Health care
Safety resources for health, home and continuing care workers, community clinics, dental workers, diagnostic medicine personnel, doctors and more.
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Handbook of Occupational Hazards and Controls for Dental Workers
HC008
***This resource is current to July 2008.
For information on the latest OHS requirements, visit OHS website.***
This document focuses on hazards and controls in dental offices and clinics.
PUBLISHED: July 2008
For information on the latest OHS requirements, visit OHS website.***
This document focuses on hazards and controls in dental offices and clinics.
PUBLISHED: July 2008
Handbook of Occupational Hazards and Controls for Dental Workers: Knowledge and Skills Assessment Verification Checklist
HC009
***This resource is current to July 2008.
For information on the latest OHS requirements, visit OHS website.***
Knowledge and Skills Assessment for Dental Workers – Verification Checklist for Preceptors or Self-assessment.
PUBLISHED: July 2008
For information on the latest OHS requirements, visit OHS website.***
Knowledge and Skills Assessment for Dental Workers – Verification Checklist for Preceptors or Self-assessment.
PUBLISHED: July 2008
Handbook of Occupational Hazards and Controls for Personnel in Diagnostic Imaging and Nuclear Medicine
HC010
***This resource is current to January 2011.
For information on the latest OHS requirements, visit OHS website.***
Address hazards and controls for workers in diagnostic imaging and nuclear medicine.
PUBLISHED: January 2011
For information on the latest OHS requirements, visit OHS website.***
Address hazards and controls for workers in diagnostic imaging and nuclear medicine.
PUBLISHED: January 2011
Handbook of Occupational Hazards and Controls for Personnel in Diagnostic Imaging and Nuclear Medicine: Knowledge and Skills Assessment Verification Checklist
HC011
***This resource is current to January 2011.
For information on the latest OHS requirements, visit OHS website.***
Knowledge and Skills Assessment Personnel in Diagnostic Imaging and Nuclear Medicine – Verification Checklist for Preceptors or Self-assessment.
PUBLISHED: January 2011
For information on the latest OHS requirements, visit OHS website.***
Knowledge and Skills Assessment Personnel in Diagnostic Imaging and Nuclear Medicine – Verification Checklist for Preceptors or Self-assessment.
PUBLISHED: January 2011
Handbook of Occupational Hazards and Controls for Homecare Providers
HC012
***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.
PUBLISHED: 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.
PUBLISHED: January 2011
Handbook of Occupational Hazards and Controls for Homecare Providers: Knowledge and Skills Assessment Verification Checklist
HC013
***This resource is current to January 2011.
For information on the latest OHS requirements, visit OHS website.***
Knowledge and Skills Assessment Homecare Workers – Verification Checklist for Preceptors or Self-assessment.
PUBLISHED: January 2011
For information on the latest OHS requirements, visit OHS website.***
Knowledge and Skills Assessment Homecare Workers – Verification Checklist for Preceptors or Self-assessment.
PUBLISHED: January 2011
Handbook of Occupational Hazards and Controls for Laboratory Workers
HC014
***This resource is current to January 2011.
For information on the latest OHS requirements, visit OHS website.***
Addresses hazards and controls in laboratories and is applicable for both diagnostic and many research laboratories.
PUBLISHED: January 2011
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Addresses hazards and controls in laboratories and is applicable for both diagnostic and many research laboratories.
PUBLISHED: January 2011
Handbook of Occupational Hazards and Controls for Laboratory Workers: Knowledge and Skills Assessment Verification Checklist
HC015
***This resource is current to January 2011.
For information on the latest OHS requirements, visit OHS website.***
Knowledge and Skills Assessment for Laboratory Workers - Verification Checklist for Preceptors or Self-assessment.
PUBLISHED: January 2011
For information on the latest OHS requirements, visit OHS website.***
Knowledge and Skills Assessment for Laboratory Workers - Verification Checklist for Preceptors or Self-assessment.
PUBLISHED: January 2011
Handbook of Occupational Hazards and Controls for Medical and Surgical Staff
HC016
***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.
PUBLISHED: 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.
PUBLISHED: January 2011
Handbook of Occupational Hazards and Controls for Medical and Surgical Staff: Knowledge and Skills Assessment Verification Checklist
HC017
***This resource is current to January 2011.
For information on the latest OHS requirements, visit OHS website.***
Knowledge and Skills Assessment for Medical and Surgical Staff –Verification Checklist for Preceptors or Self-assessment.
PUBLISHED: January 2011
For information on the latest OHS requirements, visit OHS website.***
Knowledge and Skills Assessment for Medical and Surgical Staff –Verification Checklist for Preceptors or Self-assessment.
PUBLISHED: January 2011
Handbook of Occupational Hazards and Controls for Medical Emergency Response Personnel
HC018
***This resource is current to January 2011.
For information on the latest OHS requirements, visit OHS website.***
Addresses hazards and controls for medical emergency response personnel, including paramedics, EMRs andEMTs.
PUBLISHED: January 2011
For information on the latest OHS requirements, visit OHS website.***
Addresses hazards and controls for medical emergency response personnel, including paramedics, EMRs andEMTs.
