All resources

***This resource is current to August 2010.
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Describes the health effects of H2S exposure and provides suggested engineering controls.

PUBLISHED: August 2010

***This resource is current to July 2009.
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Describes the health effects of exposure to carbon monoxide and suggested protective controls.

PUBLISHED: July 2009

***This resource is current to August 2009.
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Basic information to help reduce the health risks associated with welding gases and fumes.

PUBLISHED: August 2009

***This resource is current to January 2010.
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Methanol properties and health effects and suggested controls to prevent exposure.

PUBLISHED: January 2010

***This resource is current to July 2010.
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A review of the proper use and calibration of combustible gas meters.

PUBLISHED: July 2010

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

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

PUBLISHED: January 2010

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 June 2011.
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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

***This resource is current to November 2009.
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Lists health risks associated with the use of silica, suggested substitutions and controls.

PUBLISHED: November 2009

***This resource is current to September 2002.
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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

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

Lists types of coal and health risks. Discusses medical monitoring and suggested protective controls.

PUBLISHED: April 2010

***This resource is current to July 2009.
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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.
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Lists properties of chlorine, health effects, protective controls and possible substitutes.

PUBLISHED: July 2010

***This resource is current to August 2010.
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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.
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Presents a two-step process for employers to develop a workplace code of practice for chemical hazards.

PUBLISHED: February 2013

***This resource is current to November 2013.
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Information about uses of lead, health effects due to exposure, suggested protective controls and legislated health and safety requirements.

PUBLISHED: November 2013

***This resource is current to January 2015.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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: February 2023

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 confined spaces, particularly in regard to the required Code of Practice.

UPDATED: July 2024

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

UPDATED: August 2024

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

UPDATED: May 2023

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

PUBLISHED: October 2009