Employer
Employer-specific information such as the Employer’s OHS guide, Selecting an OHS consultant, and more.
Guide to OHS: Employers
LI009
Introduces OHS legislation with a focus on what employers need to do to comply with the law. Size 5.5" x 8.5".
For the most current version of this publication, please download the PDF below. You may also order an earlier version of this publication in print format, using the “Order Resource” button below.
UPDATED: October 2024
For the most current version of this publication, please download the PDF below. You may also order an earlier version of this publication in print format, using the “Order Resource” button below.
UPDATED: October 2024
Occupational health and safety starter kit: template package
BP035TMP
This zip folder holds MS Word versions of templates and sample forms from the 'Occupational health and safety starter kit', which employers can adapt them to their organization's needs.
Note that the templates and sample forms are also available individually: see "Related resources" section below.
UPDATED: April 2025
Note that the templates and sample forms are also available individually: see "Related resources" section below.
UPDATED: April 2025
What to expect in an OHS inspection: information for employers
CI007
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
UPDATED: April 2022
Employers' rights
LI062
Summarizes key rights of employers in relation to Alberta OHS regulatory compliance.
PUBLISHED: April 2022
PUBLISHED: April 2022
Occupational health and safety and the non-profit sector
LI053
This resource provides information for non-profit organizations regarding their responsibilities under Alberta’s OHS legislation.
UPDATED: August 2022
UPDATED: August 2022
Report workplace health and safety incidents
PTR010
A poster describing how to report workplace health and safety incidents to Alberta OHS. Size 11" x 17".
UPDATED: November 2024
UPDATED: November 2024
Understanding Indigenous Workers’ Occupational Health and Safety Needs: Tips for Employers
IWR001
***This resource is current to August 2019.
For information on the latest OHS requirements, visit OHS website.***
An overview of how employers can support the often unique OHS needs of Indigenous workers through awareness, education and training. Size 8.5" x 11", two-sided.
PUBLISHED: August 2019
For information on the latest OHS requirements, visit OHS website.***
An overview of how employers can support the often unique OHS needs of Indigenous workers through awareness, education and training. Size 8.5" x 11", two-sided.
PUBLISHED: August 2019
OHS training scams and high-pressure sales tactics
AL035
This resource is intended to help employers and workers recognize and protect themselves from scams and high-pressure sales tactics by unscrupulous occupational health and safety (OHS) training providers.
UPDATED: February 2024
UPDATED: February 2024
Tips on selecting an OHS consultant
GS009
Tip sheet for employers when considering hiring an occupational health and safety consultant.
UPDATED: October 2024
UPDATED: October 2024
Occupational hygiene reports: requirements and tips
GS019
This bulletin describes the content requirements for occupational hygiene reports, and the competency requirements (including qualifications) needed to sign off on occupational hygiene work. For more information, please see "Occupational hygiene competency: Frequently asked questions (FAQ)”.
UPDATED: December 2024
UPDATED: December 2024
Hazard assessment and control: a handbook for Alberta employers and workers
BP018
This best practice handbook gives a step-by-step approach to formal hazard assessment that employers can customize to suit their business operations. It also introduces hazard assessment, elimination and control requirements in the OHS Code. Size 8.5" x 11".
UPDATED: October 2023
UPDATED: October 2023