Bulletins

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

PUBLISHED: January 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

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

PUBLISHED: August 2010

***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

(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

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

UPDATED: July 2025

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: 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

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

PUBLISHED: April 2022

(ENGLISH TITLE: Use Your Worker Rights)

Ɂeghálaına ghą núdhër dé, t’a nets’ë́n halı̨-u t’at’ú neba háɂą haɂą sı ́ ghą bek’úrılyą-u, bet’ánet’ı̨ dé, ɂeghálaına gháré núrédhır tó ɂeya nene tó k’áɂǫ́ ɂat’ı̨ ɂat’e. Size 11"x17"

PUBLISHED: August 2025

***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 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

Introduces key properties and health and safety effects, and points to more information about legal requirements that will apply at work sites where coal dust may be present.

UPDATED: JUNE 2026

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

UPDATED: May 2026

***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

Builds understanding about preventing the spread of disease at work. Includes an introduction to "biohazardous materials" (a category of biohazards that's defined in OHS law) and requirements in Part 35 of the OHS Code.

PUPLISHED: July 2026

***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

July 1, 2026 – September 30, 2026

UPDATED: June 30, 2026