General compliance resources

Outlines how to apply for an acceptance to demolish a building where asbestos containing materials cannot be safely removed (e.g. after a fire in a building containing asbestos).

PUBLISHED: May 2020

Acceptances and approvals are legislated tools that let OHS directors grant regulatory permissions under specific circumstances. This bulletins explains more about acceptances and approvals, including who can apply and how.

PUBLISHED: May 2020

Use this form to apply for an OHS acceptance.

PUBLISHED: August 2018

Use this form to apply for an OHS approval.

PUBLISHED: August 2018

Explains the requirements and how to apply for approval for an automous haulage system in Alberta.

UPDATED: March, 2020

Information on how to report on measures taken to achieve compliance with an OHS order.

UPDATED: MARCH 2020

Template for reporting on compliance. Refer to LI052 'Completing a report on compliance after receiving an OHS order' for more details.

PUBLISHED: February 2019

Information on discriminatory action complaints (DAC), what they are and how they are investigated.

PUBLISHED: June 2020

*** New occupational health and safety laws came into effect on June 1, 2018. The OHS resource below has not been updated to reflect the current legislation. For more information on the new requirements, visit the OHS website.***

Addresses the legislation requirements regarding due diligence and how it is defined.

PUBLISHED: May 2017

Reporting form and supporting information for physicians and other health care professionals to use for report notifiable diseases under Alberta’s Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) Act.

PUBLISHED: September 2019

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A policy outlining the responsibilities of OHS officers in the administration of their duties as they relate to the internal responsibility system.

PUBLISHED: April 2018

List of ticketable offences and fine amounts.

PUBLISHED: May 30, 2018

This bulletin provides information for employers on what to expect when an Alberta OHS officer inspects their work site.

PUBLISHED: January 2020

Provides direction for OHS and ES enforcement staff, particularly those who interact with Albertans and Alberta businesses, with a consistent set of expectations to uphold public trust and provide the highest level of quality service. Please call 1-866-415-8690 if you have a question, suggestion or concern regarding enforcement staff.

PUBLISHED: March 2019

*** New occupational health and safety laws came into effect on June 1, 2018. The OHS resource below may not have been updated to reflect the current legislation. For more information on the new requirements, visit OHS website.***

Explains the meaning of "reasonably practicable" in the Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) Act, legal requirements, and how it applies to different work site parties.

PUBLISHED: May 2017