General compliance

This bulletin talks about reporting injuries, illnesses and incidents, and potentially serious incidents to Alberta Occupational Health and Safety (OHS). It also addresses employer and OHS officer investigations.

UPDATED: March 2024

This resource encompasses the most commons question asked in regard to PSI reporting.

UPDATED: April 09, 2024

This webinar provides an overview of potentially serious incidents reporting requirements. Topics include: what is a potentially serious incident, how to report a potentially serious incident, how government uses the reported information.

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UPDATED: December, 2021

Provides an overview of the terms "reasonably practicable" and "due diligence" in relation to Alberta's OHS legislation.

UPDATED: May 2022

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

UPDATED: April 2022

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

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

UPDATED: December 2021

This resource provides information on how and when vehicles are considered to be work sites in Alberta.

UPDATED: June 2022

Reporting form and supporting information for physicians and other health care professionals to use for report notifiable diseases under Alberta’s Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) Act.

UPDATED: February 2022

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

Provides direction for OHS and ES enforcement staff, particularly those who interact with Albertans and Alberta businesses, with a consistent set of expectations to uphold public trust and provide the highest level of quality service. Please call 1-866-415-8690 if you have a question, suggestion or concern regarding enforcement staff.

PUBLISHED: March 2019

What employers can expect when Alberta Occupational Health and Safety officers do inspections at work sites. Includes why and when officers show up, how officers gather information, and how they document their interactions, observations and findings.

UPDATED: April 2022

What workers can expect when Alberta Occupational Health and Safety officers do inspections at work sites. Includes why and when officers show up, and how workers usually participate.

PUBLISHED: April 2022

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

UPDATED: February 2022

Form for reporting on compliance. Refer to 'Report on compliance' bulletin for details.

UPDATED: February 2022

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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

Use this form to apply for an OHS acceptance or approval.

PUBLISHED: December 2021

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This resource gives an overview of 2022 changes to the OHS Code - Part 11 (first aid) effective March 31, 2023. (For more on current first aid requirements, read First aid in the workplace.)

UPDATED: May 2023

This resource gives an overview of 2022 changes to the OHS Code - Part 15 (managing control of hazardous energy) effective March 31, 2023.

UPDATED: March 31, 2023

This resource gives an overview of 2022 changes to the OHS Code - Part 16 (noise exposure) effective March 31, 2023. (For more on current requirements related to noise exposure, read Noise at the work site.)

UPDATED: April 2024

This resource gives an overview of 2022 changes to the OHS Code - Part 17 and 40 (overhead power lines and electrical utility workers) effective March 31, 2023.

UPDATED: March 31, 2023

This resource gives an overview of 2022 changes to the OHS Code - Part 33 (explosives) effective March 31, 2023.

UPDATED: March 31, 2023

This resource gives an overview of 2022 changes to the OHS Code - Part 36 (mining) effective March 31, 2023.

PUBLISHED: March 31, 2023

This resource gives an overview of 2022 changes to the OHS Code - Part 37 (oil and gas wells) effective March 31, 2023.

UPDATED: March 31, 2023

This bulletin introduces miscellaneous changes to the 2022 Occupational Health and Safety Code effective March 31, 2023.

UPDATED: March 31, 2023

This resource gives an overview of 2020 changes to the OHS Act, effective December 1, 2021.

PUBLISHED: December 2021

This bulletin provides information on legislation changes to potentially serious injury reporting, effect December 1, 2021

UPDATED: December 2021

Rules for health, safety and wellness in Alberta’s workplaces fall under the Occupational Health and Safety Act, Regulation and Code.

Online search tool for OHS legislation. Enables visitors to search the OHS Act, Regulation, and Code, as well as create and share customized PDF versions of various sections.

This bulletin explains how the term "owner" is used in Alberta's occupational health and safety laws. It also introduces some of an owner's key health and safety legal obligations.

PUBLISHED: June 2024