Best practices, guides and manuals

***This resource is current to August 1995.
For information on the latest OHS requirements, visit OHS website.***

Guidelines for detection, classification, handling, transportation and waste management of naturally occurring radioactive materials (NORM). Developed by the Western Canadian NORM Committee.

PUBLISHED: August 1995

Introduces OHS legislation with a focus on what workers need to do to comply with the law. Size 5.5" x 8.5".

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UPDATED: October 2024

Introduces OHS legislation with a focus on what supervisors need to do to comply with the law. Size 5.5" x 8.5".

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UPDATED: October 2024

Introduces OHS legislation with a focus on what employers need to do to comply with the law. Size 5.5" x 8.5".

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UPDATED: October 2024

Information to help fuel and convenience store employers develop a violence and harassment prevention plan as required in Part 27 of the OHS Code. Includes an overview of all required elements in the plan but focuses on the additional requirements for retail fuelling outlets and convenience stores.

UPDATED: March 2025

***This resource is current to September 2014.
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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 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. Size 8.5" x 11".

UPDATED: September 2025

***This resource is current to October 2010.
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Information on legal obligations, setting up a safe driving program and investigating incidents.

PUBLISHED: October 2010

Summarizes the course content, worker re-certification and administrative procedure requirements for agencies approved to deliver the “Occupational Health and Safety for the Asbestos Worker” course.

UPDATED: April 2021

***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 January 2003.
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Best practices handbook that gives an overview of mechanical hazards associated with conveyors, with information about hazard assessment and reduction. Size 8.5" x 11".

PUBLISHED: January 2003

***This resource is current to May 2011.
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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

***This resource is current to May 2011.
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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

***This resource is current to May 2011.
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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

***This resource is current to May 2011.
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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