Buildings, equipment and vehicles

Resources for building management, as well as auto, crane, forklift and powered mobile vehicle safety resources. 

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Indoor air quality

GH014
This bulletin explains why indoor air quality is important, and talks about some of the factors that affect indoor air quality. It also introduces some occupational health and safety requirements that may apply to indoor air quality concerns.

UPDATED: December 2022

Driving safety

BP039
This bulletin outlines some common driving hazards and controls to help address those hazards.

UPDATED: August 2022

Indoor Air Quality Tool Kit

GH015
***This resource is current to August 2009.
For information on the latest OHS requirements, visit OHS website.***

A tool kit to help identify typical indoor air quality issues and suggest solutions to common problems.

PUBLISHED: August 2009

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 for Work: Developing Safe Practices for Employers and Workers

BP014
***This resource is current to October 2010.
For information on the latest OHS requirements, visit OHS website.***

Information on legal obligations, setting up a safe driving program and investigating incidents.

PUBLISHED: October 2010

Securing Pipe and Other Cargo on Vehicles

GS001
***This resource is current to October 2009.
For information on the current OHS requirements, visit OHS website.***

Information about securing pipe and other cargo, including employer and worker responsibilities, and recommended practices.

PUBLISHED: October 2009

Snow and Ice on Commercial Vehicles

GS011
***This resource is current to December 2016.
For information on the latest OHS requirements, visit OHS website.***

Addresses the danger of snow and ice coming off commercial vehicles while in motion and the hazards associated with clearing snow and ice buildup.

PUBLISHED: December 2016

Forklift Health & Safety Best Practices Guideline

BP015
***This resource is current to September 2014.
For information on the latest OHS requirements, visit OHS website.***

Best practices handbook to help employers fulfill their obligation to protect the health and safety of workers who operate or work around forklifts.

PUBLISHED: September 2014

Guidelines for safety training of overhead crane operators and supervisors

IS009
***This resource is current to 2018.
For information on the latest OHS requirements, visit OHS website.***

Outlines the minimum recommended safety requirements for ensuring the safe and efficient operation of overhead cranes.

PUBLISHED: November 2018

Recommended Practices in Health and Safety: A guide for Building Owners + Managers

BP006
***This resource is current to August 2009.
For information on the latest OHS requirements, visit OHS website.***

Information for most commercial building owners or managers to create a safe and healthy workplace for their staff while complying with OHS legislation.

PUBLISHED: August 2009

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

Powered Mobile Equipment Rollover Safety Precautions

GS012
***This resource is current to August 2017.
For information on the latest OHS requirements, visit OHS website.***

Lists factors that contribute to mobile equipment rollover and recommended safety precautions.

PUBLISHED: August 2017

Best Practices on Conveyor Safety

BP008
***This resource is current to January 2003.
For information on the latest OHS requirements, visit OHS website.***

Best practices handbook that gives an overview of mechanical hazards associated with conveyors, with information about hazard assessment and reduction.

PUBLISHED: January 2003