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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

All Shook Up: Understanding Vibration

ERG026
Discusses the risks associated with hand-arm vibration and suggests controls, also addresses whole-body vibration.

Good Product Design: Avoiding the Average

ERG030
How designers design for the average person, which doesn't always work.

PUBLISHED: May 2003

Push It or Pull It?

ERG033
Addresses safety concerns associated with wheeled equipment, such as carts, and suggests preventative controls.

PUBLISHED: August 2004

Determining the Size of an Access Opening

ERG037
Considerations when determining the size of an access opening.

PUBLISHED: October 2007

Guidelines for Safe Operation of Tubing Conveyed Perforating Systems

EXP002
Best practices and procedures for Tubing Conveyed Perforating (TCP) operations, includes legislation information.

PUBLISHED: May 2007

Workplace first aid approvals

FA017
This bulletin explains the application process and requirements for agencies interested in becoming approved workplace first aid training providers in Alberta.

UPDATED: February 2022

Managing Hot Work

FEX001
***This resource is current to May 2007.
For information on the current OHS requirements, visit OHS website.***

A description of hot work as a fire and explosion hazard and direction for performing hot work under the OHS Code.

PUBLISHED: May 2007

Handling and Storage of Flammable Materials at the Work Site

FEX002
***This resource is current to July 2009.
For information on the latest OHS requirements, visit OHS website.***

A complete resource on flammable materials including definitions, associated hazards, worker training, storage, and incompatible substances.

PUBLISHED: July 2009

Controlling the Explosion Hazard in Vessels, Tanks and Piping Systems

FEX004
***This resource is current to August 2010.
For information on the latest OHS requirements, visit OHS website.***

Outlines safe work procedures for preparing hydrocarbon-containing vessels, tanks or piping systems for hot work, confined space entry or hydrocarbon removal.

PUBLISHED: August 2010

Wildfire recovery: Sample health screening questionnaire

FI005
A questionnaire to help employers determine if a worker is fit to work in areas where there is a high chance of exposure to smoke.

Wildfire smoke

FI007
This publication discusses wildfire smoke as a workplace hazard. Includes information on potential health effects, risks and controls.

UPDATED: May 2023

Working in smoky environments

FI008
This bulletin provides health and safety information regarding exposure risks and hazards when working in smoky environments.

UPDATED: May 2023

West Nile Virus and Workers

GH013
Explains what West Nile Virus is and how it affects the workplace, suggestions for hazard assessment and controls.

UPDATED: August 2009