Bulletins

Tip sheet for employers when considering hiring an occupational health and safety consultant.

UPDATED: October 2024

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

A review of the proper use and calibration of combustible gas meters.

PUBLISHED: July 2010

Lists the hazards associated with using hydrocarbons in vehicle air-conditioning systems and Environment Canada's recommendations if replacing refrigerants with hydrocarbons.

PUBLISHED: November 2010

How to identify nail products containing methyl methacrylate (MMA), health risks and suggested alternatives.

PUBLISHED: March 2010

Discusses exposure to pesticides (insecticides, herbicides, fungicides, rodenticides, etc.), health complications and protective controls.

PUBLISHED: August 2010

This resource provides information on how and when vehicles are considered to be work sites in Alberta.

UPDATED: June 2022

This bulletin explains how ventilation can help control the risk of harm from airborne contaminants in indoor workplaces.

PUBLISHED: December 2022

Explains key legal requirements for preventing workplace violence and harassment. Focuses on the definitions of violence and harassment in the OHS Act, and requirements in Part 27 of the OHS Code.

UPDATED: April 2025

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

Basic information to help reduce the health risks associated with welding gases and fumes.

PUBLISHED: August 2009

Explains what West Nile Virus is and how it affects the workplace, suggestions for hazard assessment and controls.

UPDATED: August 2009

What employers can expect when Alberta Occupational Health and Safety officers do inspections at work sites. Includes why and when officers show up, how officers gather information, and how they document their interactions, observations and findings.

UPDATED: April 2022

What workers can expect when Alberta Occupational Health and Safety officers do inspections at work sites. Includes why and when officers show up, and how workers usually participate.

PUBLISHED: April 2022

Lack of activity can lead to a loss of fitness or ability, which can increase the chance of injury. Workers resuming work after a period away may need to take additional steps to limit the potential for injuries.

PUBLISHED: December 2022

Explains the meaning of working alone as defined in Alberta's OHS Code and introduces related legislated requirements from Part 28 of the OHS Code.

UPDATED: March 2025

This bulletin gives examples of occupational health and safety best practices for employers and workers who are working from home.

PUBLISHED: December 2022

This resource provides information about Alberta's legislated requirements for working in restricted and confined spaces.

UPDATED: April 2025

This bulletin discusses smoky environments and wildfire smoke as a workplace hazard and provides health and safety information regarding potential health effects, risks and controls.

UPDATED: April 2026

This bulletin provides employers and workers with health and safety information about working in summer.

UPDATED: May 2026

This bulletin provides employers and workers with health and safety information about working in winter.

UPDATED: December 2021

This bulletin explains how training agencies can apply for approval to teach workplace first aid in Alberta.

UPDATED: August 2023

Outlines some of the hazards that can be introduced as a result of a flood and ways to address those hazards.

UPDATED: May 2022