A provincial state of emergency remains in effect due to numerous wildfires.
For wildfire related information, call the 24-hour info line at 310-4455 (available in 200+ languages) or visit alberta.ca/emergency.
A provincial state of emergency remains in effect due to numerous wildfires.
For wildfire related information, call the 24-hour info line at 310-4455 (available in 200+ languages) or visit alberta.ca/emergency.
A comprehensive review of the Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) Code to ensure Alberta’s workplaces are as healthy and safe as possible.
We are reviewing the Occupational Health and Safety Code (OHS Code). It’s an opportunity to improve health and safety outcomes for workers and streamline requirements to reduce unnecessary administrative burden.
The OHS Code is a regulation of the Occupational Health and Safety Act (OHS Act) that had not been extensively updated since 2009. Proposed updates to the code will reflect how workplaces are changing and consider new best practices, standards and technological advances.
Albertans will be engaged to provide feedback over multiple phases on proposed updates. The OHS Act requires government to publish a plan to review the OHS Code every 3 years.
Changes from the latest engagement took effect March 31, 2023. Additional engagement opportunities will be available in the future.
Ministry of Jobs, Economy and Northern Development
Proposed changes to the OHS Code will:
Albertans shared feedback on the first group of OHS Code parts through an online survey in 2021 and helped inform OHS Code changes that took effect on March 31, 2023.
Connect with the OHS Code review:
If you have questions, suggestions for upcoming OHS Code review topics or have identified errors with the legislation, contact [email protected].
Last updated: March 31, 2023