All resources

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

Outlines routes of airborne substance exposure and how to determine worker exposure and exposure limits. Refers to associated OHS legislation.

PUBLISHED: June 2011

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

PUBLISHED: August 2010

Lists the hazards associated with using hydrocarbons in vehicle air-conditioning systems and Environment Canada's recommendations if replacing refrigerants with hydrocarbons.

PUBLISHED: November 2010

Introduces key properties and health effects of silica, and points to more information about legal requirements that will apply at work sites where silica may be present.

UPDATED: June 2026

***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

How to identify nail products containing methyl methacrylate (MMA), health risks and suggested alternatives.

PUBLISHED: March 2010

Introduces key properties and health and safety effects, and points to more information about legal requirements that will apply at work sites where coal dust may be present.

UPDATED: JUNE 2026

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

Discusses the properties and health effects of styrene, medical monitoring and preventative controls.

PUBLISHED: July 2009

***This resource is current to November 2007.
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Lists possible airborne hazardous materials and an employer's responsibilities to protect workers from exposure.

PUBLISHED: November 2007

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

Lists properties of chlorine, health effects, protective controls and possible substitutes.

PUBLISHED: July 2010

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

Lists properties and health effects of perchloroethylene. Discusses medical monitoring, protective controls, and possible substitutes.

PUBLISHED: August 2010

***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 key properties, usages and health effects, and points to more information about legal requirements that support healthy and safe use of lead at your work site. .

UPDATED: June 2026

***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 February 2017.
For information on the latest OHS requirements, visit OHS website.***

This publication provides direction on how to complete a worker exposure assessment to determine compliance with the Alberta occupational exposure limit (OEL) for silica.

PUBLISHED: February 2017

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

Information on the health risk of cyotoxic drug exposure to healthy human cells and suggested protective controls.

PUBLISHED: July 2017

***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 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

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

Explains the OHS Code requirement that an overhead crane operating on rails, tracks or trolleys be equipped with a positive stop or limiting device, or that the stop or limiting device be attached to the rails, tracks or trolleys.

UPDATED: July 2022

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

UPDATED: April 2025

Describes how anti-fatigue matting works and factors to consider when purchasing.

PUBLISHED: August 2010

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

PUBLISHED: February 2017

Suggestions to help reduce back pain for those who spend long hours in a seated position.

PUBLISHED: August 2010

Discusses the hazards of fatigue and extended work hours, health effects and suggested controls.

PUBLISHED: February 2017

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

PUBLISHED: March 2004

Explains the causes of contact stress, health risks and suggested controls.

PUBLISHED: September 2010

This resource provides information about the hazards associated with hand/arm and whole body vibration, OHS requirements related to workplace vibration, and best-practice controls.

UPDATED: February 2024

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

PUBLISHED: May 2003

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

PUBLISHED: August 2004

Considerations when determining the size of an access opening.

PUBLISHED: October 2007

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

UPDATED: August 2023

***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 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 2010.
For information on the latest OHS requirements, visit OHS website.***

Outlines safe work procedures for preparing hydrocarbon-containing vessels, tanks or piping systems for hot work, confined space entry or hydrocarbon removal.

PUBLISHED: August 2010

This bulletin discusses smoky environments and wildfire smoke as a workplace hazard and provides health and safety information regarding potential health effects, risks and controls.

UPDATED: April 2026

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

UPDATED: 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

***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 October 2014.
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Discusses health effects associated with nanomaterials, legislation, hazard assessment and suggested controls.

PUBLISHED: October 2014

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

Information about securing pipe and other cargo, including employer and worker responsibilities, and recommended practices.

PUBLISHED: October 2009

***This resource is current to August 2004.
For information on the latest OHS requirements, visit OHS website.***

Addresses tire servicing safety requirements under the OHS Code including worker competency, split-rim or locking ring wheel assemblies and large vehicle assemblies.

PUBLISHED: August 2004

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

PUBLISHED: March 2005

***This resource is current to July 2014.
For information on the latest OHS requirements, visit OHS website.***

Explains the health risks associated with working in extreme heat and cold situations and suggested controls.

PUBLISHED: July 2014

***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 provides information about occupational health and safety fall protection plans and their legal requirements.

UPDATED: February 2023

***This resource is current to December 2016.
For information on the latest OHS requirements, visit OHS website.***

Addresses the danger of snow and ice coming off commercial vehicles while in motion and the hazards associated with clearing snow and ice buildup.

PUBLISHED: December 2016

***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

Addresses some of the hazards associated with domestic work and the obligations of employers and workers under Alberta OHS legislation.

UPDATED: April 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