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Good Product Design: Avoiding the Average

ERG030

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

PUBLISHED: May 2003

Push It or Pull It?

ERG033

Addresses safety concerns associated with wheeled equipment, such as carts, and suggests preventative controls.

PUBLISHED: August 2004

Determining the Size of an Access Opening

ERG037

Considerations when determining the size of an access opening.

PUBLISHED: October 2007

Guidelines for Safe Operation of Tubing Conveyed Perforating Systems

EXP002

Best practices and procedures for Tubing Conveyed Perforating (TCP) operations, includes legislation information.

PUBLISHED: May 2007

Workplace first aid approvals

FA017

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

UPDATED: August 2023

***This resource is current to May 2007.
For information on the current OHS requirements, visit OHS website.***

A description of hot work as a fire and explosion hazard and direction for performing hot work under the OHS Code.

PUBLISHED: May 2007

Handling and Storage of Flammable Materials at the Work Site

FEX002

***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

Controlling the Explosion Hazard in Vessels, Tanks and Piping Systems

FEX004

***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

Wildfire smoke

FI007

This publication discusses wildfire smoke as a workplace hazard. Includes information on potential health effects, risks and controls.

UPDATED: May 2023

Working in smoky environments

FI008

This bulletin provides health and safety information regarding exposure risks and hazards when working in smoky environments.

UPDATED: May 2023

West Nile Virus and Workers

GH013

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

UPDATED: August 2009

Indoor air quality

GH014

This bulletin explains why indoor air quality is important, and talks about some of the factors that affect indoor air quality. It also introduces some occupational health and safety requirements that may apply to indoor air quality concerns.

UPDATED: December 2022

Securing Pipe and Other Cargo on Vehicles

GS001

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

Information about securing pipe and other cargo, including employer and worker responsibilities, and recommended practices.

PUBLISHED: October 2009

Servicing Tires Safely

GS003

***This resource is current to August 2004.
For information on the latest OHS requirements, visit OHS website.***

Addresses tire servicing safety requirements under the OHS Code including worker competency, split-rim or locking ring wheel assemblies and large vehicle assemblies.

PUBLISHED: August 2004

Guarding of Commercial Dough and Food Preparation Mixers

GS004

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

PUBLISHED: March 2005