Fact sheets, flipbooks and snippets
Handy quick references, for a variety of audiences.
Connect with Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) and Employment Standards (ES)
INFO001
Contact information for Occupational Health and Safety and Employment Standards.
UPDATED: October 2022
UPDATED: October 2022
Workers' handbook on occupational health and safety
BP042
This pocket-sized handbook is a quick health and safety reference for Alberta workers. It introduces some key health and safety concepts, along with common workplace hazards, frequently used controls and quick tips that workers can use everyday. Size 4" x 5.5".
UPDATED: September 2024
UPDATED: September 2024
Tips for employers: Employing young workers
YW003
Tip sheet for employing young workers.
UPDATED: November 2022
UPDATED: November 2022
Tips for parents of young workers: Your child at work
YW002
Tip sheet for parents of young workers.
UPDATED: November 2022
UPDATED: November 2022
Health and safety on Alberta farms and ranches
BP029
A guide to rights and obligations for farmers and workers under Alberta's OHS legislation. Provides information about hazard identification and control, incident reporting and investigations.
UPDATED: March 2024
UPDATED: March 2024
Don't fall into winter
PIS007
Short, accessible information about falls, including how they happen and some prevention best practices. Information can be used for all weather conditions.
PUBLISHED: November, 2020
PUBLISHED: November, 2020
Don't slip into winter 2: Wear your winter feet
PIS009
Short, accessible information about how footwear can help prevent winter slips or reduce slip-related injuries in winter.
PUBLISHED: November, 2020
PUBLISHED: November, 2020
Don't slip into winter 3: Reporting a slip
PIS010
Focused information about why reporting winter slips is important.
PUBLISHED: November, 2020
PUBLISHED: November, 2020
Don't slip into winter 4: Know your role
PIS011
Pointers to help supervisors and workers reduce the incidence and severity of winter slips, as well as trips and falls.
PUBLISHED: November, 2020
PUBLISHED: November, 2020
Don't trip into winter 2: Identifying a tripping hazard
PIS013
Short, accessible information about winter tripping hazards, including what they are and what to do if you identify a tripping hazard.
PUBLISHED: November, 2020
PUBLISHED: November, 2020
Don't trip into winter 3: Tips and tricks
PIS014
Focused tips on avoiding injury from winter trips, as well as slips and falls.
PUBLISHED: November, 2020
PUBLISHED: November, 2020
Responsibilities of Certificate of Recognition Holders
PIR002-10
This resource provides questions and answers on the responsibilities of Certificate of Recognition (COR) holders.
PUBLISHED: January 10, 2018
PUBLISHED: January 10, 2018
Residential hail damage repairs: OHS information for employers, prime contractors and workers
INFO009
A list of OHS resources for Alberta employers, prime contractors and workers involved in residential hail damage repairs.
UPDATED: June 2022
UPDATED: June 2022