Hazards: physical

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

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

UPDATED: December 2021

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

UPDATED: December 2021

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

UPDATED: August 2022

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

UPDATED: August 2022

***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

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

PUBLISHED: February 2017

***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

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

UPDATED: August 2022

Discusses noise as a common workplace hazard, including information about associated health effects and exposure limits, implementing a noise management program, audiometric testing, and educating workers.

UPDATED: August 2023

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

UPDATED: July 2022

***This resource is currently being updated ***

Addresses hazards and controls, as well as design, monitoring and maintenance for the construction and operation of transportation facilities and working platforms on floating ice.

***This resource is currently being updated***

An OHS guide for people who work on freshwater floating ice covers. It is based on the Government of Alberta’s Best Practice for Building and Working Safely on Ice Covers in Alberta.

***This resource is currently being updated***

A template to help assess if a floating ice surface is safe for work.

***This resource is currently being updated***

A template for recording the details of ice cover such as measurements, colour, and location.