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Best practices, guides and manuals
In-depth information, often include practical tools such as checklists, step-by-step procedures, and other how-to information.
A Guide to Managing an Aging Workforce
BP007
***This resource is current to March 2016. For information on the latest OHS requirements, visit OHS website.***
This guide is for employers, managers and supervisors who are interested in learning more about health and safety issues in the workplace as they apply to older workers.
PUBLISHED: March, 2016
This guide is for employers, managers and supervisors who are interested in learning more about health and safety issues in the workplace as they apply to older workers.
PUBLISHED: March, 2016
A handbook for Alberta employers and workers: Hazard assessment and control
BP018
This resource gives a step-by-step approach to formal hazard assessment that employers can customize to suit their business operations. This is a best practice document. It also introduces hazard assessment, elimination and control requirements in the OHS Code.
UPDATED: March 2022
UPDATED: March 2022
A health care worker’s guide to health and safety on the job
BP023
***This resource is current to March 2017. For information on the latest OHS requirements, visit OHS website.***
A pocket-sized OHS resource for Alberta's health care industry. Addresses some basic legislated requirements for employers and workers, and provides at-a-glance information about some common health and safety issues.
POSTED: March, 2017
A pocket-sized OHS resource for Alberta's health care industry. Addresses some basic legislated requirements for employers and workers, and provides at-a-glance information about some common health and safety issues.
POSTED: March, 2017
A Physician’s Guide to Occupational Health and Safety Responsibilities
BP004
***This resource is current to September 2008. For information on the latest OHS requirements, visit OHS website.***
Information for physicians and their staff about creating a healthy and safe workplace for themselves, their co-workers and their employees, while complying with Alberta OHS legislation.
PUBLISHED: September 2008
Information for physicians and their staff about creating a healthy and safe workplace for themselves, their co-workers and their employees, while complying with Alberta OHS legislation.
PUBLISHED: September 2008
A retail worker’s handbook: occupational health and safety on the job
BP022
***This resource is current to March 2017.
For information on the latest OHS requirements, visit OHS website.***
Information about occupational health and safety roles and responsibilities for Alberta retail workers and employers.
PUBLISHED: March 2017
For information on the latest OHS requirements, visit OHS website.***
Information about occupational health and safety roles and responsibilities for Alberta retail workers and employers.
PUBLISHED: March 2017
Alberta Asbestos Abatement Manual
ASB001
***This resource is not yet updated with the current legislation. For information on the latest requirements, visit OHS legislation changes.***
Outlines how to select the most appropriate technique for safe abatement of asbestos-containing materials. Discusses health effects, legislation, personal protective equipment, sampling and analysis.
UPDATED: August 2019
Outlines how to select the most appropriate technique for safe abatement of asbestos-containing materials. Discusses health effects, legislation, personal protective equipment, sampling and analysis.
UPDATED: August 2019
Best Practice: Working Safely in the Heat and Cold
GS006
***This resource is current to July 2014.
For information on the latest OHS requirements, visit OHS website.***
Explains the health risks associated with working in extreme heat and cold situations and suggested controls.
PUBLISHED: July 2014
For information on the latest OHS requirements, visit OHS website.***
Explains the health risks associated with working in extreme heat and cold situations and suggested controls.
PUBLISHED: July 2014
Best Practices for Building and Working Safely on Ice Covers in Alberta
SH010
***This resource is current to January 2013.
For information on the latest OHS requirements, visit OHS website.***
Addresses hazards and controls, as well as design, monitoring and maintenance for the construction and operation of transportation facilities and working platforms on floating ice.
PUBLISHED: January 2013
For information on the latest OHS requirements, visit OHS website.***
Addresses hazards and controls, as well as design, monitoring and maintenance for the construction and operation of transportation facilities and working platforms on floating ice.
PUBLISHED: January 2013
Best Practices Guidelines for Occupational Health and Safety in the Healthcare Industry. Volume 1: Overview of Best Practices
BP009
***This resource is current to May 2011. For information on the latest OHS requirements, visit OHS website.***
Highlights general health and safety issues in the healthcare environment. Volume 1 of 5 in a series of best practice handbooks for the healthcare industry.
