Bulletins

This bulletin provides information to employers on engaging workers in slip, trip, and fall safety.

PUBLISHED: May 2022

An overview on manual handling hazards and suggestions on how to address them.

PUBLISHED: June 2021

Discusses musculoskeletal injuries (MSIs), what they are, how to identify them, and suggested controls.

PUBLISHED: June 2021

Ergonomics training requirements for MSI hazard control.

PUBLISHED: June 2021

This resource provides information about the hazards associated with hand/arm and whole body vibration, OHS requirements related to workplace vibration, and best-practice controls.

UPDATED: February 2024

(ENGLISH TITLE: Ergonomics in the workplace: MSI prevention training)

Exigences de formation en ergonomie pour le contrôle des risques liés aux BMS.

Publié : Juin 2021

(ENGLISH TITLE: Ergonomics in the workplace: Identifying and controlling MSI hazards)

Discute les blessures musculo-squelettiques (BMS), de ce qu'elles sont, de la manière de les identifier et des contrôles suggérés.

Publié : Juillet 2021

(ENGLISH TITLE: Ergonomics in the workplace: Identifying and controlling manual handling hazards)

Une vue d'ensemble des risques liés à la manutention manuelle et des suggestions sur la manière de les aborder.

Publié : Juillet 2021

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

PUBLISHED: March 2009

***This resource is current to June 2012.
For information on the latest OHS requirements, visit OHS website.***

Discusses hazards that could cause eye damage and lists controls to protect the eyes.

PUBLISHED: June 2012

This resource provides information about occupational health and safety fall protection plans and their legal requirements.

UPDATED: February 2023

Fall protection plan information sheet for residential roofing. Contains a fall protection plan template.

UPDATED: February 2023

This bulletin provides information to employers and workers on fall protection systems.

PUBLISHED: May 2022

Discusses the hazards of fatigue and extended work hours, health effects and suggested controls.

PUBLISHED: February 2017

Gives an overview of Alberta's workplace first aid requirements.

UPDATED: July 2025

A decision tree to help employers understand and meet the requirements of Alberta's mandatory fuel prepayment requirement.

UPDATED: March 2025

How designers design for the average person, which doesn't always work.

PUBLISHED: May 2003

Addresses guarding of commercial dough and food preparation mixers to protect workers.

PUBLISHED: March 2005

(ENGLISH TITLE: Guide to OHS: Workers)

Présente la législation en matière de santé et de sécurité au travail (SST) en mettant l’accent sur ce que les travailleurs doivent faire pour se conformer à la loi.

MISE À JOUR : février 2023

***This resource is current to February 2013.
For information on the latest OHS requirements, visit OHS website.***

Presents a two-step process for employers to develop a workplace code of practice for chemical hazards.

PUBLISHED: February 2013

***This resource is current to August 2008.
For information on the latest OHS requirements, visit OHS website.***

Discusses the pros and cons of wearing contact lenses in industry.

PUBLISHED: August 2008

Discusses health risks, legislated exposure limits for workers applying insecticides and suggests controls.

PUBLISHED: August 2010

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

A complete resource on flammable materials including definitions, associated hazards, worker training, storage, and incompatible substances.

PUBLISHED: July 2009

Recommended procedures for the safe handling and processing of solid sulphur in new facilities.

PUBLISHED: January 2010

***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

Explains requirements regarding employer-imposed footwear under the OHS Code.

UPDATED: July 2022

Information about Alberta workplace health and safety committee and representative requirements.

UPDATED: July 2025

Health and safety considerations for the use of hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs) and hydrochlorofluorocarbons (HCFCs) as refrigerants with reference to national and provincial OHS codes.

PUBLISHED: January 2013

Explains the legal requirement to establish and implement a health and safety program. Gives an overview of what a health and safety program can include.

UPDATED: January 2023

Information on the health effects from exposure to different types of wood dust. Recommendations to control exposure.

PUBLISHED: August 2009

***This resource is current to November 2007.
For information on the latest OHS requirements, visit OHS website.***

Lists possible airborne hazardous materials and an employer's responsibilities to protect workers from exposure.

PUBLISHED: November 2007

This bulletin provides information to employers on steps to take if a worker reports a slip, trip, or fall.

PUBLISHED: May 2022

Discusses the hazards of manual lifting, health effects and suggested controls.

PUBLISHED: February 2017

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

Describes the health effects of H2S exposure and provides suggested engineering controls.

PUBLISHED: August 2010

Discusses some potential causes and common signs of impairment. Provides examples of how employer, supervisor and worker general duty requirements under the OHS Act apply to impairment, and some related best practices.

UPDATED: August 2023

This bulletin introduces requirements to report injuries, illnesses, incidents and potentially serious incidents to Alberta Occupational Health and Safety (OHS). It also addresses employer and OHS officer investigations.

UPDATED: April 2025

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

***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

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

Hazards associated with isocyanates and suggested controls.

PUBLISHED: January 2010

(ENGLISH TITLE: Use Your Worker Rights)

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PUBLISHED: August 2025

***This resource is current to November 2013.
For information on the current OHS requirements, visit OHS website.***

Information about uses of lead, health effects due to exposure, suggested protective controls and legislated health and safety requirements.

PUBLISHED: November 2013

***This resource is current to January 2015.
For information on the current OHS requirements, visit OHS website.***

Health risks associated with lead exposure in the firearms industry, employers legislated responsibilities, health monitoring, suggested protective controls.

PUBLISHED: January 2015

This bulletin explains how the term "owner" is used in Alberta's occupational health and safety laws. It also introduces some of an owner's key health and safety legal obligations.

PUBLISHED: June 2024

Provides an overview of the terms "reasonably practicable" and "due diligence" in relation to Alberta's OHS legislation.

UPDATED: May 2022

Addresses health and safety concerns and refutes claims about the use of back belts.

PUBLISHED: August 2010

This resource provides information about OHS legislative requirements and general safety considerations relating to lithium batteries.

PUBLISHED: November 2023

***This resource is current to May 2007.
For information on the current OHS requirements, visit OHS website.***

A description of hot work as a fire and explosion hazard and direction for performing hot work under the OHS Code.

PUBLISHED: May 2007

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

Lists the standard minimum steps an electric utility must include for manually energizing a power system after an unplanned outage.

UPDATED: October 2010

Health risks associated with mercury exposure, suggested alternatives and controls.

PUBLISHED: January 2010

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

Methanol properties and health effects and suggested controls to prevent exposure.

PUBLISHED: January 2010