An alert about misleading sales tactics by commercial providers of workplace safety training for the Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS). Clarifies Alberta's legislated WHMIS training requirements.
***This resource is current to August 2010. For information on the latest OHS requirements, visit OHS website.***
Incident notice: Worker installing a suspension lift kit on a vehicle received serious injuries. Incident description, causes and safety recommendations.
***This resource is current to January 2011. For information on the latest OHS requirements, visit OHS website.***
Incident notice: An animal service centre staff member received serious injuries when attacked by a dog. Incident description, causes and safety recommendations.
***This resource is not yet updated with the current legislation. For information on the latest requirements, visit OHS legislation changes.***
Outlines how to select the most appropriate technique for safe abatement of asbestos-containing materials. Discusses health effects, legislation, personal protective equipment, sampling and analysis.
***This resource is current to July 2009. For information on the latest OHS requirements, visit OHS website.***
Basic information on mould, health hazards, mitigation, requirements for worker protection, safe work procedures, inspection criteria and applicable legislation.