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(ENGLISH TITLE: What to expect in an OHS inspection: information for employers)

ਜਦੋਂ ਅਲਬਰਟਾ ਆਕੂਪੇਸ਼ਨਲ ਹੈਲਥ ਐਂਡ ਸੇਫਟੀ ਅਫਸਰ ਕੰਮ ਦੀਆਂ ਸਾਈਟਾਂ 'ਤੇ ਨਿਰੀਖਣ ਕਰਦੇ ਹਨ ਤਾਂ ਰੋਜ਼ਗਾਰਦਾਤਾ ਕੀ ਉਮੀਦ ਕਰ ਸਕਦੇ ਹਨ। ਇਸ ਵਿੱਚ ਸ਼ਾਮਲ ਹੈ ਕਿ ਅਫਸਰ ਕਿਉਂ ਅਤੇ ਕਦੋਂ ਆਉਂਦੇ ਹਨ, ਅਫਸਰ ਜਾਣਕਾਰੀ ਕਿਵੇਂ ਇਕੱਤਰ ਕਰਦੇ ਹਨ, ਅਤੇ ਉਹ ਆਪਣੇ ਇੰਟਰਐਕਸ਼ਨਾਂ, ਨਿਰੀਖਣਾਂ ਅਤੇ ਖੋਜਾਂ ਨੂੰ ਦਸਤਾਵੇਜ਼ੀ ਤੌਰ 'ਤੇ ਕਿਵੇਂ ਪੇਸ਼ ਕਰਦੇ ਹਨ।

ਅੱਪਡੇਟ ਕੀਤਾ ਗਿਆ: ਅਪ੍ਰੈਲ 2022

(ENGLISH TITLE: What to expect in an OHS inspection: information for workers)

ਜਦੋਂ ਅਲਬਰਟਾ ਆਕੂਪੇਸ਼ਨਲ ਹੈਲਥ ਐਂਡ ਸੇਫਟੀ ਅਫਸਰ ਕੰਮ ਦੀਆਂ ਸਾਈਟਾਂ 'ਤੇ ਨਿਰੀਖਣ ਕਰਦੇ ਹਨ ਤਾਂ ਕਰਮਚਾਰੀ ਕੀ ਉਮੀਦ ਕਰ ਸਕਦੇ ਹਨ। ਇਸ ਵਿੱਚ ਸ਼ਾਮਲ ਹੈ ਕਿ ਅਫਸਰ ਕਿਉਂ ਅਤੇ ਕਦੋਂ ਆਉਂਦੇ ਹਨ, ਅਤੇ ਕਰਮਚਾਰੀ ਆਮ ਤੌਰ 'ਤੇ ਕਿਵੇਂ ਹਿੱਸਾ ਲੈਂਦੇ ਹਨ।

ਪ੍ਰਕਾਸ਼ਿਤ: ਅਪ੍ਰੈਲ 2022

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

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Online search tool for OHS legislation. Enables visitors to search the OHS Act, Regulation, and Code, as well as create and share customized PDF versions of various sections.

Rules for health, safety and wellness in Alberta’s workplaces fall under the Occupational Health and Safety Act, Regulation and Code.

This bulletin describes the content requirements for occupational hygiene reports, and the competency requirements (including qualifications) needed to sign off on occupational hygiene work. For more information, please see "Occupational hygiene competency: Frequently asked questions (FAQ)”.

UPDATED: December 2024

This FAQ addresses questions from stakeholders related to occupational hygiene competency requirements described in a 2024 publication, "Occupational hygiene reports: requirements and tips."

PUBLISHED: December 2024

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".

UPDATED: April 2025

Test your knowledge on various workplace health and safety topics. Learn how to better identify hazards on the job and how to control them.

We are updating our fun quizzes. More will be added by topic. See "More about this resource" (below) for recent updates.

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.

***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 resource is current to March 2019. For information on the latest OHS requirements, visit OHS website.***

This bulletin describes the minimum standards to which a fire service must comply under occupational health and safety (OHS) legislation.

PUBLISHED: March 2019

This resource provides information for non-profit organizations regarding their responsibilities under Alberta’s OHS legislation.

UPDATED: August 2022

Explains how the internal responsibility system works as the basis of Alberta's OHS legislation.

UPDATED: April 2022

Reporting form and supporting information for physicians and other health care professionals to use for report notifiable diseases under Alberta’s Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) Act.

UPDATED: February 2022

Discusses noise as a common workplace hazard, including information about associated health effects and exposure limits, implementing a noise management program, audiometric testing, and educating workers.

UPDATED: October 2024

Introduces - in general terms - OHS legal requirements that will apply if employers choose to authorize naloxone administration as part of an opioid overdose emergency response. Provides related links, including to Government of Alberta requirements.

UPDATED: March 2025

This video tutorial provides information on how workplace inspections can ensure MSD controls are working as intended.

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PUBLISHED: August 2021

This video tutorial describes how to implement ergonomic controls for MSD prevention.

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PUBLISHED: August 2021

This video tutorial describes the role of hazard assessment and control in preventing or controlling workplace MSDs.

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PUBLISHED: August 2021

This video tutorial gives an overview on the ways that work can contribute to MSDs.

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PUBLISHED: August 2021

This video tutorial describes why it is important to prevent workplace MSDs.

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PUBLISHED: August 2021

This video tutorial provides an introduction to MSDs.

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PUBLISHED: August 2021

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

UPDATED: May 2022

This presentation provides facilitators content to hold in-person workshops.

UPDATED: May 2026

This presentation provides facilitators content to hold virtual workshops.

UPDATED: May 2026

Portable OHS information for Indigenous workers.

UPDATED: May 2026

The miyo pimatisiwin workplace health and safety tool kit facilitation guide assists facilitators to hold health and safety workshops (in-person or virtual).

UPDATED: May 2026

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

Methanol properties and health effects and suggested controls to prevent exposure.

PUBLISHED: January 2010

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

PUBLISHED: January 2010

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

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PUBLISHED: September 2022

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

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PUBLISHED: September 2022

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

Lists the standard minimum steps an electric utility must include for manually energizing a power system after an unplanned outage.

UPDATED: October 2010

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

A description of hot work as a fire and explosion hazard and direction for performing hot work under the OHS Code.

PUBLISHED: May 2007

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

PUBLISHED: November 2023

'Limited cash and valuables' decal for gas stations and convenience stores. Size 3.25” x 4.25”.

PUBLISHED: May 2018

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

PUBLISHED: August 2010

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

UPDATED: May 2022

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

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 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 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

(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

(ENGLISH TITLE: Use Your Worker Rights)

taamskinisaa ootanistahktoomoyiyaa nii otanistaaktsisitapipowiyaa aahktsistapipostip istsitomsinii kii aahtaakasoop omii kitstitapotaak. Size 11"x17"

PUBLISHED: August 2025

This two-sided postcard gives an at-a-glance introduction to some worker, supervisor and employer health and safety responsibilities. Size 5.75" x 8.25".

UPDATED: November 2024

***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 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 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 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