Transportation and automotive

Driving safely for work, as well as the safety information for car and truck dealerships, vehicle maintenance and repair tasks.

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Driving safety

BP039

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

UPDATED: August 2022

Driving for Work: Developing Safe Practices for Employers and Workers

BP014

***This resource is current to October 2010.
For information on the latest OHS requirements, visit OHS website.***

Information on legal obligations, setting up a safe driving program and investigating incidents.

PUBLISHED: October 2010

Fatigue, Extended Work Hours and Workplace Safety

ERG015

Discusses the hazards of fatigue and extended work hours, health effects and suggested controls.

PUBLISHED: February 2017

Health and Safety Tool Kit for Alberta Auto & Truck Dealerships

BP026

***This resource is current to February 2008.
For information on the current OHS requirements, visit OHS website.***

Information for franchised auto and truck dealerships about OHS legislation, hazard identification and control.

PUBLISHED: February 2008

Forklift Health & Safety Best Practices Guideline

BP015

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

Best practices handbook to help employers fulfill their obligation to protect the health and safety of workers who operate or work around forklifts.

PUBLISHED: September 2014

Control of Asbestos During Brake Maintenance and Repair

CH021

***This resource is current to August 2009.
For information on the latest OHS requirements, visit OHS website.***

Guidelines for minimizing asbestos exposure associated with brake maintenance and repair.

PUBLISHED: August 2009

Servicing Tires Safely

GS003

***This resource is current to August 2004.
For information on the latest OHS requirements, visit OHS website.***

Addresses tire servicing safety requirements under the OHS Code including worker competency, split-rim or locking ring wheel assemblies and large vehicle assemblies.

PUBLISHED: August 2004

Installation of Vehicle Suspension Lift Ends in Injury to Mechanic

AL036

***This resource is current to August 2010. For information on the latest OHS requirements, visit OHS website.***

Incident notice: Worker installing a suspension lift kit on a vehicle received serious injuries. Incident description, causes and safety recommendations.

PUBLISHED: August 2010

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: April 2025