Bulletins

***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

***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

(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

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

PUBLISHED: March 2005

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

PUBLISHED: May 2003

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

UPDATED: March 2025

***This resource is current to March 31, 2023.
For information on the latest OHS requirements, visit OHS website.***

Gives an overview of Alberta's first aid requirements, effective March 31, 2023.

UPDATED: March 31, 2023

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

PUBLISHED: February 2017

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

PUBLISHED: May 2022

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

UPDATED: February 2023

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

UPDATED: February 2023

***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

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

PUBLISHED: March 2009

(ENGLISH TITLE: Psychosocial hazards in the workplace: Assessment and control)

Renseignements sur les entraves à la santé et à la sécurité psychologiques en milieu de travail.

MISE À JOUR : septembre 2022

(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

(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: MSI prevention training)

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

Publié : Juin 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

Ergonomics training requirements for MSI hazard control.

PUBLISHED: June 2021

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

PUBLISHED: June 2021

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

PUBLISHED: June 2021

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

PUBLISHED: May 2022

***This resource is current to February 2017.
For information on the latest OHS requirements, visit OHS website.***

This publication provides direction on how to complete a worker exposure assessment to determine compliance with the Alberta occupational exposure limit (OEL) for silica.

PUBLISHED: February 2017

Summarizes key rights of employers in relation to Alberta OHS regulatory compliance.

PUBLISHED: April 2022

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

Health risks associated with perchloroethylene or "perc" exposure and suggested controls.

PUBLISHED: June 2010

(ENGLISH TITLE: Right to refuse dangerous work)

Explique les processus impliqués lorsqu'un travailleur exerce son droit de refuser un travail dangereux. Informations destinées aux employeurs et aux travailleurs.

Publié : Juillet 2022

This bulletin outlines some common driving hazards and controls to help address those hazards.

UPDATED: August 2022

Addresses winter trip hazard assessment and control. Includes pointers for employers, supervisors and workers.

PUBLISHED: November, 2020

Addresses winter slip hazard assessment and control. Includes pointers for supervisors and workers.

PUBLISHED: November, 2020

Addresses some of the hazards associated with domestic work and the obligations of employers and workers under Alberta OHS legislation.

UPDATED: April 2022

This bulletin provides information about domestic violence as a workplace hazard.

UPDATED: March 2025

Explains the disciplinary action complaint process Alberta Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) follows. Includes what complaints OHS can accept, steps in the process and how to file a complaint.

UPDATED: February 2022

Considerations when determining the size of an access opening.

PUBLISHED: October 2007

***This resource is current to July 2017.
For information on the latest OHS requirements, visit OHS website.***

Information on the health risk of cyotoxic drug exposure to healthy human cells and suggested protective controls.

PUBLISHED: July 2017

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

PUBLISHED: September 2000

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

Lists health risks associated with the use of silica, suggested substitutions and controls.

PUBLISHED: November 2009

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

Outlines safe work procedures for preparing hydrocarbon-containing vessels, tanks or piping systems for hot work, confined space entry or hydrocarbon removal.

PUBLISHED: August 2010

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

Guidelines for minimizing asbestos exposure associated with brake maintenance and repair.

PUBLISHED: August 2009

This bulletin provides information to employers and workers on common fall hazards.

PUBLISHED: May 2022

(ENGLISH TITLE: Addressing workplace MSDs - How do I support workers who report a musculoskeletal disorder)

Ce bulletin fournit des informations aux employeurs sur les mesures à prendre si un travailleur signale un trouble musculo-squelettique (TMS).

Publié : Juillet 2022

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

Lists types of coal and health risks. Discusses medical monitoring and suggested protective controls.

PUBLISHED: April 2010

This resource provides health and safety information regarding debris cleanup and demolition of structures involved in wildfires.

UPDATED: July 2023

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

Lists properties of chlorine, health effects, protective controls and possible substitutes.

PUBLISHED: July 2010

This resource gives an overview of 2020 changes to the OHS Act, effective December 1, 2021.

PUBLISHED: December 2021

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

Describes the health effects of exposure to carbon monoxide and suggested protective controls.

PUBLISHED: July 2009

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

Discusses the properties of benzene, health effects, health monitoring, preventative controls and recommended substitutes.

PUBLISHED: August, 2010

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

UPDATED: March 2023

Explains when students and volunteers are considered workers under the OHS Act.

UPDATED: April 2022

April 1, 2025 – June 30, 2025

UPDATED: March 31, 2025

List of approved asbestos training agencies.

UPDATED: January 2025