All resources

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: September 2025

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

UPDATED: September 2025

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 3.25” 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

Use this form to apply for an OHS acceptance or approval.

PUBLISHED: December 2021

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Explains the legal requirement to establish and implement a health and safety program. Gives an overview of what a health and safety program can include.

UPDATED: January 2023

Explains key legal requirements for preventing workplace violence and harassment. Focuses on the definitions of violence and harassment in the OHS Act, and requirements in Part 27 of the OHS Code.

UPDATED: April 2025

Explains the role of Alberta OHS officers in monitoring compliance with occupational health and safety legislation. Includes an overview of inspection and investigation authorities, and enforcement tools.

UPDATED: December 2021

Explains requirements regarding employer-imposed footwear under the OHS Code.

UPDATED: July 2022

Explains how the internal responsibility system works as the basis of Alberta's OHS legislation.

UPDATED: April 2022

Explains how employers complete a report on compliance, if an OHS officer has required them to do so.

UPDATED: February 2022

Form for reporting on compliance. Refer to 'Report on compliance' bulletin for details.

UPDATED: February 2022

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This resource provides information for non-profit organizations regarding their responsibilities under Alberta’s OHS legislation.

UPDATED: August 2022

Introduces requirements for worker participation in health and safety that apply to small businesses (fewer than 20 workers).

UPDATED: March 2025

Information about Alberta workplace health and safety committee and representative requirements.

UPDATED: July 2025

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

Discusses the pros and cons of wearing contact lenses in industry.

PUBLISHED: August 2008

Reporting form and supporting information for physicians and other health care professionals to use for report notifiable diseases under Alberta’s Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) Act.

UPDATED: February 2022

Addresses health and safety concerns and refutes claims about the use of back belts.

PUBLISHED: August 2010

Discusses slips, trips and falls, why they happen and how to prevent them.

UPDATED: April 2023

*****This resource is currently being updated *****
Please visit Alberta OHS concerns and incidents for general information.

This resource provides questions and answers on the responsibilities of Certificate of Recognition (COR) holders.

PUBLISHED: January 4, 2017

***This resource is current to March 2020.
For information on the latest OHS requirements, visit OHS website.***

This guide provides information on when to use RPE, what types of RPE there are and the steps to determine if RPE is necessary.

UPDATED: March 2020

***This resource is current to March 2020.
For information on the latest OHS requirements, visit OHS website.***

Guidelines on developing a code of practice (COP) describing the selection, maintenance and use of respiratory protective equipment (RPE) be developed whenever respirators are used at the work site to meet legislated requirements.

UPDATED: March 2020

***This resource is current to April 2006.
For information on the latest OHS requirements, visit OHS website.***

Discusses elements to consider when purchasing fire retardent clothing.

PUBLISHED: April 2006

***This resource is current to June 2012.
For information on the latest OHS requirements, visit OHS website.***

Discusses hazards that could cause eye damage and lists controls to protect the eyes.

PUBLISHED: June 2012

This take-charge card folds in half to make a wallet-sized handy reference for young workers. Size 3.5" x 2".

UPDATED: November 2022

Poster reminding employees of key employment standards rules. Size 11" x 17".

PUBLISHED: March 2019

Poster reminding workers of their occupational health and safety rights. Size 11" x 17".

PUBLISHED: March 2019

Poster reminding workers to know their rights, the occupational health safety rules, and the hazards before starting work. Size 11" x 17".

PUBLISHED: March 2019

***This resource is current to August 1995.
For information on the latest OHS requirements, visit OHS website.***

Guidelines for detection, classification, handling, transportation and waste management of naturally occurring radioactive materials (NORM). Developed by the Western Canadian NORM Committee.

PUBLISHED: August 1995

Introduces the health effects of radon exposure, where radon may naturally occur, radon monitoring and testing, and hazard assessment and control.

UPDATED: April 2026

Discusses personal radiation exposure monitoring using dosimeters and lists effective dose limits.

UPDATED: December 2021

This resource is a guide to working safely on ice-covered bodies of water in Alberta.

UPDATED: December 2024

A template to help assess if a floating ice surface is safe for work. The template is intended for use as described in the"Guide for building and working safely on ice covers in Alberta".
If you choose to use this template, make sure you customize it to your work and work site. (Microsoft Word format.)

UPDATED: December 2024

A template for recording the details of ice covers, such as measurements, colour, and location. The template is intended for use as described in the "Guide for building and working safely on ice covers in Alberta". If you choose to use this template, make sure you customize it to your work and work site. (Microsoft Word format.)

UPDATED: December 2024

This resource provides information about safe work permits and how they can be used to enhance health and safety for certain types of hazardous work.

UPDATED: May 2025

Explains the meaning of working alone as defined in Alberta's OHS Code and introduces related legislated requirements from Part 28 of the OHS Code.

UPDATED: March 2025

Asbestos Project Notification form with instructions.

PUBLISHED: January 2019

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Tip sheet for parents of young workers.

UPDATED: November 2022

Tip sheet for employing young workers.

UPDATED: November 2022