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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

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

Managing Hot Work

FEX001
***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: August 2024

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

Manually Energizing Power Systems after an Unplanned Outage: An Alberta Electric Utility Best Practice

GS008
***This resource is current to October 2010.
For information on the current OHS requirements, visit OHS website.***

Lists the standard minimum steps an electric utility must include for manually energizing a power system after an unplanned outage.

UPDATED: October 2010

Tips on selecting an OHS consultant

GS009
Tip sheet for employers when considering hiring an occupational health and safety consultant.

UPDATED: October 2024