Bulletins

***This resource is current to April 2006.
For information on the latest OHS requirements, visit OHS website.***

Discusses elements to consider when purchasing fire retardent clothing.

PUBLISHED: April 2006

Acceptances and approvals are legislated tools that let OHS directors grant permissions under specific circumstances. This bulletin explains more about acceptances and approvals, including who can apply and how.

PUBLISHED: December 2021

Describes how anti-fatigue matting works and factors to consider when purchasing.

PUBLISHED: August 2010

***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

A reminder of the risks associated with improperly installed emergency escape lines and notes on proper installation.

PUBLISHED: August 2010

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

Describes the properties of ammonia and how it affects the body, and addresses employer and worker legislated responsibilities.

PUBLISHED: August 2010

***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

This bulletin provides information to workers about steps to take when experiencing symptoms of an MSD.

PUBLISHED: August 2021

This bulletin provides information to employers on steps to take if a worker reports an MSD.

PUBLISHED: August 2021

This bulletin gives an overview of December 2024 changes to Part 27 of the Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) Code. The changes are set out in Ministerial Order 2024-12 (Jobs, Economy and Trade). (For more on violence and harassment prevention requirements, read Violence and harassment in the workplace.)

UPDATED: March 25, 2025

This bulletin gives an overview of December 2024 changes to Part 37 of the Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) Code. The changes are set out in Ministerial Order 2024-12 (Jobs, Economy and Trade).

PUBLISHED: March 2025

This bulletin gives an overview of December 2024 changes to miscellaneous parts of the Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) Code. The changes are set out in Ministerial Order 2024-12 (Jobs, Economy and Trade).

PUBLISHED: March 2025

This bulletin gives an overview of December 2024 changes to Part 33 of the Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) Code. The changes are set out in Ministerial Order 2024-12 (Jobs, Economy and Trade).

PUBLISHED: March 2025

This resource gives an overview of 2022 changes to the OHS Code - Part 17 and 40 (overhead power lines and electrical utility workers) effective March 31, 2023.

UPDATED: March 31, 2023

This resource gives an overview of 2022 changes to the OHS Code - Part 37 (oil and gas wells) effective March 31, 2023.

UPDATED: March 31, 2023

This resource gives an overview of 2022 changes to the OHS Code - Part 16 (noise exposure) effective March 31, 2023. (For more on current requirements related to noise exposure, read Noise at the work site.)

UPDATED: April 2024

This bulletin introduces miscellaneous changes to the 2022 Occupational Health and Safety Code effective March 31, 2023.

UPDATED: March 31, 2023

This resource gives an overview of 2022 changes to the OHS Code - Part 36 (mining) effective March 31, 2023.

PUBLISHED: March 31, 2023

This resource gives an overview of 2022 changes to the OHS Code - Part 15 (managing control of hazardous energy) effective March 31, 2023.

UPDATED: March 31, 2023

This resource gives an overview of 2022 changes to the OHS Code - Part 11 (first aid) effective March 31, 2023. (For more on current first aid requirements, read First aid in the workplace.)

UPDATED: May 2023

This resource gives an overview of 2022 changes to the OHS Code - Part 33 (explosives) effective March 31, 2023.

UPDATED: March 31, 2023