OHS Legislation

Retail fuel and convenience stores must have violence prevention plans and require customers prepay for fuel as of June 1, 2018.

Waged, non-family farm and ranch workers are protected under basic safety standards. Industry-specific rules come into effect Dec. 1, 2018.

Provides advice to government to better protect Alberta workers.

An improved OHS system to better protect workers and ensure they have the same rights as other Canadians came into effect on June 1, 2018.

Rules for health, safety and wellness in Alberta’s workplaces fall under the Occupational Health and Safety Act, Regulation and Code.

Laws governing health and safety in Alberta’s workplaces fall under the OHS Act, Regulation and Code and related legislation.

Radiation laws protect workers who may be exposed to sources of radiation while working with certain types of radiation-emitting equipment.