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Lead at the Work Site

CH071
***This resource is current to November 2013.
For information on the current OHS requirements, visit OHS website.***

Information about uses of lead, health effects due to exposure, suggested protective controls and legislated health and safety requirements.

PUBLISHED: November 2013

Lead Exposure in the Firearm Industry

CH072
***This resource is current to January 2015.
For information on the current OHS requirements, visit OHS website.***

Health risks associated with lead exposure in the firearms industry, employers legislated responsibilities, health monitoring, suggested protective controls.

PUBLISHED: January 2015

Employers’ Guide on How to Conduct A Worker Exposure Assessment for Silica

CH073
***This resource is current to February 2017.
For information on the latest OHS requirements, visit OHS website.***

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

Cytotoxic Drug Exposure

CH074
***This resource is current to July 2017.
For information on the latest OHS requirements, visit OHS website.***

Information on the health risk of cyotoxic drug exposure to healthy human cells and suggested protective controls.

PUBLISHED: July 2017

Protection of workers during remediation of illegal fentanyl labs

CH075
***This resource is current to August 2017.
For information on the latest OHS requirements, visit OHS website.***

Information on the hazards associated with fentanyl remediation, health effects, safe entry and recommended protective controls.

PUBLISHED: August 2017

Protection of workers from synthetic opioid exposure

CH075-1
***This resource is current to May 2018.
For information on the latest OHS requirements, visit OHS website.***

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

Naloxone in the workplace

CH076
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

Positive stop or limiting devices and multiple-overhead-crane lifts

CRA001
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

Guideline for Developing a Code of Practice for Confined Space Entry

CS001
***This resource is current to June 2009. For information on the latest OHS requirements, visit OHS website.***

***This resource is currently being updated. Please check back soon for the revised version.***

How to prepare a code of practice for confined space entry to meet legislated requirements.

PUBLISHED: June 2009

Anti-Fatigue Matting

ERG005
Describes how anti-fatigue matting works and factors to consider when purchasing.

PUBLISHED: August 2010

How much can I lift?

ERG013
Discusses the hazards of manual lifting, health effects and suggested controls.

PUBLISHED: February 2017

Sitting and Preventing Back Pain

ERG014
Suggestions to help reduce back pain for those who spend long hours in a seated position.

PUBLISHED: August 2010

Fatigue, Extended Work Hours and Workplace Safety

ERG015
Discusses the hazards of fatigue and extended work hours, health effects and suggested controls.

PUBLISHED: February 2017

Proper Height of Work Surfaces

ERG016
Tips on how to adjust work surfaces to the appropriate height to avoid overuse or stress injuries.

PUBLISHED: March 2004

Selecting Hand Tools

ERG023
Explains the causes of contact stress, health risks and suggested controls.

PUBLISHED: September 2010