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Anchoring Emergency Escape Lines

AL018
A reminder of the risks associated with improperly installed emergency escape lines and notes on proper installation.

PUBLISHED: August 2010

Cut-Off Wheel Fractures During Use: Worker Killed

AL024
Incident notice: A cut-off wheel on an air-powered grinder fractured, fatally injured worker. Incident description, causes and safety recommendations.

PUBLISHED: September 2000

OHS training scams and high-pressure sales tactics

AL035
This resource is intended to help employers and workers recognize and protect themselves from scams and high-pressure sales tactics by unscrupulous occupational health and safety (OHS) training providers.

UPDATED: February 2024

Installation of Vehicle Suspension Lift Ends in Injury to Mechanic

AL036
***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.

PUBLISHED: August 2010

Explosion of Mobile Carpet Cleaning Propane-Fuelled Boilers

AL037
Information on propane cylinder and propane-fueled boiler safety requirements.

PUBLISHED: March 2009

Pumpjack Maintenance Safety Precautions

AL038
***This resource is current to February 2010. For information on the latest OHS requirements, visit OHS website.***

Information on pumpjack maintenance safety issues and legislated requirements.

PUBLISHED: February 2010

Purging of Fired Heater Coils Using Steam

AL039
***This resource is current to January 2011.
For information on the latest OHS requirements, visit OHS website.***

Addresses health and safety concerns for three different methods of purging coils to winterize fired heaters. Also reviews applicable OHS legislation.

PUBLISHED: January 2011

Animal Services Workers Safety Precautions

AL040
***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.

PUBLISHED: January 2011

Alert: Lead May be Present in Industrial Pigments and Coatings

AL042
***This resource is current to August 2014.
For information on the latest OHS requirements, visit OHS website.***

An outline of the Alberta Occupational Health and Safety Code general and specific requirements related to lead.

PUBLISHED: Aug 2014

Asbestos exposure in demolition and renovation

ASB004
Gives information for those performing debris clean-up and demolition of structures involved in wildfires.

UPDATED: March 2023

Hantavirus: Information for Employers and Workers

BH015
***This resource is current to March 1998.
For information on the latest OHS requirements, visit OHS website.***

Hantavirus transmission, signs and symptoms, exposure prevention.

PUBLISHED: March 1998

Mould in the workplace

BH018
This resource explains the health risks of mould as a workplace hazard, and provides suggested controls to prevent exposure.

UPDATED: May 2022

Protection of Workers during Remediation of Marijuana Grow Operations

BH020
***This resource is current to December 2014.
For information on the latest OHS requirements, visit OHS website.***

Potential hazards and controls to be considered during remediation of an active or shutdown illegal marijuana grow operation.

PUBLISHED: December 2014

Psychosocial hazards in the workplace: Assessment and control

BP024
Information on barriers to psychological health and safety in the workplace.

UPDATED: September 2022

Fuel Prepay Requirement

BP032
A guide to help employers understand their responsibilities when choosing an option for in-store prepayment of fuel.

PUBLISHED: August 2018