Hazards: chemical

A detailed explanation of WHMIS requirements for workers. Size 8.5" x 11".

UPDATED: January 2022

A detailed explanation of WHMIS requirements for employers. Size 8.5" x 11".

PUBLISHED: June 2018

***This resource is current to February 2013.
For information on the latest OHS requirements, visit OHS website.***

Presents a two-step process for employers to develop a workplace code of practice for chemical hazards.

PUBLISHED: February 2013

***This resource is current to May 2020.
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Explains how safe work permits can be used to protect workers and maintain safe working conditions. Provides examples and discusses pros and cons.

PUBLISHED: May 2020

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

List of approved asbestos training agencies.

UPDATED: September 2024

***This resource is current to August 2014.
For information on the latest OHS requirements, visit OHS website.***

An outline of the Alberta Occupational Health and Safety Code general and specific requirements related to lead.

PUBLISHED: Aug 2014

Summarizes the course content, worker re-certification and administrative procedure requirements for agencies approved to deliver the “Occupational Health and Safety for the Asbestos Worker” course.

UPDATED: April 2021

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

Health risks associated with perchloroethylene or "perc" exposure and suggested controls.

PUBLISHED: June 2010

***This resource is current to January 2010.
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Hazards associated with isocyanates and suggested controls.

PUBLISHED: January 2010

Health risks associated with mercury exposure, suggested alternatives and controls.

PUBLISHED: January 2010

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

Describes different types of solvents, potential hazards and suggested controls.

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PUBLISHED: August 2009

Discusses exposure to pesticides (insecticides, herbicides, fungicides, rodenticides, etc.), health complications and protective controls.

PUBLISHED: August 2010

***This resource is current to August 2012.
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Lists the hazards for workers when working with H2S, suggested controls including protection and first aid, and employer and worker legislated responsibilities.

PUBLISHED: August 2012

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

Describes the properties of ammonia and how it affects the body, and addresses employer and worker legislated responsibilities.

PUBLISHED: August 2010

***This resource is current to August 2010.
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Describes the health effects of H2S exposure and provides suggested engineering controls.

PUBLISHED: August 2010

***This resource is current to July 2009.
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Describes the health effects of exposure to carbon monoxide and suggested protective controls.

PUBLISHED: July 2009

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

Methanol properties and health effects and suggested controls to prevent exposure.

PUBLISHED: January 2010

Health and safety considerations for the use of hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs) and hydrochlorofluorocarbons (HCFCs) as refrigerants with reference to national and provincial OHS codes.

PUBLISHED: January 2013

Recommended procedures for the safe handling and processing of solid sulphur in new facilities.

PUBLISHED: January 2010

Information on the health effects from exposure to different types of wood dust. Recommendations to control exposure.

PUBLISHED: August 2009

***This resource is current to June 2011.
For information on the latest OHS requirements, visit OHS website.***

Outlines routes of airborne substance exposure and how to determine worker exposure and exposure limits. Refers to associated OHS legislation.

PUBLISHED: June 2011

Discusses health risks, legislated exposure limits for workers applying insecticides and suggests controls.

PUBLISHED: August 2010

Lists the hazards associated with using hydrocarbons in vehicle air-conditioning systems and Environment Canada's recommendations if replacing refrigerants with hydrocarbons.

PUBLISHED: November 2010

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

Lists health risks associated with the use of silica, suggested substitutions and controls.

PUBLISHED: November 2009

***This resource is current to September 2002.
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Discusses where thiols are found, associated health risks, exposure limits, suggested controls and emergency response.

PUBLISHED: September 2002

How to identify nail products containing methyl methacrylate (MMA), health risks and suggested alternatives.

PUBLISHED: March 2010

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

Lists types of coal and health risks. Discusses medical monitoring and suggested protective controls.

PUBLISHED: April 2010

***This resource is current to July 2009.
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Discusses the properties and health effects of styrene, medical monitoring and preventative controls.

PUBLISHED: July 2009

***This resource is current to November 2007.
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Lists possible airborne hazardous materials and an employer's responsibilities to protect workers from exposure.

PUBLISHED: November 2007

***This resource is current to July 2010.
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Lists properties of chlorine, health effects, protective controls and possible substitutes.

PUBLISHED: July 2010

***This resource is current to August 2010.
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Lists properties and health effects of perchloroethylene. Discusses medical monitoring, protective controls, and possible substitutes.

PUBLISHED: August 2010

***This resource is current to November 2013.
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Information about uses of lead, health effects due to exposure, suggested protective controls and legislated health and safety requirements.

PUBLISHED: November 2013

***This resource is current to January 2015.
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Health risks associated with lead exposure in the firearms industry, employers legislated responsibilities, health monitoring, suggested protective controls.

PUBLISHED: January 2015

***This resource is current to February 2017.
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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

Gives information for those performing debris clean-up and demolition of structures involved in wildfires.

UPDATED: March 2023

This resource provides information about OHS legislative requirements and general safety considerations relating to lithium batteries.

PUBLISHED: November 2023