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New or revised resources. (Note that this category only includes English resources. For translated resources, visit the Languages category.)
Working in restricted or confined spaces
CS001
This resource provides information about Alberta's legislated requirements for working in restricted and confined spaces.
UPDATED: April 2025
UPDATED: April 2025
Occupational health and safety starter kit
BP035
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. Size 8.5" x 11".
UPDATED: April 2025
UPDATED: April 2025
Occupational health and safety starter kit: template package
BP035TMP
This zip folder holds MS Word versions of templates and sample forms from the 'Occupational health and safety starter kit', which employers can adapt them to their organization's needs.
Note that the templates and sample forms are also available individually: see "Related resources" section below.
UPDATED: April 2025
Note that the templates and sample forms are also available individually: see "Related resources" section below.
UPDATED: April 2025
You deserve to come home safe
PTR001
Poster describing violence and harassment prevention plan requirements that apply to retail fuelling outlets and convenience stores. Size 11” x 17”.
UPDATED: April 2025
UPDATED: April 2025
Violence and harassment in the workplace
LI045
Explains key legal requirements for preventing workplace violence and harassment. Focuses on the definitions of violence and harassment in the OHS Act, and requirements in Part 27 of the OHS Code.
UPDATED: April 2025
UPDATED: April 2025
Stop violence and harassment in the workplace
PTR009
An awareness poster introducing basic requirements to prevent and stop violence and harassment in the workplace. The poster also gives some examples of what's included in the OHS Act's definitions of "violence" and "harassment". Size 11" x 17".
UPDATED: March 2025
UPDATED: March 2025
Working alone
WA002
Explains the meaning of working alone as defined in Alberta's OHS Code and introduces related legislated requirements from Part 28 of the OHS Code.
UPDATED: March 2025
UPDATED: March 2025
Working alone: questions for employers to consider (template)
TMP012
This list of sample questions is intended to help employers identify what steps they can take to ensure the safety of their workers who work alone.
UPDATED: March 2025
UPDATED: March 2025
Domestic violence in the workplace
LI059
This bulletin provides information about domestic violence as a workplace hazard.
UPDATED: March 2025
UPDATED: March 2025
Health and safety committees and representatives - eLearning
EL018
This eLearning resource introduces Alberta’s health and safety committee and representative requirements.
Note that this eLearning resource is for awareness only. It is not a training course and doesn’t test for competency or provide a completion certificate.
UPDATED: March 2025
Note that this eLearning resource is for awareness only. It is not a training course and doesn’t test for competency or provide a completion certificate.
UPDATED: March 2025
Participation in health and safety for small business owners and workers
LI055
Introduces requirements for worker participation in health and safety that apply to small businesses (fewer than 20 workers).
UPDATED: March 2025
UPDATED: March 2025
Psychosocial hazards in the workplace: Assessment and control
BP024
Information to help work site parties identify and eliminate or control psychosocial hazards in the workplace.
UPDATED: March 2025
UPDATED: March 2025
Naloxone in the workplace
CH076
Introduces - in general terms - OHS legal requirements that will apply if employers choose to authorize naloxone administration as part of an opioid overdose emergency response. Provides related links, including to Government of Alberta requirements.
UPDATED: March 2025
UPDATED: March 2025
Supporting Psychological Health in First Responders – research grant application instructions
GRT002
Application instructions for Supporting Psychological Health in First Responders grant program – Stream 2: Applied research.
PUBLISHED: March 2025
PUBLISHED: March 2025
Supporting Psychological Health in First Responders – services grant application instructions
GRT001
Application instructions for Supporting Psychological Health in First Responders grant program – Stream 1: Services.
PUBLISHED: March 2025
PUBLISHED: March 2025
Supporting Psychological Health in First Responders grant program – webinar
VID017
Learn more about funding for services and applied research to support first responders and emergency workers living with or at risk of post-traumatic stress injuries. This recorded webinar provides an overview of the grant program, funded projects, application and review processes, and includes answers to questions from webinar participants.
PUBLISHED: February 2025
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PUBLISHED: February 2025
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Click here to view the MP4 file.
2024 Change highlights: Alberta's OHS Code – webinar
VID016
This webinar describes the December 2024 changes to the OHS Code.
PUBLISHED: March 2025
To view the YouTube video, click the "View resource" button below.
Click here to view the MP4 file.
PUBLISHED: March 2025
To view the YouTube video, click the "View resource" button below.
Click here to view the MP4 file.
Fuel and convenience store employer guide: violence and harassment prevention plan
BP031
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
UPDATED: March 2025
Fuel and convenience store employer guide: template package
BP031TMP
This zip folder holds MS Word versions of the four templates from the "Fuel and convenience store employer guide: violence and harassment prevention plan". Employers can customize these templates to their work and work site. Note that the templates are also available individually: see "Related resources" section below.
UPDATED: March 2025
UPDATED: March 2025
Fuel prepay requirement
LI072
A decision tree to help employers understand and meet the requirements of Alberta's mandatory fuel prepayment requirement.
UPDATED: March 2025
UPDATED: March 2025
2024 Change highlights: Violence and harassment – Part 27 in the OHS Code
LH009
This bulletin gives an overview of December 2024 changes to Part 27 of the Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) Code. The changes are set out in Ministerial Order 2024-12 (Jobs, Economy and Trade). (For more on violence and harassment prevention requirements, read Violence and harassment in the workplace.)
UPDATED: March 25, 2025
UPDATED: March 25, 2025
Health and safety committees and representatives
LI060
Information about Alberta workplace health and safety committee and representative requirements.
UPDATED: March 2025
UPDATED: March 2025
Violence and harassment prevention plan (template)
TMP005
This is an example of a violence and harassment prevention plan template. If you choose to use this template, make sure you customize it to your work and work site. MS Word format.
PUBLISHED: March 2025
PUBLISHED: March 2025
2024 Change highlights: Explosives – Part 33 in the OHS Code
LH010
This bulletin gives an overview of December 2024 changes to Part 33 of the Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) Code. The changes are set out in Ministerial Order 2024-12 (Jobs, Economy and Trade).
PUBLISHED: March 2025
PUBLISHED: March 2025
2024 Change highlights: Oil, gas and geothermal energy – Part 37 in the OHS Code
LH011
This bulletin gives an overview of December 2024 changes to Part 37 of the Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) Code. The changes are set out in Ministerial Order 2024-12 (Jobs, Economy and Trade).
PUBLISHED: March 2025
PUBLISHED: March 2025
2024 Change highlights: Miscellaneous parts of the OHS Code
LH012
This bulletin gives an overview of December 2024 changes to miscellaneous parts of the Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) Code. The changes are set out in Ministerial Order 2024-12 (Jobs, Economy and Trade).
PUBLISHED: March 2025
PUBLISHED: March 2025
X–treme safety: Young worker's guide to safety and employment rules
YW009
A handbook for young workers that includes information about occupational health and safety requirements, rights and responsibilities. Size 5.5" X 8.5 ".
UPDATED: February 2025
UPDATED: February 2025