Hazards: chemical
WHMIS, as well as ammonia, asbestos, carbon monoxide, dusts, drugs, hydrogen sulphide, lead, pesticides, silica, solvents and cleaners, and more.
WHMIS 2015: Information for Workers
CH007
A detailed explanation of WHMIS requirements for workers. Size 8.5" x 11".
UPDATED: January 2022
UPDATED: January 2022
WHMIS 2015: Information for Employers
CH008
A detailed explanation of WHMIS requirements for employers. Size 8.5" x 11".
PUBLISHED: June 2018
PUBLISHED: June 2018
Guideline for Developing a Code of Practice for Chemical Hazards
CH070
***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
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
Safe Work Permits
SH013
***This resource is current to May 2007.
For information on the latest OHS requirements, visit OHS website.***
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 2007
For information on the latest OHS requirements, visit OHS website.***
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 2007
Naloxone in the workplace
CH076
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: March 2025
UPDATED: March 2025
Approved asbestos training agencies
ASB002
List of approved asbestos training agencies.
UPDATED: January 2025
UPDATED: January 2025
Alert: Lead May be Present in Industrial Pigments and Coatings
AL042
***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
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
Course Guidelines: Occupational Health and Safety for the Asbestos Worker
CG001
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
UPDATED: April 2021
Drycleaners Beware: Perchloroethylene can cause health problems
CH002
***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
For information on the latest OHS requirements, visit OHS website.***
Health risks associated with perchloroethylene or "perc" exposure and suggested controls.
PUBLISHED: June 2010
Isocyanates at the Work Site
CH005
***This resource is current to January 2010.
For information on the latest OHS requirements, visit OHS website.***
Hazards associated with isocyanates and suggested controls.
PUBLISHED: January 2010
For information on the latest OHS requirements, visit OHS website.***
Hazards associated with isocyanates and suggested controls.
PUBLISHED: January 2010
Mercury at the Work Site
CH003
Health risks associated with mercury exposure, suggested alternatives and controls.
PUBLISHED: January 2010
PUBLISHED: January 2010
Solvents at the Work Site
CH013
***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.
PUBLISHED:
PUBLISHED: August 2009
Describes different types of solvents, potential hazards and suggested controls.
PUBLISHED:
PUBLISHED: August 2009
Using Pesticides Safely
CH015
Discusses exposure to pesticides (insecticides, herbicides, fungicides, rodenticides, etc.), health complications and protective controls.
PUBLISHED: August 2010
PUBLISHED: August 2010
H2S: The Killer
CH026
***This resource is current to August 2012.
For information on the latest OHS requirements, visit OHS website.***
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
For information on the latest OHS requirements, visit OHS website.***
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
Ammonia at the Work Site
CH027
***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
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
Hydrogen Sulphide at the Work Site
CH029
***This resource is current to August 2010.
For information on the latest OHS requirements, visit OHS website.***
Describes the health effects of H2S exposure and provides suggested engineering controls.
PUBLISHED: August 2010
For information on the latest OHS requirements, visit OHS website.***
Describes the health effects of H2S exposure and provides suggested engineering controls.
PUBLISHED: August 2010
Carbon Monoxide at the Work Site
CH031
***This resource is current to July 2009.
For information on the current OHS requirements, visit OHS website.***
Describes the health effects of exposure to carbon monoxide and suggested protective controls.
PUBLISHED: July 2009
For information on the current OHS requirements, visit OHS website.***
Describes the health effects of exposure to carbon monoxide and suggested protective controls.
PUBLISHED: July 2009
Methanol at the Work Site
CH033
***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
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 Issues Associated with the Ozone-Friendly Refrigerant HCFC-123
CH043
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
PUBLISHED: January 2013
Handling Sulphur
CH044
Recommended procedures for the safe handling and processing of solid sulphur in new facilities.
PUBLISHED: January 2010
PUBLISHED: January 2010
Health Effects from Exposure to Wood Dust
CH045
Information on the health effects from exposure to different types of wood dust. Recommendations to control exposure.
PUBLISHED: August 2009
PUBLISHED: August 2009
The Effect of Unusual Work Schedules and Concurrent Exposures on Occupational Exposure Limits
CH055
***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
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
Guidelines for Workers Applying Insecticides
CH056
Discusses health risks, legislated exposure limits for workers applying insecticides and suggests controls.
