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Safety resources for health, home and continuing care workers, community clinics, dental workers, diagnostic medicine personnel, doctors and more. 

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No Unsafe Lift Workbook

BCL007
***This resource is current to January 1, 2008.
For information on the latest OHS requirements, visit OHS website.***

Provides a framework for healthcare employers to develop and implement comprehensive musculoskeletal injury prevention programs for their facilities.

PUBLISHED: January 1, 2008

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Cytotoxic Drug Exposure

CH074
***This resource is current to July 2017.
For information on the latest OHS requirements, visit OHS website.***

Information on the health risk of cyotoxic drug exposure to healthy human cells and suggested protective controls.

PUBLISHED: July 2017

Handbook of Occupational Hazards and Controls for Healthcare Administrative Workers

HC002
***This resource is current to January 2011.
For information on the latest OHS requirements, visit OHS website.***

Addresses hazards and controls for administrative workers in the healthcare industry.

PUBLISHED: January 2011

Handbook of Occupational Hazards and Controls for Healthcare Administrative Workers: Knowledge and Skills Assessment Verification Checklist

HC003
***This resource is current to 2011.
For information on the latest OHS requirements, visit OHS website.***

Knowledge and Skills Assessment for Administrative Workers – Verification Checklist for Preceptors or Self-assessment.

PUBLISHED: January 2011

Handbook of Occupational Hazards and Controls - Community Clinics and Doctors’ Offices

HC004
***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.

PUBLISHED: January 2011

Handbook of Occupational Hazards and Controls for Community Clinics and Doctors’ Offices: Knowledge and Skills Assessment Verification Checklist

HC005
***This resource is current to January 2011.
For information on the latest OHS requirements, visit OHS website.***

Knowledge and Skills Assessment for Personnel in Community Clinics and Doctors' Offices – Verification Checklist for Preceptors or Self-assessment.

PUBLISHED: January 2011

Handbook of Occupational Hazards and Controls for Personnel in Continuing Care Facilities

HC006
***This resource is current to January 2011.
For information on the current OHS requirements, visit OHS website.***

Addresses hazards and controls for workers in continuing care facilities. May be useful for workers providing direct resident care in other contexts.

PUBLISHED: January 2011

Handbook of Occupational Hazards and Controls for Personnel in Continuing Care Facilities: Knowledge and Skills Assessment Verification Checklist

HC007
***This resource is current to January 2011.
For information on the latest OHS requirements, visit OHS website.***

Knowledge and Skills Assessment for Caregivers in Continuing Care Facilities – Verification Checklist for Preceptors or Self-assessment.

PUBLISHED: January 2011