Emergency response

This kit gives employers information about some key occupational health and safety requirements related to emergency response planning. The kit also provides a step-by-step approach to planning that employers can customize to their own work site.

UPDATED: June 2023

These are Word template versions of the sample forms in the "Emergency response planning: an occupational health and safety tool kit" pdf. Employers can customize these templates to suit their work site.

UPDATED: March 31, 2023

Outlines some of the hazards that can be introduced as a result of a flood and ways to address those hazards.

UPDATED: May 2022

This publication discusses wildfire smoke as a workplace hazard. Includes information on potential health effects, risks and controls.

UPDATED: May 2023

This bulletin provides health and safety information regarding exposure risks and hazards when working in smoky environments.

UPDATED: May 2023

This resource provides health and safety information regarding debris cleanup and demolition of structures involved in wildfires.

UPDATED: July 2023

***This resource is current to March 2019. For information on the latest OHS requirements, visit OHS website.***

This bulletin describes the minimum standards to which a fire service must comply under occupational health and safety (OHS) legislation.

PUBLISHED: March 2019