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Resources related to OHS inspections, incident reporting, disciplinary action complaints, and more.

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Applying for an OHS acceptance or approval

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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

Applying for an OHS acceptance or approval - application form

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

PUBLISHED: December 2021

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2022 Change highlights: First aid – Part 11 in the OHS Code

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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

2022 Change highlights: Managing control of hazardous energy - Part 15 in the OHS Code

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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

2022 Change highlights: Noise exposure – Part 16 in the OHS Code

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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

2022 Change highlights: Overhead power lines and electrical utility workers – Parts 17 and 40 in the OHS Code

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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

2022 Change highlights: Explosives – Part 33 in the OHS Code

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

UPDATED: March 31, 2023

2022 Change highlights: Mining – Part 36 in the OHS Code

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

PUBLISHED: March 31, 2023

2022 Change highlights: Oil and gas wells – Part 37 in the OHS Code

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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

2022 Change highlights: Miscellaneous amendments in the OHS Code

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

UPDATED: March 31, 2023

Change highlights: the 2020 OHS Act

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

PUBLISHED: December 2021

Potentially serious incident reporting: legislation updates

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

UPDATED: December 2021

OHS Act, Regulation and Code

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

OHS Act, Regulation and Code – Search tool

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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.

Legal terms 101: "owner"

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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