What is the Alberta HANDI-GUIDE?
HANDI-GUIDE to Alberta's OHS Act, Regulation and Code is a practical, field-ready Alberta workplace safety reference that combines the current OHS Act and Regulation with the Occupational Health and Safety Code, plus interpretive guidance to help workplaces understand and apply Alberta OHS requirements.
Who is the Alberta OHS HANDI-GUIDE for?
It is designed for Alberta employers, supervisors, workers, safety professionals, trainers and HR/labour teams who need an accessible, on-the-job guide for training, compliance, and day-to-day safety decision-making.
What legislation is included in this book?
The guide compiles Alberta's core workplace safety legislation in one place, including the:
- Occupational Health and Safety Act, S.A. 2020, c. O-2.2
- Occupational Health and Safety Regulation, Alta. Reg. 184/2021
- Occupational Health and Safety Code, Alta. Reg. 191/2021
Does it include plain-language commentary?
Yes. In addition to the legislation, the guide includes five interpretative chapters designed to help readers understand duties and apply the rules in workplace situations. Examples include chapters on key responsibilities of work site parties, due diligence for employers, OHS actions for supervisors, OHS actions for workers, and joint work site health and safety committees.
Does it cover enforcement, penalties, tickets, and compliance orders under Alberta OHS legislation?
Yes. The "Update on Enforcement and Compliance" coverage addresses enforcement mechanics like offences and penalties, administrative penalties, tickets for OHS contraventions, inspections, orders, and incident investigations — and the guide also notes it includes a chart of ticketable contraventions.
