Buildings, equipment and vehicles
Resources for building management, as well as auto, crane, forklift and powered mobile vehicle safety resources.
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
UPDATED: December 2022
Driving safety
BP039
This bulletin outlines some common driving hazards and controls to help address those hazards.
UPDATED: August 2022
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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. Size 8.5" x 11".
PUBLISHED: 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. Size 8.5" x 11".
PUBLISHED: January 2003