As a business manager, you know that staying up to date with your province's health and safety regulations is key to running a successful operation. Alberta's Occupational Health and Safety office released details on its 2023 updates to workplace health and safety standards, and understanding how they affect your organization should be near the top of your priority list.
These changes took effect March 31, 2023. Here are a few of the key updates that could affect your workplace:
- First Aid – Part 11: amendments to the OHS Code covering workplace first aid requirements.
- Managing Control of Hazardous Energy – Part 15: changes to how hazardous energy must be managed and controlled — important for protecting workers during maintenance and servicing.
- Noise Exposure – Part 16: updates related to noise exposure and protecting employees' long-term hearing health.
Staying compliant means reviewing your program against the current OHS Code and updating your procedures, training, and documentation where these parts apply.
Not sure your safety program reflects the current code? Salient helps Alberta employers keep their health & safety programs up to date and audit-ready for COR. Book a free discovery call to review where you stand.