PUBLISHED: January 2011
Handbook of Occupational Hazards and Controls for Medical Emergency Response Personnel: Knowledge and Skills Assessment Verification Checklist
HC019
***This resource is current to January 2011.
For information on the latest OHS requirements, visit OHS website.***
Knowledge and Skills Assessment for Emergency Response Personnel – Verification Checklist for Preceptors or Self-assessment.
PUBLISHED: January 2011
For information on the latest OHS requirements, visit OHS website.***
Knowledge and Skills Assessment for Emergency Response Personnel – Verification Checklist for Preceptors or Self-assessment.
PUBLISHED: January 2011
Handbook of Occupational Hazards and Controls for Mental Health Workers
HC020
***This resource is current to January 2011.
For information on the latest OHS requirements, visit OHS website.***
Addresses hazards and controls for mental health workers, both in mental health facilities and those who work in community settings.
PUBLISHED: January 2011
For information on the latest OHS requirements, visit OHS website.***
Addresses hazards and controls for mental health workers, both in mental health facilities and those who work in community settings.
PUBLISHED: January 2011
Handbook of Occupational Hazards and Controls for Mental Health Workers: Knowledge and Skills Assessment Verification Checklist
HC021
***This resource is current to January 2011.
For information on the latest OHS requirements, visit OHS website.***
Knowledge and Skills Assessment for Mental Health Workers – Verification Checklist for Preceptors or Self-assessment.
PUBLISHED: January 2011
For information on the latest OHS requirements, visit OHS website.***
Knowledge and Skills Assessment for Mental Health Workers – Verification Checklist for Preceptors or Self-assessment.
PUBLISHED: January 2011
Handbook of Occupational Hazards and Controls for Pharmacy Workers
HC022
***This resource is current to January 2011.
For information on the latest OHS requirements, visit OHS website.***
Addresses hazards and controls in pharmacies.
PUBLISHED: January 2011
For information on the latest OHS requirements, visit OHS website.***
Addresses hazards and controls in pharmacies.
PUBLISHED: January 2011
Handbook of Occupational Hazards and Controls for Pharmacy Workers: Knowledge and Skills Assessment Verification Checklist
HC023
***This resource is current to January 2011.
For information on the latest OHS requirements, visit OHS website.***
Knowledge and Skills Assessment for Pharmacy Workers - Verification Checklist for Preceptors or Self-assessment.
PUBLISHED: January 2011
For information on the latest OHS requirements, visit OHS website.***
Knowledge and Skills Assessment for Pharmacy Workers - Verification Checklist for Preceptors or Self-assessment.
PUBLISHED: January 2011
Handbook of Occupational Hazards and Controls for Physiotherapy, Occupational Therapy, and Respiratory Therapy Personnel
HC024
***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.
PUBLISHED: 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.
PUBLISHED: January 2011
Handbook of Occupational Hazards and Controls for Physiotherapy, Occupational Therapy, and Respiratory Therapy Personnel: Knowledge and Skills Assessment Verification Checklist
HC025
***This resource is current to January 2011.
For information on the latest OHS requirements, visit OHS website.***
Knowledge and Skills Assessment PTs, OTs, RTs – Verification Checklist for Preceptors or Self-assessment.
PUBLISHED: January 2011
For information on the latest OHS requirements, visit OHS website.***
Knowledge and Skills Assessment PTs, OTs, RTs – Verification Checklist for Preceptors or Self-assessment.
PUBLISHED: January 2011
Handbook of Occupational Hazards and Controls for Public Health Workers
HC026
***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.
PUBLISHED: 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.
PUBLISHED: January 2011
Handbook of Occupational Hazards and Controls for Staff in Central Processing
HC028
***This resource is current to January 2011.
For information on the latest OHS requirements, visit OHS website.***
Addresses hazards and controls for workers in Central Processing, also known as Central Supply or Central Sterile Supply.
PUBLISHED: January 2011
For information on the latest OHS requirements, visit OHS website.***
Addresses hazards and controls for workers in Central Processing, also known as Central Supply or Central Sterile Supply.
PUBLISHED: January 2011
Handbook of Occupational Hazards and Controls for Staff in Central Processing: Knowledge and Skills Assessment Verification Checklist
HC029
***This resource is current to January 2011.
For information on the latest OHS requirements, visit OHS website.***
Knowledge and Skills Assessment for Personnel in Central Processing – Verification Checklist for Preceptors or Self-assessment.
PUBLISHED: January 2011
For information on the latest OHS requirements, visit OHS website.***
Knowledge and Skills Assessment for Personnel in Central Processing – Verification Checklist for Preceptors or Self-assessment.
PUBLISHED: January 2011
Handbook of Occupational Hazards and Controls for Public Health Workers: Knowledge and Skills Assessment Verification Checklist
HC027
***This resource is current to January 2011.
For information on the latest OHS requirements, visit OHS website.***
Knowledge and Skills Assessment for Public Health Workers – Verification Checklist for Preceptors or Self-assessment.
PUBLISHED: January 2011.
For information on the latest OHS requirements, visit OHS website.***
Knowledge and Skills Assessment for Public Health Workers – Verification Checklist for Preceptors or Self-assessment.
PUBLISHED: January 2011.
Hazard assessment and control: a handbook for Alberta employers and workers
BP018
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. Size 8.5" x 11".
UPDATED: October 2023
UPDATED: October 2023