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COVID-19 resources
Resources focusing specifically on COVID-19.
Counterfeit respiratory protective equipment
COVID19-20
Information for employers about counterfeit or substandard respirators, including N95 and KN95 imitations.
COVID-19 Incidents reporting to Alberta Occupational Health and Safety
COVID19-19
Guidelines for reporting to OHS with respect to COVID-19 exposure in the workplace.
COVID-19 publications by industry
COVID19-03
A collection of COVID-19 related guidance documents from Canadian sources, including Alberta health and safety associations, Certifying Partners, and industry associations. This collection of documents shows what industries and other governments are doing to address COVID-19.
UPDATED: July 17, 2020
UPDATED: July 17, 2020
Information for approved training providers and certificate holders
COVID19-12
The delivery of training programs can now resume with Stage 1 of Alberta’s Relaunch Strategy. Training agencies have the same obligations as other businesses opening in Stage 1.
For more information, visit OHS approved training: first aid, audiometric technician and pulmonary function technician.
For more information, visit OHS approved training: first aid, audiometric technician and pulmonary function technician.
N95 respirator alternatives
COVID19-13
Allowing the use of respirators meeting international standards as alternatives to N95 respirators approved by the National Institute of Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH).
This Ministerial Order has been extended to August 2021.
A ministerial order took effect that temporarily amends the OHS Code during the COVID-19 public emergency.
This Ministerial Order has been extended to August 2021.
A ministerial order took effect that temporarily amends the OHS Code during the COVID-19 public emergency.
Occupational health and safety guidance for workers during a pandemic
COVID19-14
Gives workers high level information about OHS legislation as well as their key rights and responsibilities. Also provides links to OHS bulletins as well as the alberta.ca COVID and Biz Connect web pages.
OHS obligations and consent forms for COVID-19 relaunch
COVID19-21
Addresses some issues surrounding worker’s signing consent forms related to returning to work during COVID-19 relaunches
Operating during a pandemic - webinar
VID011
This recorded webinar video covers the following topics:
responsibilities for employers, supervisors, and workers
workers' rights
hazard assessment and control
musculoskeletal disorders (musculoskeletal injuries)
mental health.
PUBLISHED: August 14, 2020
PUBLISHED: August 14, 2020
Psychological hazards: returning to the workplace during the COVID-19 pandemic
COVID19-18
This resource discusses some of the psychological hazards associated with returning to the workplace during the COVID-19 pandemic, offering suggestions on how to help workers cope and adjust to ‘the new normal’.
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.
Respiratory viruses and the workplace – webinar
VID010
This recorded webinar gives employers, supervisors and workers information about minimizing risk from respiratory viruses in the workplace.
Worker deconditioning following an absence from the workplace
COVID19-15
Lack of activity can lead to a loss of fitness or ability, which can increase the chance of injury. Workers resuming work after a period away may need to take additional steps to limit the potential for injuries.
Working from home during a pandemic
COVID19-02
Outlines best practices employers and workers can follow if working from home during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Workplace ergonomics considerations arising from the COVID-19 pandemic
COVID19-22
This document focuses on the importance of addressing changes and adaptations in the workplace to follow the COVID-19 pandemic guidelines and requirements, while considering ergonomics and human factors.
PUBLISHED: October 6, 2020
PUBLISHED: October 6, 2020