Best practices, guides and manuals

In-depth information, often include practical tools such as checklists, step-by-step procedures, and other how-to information.

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Guide to OHS: Employers

Introduces OHS legislation with a focus on what employers need to do to comply with the law. Available in print as a 5.5" x 8.5" booklet.

For the most current version of this publication, please download the PDF below. You may also order an earlier version of this publication in print format, using the “Order Resource” button below.

UPDATED: March 2024

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Guide to OHS: Supervisors

Introduces OHS legislation with a focus on what supervisors need to do to comply with the law. Available in print as a 5.5" x 8.5" booklet.

UPDATED: February 2023

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Guide to OHS: Workers

Introduces OHS legislation with a focus on what workers need to do to comply with the law. Available in print as a 5.5" x 8.5" booklet.

UPDATED: February 2023

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Occupational health and safety starter kit

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.

UPDATED: March 2024

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Hazard assessment and control: a handbook for Alberta employers and workers

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.

For the most current version of this publication, please download the PDF below. You may also order an earlier version of this publication in print format, using the “Order Resource” button below.

UPDATED: October 2023

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Leading Indicators for Workplace Health and Safety: A user guide

This best practices handbook describes how to use leading indicators to improve OHS outcomes.

For the most current version of this publication, please download the PDF below. You may also order an earlier version of this publication in print format, using the “Order Resource” button below.

UPDATED: August 2020

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Emergency response planning: an occupational health and safety tool kit

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.

For the most current version of this publication, please download the PDF below. You may also order an earlier version of this publication in print format, using the “Order Resource” button below.

UPDATED: March 2024

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WHMIS 2015: Information for Workers

A detailed explanation of WHMIS requirements for workers. Available in print as a 5.5" x 8.5" booklet.

UPDATED: January 2022

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WHMIS 2015: Information for Employers

A detailed explanation of WHMIS requirements for employers. Available in print as a 5.5" x 8.5" booklet.

PUBLISHED: June 2018

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X–treme safety: Young worker's guide to safety and employment rules

A handbook for young workers that includes information about occupational health and safety requirements, rights and responsibilities.

UPDATED: March 2023

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Forklift Health & Safety Best Practices Guideline

***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

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Best Practices: Mould at the Work Site

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

Basic information on mould, health hazards, mitigation, requirements for worker protection, safe work procedures, inspection criteria and applicable legislation.

PUBLISHED: July 2009

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Occupational Health and Safety Practices: A Guide for Printers

***This resource is current to June 2012.
For information on the latest OHS requirements, visit OHS website.***

Information about OHS legislation, hazard identification and control for employers in the printing industry .

PUBLISHED: June 2012

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Best Practices on Conveyor Safety

***This resource is current to January 2003.
For information on the latest OHS requirements, visit OHS website.***

Best practices handbook that gives an overview of mechanical hazards associated with conveyors, with information about hazard assessment and reduction.

PUBLISHED: January 2003

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Driving for Work: Developing Safe Practices for Employers and Workers

***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