All resources

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 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 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

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 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

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

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

***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

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

PUBLISHED: February 2017

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

PUBLISHED: May 2022

***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

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 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

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 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

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

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

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

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UPDATED: December 2021

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 2026

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

UPDATED: July 2025

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: March 2025

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

UPDATED: July 2022

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 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 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 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.

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UPDATED: March 2022

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: March 2026

This bulletin introduces occupational health and safety laws that apply to working with harmful substances in the workplace. The focus of this bulletin is Part 4 of the Occupational Health and Safety Code.

PUBLISHED: June 2026

***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

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

PUBLISHED: January 2010

***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

***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

Discusses health risks, legislated exposure limits for workers applying insecticides and suggests controls.

PUBLISHED: August 2010

***This resource is current to August 1995.
For information on the latest OHS requirements, visit OHS website.***

Guidelines for detection, classification, handling, transportation and waste management of naturally occurring radioactive materials (NORM). Developed by the Western Canadian NORM Committee.

PUBLISHED: August 1995

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

Discusses the pros and cons of wearing contact lenses in industry.

PUBLISHED: August 2008

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

Presents a two-step process for employers to develop a workplace code of practice for chemical hazards.

PUBLISHED: February 2013

Introduces OHS legislation with a focus on what workers need to do to comply with the law. Size 5.5" x 8.5".

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.

UPDATED: October 2024

Introduces OHS legislation with a focus on what supervisors need to do to comply with the law. Size 5.5" x 8.5".

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.

UPDATED: October 2024

Introduces OHS legislation with a focus on what employers need to do to comply with the law. Size 5.5" x 8.5".

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.

UPDATED: October 2024

(ENGLISH TITLE: Guide to OHS: Workers)

Présente la législation en matière de santé et de sécurité au travail (SST) en mettant l’accent sur ce que les travailleurs doivent faire pour se conformer à la loi.

MISE À JOUR : février 2023

(ENGLISH TITLE: Guide to OHS: Workers)

Presenta la legislación sobre la salud y la seguridad en el trabajo (OHS) con especial atención a lo que deben hacer los trabajadores para cumplir la ley.

ACTUALIZADO: febrero de 2023

Addresses guarding of commercial dough and food preparation mixers to protect workers.

PUBLISHED: March 2005

How designers design for the average person, which doesn't always work.

PUBLISHED: May 2003

(ENGLISH TITLE: Spring slips, trips and falls)

Ce bulletin fournit des renseignements aux employeurs et aux travailleurs sur les dangers liés au temps printanier en Alberta.

PUBLICATION : mai 2022

A decision tree to help employers understand and meet the requirements of Alberta's mandatory fuel prepayment requirement.

UPDATED: March 2025

'Mandatory fuel pre-pay' sticker for gas pumps. Size 3” x 3.5”.

PUBLISHED: May 2018

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 is an example of a video surveillance test log template for fuel and convenience stores. If you choose to use this template, make sure you customize it to your work and work site. MS Word format.

UPDATED: March 2025