Bulletins

***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

***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

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

Information on the hazards associated with fentanyl remediation, health effects, safe entry and recommended protective controls.

PUBLISHED: August 2017

***This resource is current to May 2018.
For information on the latest OHS requirements, visit OHS website.***

An in-depth review of hazard control for workers who may be exposed to opioids, addresses job-specific personal protective equipment and decontamination.

PUBLISHED: May 2018

Introduces - in general terms - OHS legal requirements that will apply if employers choose to authorize naloxone administration as part of an opioid overdose emergency response. Provides related links, including to Government of Alberta requirements.

UPDATED: February 2023

Explains the OHS Code requirement that an overhead crane operating on rails, tracks or trolleys be equipped with a positive stop or limiting device, or that the stop or limiting device be attached to the rails, tracks or trolleys.

UPDATED: July 2022

This resource provides information about Alberta's legislated requirements for working in confined spaces, particularly in regard to the required Code of Practice.

UPDATED: July 2024

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

PUBLISHED: August 2010

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

PUBLISHED: February 2017

Suggestions to help reduce back pain for those who spend long hours in a seated position.

PUBLISHED: August 2010

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

PUBLISHED: February 2017

Tips on how to adjust work surfaces to the appropriate height to avoid overuse or stress injuries.

PUBLISHED: March 2004

Explains the causes of contact stress, health risks and suggested controls.

PUBLISHED: September 2010

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

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

PUBLISHED: May 2003