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A list of the most popular resources among visitors to the OHS Resource Portal.
Health and safety committees and representatives
LI060
Information about Alberta workplace health and safety committee and representative requirements.
UPDATED: March 2025
UPDATED: March 2025
Emergency response planning: template package
BP040TMP
These are Microsoft Word template versions of the sample forms in the "Emergency response planning: an occupational health and safety tool kit" pdf. Employers can customize these templates to suit their work site.
UPDATED: September 2024
UPDATED: September 2024
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
Alberta Asbestos Abatement Manual
ASB001
***This resource is not yet updated with the current legislation. For information on the latest requirements, visit OHS legislation changes.***
Outlines how to select the most appropriate technique for safe abatement of asbestos-containing materials. Discusses health effects, legislation, personal protective equipment, sampling and analysis.
UPDATED: August 2019
Outlines how to select the most appropriate technique for safe abatement of asbestos-containing materials. Discusses health effects, legislation, personal protective equipment, sampling and analysis.
UPDATED: August 2019
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
Ergonomics in the workplace - eLearning
EL002
This eLearning resource provides information on ergonomics in the workplace. It includes best practices for lifting or handling loads and setting up office workstations, and information about ergonomics-related requirements in Alberta’s occupational health and safety legislation.
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.
PUBLISHED: October 2023
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.
PUBLISHED: October 2023
Workers' handbook on occupational health and safety
BP042
This pocket-sized handbook is a quick health and safety reference for Alberta workers. It introduces some key health and safety concepts, along with common workplace hazards, frequently used controls and quick tips that workers can use everyday. Size 4" x 5.5".
UPDATED: September 2024
UPDATED: September 2024
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 hygiene reports: requirements and tips
GS019
This bulletin describes the content requirements for occupational hygiene reports, and the competency requirements (including qualifications) needed to sign off on occupational hygiene work. For more information, please see "Occupational hygiene competency: Frequently asked questions (FAQ)”.
UPDATED: December 2024
UPDATED: December 2024
First aid in the workplace
FA020
Gives an overview of Alberta's workplace first aid requirements.
UPDATED: May 2025
UPDATED: May 2025
Emergency response planning: an occupational health and safety tool kit
BP040
This kit gives employers information about some key occupational health and safety requirements related to emergency response planning. The kit also provides a step-by-step approach to planning that employers can customize to their own work site. Size 8.5" x 11".
UPDATED: September 2024
UPDATED: September 2024
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
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
Prime contractor role and duties
LI018
Overview of prime contractor role and obligations.
UPDATED: June 2024
UPDATED: June 2024
Health and safety programs
LI042
Explains the legal requirement to establish and implement a health and safety program. Gives an overview of what a health and safety program can include.
UPDATED: January 2023
UPDATED: January 2023