All resources

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

Basic information to help reduce the health risks associated with welding gases and fumes.

PUBLISHED: August 2009

Explains what West Nile Virus is and how it affects the workplace, suggestions for hazard assessment and controls.

UPDATED: August 2009

What employers can expect when Alberta Occupational Health and Safety officers do inspections at work sites. Includes why and when officers show up, how officers gather information, and how they document their interactions, observations and findings.

UPDATED: April 2022

What workers can expect when Alberta Occupational Health and Safety officers do inspections at work sites. Includes why and when officers show up, and how workers usually participate.

PUBLISHED: April 2022

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

PUBLISHED: June 2018

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

UPDATED: January 2022

This publication discusses wildfire smoke as a workplace hazard. Includes information on potential health effects, risks and controls.

UPDATED: August 2024

This is an example of a work site inspection 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

Lack of activity can lead to a loss of fitness or ability, which can increase the chance of injury. Workers resuming work after a period away may need to take additional steps to limit the potential for injuries.

PUBLISHED: December 2022

This is an example of a worker orientation 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

This is an example of a worker training 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

This pocket-sized handbook is a quick health and safety reference for Alberta workers. It introduces some key health and safety concepts, along with common workplace hazards, frequently used controls and quick tips that workers can use everyday. Size 4" x 5.5".

UPDATED: September 2024

Explains the meaning of working alone as defined in Alberta's OHS Code and introduces related legislated requirements from Part 28 of the OHS Code.

UPDATED: March 2025

This list of sample questions is intended to help employers identify what steps they can take to ensure the safety of their workers who work alone.

UPDATED: March 2025

This bulletin gives examples of occupational health and safety best practices for employers and workers who are working from home.

PUBLISHED: December 2022

Infographic on the health risks associated with working in the cold, what to watch for, and how to prevent cold stress.

UPDATED: August 2022

Infographic on the health risks associated with working in the heat, what to watch for, and how to prevent heat stress.

UPDATED: August 2022

This resource provides information about Alberta's legislated requirements for working in restricted and confined spaces.

UPDATED: April 2025

This bulletin provides health and safety information regarding exposure risks and hazards when working in smoky environments.

UPDATED: May 2023

This bulletin provides employers and workers with health and safety information about working in summer.

UPDATED: December 2021

This bulletin provides employers and workers with health and safety information about working in winter.

UPDATED: December 2021

A guide for people who work on freshwater floating ice covers. It is based on the Government of Alberta’s “Guide for building and working safely on ice covers in Alberta”.

UPDATED: December 2024

This resource is a guide to working safely on ice-covered bodies of water in Alberta.

UPDATED: December 2024

This zip package contains an ice cover inspection template and an ice cover profile template. Both are intended for use as described in the "Guide for building and working safely on ice covers in Alberta".If you choose to use these templates, make sure that you customize them to your work and work site. (Microsoft Word format.)

UPDATED: December 2024

Poster reminding employees of key employment standards rules. Size 11" x 17".

PUBLISHED: March 2019

Poster reminding workers of their occupational health and safety rights. Size 11" x 17".

PUBLISHED: March 2019

Poster reminding workers to know their rights, the occupational health safety rules, and the hazards before starting work. Size 11" x 17".

PUBLISHED: March 2019

This eLearning resource introduces Alberta’s workplace first aid 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.

PUBLISHED: June 2024

This bulletin explains how training agencies can apply for approval to teach workplace first aid in Alberta.

UPDATED: August 2023

Use this form to apply for approval to teach advanced workplace first aid in Alberta.

UPDATED: August 2023

Use this form to apply for approval to teach basic workplace first aid in Alberta.

UPDATED: August 2023

Use this form to apply for approval to teach intermediate workplace first aid in Alberta.

UPDATED: August 2023

This webinar is an overview of the legislated OHS requirements related to workplace violence and harassment.

Outlines some of the hazards that can be introduced as a result of a flood and ways to address those hazards.

UPDATED: May 2022

A handbook for young workers that includes information about occupational health and safety requirements, rights and responsibilities. Size 5.5" X 8.5 ".

UPDATED: February 2025

This take-charge card folds in half to make a wallet-sized handy reference for young workers. Size 3.5" x 2".

UPDATED: November 2022

Poster describing violence and harassment prevention plan requirements that apply to retail fuelling outlets and convenience stores. Size 11” x 17”.

