veillez à l'adapter à vos fonctions et à votre lieu de travail (format Microsoft Word).

PUBLIÉ : Mars 2023

(ENGLISH TITLE: Illness or injury record (template))

Ceci est un exemple de modèle de rapport de maladie ou de blessure. Si vous choisissez d'utiliser ce modèle, veillez à l'adapter à vos fonctions et à votre lieu de travail.

PUBLICATION : mars 2023

***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 September 2002.
For information on the latest OHS requirements, visit OHS website.***

Discusses where thiols are found, associated health risks, exposure limits, suggested controls and emergency response.

PUBLISHED: September 2002

Outlines OHS registration requirements for certain kinds of radiation equipment. Some example industries where designated radiation equipment may be found include Class 3b and Class 4 lasers, X-ray equipment, and particle accelerators.

PUBLISHED: December 2021

Explains how employers complete a report on compliance, if an OHS officer has required them to do so.

UPDATED: February 2022

Form for reporting on compliance. Refer to 'Report on compliance' bulletin for details.

UPDATED: February 2022

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A poster describing how to report workplace health and safety incidents to Alberta OHS. Size 11" x 17".

UPDATED: November 2024

This webinar provides an overview of potentially serious incidents reporting requirements. Topics include: what is a potentially serious incident, how to report a potentially serious incident, how government uses the reported information.

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

UPDATED: December, 2021

A list of OHS resources for Alberta employers, prime contractors and workers involved in residential hail damage repairs.

UPDATED: June 2022

***This resource is current to March 2020.
For information on the latest OHS requirements, visit OHS website.***

Guidelines on developing a code of practice (COP) describing the selection, maintenance and use of respiratory protective equipment (RPE) be developed whenever respirators are used at the work site to meet legislated requirements.

UPDATED: March 2020

***This resource is current to March 2020.
For information on the latest OHS requirements, visit OHS website.***

This guide provides information on when to use RPE, what types of RPE there are and the steps to determine if RPE is necessary.

UPDATED: March 2020

Respiratory viruses, including influenza and coronaviruses, can cause common colds, seasonal flu and public health outbreaks. This bulletin gives employers, supervisors and workers information about controlling respiratory virus hazards in the workplace.

UPDATED: December 2022

This recorded webinar gives employers, supervisors, and workers information about minimizing risk from respiratory viruses in the workplace.

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

UPDATED: September 2023

***This resource is current to December 2022.
For information on the latest OHS requirements, visit OHS website.***

Gives employers information to help guide their selection of respirators and masks, when addressing the hazard of respiratory viruses in the workplace.

PUBLISHED: December 2022

*****This resource is currently being updated *****
Please visit Alberta OHS concerns and incidents for general information.

This resource provides questions and answers on the responsibilities of Certificate of Recognition (COR) holders.

PUBLISHED: January 10, 2018