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Approved first aid training agencies

FA018

January 1, 2025 – March 31, 2025

UPDATED: January 27, 2025

Disciplinary action complaints

LI061

Explains the disciplinary action complaint process Alberta Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) follows. Includes what complaints OHS can accept, steps in the process and how to file a complaint.

UPDATED: February 2022

Occupational health and safety starter kit

BP035

***This resource is current to March 2024.
For information on the latest OHS requirements, visit OHS website.***

This kit is designed to help employers with small or medium-sized businesses develop a health and safety program from the ground up, or strengthen their existing health and safety program, culture and performance. Gives information about some key health and safety requirements that apply broadly across all industries. Size 8.5" x 11".

UPDATED: March 2024

Respiratory viruses and the workplace

BH022

Respiratory viruses, including influenza and coronaviruses, can cause common colds, seasonal flu and public health outbreaks. This bulletin gives employers, supervisors and workers information about controlling respiratory virus hazards in the workplace.

UPDATED: December 2022

Applying for an OHS acceptance or approval

LI030

Acceptances and approvals are legislated tools that let OHS directors grant permissions under specific circumstances. This bulletin explains more about acceptances and approvals, including who can apply and how.

PUBLISHED: December 2021

Approved asbestos training agencies

ASB002

List of approved asbestos training agencies.

UPDATED: January 2025

OHS eNews

EN001

A monthly e-newsletter with the latest OHS news and events.

Subscribe to eNews
Read current edition online: March 2025

Previous editions:
February 2025
January 2025
December 2024 - Special edition
December 2024
November 2024
October 2024
September 2024
August 2024
July 2024
June 2024
May 2024
April 2024

Supporting psychological health in first responders – Services grant application instructions

GRT001

Application instructions for Supporting Psychological Health in First Responders grant program – Stream 1: Services.

PUBLISHED: March 2025

Supporting psychological health in first responders – Research grant application instructions

GRT002

Application instructions for Supporting Psychological Health in First Responders grant program – Stream 2: Applied research.

PUBLISHED: March 2025

Respiratory viruses and the workplace – webinar

VID010

This recorded webinar gives employers, supervisors, and workers information about minimizing risk from respiratory viruses in the workplace.

To view the YouTube video, click the "View resource" button below.
Click here to view the MP4 file.

UPDATED: September 2023

Workplace health and safety after a flood

GH021

Outlines some of the hazards that can be introduced as a result of a flood and ways to address those hazards.

UPDATED: May 2022

Working in summer

GS015

This bulletin provides employers and workers with health and safety information about working in summer.

UPDATED: December 2021

Supporting psychological health in first responders grant program: Grant Agreement (non-public bodies) SAMPLE - Stream 1

GRT001-1

Grant recipients will receive a grant agreement template that will include the terms and conditions of the grant. This document is a sample grant agreement template for the Supporting Psychological Health in First Responders grant program.

PUBLISHED: March 2025

Supporting psychological health in first responders grant program: Grant Agreement (public bodies) SAMPLE - Stream 2

GRT002-1

Fall protection plan: information sheet for residential roofing

GS010-1

Fall protection plan information sheet for residential roofing. Contains a fall protection plan template.

UPDATED: February 2023

Residential hail damage repairs: OHS information for employers, prime contractors and workers

INFO009

A list of OHS resources for Alberta employers, prime contractors and workers involved in residential hail damage repairs.

UPDATED: June 2022

Hazard Assessment and Control - webinar

VID012

This recorded webinar provides employers, supervisors and workers with information about hazard assessment, elimination and control. Topics include: why do a hazard assessment, types of hazard assessments, how to do a formal hazard assessment.

To view the YouTube video, click the "View resource" button below.
Click here to view the MP4 file.

UPDATED: March 2022

The internal responsibility system - webinar

VID008

This webinar provides basic information about the internal responsibility system – the basis of Alberta’s OHS Act, Regulation and Code. Topics include: what the internal responsibility system is, how it works, and roles and responsibilities of work site parties.

To view the YouTube video, click the "View resource" button below.
Click here to view the MP4 file.

UPDATED:December 2021

Health and safety committees and representatives - webinar

VID001

This webinar reviews the requirements for joint health and safety committee and representative requirements at Alberta work sites.

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UPDATED: December 2021

Reporting and investigating a potentially serious incident - webinar

VID002

This webinar provides an overview of potentially serious incidents reporting requirements. Topics include: what is a potentially serious incident, how to report a potentially serious incident, how government uses the reported information.

To view the YouTube video, click the "View resource" button below.
Click here to view the MP4 file. .

UPDATED: December, 2021

Asbestos project notification online feature - webinar

VID004

This video is a guide for using the asbestos project notification online form. Topics include: access the online notification form, register a MyAlberta Digital ID for business account, submit a notification, extend the project completion date, maintain user profile.

To view the YouTube video, click the "View resource" button below.
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PUBLISHED: November 4, 2019

Emergency response planning - eLearning

EL004

This eLearning resource introduces emergency response planning requirements for Alberta employers. It also gives an example of a step-by-step emergency response planning process.

Note that this eLearning resource is for awareness only. It is not a training course, and doesn't test for competency or provide a completion certificate.

PUBLISHED: March 2024

Hazard assessment and control - eLearning

EL003

This eLearning resource discusses hazard assessment and control, which is a key concept in occupational health and safety. The resource introduces hazard assessment, elimination and control requirements in Sections 7, 8 and 9 of Alberta's Occupational Health and Safety Code, and gives an example of a step-by-step hazard assessment process.

Note that this eLearning resource is for awareness only. It is not a training course, and doesn't test for competency or provide a completion certificate.