PUBLISHED: May 2011
Highlights general health and safety issues in the healthcare environment. Volume 1 of 5 in a series of best practice handbooks for the healthcare industry.
PUBLISHED: May 2011
Best Practices Guidelines for Occupational Health and Safety in the Healthcare Industry. Volume 2: Best Practices for the Assessment and Control of Biological Hazards
BP010
***This resource is current to May 2011.
For information on the latest OHS requirements, visit OHS website.***
Information to assist with identifying, assessing and controlling biological hazards in healthcare workplaces. Volume 2 of 5 in a series of best practice handbooks for the healthcare industry.
PUBLISHED: May 2011
For information on the latest OHS requirements, visit OHS website.***
Information to assist with identifying, assessing and controlling biological hazards in healthcare workplaces. Volume 2 of 5 in a series of best practice handbooks for the healthcare industry.
PUBLISHED: May 2011
Best Practices Guidelines for Occupational Health and Safety in the Healthcare Industry. Volume 3: Best Practices for the Assessment and Control of Chemical Hazards
BP011
***This resource is current to May 2011.
For information on the latest OHS requirements, visit OHS website.***
A review of best practices for controlling exposure to chemical hazards in healthcare. Volume 3 of 5 in a series of best practice handbooks for the healthcare industry.
PUBLISHED: May 2011
For information on the latest OHS requirements, visit OHS website.***
A review of best practices for controlling exposure to chemical hazards in healthcare. Volume 3 of 5 in a series of best practice handbooks for the healthcare industry.
PUBLISHED: May 2011
Best Practices Guidelines for Occupational Health and Safety in the Healthcare Industry. Volume 4: Best Practices for the Assessment and Control of Physical Hazards
BP012
***This resource is current to May 2011.
For information on the latest OHS requirements, visit OHS website.***
Addresses key physical hazards that exist in the healthcare work environment. A companion to the No Unsafe Lift Workbook which addresses patient handling. Volume 4 of 5 in a series of best practice handbooks for the healthcare industry.
PUBLISHED: May, 2011
For information on the latest OHS requirements, visit OHS website.***
Addresses key physical hazards that exist in the healthcare work environment. A companion to the No Unsafe Lift Workbook which addresses patient handling. Volume 4 of 5 in a series of best practice handbooks for the healthcare industry.
PUBLISHED: May, 2011
Best Practices Guidelines for Occupational Health and Safety in the Healthcare Industry. Volume 5: Best Practices for the Assessment and Control of Psychological Hazards
BP013
***This resource is current to May 2011.
For information on the latest OHS requirements, visit OHS website.***
A review of best practices for identifying and controlling work-related psychological stressors. Volume 5 of 5 in a series of best practice handbooks for the healthcare industry.
PUBLISHED: May 2011
For information on the latest OHS requirements, visit OHS website.***
A review of best practices for identifying and controlling work-related psychological stressors. Volume 5 of 5 in a series of best practice handbooks for the healthcare industry.
PUBLISHED: May 2011
Best Practices on Conveyor Safety
BP008
***This resource is current to January 2003.
For information on the latest OHS requirements, visit OHS website.***
An overview of mechanical hazards associated with conveyors, with information about hazard assessment and reduction.
PUBLISHED: January 2003
For information on the latest OHS requirements, visit OHS website.***
An overview of mechanical hazards associated with conveyors, with information about hazard assessment and reduction.
PUBLISHED: January 2003
Best Practices: Mould at the Work Site
BH019
***This resource is current to July 2009. For information on the latest OHS requirements, visit OHS website.***
Basic information on mould, health hazards, mitigation, requirements for worker protection, safe work procedures, inspection criteria and applicable legislation.
PUBLISHED: July 2009
Basic information on mould, health hazards, mitigation, requirements for worker protection, safe work procedures, inspection criteria and applicable legislation.
PUBLISHED: July 2009