***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.
***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.
***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.
***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.
***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.
***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.
***This resource is current to January 2011. For information on the latest OHS requirements, visit OHS website.***
Addresses hazards and controls for workers providing services in community clinics or doctors' offices. May be useful for other workers providing client care in community settings, such as therapists.
***This resource is current to January 2011. For information on the latest OHS requirements, visit OHS website.***
Addresses hazards and controls for workers providing client care services in home care. May be useful for other workers providing client care in home or community settings, such as therapists or those providing support services to home care clients.
***This resource is current to January 2011. For information on the latest OHS requirements, visit OHS website.***
Addresses hazards and controls for workers on medical and surgical units and emergency rooms. May be useful for other workers providing direct patient care including those in long-term or continuing care, homecare, outpatient or community clinics, and staff offering specialized medical services such as dialysis.
***This resource is current to January 2011. For information on the latest OHS requirements, visit OHS website.***
Addresses hazards and controls for workers in physiotherapy and occupational therapy and for respiratory therapists. This document may also be useful for recreation therapists.
***This resource is current to January 2011. For information on the latest OHS requirements, visit OHS website.***
Addresses hazards and controls for workers providing public health services, with a focus on public health inspectors. May be useful for other workers providing some services in home care or community settings.