Bulletins

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Harassment and violence in the workplace

LI045

Explains what harassment and violence are and the legal obligations of employers to protect their workers.

UPDATED: February 2023

Role and duties of Alberta OHS officers

LI046

Explains the role of Alberta OHS officers in monitoring compliance with occupational health and safety legislation. Includes an overview of inspection and investigation authorities, and enforcement tools.

UPDATED: December 2021

Hazardous footwear

LI050

Explains requirements regarding employer-imposed footwear under the OHS Code.

UPDATED: July 2022

Occupational health and safety and the internal responsibility system

LI051

Explains how the internal responsibility system works as the basis of Alberta's OHS legislation.

UPDATED: April 2022

Report on compliance

LI052

Explains how employers complete a report on compliance, if an OHS officer has required them to do so.

UPDATED: February 2022

Occupational health and safety and the non-profit sector

LI053

This resource provides information for non-profit organizations regarding their responsibilities under Alberta’s OHS legislation.

UPDATED: August 2022

Participation in health and safety for small business owners and workers

LI055

Introduces requirements for worker participation in health and safety that apply to small businesses (fewer than 20 workers).

UPDATED: January 2023

Health and safety committees and representatives

LI060

Information about joint health and safety committee and representative requirements at Alberta work sites.

UPDATED: January 2023

Guideline for the Use of Contact Lenses in Industry

MG001

***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

Let’s Back Up a Bit: Some Truths About Back Belts

PH003

Addresses health and safety concerns and refutes claims about the use of back belts.

PUBLISHED: August 2010

Slips, Trips and Falls

PH015

Discusses slips, trips and falls, why they happen and how to prevent them.

UPDATED: April 2023

Manufacturer’s Specifications and the Repair of Blowout Preventers

PI001

Expresses the importance of following manufacturers' specifications and using competent personnel in the repair of blowout preventers.

UPDATED: October 2010

Respiratory Protective Equipment: An Employer’s Guide

PPE001

This guide provides information on when to use RPE, what types of RPE there are and the steps to determine if RPE is necessary.

UPDATED: March 2020

Respiratory protective equipment: Code of practice development

PPE004

Guidelines on developing a code of practice (COP) describing the selection, maintenance and use of respiratory protective equipment (RPE) be developed whenever respirators are used at the work site to meet legislated requirements.

UPDATED: March 2020

Appropriate Workwear for Flash Fire and Explosion Hazards

PPE005

***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