Hazards: biological

***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.



PUBLISHED: July 2009

***This resource is current to February 2017.
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Mould as a hazard, health risks and suggested controls to prevent exposure.

PUBLISHED: February 2017

***This resource is current to March 1998.
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Hantavirus transmission, signs and symptoms, exposure prevention.

PUBLISHED: March 1998

*****This resource is currently being updated *****

Visit Alberta Health website for information on Alberta Immunization Policy including occupational considerations for immunization. 

Employer's toolkit for vaccination

***This resource is current to December 2014.
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Potential hazards and controls to be considered during remediation of an active or shutdown illegal marijuana grow operation.

PUBLISHED: December 2014

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: July 1, 2021

***This resource is current to August 2019.
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Explains what West Nile Virus is and how it affects the workplace, suggestions for hazard assessment and controls.

UPDATED: August 2009

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

PUBLISHED: May 2020