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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

High-pressure WHMIS training sales tactics

AL035

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.

UPDATED: July 2022

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