UPDATED: April 2025

(ENGLISH TITLE: Guide to OHS: Workers)

Представляє законодавство про охорону праці та техніку безпеки з акцентом на те, що повинні робити працівники, щоб дотримуватися закону.

ОНОВЛЕНО: березень 2023

(ENGLISH TITLE: Spring slips, trips, and falls)

Цей бюлетень містить інформацію для роботодавців і працівників про небезпеки, пов’язані з весняною погодою в Альберті.

ОПУБЛІКОВАНО: травень 2022

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

Пояснює принципи роботи внутрішньої системи відповідальності, що є основою законодавства про охорону праці та техніки безпеки Альберти.

ОНОВЛЕНО: квітень 2022

(ENGLISH TITLE: Common fall hazards)

Цей бюлетень містить інформацію для роботодавців і працівників про поширені небезпеки, пов’язані з падінням.

ОПУБЛІКОВАНО: травень 2022

Пояснює процеси, пов'язані з реалізацією працівником свого права на відмову від виконання небезпечної роботи. Інформація для роботодавців та працівників.

ОНОВЛЕНО: грудень 2021 р.

(ENGLISH TITLE: Spring slips, trips, and falls)

تُزود هذه النشرة أصحاب العمل والعاملين بمعلومات حول المخاطر المتعلقة بطقس الربيع في ألبرتا

نُشر: أيار/مايو 2022

(ENGLISH TITLE: Right to refuse dangerous work)

شرح الإجراءات المتبعة عندما يمارس العامل حقه في رفض العمل الخطر. معلومات لأصحاب العمل والعمال.

حُدّث في: كانون الأول/ديسمبر 2021

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

يشرح كيفية عمل منظومة المسؤولية الداخلية كأساس لتشريع الصحة والسلامة المهنية في ألبرتا.

حُدّث في: نيسان/أبريل 2022

(ENGLISH TITLE: Guide to OHS: Workers)

يُقدِّم تشريع الصحة والسلامة المهنية مع التركيز على ما يحتاج العاملون القيام به من أجل الامتثال بالقانون.

شباط/فبراير 2023

(ENGLISH TITLE: Common fall hazards)

تُزود هذه النشرة أصحاب العمل والعاملين بمعلومات حول مخاطر السقوط الشائعة في ألبرتا.

نُشر في: أيار/مايو 2022

(ENGLISH TITLE: Common fall hazards)

ਇਹ ਬੁਲੇਟਿਨ ਡਿੱਗਣ ਦੇ ਆਮ ਖ਼ਤਰਿਆਂ ਬਾਰੇ ਮਾਲਕਾਂ ਅਤੇ ਕਰਮਚਾਰੀਆਂ ਨੂੰ ਜਾਣਕਾਰੀ ਪ੍ਰਦਾਨ ਕਰਦਾ ਹੈ।

ਪ੍ਰਕਾਸ਼ਿਤ: ਮਈ 2022

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

ਦੱਸਦਾ ਹੈ ਕਿ ਅਲਬਰਟਾ ਦੇ OHS ਕਾਨੂੰਨ ਦੇ ਆਧਾਰ ਵਜੋਂ ਅੰਦਰੂਨੀ ਜ਼ਿੰਮੇਵਾਰੀ ਪ੍ਰਣਾਲੀ ਕਿਵੇਂ ਕੰਮ ਕਰਦੀ ਹੈ।

ਅੱਪਡੇਟ ਕੀਤਾ: ਅਪ੍ਰੈਲ 2022

(ENGLISH TITLE: Right to refuse dangerous work)

ਸ਼ਾਮਲ ਪ੍ਰਕਿਰਿਆਵਾਂ ਦੀ ਵਿਆਖਿਆ ਕਰਦਾ ਹੈ ਜਦੋਂ ਕੋਈ ਕਰਮਚਾਰੀ ਖਤਰਨਾਕ ਕੰਮ ਤੋਂ ਇਨਕਾਰ ਕਰਨ ਦੇ ਆਪਣੇ ਅਧਿਕਾਰ ਦੀ ਵਰਤੋਂ ਕਰਦਾ ਹੈ। ਰੋਜ਼ਗਾਰਦਾਤਾਵਾਂ ਅਤੇ ਕਰਮਚਾਰੀਆਂ ਲਈ ਜਾਣਕਾਰੀ।

ਅੱਪਡੇਟ ਕੀਤਾ ਗਿਆ: ਦਸੰਬਰ 2021