Hazards: physical

Working in physically hazardous situations - alone, on ice, in heat and cold, in noise – as well as materials handling, vibration, and more.

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Working alone

WA002
***This resource is current to July 2022.
For information on the latest OHS requirements, visit OHS website.***

Explains the meaning of working alone as defined in Alberta's OHS Code, as well as the legislated requirements for employers of workers working alone.

UPDATED: July 2022

Working in summer

GS015
This bulletin provides employers and workers with health and safety information about working in summer.

UPDATED: December 2021

Working in winter

GS014
This bulletin provides employers and workers with health and safety information about working in winter.

UPDATED: December 2021

Working in extreme heat

INFO004
Infographic on the health risks associated with working in the heat, what to watch for, and how to prevent heat stress.

UPDATED: August 2022

Working in extreme cold

INFO003
Infographic on the health risks associated with working in the cold, what to watch for, and how to prevent cold stress.

UPDATED: August 2022

Best Practice: Working Safely in the Heat and Cold

GS006
***This resource is current to July 2014.
For information on the latest OHS requirements, visit OHS website.***

Explains the health risks associated with working in extreme heat and cold situations and suggested controls.

PUBLISHED: July 2014

How much can I lift?

ERG013
Discusses the hazards of manual lifting, health effects and suggested controls.

PUBLISHED: February 2017

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

Driving safety

BP039
This bulletin outlines some common driving hazards and controls to help address those hazards.

UPDATED: August 2022

Hazardous footwear

LI050
Explains requirements regarding employer-imposed footwear under the OHS Code.

UPDATED: July 2022

Working on ice: Guide for building and working safely on ice covers in Alberta

BP043
This resource is a guide to working safely on ice-covered bodies of water in Alberta.

UPDATED: December 2024

Engineered Nanomaterials at the Work Site

GH019
***This resource is current to October 2014.
For information on the latest OHS requirements, visit OHS website.***

Discusses health effects associated with nanomaterials, legislation, hazard assessment and suggested controls.

PUBLISHED: October 2014

Safe Work Permits

SH013
***This resource is current to May 2020.
For information on the latest OHS requirements, visit OHS website.***

Explains how safe work permits can be used to protect workers and maintain safe working conditions. Provides examples and discusses pros and cons.

PUBLISHED: May 2020

Excavations: Cutting back walls

EXCV001
This resource, part of a series of bulletins on excavations, provides information and legislative requirements pertaining to cutting back walls.

PUBLISHED:June 2023

Excavations: Locating buried facilities

EXCV003
This resource, part of a series of bulletins on excavations, provides information and legislative requirements pertaining to locating buried facilities.

PUBLISHED: June 2023

Excavations: Temporary protective structures

EXCV002
This resource, part of a series of bulletins on excavations, provides information and legislative requirements pertaining to temporary protective structures and soil stabilization for excavations.

PUBLISHED: June 2023