Best practices, guides and manuals

Introduces OHS legislation with a focus on what employers need to do to comply with the law. Available in print as a 5.5" x 8.5" booklet.

UPDATED: February 2023

Introduces OHS legislation with a focus on what supervisors need to do to comply with the law. Available in print as a 5.5" x 8.5" booklet.

UPDATED: February 2023

Introduces OHS legislation with a focus on what workers need to do to comply with the law. Available in print as a 5.5" x 8.5" booklet.

UPDATED: February 2023

This kit is designed to help employers with small or medium-sized businesses develop a health and safety program from the ground up, or strengthen their existing health and safety program, culture and performance. Gives information about some key health and safety requirements that apply broadly across all industries.

UPDATED: May 2023

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.

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 2023

This best practices handbook describes how to use leading indicators to improve OHS outcomes.

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: August 2020

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

A detailed explanation of WHMIS requirements for workers. Available in print as a 5.5" x 8.5" booklet.

UPDATED: January 2022

A detailed explanation of WHMIS requirements for employers. Available in print as a 5.5" x 8.5" booklet.

PUBLISHED: June 2018

A handbook for young workers that includes information about occupational health and safety requirements, rights and responsibilities.

UPDATED: March 2023

***This resource is current to September 2014.
For information on the latest OHS requirements, visit OHS website.***

Best practices handbook to help employers fulfill their obligation to protect the health and safety of workers who operate or work around forklifts.

PUBLISHED: September 2014

***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

***This resource is current to June 2012.
For information on the latest OHS requirements, visit OHS website.***

Information about OHS legislation, hazard identification and control for employers in the printing industry .

PUBLISHED: June 2012

***This resource is current to January 2003.
For information on the latest OHS requirements, visit OHS website.***

Best practices handbook that gives an overview of mechanical hazards associated with conveyors, with information about hazard assessment and reduction.

PUBLISHED: January 2003

***This resource is current to October 2010.
For information on the latest OHS requirements, visit OHS website.***

Information on legal obligations, setting up a safe driving program and investigating incidents.

PUBLISHED: October 2010