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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

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

Addresses hazards and controls for administrative workers in the healthcare industry.

PUBLISHED: January 2011

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

Knowledge and Skills Assessment for Administrative Workers – Verification Checklist for Preceptors or Self-assessment.

PUBLISHED: January 2011

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

Addresses hazards and controls for workers providing services in community clinics or doctors' offices. May be useful for other workers providing client care in community settings, such as therapists.

PUBLISHED: January 2011

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

Knowledge and Skills Assessment for Personnel in Community Clinics and Doctors' Offices – Verification Checklist for Preceptors or Self-assessment.

PUBLISHED: January 2011

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

Addresses hazards and controls for workers in continuing care facilities. May be useful for workers providing direct resident care in other contexts.

PUBLISHED: January 2011

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

Knowledge and Skills Assessment for Caregivers in Continuing Care Facilities – Verification Checklist for Preceptors or Self-assessment.

PUBLISHED: January 2011

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

This document focuses on hazards and controls in dental offices and clinics.

PUBLISHED: July 2008

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

Knowledge and Skills Assessment for Dental Workers – Verification Checklist for Preceptors or Self-assessment.

PUBLISHED: July 2008

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

Address hazards and controls for workers in diagnostic imaging and nuclear medicine.

PUBLISHED: January 2011

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

Knowledge and Skills Assessment Personnel in Diagnostic Imaging and Nuclear Medicine – Verification Checklist for Preceptors or Self-assessment.

PUBLISHED: January 2011

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

Addresses hazards and controls for workers providing client care services in home care. May be useful for other workers providing client care in home or community settings, such as therapists or those providing support services to home care clients.

PUBLISHED: January 2011

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

Knowledge and Skills Assessment Homecare Workers – Verification Checklist for Preceptors or Self-assessment.

PUBLISHED: January 2011

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

Addresses hazards and controls in laboratories and is applicable for both diagnostic and many research laboratories.

PUBLISHED: January 2011

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

Knowledge and Skills Assessment for Laboratory Workers - Verification Checklist for Preceptors or Self-assessment.

PUBLISHED: January 2011

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

Addresses hazards and controls for workers on medical and surgical units and emergency rooms. May be useful for other workers providing direct patient care including those in long-term or continuing care, homecare, outpatient or community clinics, and staff offering specialized medical services such as dialysis.

PUBLISHED: January 2011

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

Knowledge and Skills Assessment for Medical and Surgical Staff –Verification Checklist for Preceptors or Self-assessment.

PUBLISHED: January 2011

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

Addresses hazards and controls for medical emergency response personnel, including paramedics, EMRs andEMTs.

PUBLISHED: January 2011

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

Knowledge and Skills Assessment for Emergency Response Personnel – Verification Checklist for Preceptors or Self-assessment.

PUBLISHED: January 2011

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

Addresses hazards and controls for mental health workers, both in mental health facilities and those who work in community settings.

PUBLISHED: January 2011

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

Knowledge and Skills Assessment for Mental Health Workers – Verification Checklist for Preceptors or Self-assessment.

PUBLISHED: January 2011

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

Addresses hazards and controls in pharmacies.

PUBLISHED: January 2011

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

Knowledge and Skills Assessment for Pharmacy Workers - Verification Checklist for Preceptors or Self-assessment.

PUBLISHED: January 2011

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

Addresses hazards and controls for workers in physiotherapy and occupational therapy and for respiratory therapists. This document may also be useful for recreation therapists.

PUBLISHED: January 2011

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

Knowledge and Skills Assessment PTs, OTs, RTs – Verification Checklist for Preceptors or Self-assessment.

PUBLISHED: January 2011

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

Addresses hazards and controls for workers providing public health services, with a focus on public health inspectors. May be useful for other workers providing some services in home care or community settings.

PUBLISHED: January 2011

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

Addresses hazards and controls for workers in Central Processing, also known as Central Supply or Central Sterile Supply.

PUBLISHED: January 2011

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

Knowledge and Skills Assessment for Personnel in Central Processing – Verification Checklist for Preceptors or Self-assessment.

PUBLISHED: January 2011

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

Contact information for Occupational Health and Safety and Employment Standards.

UPDATED: October 2022

Infographic on the health risks associated with working in the cold, what to watch for, and how to prevent cold stress.

UPDATED: August 2022

Infographic on the health risks associated with working in the heat, what to watch for, and how to prevent heat stress.

UPDATED: August 2022

Outlines the Prevention Initiative for Alberta's OHS system and discusses current priorities, guiding principles and current state.

PUBLISHED: March 2019

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

A guide to safe operating procedures in the seismic drilling industry and associated legislation.

PUBLISHED: October 2010

'Limited cash and valuables' decal for gas stations and convenience stores. Size 3.24” x 4.25”.

PUBLISHED: May 2018

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

PUBLISHED: May 2018

'Video surveillance' decal for gas stations and convenience stores. Size 3.25” x 4.25”.

PUBLISHED: May 2018

'Time lock safe on premises' decal for gas stations and convenience stores. Size 3.25” x 4.25”.

PUBLISHED: May 2018

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

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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".

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UPDATED: October 2024

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

UPDATED: May 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

Overview of prime contractor role and obligations.

UPDATED: June 2024

Explains when students and volunteers are considered workers under the OHS Act.

UPDATED: April 2022