UPDATED: October 2023

Ergonomics in the workplace - eLearning

EL002

This eLearning resource provides information on ergonomics in the workplace. It includes best practices for lifting or handling loads and setting up office workstations, and information about ergonomics-related requirements in Alberta’s occupational health and safety legislation.

Note that this eLearning resource is for awareness only. It is not a training course, and doesn't test for competency or provide a completion certificate.

PUBLISHED: October 2023

Occupational health and safety quizzes - eLearning

EL001

Test your knowledge on various workplace health and safety topics. Learn how to better identify hazards on the job and how to control them.

We are updating our fun quizzes. More will be added by topic.

Note that this eLearning resource is for awareness only. It is not a training course, and doesn't test for competency or provide a completion certificate.

Prevention Initiative for Alberta's Occupational Health and Safety System: 2019-20 annual update

INFO006

Annual update 2019-20.

PUBLISHED: December 2020

Vehicles as work sites

LI066

This resource provides information on how and when vehicles are considered to be work sites in Alberta.

UPDATED: June 2022

Driving safety

BP039

This bulletin outlines some common driving hazards and controls to help address those hazards.

UPDATED: August 2022

Ergonomics in the workplace: Identifying and controlling manual handling hazards

ERG043

An overview on manual handling hazards and suggestions on how to address them.

PUBLISHED: June 2021

Ergonomics in the workplace: MSI prevention training

ERG044

Ergonomics training requirements for MSI hazard control.

PUBLISHED: June 2021

Ergonomics in the workplace: Identifying and controlling MSI hazards

ERG045

Discusses musculoskeletal injuries (MSIs), what they are, how to identify them, and suggested controls.

PUBLISHED: June 2021

Addressing workplace MSDs - How do I support workers who report a musculoskeletal disorder

PIS015

This bulletin provides information to employers on steps to take if a worker reports an MSD.

PUBLISHED: August 2021

Addressing workplace MSDs - What to do if you experience musculoskeletal disorder

PIS016

This bulletin provides information to workers about steps to take when experiencing symptoms of an MSD.

PUBLISHED: August 2021

Preventing musculoskeletal disorders: Postcard 1, full colour

PIS025

This postcard can be printed and shared to raise awareness about common MSD symptoms and symptoms to tell your employer about.

UPDATED: December 2022

Preventing musculoskeletal disorders: Postcard 1, one colour

PIS026

This postcard can be printed and shared to raise awareness about common MSD symptoms and symptoms to tell your employer about. A printer friendly version of the full colour option.

UPDATED: December 2022

Preventing musculoskeletal disorders: Postcard 2, full colour

PIS027

This postcard can be printed and shared to raise awareness about the impact of MSDs on individual workers and organizations.

UPDATED: December 2022

Preventing musculoskeletal disorders: Postcard 2, one colour

PIS028

This postcard can be printed and shared to raise awareness about the impact of MSDs on individual workers and organizations. A printer friendly version of the full colour option.

UPDATED: December 2022

Preventing musculoskeletal disorders: Poster 1, full colour, tabloid

PIS029

This poster can be printed and shared to raise awareness about the usual causes for MSDs (tabloid print size required).

UPDATED: December 2022

MSD video 1: Introduction to musculoskeletal disorders

PIV001

This video tutorial provides an introduction to MSDs.

To view the YouTube video, click the "View resource" button below.
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PUBLISHED: August 2021

MSD video 2: Importance to prevent workplace musculoskeletal disorders

PIV002

This video tutorial describes why it is important to prevent workplace MSDs.

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PUBLISHED: August 2021

MSD video 3: Overview on the ways that work can contribute to musculoskeletal disorders

PIV003

This video tutorial gives an overview on the ways that work can contribute to MSDs.

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PUBLISHED: August 2021

MSD video 4: Hazard assessment and control in preventing or controlling workplace musculoskeletal disorders

PIV004

This video tutorial describes the role of hazard assessment and control in preventing or controlling workplace MSDs.

To view the YouTube video, click the "View resource" button below.
Click here to view the MP4 file.

PUBLISHED: August 2021

MSD video 5: Ergonomic controls for musculoskeletal disorder prevention

PIV005

This video tutorial describes how to implement ergonomic controls for MSD prevention.

To view the YouTube video, click the "View resource" button below.
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PUBLISHED: August 2021

MSD video 6: Workplace inspections of musculoskeletal disorder controls

PIV006

This video tutorial provides information on how workplace inspections can ensure MSD controls are working as intended.

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PUBLISHED: August 2021

Preventing musculoskeletal disorders: Poster 1, full colour, letter

PIS030

This poster can be printed and shared to raise awareness about the usual causes for MSDs. A letter-page-sized version of the tabloid-sized poster.

UPDATED: December 2022

Preventing musculoskeletal disorders: Poster 1, one colour

PIS031

This poster can be printed and shared to raise awareness about the usual causes for MSDs. A printer-friendly version of the full-colour poster.

UPDATED: December 2022

Change highlights: the 2020 OHS Act

LI065

This resource gives an overview of 2020 changes to the OHS Act, effective December 1, 2021.

PUBLISHED: December 2021

Potentially serious incident reporting: legislation updates

LI067

This bulletin provides information on legislation changes to potentially serious injury reporting, effect December 1, 2021

UPDATED: December 2021

Registration of radiation equipment

RAD009

Outlines OHS registration requirements for certain kinds of radiation equipment. Some example industries where designated radiation equipment may be found include Class 3b and Class 4 lasers, X-ray equipment, and particle accelerators.

PUBLISHED: December 2021

Change highlights: the 2020 Occupational Health and Safety Act - webinar

VID015

This webinar provides an overview of the 2020 updates to the OHS Act. Fundamental rights, protections and obligations remain in place but with a new focus on outcomes rather than process.

To view the YouTube video, click the "View resource" button below.
Click here to view the MP4 file.

Updated: December 2021