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Servicing Tires Safely
GS003
***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
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
Guarding of Commercial Dough and Food Preparation Mixers
GS004
Addresses guarding of commercial dough and food preparation mixers to protect workers.
PUBLISHED: March 2005
PUBLISHED: March 2005
Best Practice: Working Safely in the Heat and Cold
GS006
***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
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
Manually Energizing Power Systems after an Unplanned Outage: An Alberta Electric Utility Best Practice
GS008
***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
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
Fall protection plan
GS010
This resource provides information about occupational health and safety fall protection plans and their legal requirements.
UPDATED: February 2023
UPDATED: February 2023
Snow and Ice on Commercial Vehicles
GS011
***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
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
Powered Mobile Equipment Rollover Safety Precautions
GS012
***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
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
Handbook of Occupational Hazards and Controls for Healthcare Administrative Workers
HC002
***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
For information on the latest OHS requirements, visit OHS website.***
Addresses hazards and controls for administrative workers in the healthcare industry.
PUBLISHED: January 2011
Handbook of Occupational Hazards and Controls for Healthcare Administrative Workers: Knowledge and Skills Assessment Verification Checklist
HC003
***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
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
Handbook of Occupational Hazards and Controls - Community Clinics and Doctors’ Offices
HC004
***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
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
Handbook of Occupational Hazards and Controls for Community Clinics and Doctors’ Offices: Knowledge and Skills Assessment Verification Checklist
HC005
***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
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
Handbook of Occupational Hazards and Controls for Personnel in Continuing Care Facilities
HC006
***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
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
Handbook of Occupational Hazards and Controls for Personnel in Continuing Care Facilities: Knowledge and Skills Assessment Verification Checklist
HC007
***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
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
Handbook of Occupational Hazards and Controls for Dental Workers
HC008
***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
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
Handbook of Occupational Hazards and Controls for Dental Workers: Knowledge and Skills Assessment Verification Checklist
HC009
***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
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
Handbook of Occupational Hazards and Controls for Personnel in Diagnostic Imaging and Nuclear Medicine
HC010
***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
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
Handbook of Occupational Hazards and Controls for Personnel in Diagnostic Imaging and Nuclear Medicine: Knowledge and Skills Assessment Verification Checklist
HC011
***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
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
Handbook of Occupational Hazards and Controls for Homecare Providers
HC012
***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
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
Handbook of Occupational Hazards and Controls for Homecare Providers: Knowledge and Skills Assessment Verification Checklist
HC013
***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
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
Handbook of Occupational Hazards and Controls for Laboratory Workers
HC014
***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
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
Handbook of Occupational Hazards and Controls for Laboratory Workers: Knowledge and Skills Assessment Verification Checklist
HC015
***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
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
Handbook of Occupational Hazards and Controls for Medical and Surgical Staff
HC016
***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
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
Handbook of Occupational Hazards and Controls for Medical and Surgical Staff: Knowledge and Skills Assessment Verification Checklist
HC017
***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
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
Handbook of Occupational Hazards and Controls for Medical Emergency Response Personnel
HC018
***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
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
Handbook of Occupational Hazards and Controls for Medical Emergency Response Personnel: Knowledge and Skills Assessment Verification Checklist
HC019
***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
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
Handbook of Occupational Hazards and Controls for Mental Health Workers
HC020
***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
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
Handbook of Occupational Hazards and Controls for Mental Health Workers: Knowledge and Skills Assessment Verification Checklist
HC021
***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
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
Handbook of Occupational Hazards and Controls for Pharmacy Workers
HC022
***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
For information on the latest OHS requirements, visit OHS website.***
Addresses hazards and controls in pharmacies.
PUBLISHED: January 2011
Handbook of Occupational Hazards and Controls for Pharmacy Workers: Knowledge and Skills Assessment Verification Checklist
HC023
***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
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
Handbook of Occupational Hazards and Controls for Physiotherapy, Occupational Therapy, and Respiratory Therapy Personnel
HC024
***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
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
Handbook of Occupational Hazards and Controls for Physiotherapy, Occupational Therapy, and Respiratory Therapy Personnel: Knowledge and Skills Assessment Verification Checklist
HC025
***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
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
Handbook of Occupational Hazards and Controls for Public Health Workers
HC026
***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
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
Handbook of Occupational Hazards and Controls for Staff in Central Processing
HC028
***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
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
Handbook of Occupational Hazards and Controls for Staff in Central Processing: Knowledge and Skills Assessment Verification Checklist
HC029
***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
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
Domestic workers
LI069
Addresses some of the hazards associated with domestic work and the obligations of employers and workers under Alberta OHS legislation.
UPDATED: April 2022
UPDATED: April 2022
Noise at the work site
HS003
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
UPDATED: October 2024
Connect with Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) and Employment Standards (ES)
INFO001
Contact information for Occupational Health and Safety and Employment Standards.
UPDATED: October 2022
UPDATED: October 2022
Working in extreme cold
INFO003
Infographic on the health risks associated with working in the cold, what to watch for, and how to prevent cold stress.
UPDATED: August 2022
UPDATED: August 2022
Working in extreme heat
INFO004
Infographic on the health risks associated with working in the heat, what to watch for, and how to prevent heat stress.
UPDATED: August 2022
UPDATED: August 2022
Prevention Initiative for Alberta's Occupational Health and Safety System
INFO005
Outlines the Prevention Initiative for Alberta's OHS system and discusses current priorities, guiding principles and current state.
PUBLISHED: March 2019
PUBLISHED: March 2019
Safe Operating Procedures for Seismic Drilling
IS004
***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
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
Guidelines for safety training of overhead crane operators and supervisors
IS009
***This resource is current to 2018.
For information on the latest OHS requirements, visit OHS website.***
Outlines the minimum recommended safety requirements for ensuring the safe and efficient operation of overhead cranes.
PUBLISHED: November 2018
For information on the latest OHS requirements, visit OHS website.***
Outlines the minimum recommended safety requirements for ensuring the safe and efficient operation of overhead cranes.
PUBLISHED: November 2018
Limited cash and valuables
LB001
'Limited cash and valuables' decal for gas stations and convenience stores. Size 3.24” x 4.25”.
PUBLISHED: May 2018
PUBLISHED: May 2018
Fuel prepay only
LB002
'Mandatory fuel pre-pay' sticker for gas pumps. Size 3” x 3.5”.
PUBLISHED: May 2018
PUBLISHED: May 2018
Premises under video surveillance
LB003
'Video surveillance' decal for gas stations and convenience stores. Size 3.25” x 4.25”.
PUBLISHED: May 2018
PUBLISHED: May 2018
Time lock safe on premises
LB004
'Time lock safe on premises' decal for gas stations and convenience stores. Size 3.25” x 4.25”.
PUBLISHED: May 2018
PUBLISHED: May 2018
Guide to OHS: Workers
LI008
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
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
Guide to OHS: Employers
LI009
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
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
Legal terms 101: “reasonably practicable”
LGT001
Provides an overview of the terms "reasonably practicable" and "due diligence" in relation to Alberta's OHS legislation.
UPDATED: May 2022
UPDATED: May 2022
Incident reporting and investigation
LI016
This bulletin talks about reporting injuries, illnesses and incidents, and potentially serious incidents to Alberta Occupational Health and Safety (OHS). It also addresses employer and OHS officer investigations.
UPDATED: March 2024
UPDATED: March 2024