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Protection of Workers during Remediation of Marijuana Grow Operations

BH020
***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

A Physician’s Guide to Occupational Health and Safety Responsibilities

BP004
***This resource is current to September 2008. For information on the latest OHS requirements, visit OHS website.***

Information for physicians and their staff about creating a healthy and safe workplace for themselves, their co-workers and their employees, while complying with Alberta OHS legislation.

PUBLISHED: September 2008

Recommended Practices in Health and Safety: A guide for Building Owners + Managers

BP006
***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

Best Practices on Conveyor Safety

BP008
***This resource is current to January 2003.
For information on the latest OHS requirements, visit OHS website.***

Best practices handbook that gives an overview of mechanical hazards associated with conveyors, with information about hazard assessment and reduction.

PUBLISHED: January 2003

Best Practices Guidelines for Occupational Health and Safety in the Healthcare Industry. Volume 1: Overview of Best Practices

BP009
***This resource is current to May 2011. For information on the latest OHS requirements, visit OHS website.***

Highlights general health and safety issues in the healthcare environment. Volume 1 of 5 in a series of best practice handbooks for the healthcare industry.

PUBLISHED: May 2011

Best Practices Guidelines for Occupational Health and Safety in the Healthcare Industry. Volume 2: Best Practices for the Assessment and Control of Biological Hazards

BP010
***This resource is current to May 2011.
For information on the latest OHS requirements, visit OHS website.***

Information to assist with identifying, assessing and controlling biological hazards in healthcare workplaces. Volume 2 of 5 in a series of best practice handbooks for the healthcare industry.

PUBLISHED: May 2011

Best Practices Guidelines for Occupational Health and Safety in the Healthcare Industry. Volume 3: Best Practices for the Assessment and Control of Chemical Hazards

BP011
***This resource is current to May 2011.
For information on the latest OHS requirements, visit OHS website.***

A review of best practices for controlling exposure to chemical hazards in healthcare. Volume 3 of 5 in a series of best practice handbooks for the healthcare industry.

PUBLISHED: May 2011

Best Practices Guidelines for Occupational Health and Safety in the Healthcare Industry. Volume 4: Best Practices for the Assessment and Control of Physical Hazards

BP012
***This resource is current to May 2011.
For information on the latest OHS requirements, visit OHS website.***

Addresses key physical hazards that exist in the healthcare work environment. A companion to the No Unsafe Lift Workbook which addresses patient handling. Volume 4 of 5 in a series of best practice handbooks for the healthcare industry.



PUBLISHED: May, 2011

Best Practices Guidelines for Occupational Health and Safety in the Healthcare Industry. Volume 5: Best Practices for the Assessment and Control of Psychological Hazards

BP013
***This resource is current to May 2011.
For information on the latest OHS requirements, visit OHS website.***

A review of best practices for identifying and controlling work-related psychological stressors. Volume 5 of 5 in a series of best practice handbooks for the healthcare industry.



PUBLISHED: May 2011

Driving for Work: Developing Safe Practices for Employers and Workers

BP014
***This resource is current to October 2010.
For information on the latest OHS requirements, visit OHS website.***

Information on legal obligations, setting up a safe driving program and investigating incidents.

PUBLISHED: October 2010

Forklift Health & Safety Best Practices Guideline

BP015
***This resource is current to September 2014.
For information on the latest OHS requirements, visit OHS website.***

Best practices handbook to help employers fulfill their obligation to protect the health and safety of workers who operate or work around forklifts.

PUBLISHED: September 2014

Occupational Health and Safety Practices: A Guide for Printers

BP016
***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

Hazard assessment and control: a handbook for Alberta employers and workers

BP018
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.

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 2023

Hazard assessment and control: a handbook for Alberta employers and workers: template package

BP018TMP
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

Leading Indicators for Workplace Health and Safety: A user guide

BP019
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.

UPDATED: August 2020