PUBLISHED: August 2010
PUBLISHED: August 2010
Use of Flammable Hydrocarbon Mixtures as CFC and HFC Substitutes in Vehicle Air-Conditioning Systems
CH058
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
PUBLISHED: November 2010
Crystalline Silica at the Work Site
CH059
***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
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
Reduced Sulphur Compounds: Focus on Thiols
CH060
***This resource is current to September 2002.
For information on the latest OHS requirements, visit OHS website.***
Discusses where thiols are found, associated health risks, exposure limits, suggested controls and emergency response.
PUBLISHED: September 2002
For information on the latest OHS requirements, visit OHS website.***
Discusses where thiols are found, associated health risks, exposure limits, suggested controls and emergency response.
PUBLISHED: September 2002
Use of Methyl Methacrylate-Containing Products for Fingernail Sculpting
CH062
How to identify nail products containing methyl methacrylate (MMA), health risks and suggested alternatives.
PUBLISHED: March 2010
PUBLISHED: March 2010
Coal Dust at the Work Site
CH063
***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
Lists types of coal and health risks. Discusses medical monitoring and suggested protective controls.
PUBLISHED: April 2010
Styrene at the Work Site
CH064
***This resource is current to July 2009.
For information on the latest OHS requirements, visit OHS website.***
Discusses the properties and health effects of styrene, medical monitoring and preventative controls.
PUBLISHED: July 2009
For information on the latest OHS requirements, visit OHS website.***
Discusses the properties and health effects of styrene, medical monitoring and preventative controls.
PUBLISHED: July 2009
Hidden Danger: Hazardous Materials in Your Building
CH066
***This resource is current to November 2007.
For information on the latest OHS requirements, visit OHS website.***
Lists possible airborne hazardous materials and an employer's responsibilities to protect workers from exposure.
PUBLISHED: November 2007
For information on the latest OHS requirements, visit OHS website.***
Lists possible airborne hazardous materials and an employer's responsibilities to protect workers from exposure.
PUBLISHED: November 2007
Chlorine at the Work Site
CH067
***This resource is current to July 2010.
For information on the latest OHS requirements, visit OHS website.***
Lists properties of chlorine, health effects, protective controls and possible substitutes.
PUBLISHED: July 2010
For information on the latest OHS requirements, visit OHS website.***
Lists properties of chlorine, health effects, protective controls and possible substitutes.
PUBLISHED: July 2010
Perchloroethylene at the Work Site
CH069
***This resource is current to August 2010.
For information on the latest OHS requirements, visit OHS website.***
Lists properties and health effects of perchloroethylene. Discusses medical monitoring, protective controls, and possible substitutes.
PUBLISHED: August 2010
For information on the latest OHS requirements, visit OHS website.***
Lists properties and health effects of perchloroethylene. Discusses medical monitoring, protective controls, and possible substitutes.
PUBLISHED: August 2010
Lead at the Work Site
CH071
***This resource is current to November 2013.
For information on the current OHS requirements, visit OHS website.***
Information about uses of lead, health effects due to exposure, suggested protective controls and legislated health and safety requirements.
PUBLISHED: November 2013
For information on the current OHS requirements, visit OHS website.***
Information about uses of lead, health effects due to exposure, suggested protective controls and legislated health and safety requirements.
PUBLISHED: November 2013
Lead Exposure in the Firearm Industry
CH072
***This resource is current to January 2015.
For information on the current OHS requirements, visit OHS website.***
Health risks associated with lead exposure in the firearms industry, employers legislated responsibilities, health monitoring, suggested protective controls.
PUBLISHED: January 2015
For information on the current OHS requirements, visit OHS website.***
Health risks associated with lead exposure in the firearms industry, employers legislated responsibilities, health monitoring, suggested protective controls.
PUBLISHED: January 2015
Employers’ Guide on How to Conduct A Worker Exposure Assessment for Silica
CH073
***This resource is current to February 2017.
For information on the latest OHS requirements, visit OHS website.***
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
For information on the latest OHS requirements, visit OHS website.***
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
Cytotoxic Drug Exposure
CH074
***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
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
Protection of workers during remediation of illegal fentanyl labs
CH075
***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
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
Protection of workers from synthetic opioid exposure
CH075-1
***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
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
Asbestos exposure in demolition and renovation
ASB004
Gives information for those performing debris clean-up and demolition of structures involved in wildfires.
UPDATED: March 2023
UPDATED: March 2023
Lithium batteries
GS018
This resource provides information about OHS legislative requirements and general safety considerations relating to lithium batteries.
PUBLISHED: November 2023
PUBLISHED: November 2023