OHS & Workers’ Comp Workplace Posting Requirements Checklist – Alberta
The duty to post notices, information and other materials at your workplace for your employees comes in 2 basic kinds.
Use this checklist to ensure your organization has the required postings.
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INFORMATION |
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| Yes | No | Comments | |
| Name of prime contractor for site, if any (OHS Act, Sec. 10(3)) | |||
| Govt. OHS order issued to employer for workplace (OHS Act, Sec. 15(1)(a)) | |||
| OHS notice from Director regarding conditions or procedures at workplace (OHS Act, Sec. 15(1)(b)) | |||
| Names + contact info of JHSC members at each worksite that JHSC represents (OHS Act, Sec. 23(1)) | |||
| Names + contact info of safety rep for workplace at each worksite that rep represents (OHS Act, Sec. 23(2)) | |||
| Minutes of most recent JHSC meeting (within 7 days—may also be provided electronically) (OHS Act, Sec. 27(4)(c)) | |||
| Copy of request for acceptance affecting workplace (OHS Act, Sec. 55(8)(a)) | |||
| Copy of acceptance if it’s OK’d (OHS Act, Sec. 55(13)(a)) | |||
| Stop work, stop use or other order issued for workplace (OHS Act, Sec. 66(d)) | |||
| Description of signal system used to control movement of a material hoist (at operator’s station + on each floor) (OHS Code, Sec. 85(1)(a)) | |||
| Code used in communication system in underground shaft hoist (at every landing in shaft + at operator’s controls) (OHS Code, Sec. 108(4)) | |||
| Checklist identifying machinery or equipment covered by hazardous energy control procedure completed that’s signed by worker employer designates once all required energy-isolating devices have been activated (OHS Code, Sec. 215(3)(c)) | |||
| Safe operating procedures for a riding conveyor belt (OHS Code, Sec. 603(4)) | |||
| Copy of WCB “When an Injury Happens Poster” (Workers’ Comp Act, Sec. 145) | |||
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SIGNS |
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| Yes | No | Comments | |
| Signs saying that: (a) asbestos, silica, coal dust or lead are present in an area; (b) only authorized persons may enter area; + (c) eating, drinking + smoking is banned in area (OHS Code, Sec. 29(2)) | |||
| Warning signs in any work area where noise level exceeds 85 dBA (OHS Code, Sec. 221(2)(c)) | |||
| Warning sign or marking clearly indicating the nature of the hazard on or near a hole or opening secured by a temporary cover (OHS Code, Sec. 314(3)) | |||
| Sign or placard may be used in lieu of a WHMIS work site label (OHS Code, Sec. 401) | |||
| No smoking sign inside work vehicle that: (a) is at least 10 cm by 10 cm with surface area of at least 100 cm2; (b) lists no-smoking symbol + phrase “no smoking”; + (c) has contrasting background making text clearly legible (Tobacco Reduction Regs., Sec. 2(2)) | |||
JHSC: Joint Health + Safety Committee
Safety Rep: Workplace Health + Safety Representative
DSR: Designated Smoking Room