Bulletins

Short resources that offer focused information on specific topics.

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Working alone

WA002
Explains the meaning of working alone as defined in Alberta's OHS Code, as well as the legislated requirements for employers of workers working alone.

UPDATED: July 2022

Spray Application of Paint and Coatings

CH004
Hazards associated with spray application and suggested controls.

PUBLISHED: August 2010

Benzene at the Work Site

CH065
***This resource is current to August 2010.
For information on the latest OHS requirements, visit OHS website.***

Discusses the properties of benzene, health effects, health monitoring, preventative controls and recommended substitutes.

PUBLISHED: August, 2010

Occupational health and safety guide for firefighting

FEX003
***This resource is current to March 2019. For information on the latest OHS requirements, visit OHS website.***

This bulletin describes the minimum standards to which a fire service must comply under occupational health and safety (OHS) legislation.

PUBLISHED: March 2019

Domestic violence in the workplace

LI059
This bulletin provides information about domestic violence as a workplace hazard.

UPDATED: December 2021

Working in winter

GS014
This bulletin provides employers and workers with health and safety information about working in winter.

UPDATED: December 2021

Right to refuse dangerous work

LI049
Explains the processes involved when a worker exercises their right to refuse dangerous work. Information for employers and workers.

UPDATED: December 2021

Approved first aid training agencies

FA018
October 1, 2024 to December 31, 2024

UPDATED: September, 2024

Disciplinary action complaints

LI061
Explains the disciplinary action complaint process Alberta Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) follows. Includes what complaints OHS can accept, steps in the process and how to file a complaint.

UPDATED: February 2022

Respiratory viruses and the workplace

BH022
Respiratory viruses, including influenza and coronaviruses, can cause common colds, seasonal flu and public health outbreaks. This bulletin gives employers, supervisors and workers information about controlling respiratory virus hazards in the workplace.

UPDATED: December 2022

Applying for an OHS acceptance or approval

LI030
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

Approved asbestos training agencies

ASB002
List of approved asbestos training agencies.

UPDATED: September 2024

Workplace health and safety after a flood

GH021
Outlines some of the hazards that can be introduced as a result of a flood and ways to address those hazards.

UPDATED: May 2022

Cleaning up burned structures

FI009
This resource provides health and safety information regarding debris cleanup and demolition of structures involved in wildfires.

UPDATED: July 2023

Working in summer

GS015
This bulletin provides employers and workers with health and safety information about working in summer.

UPDATED: December 2021