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OHS Proactive Inspection Initiatives - 2026 Update

The Government of Alberta has published the new 2026/2027 focus areas of the OHS Proactive Inspection Program. The programs and initiatives will run from April 1, 2026 to March 31, 2027, focusing on five initiatives and three program areas.

AMHSA has compiled a list of resources, including training courses and templates, to assist members with preparing for the designated specific focus areas. 

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The OHS Proactive Inspection program will focus on the following five initiatives:

  1. Mobile Community Services
  2. Focused Initiatives
  3. Oil & Gas
  4. Manufacturing
  5. Liquor & Convenience Stores

While this page provides a comprehensive overview of all initiative industries, areas of focus, and provides tailored resources, an information sheet is available which summarizes the initiatives that are relevant for municipalities.

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This proactive initiative reduces risk and ensures compliance across industries where workers face hazards associated with roadside service work.

Industry Sectors
Municipal Relevance Other Industry Sectors
Ambulance—health care services (private, public and other) Towing—Towing auto vehicles
Fire services—fire protective co-operatives, municipal districts, cities, towns, and villages Contract waste collection or disposal services (not including municipal-owned)

Specific Focus Areas & Resources
Specific Focus Areas Resources
Hazard assessments

 AMHSA Learning Events

  1. Hazard Identification, Assessment, & Control Training - Instructor Led
  2. Hazard Identification, Assessment, & Control Training - eLearning
  3. Eye Safety - Recognizing Hazards - eLearning

AMHSA Resources

  1. CSA Z1002:12 (R2022) Hazard ID & Elimination & Risk Assessment & Control
  2. Municipal Cognitive Psychosocial Job Demands Analysis (CPJDA) – Job Bank

Government of Alberta Resources

  1. Hazard Assessment & Control Handbook - BP018
  2. Hazard Assessment & Control Report (Template) - BP018TMP
  3. Site-specific Hazard Assessment & Control Report (Template) - BP018TMP
  4. Making the case for psychological safety in the workplace - PIS023
Internal responsibility system

 AMHSA Learning Events

  1. Leadership for Safety Excellence - eLearning
  2. Leadership For Safety Excellence - Instructor Led
  3. Leadership for Safety Excellence (Managers) - Instructor Led
  4. Leadership for Safety Excellence (Senior Leadership) - Instructor Led

Government of Alberta Resources

  1. OHS & the Internal Responsibility System - LI051
  2. The international responsibility systems webinar - VID008
  3. Health and safety programs - LI042
Violence and harassment

 AMHSA Learning Events

  1. Workplace Harassment Awareness & Violence Prevention - Instructor Led
  2. Workplace Harassment and Violence Prevention - eLearning

AMHSA Resources

  1. Violence & Harassment Prevention Plan - Free Template

Government of Alberta Resources

  1. Violence and harassment in the workplace - LI045
  2. Stop violence and harassment in the workplace (poster) - PTR009
Working alone

 AMHSA Learning Events

  1. Working Alone - eLearning

Government of Alberta Resources

  1. Working Alone - WA002
  2. Working Alone: questions for employers to consider (template) - TMP012
Personal protective equipment (PPE)

 AMHSA Learning Events

  1. Fall Protection - Instructor Led
  2. Updates to Noise Exposure Legislation - Webinar
  3. Personal Protective Equipment: Employee Essentials Online - eLearning

AMHSA CSA Standards Collection

  1. Z94.3:20 (R2025) Eye and face protectors
  2. CAN/CSA-Z94.4-18 (R2023) Selection, use, and care of respirators
  3. Z259.10-18 (R2023) Full body harnesses
  4. Z259.11-17 (R2021) Personal energy absorbers and lanyards
  5. Z94.1-15 (R2024) Industrial protective headwear
  6. Z94.2-14 (R2024) Hearing protection devices
  7. Z259.14:12 (R2021) Fall restrict equipment for wood pole climbing

Government of Alberta Resources

  1. Respiratory Protective Equipment (RPE) Code of Practice Development- PPE004
  2. Respiratory Protective Equipment: An Employer’s Guide - PPE001
  3. Eye Protection at the Work Site - PPE007
  4. Appropriate Workwear for Flash Fire and Explosion Hazards - PPE005
  5. OHS Resource Portal - PPE
Biohazards

 AMHSA Learning Events

  1. Bloodborne Pathogens - eLearning
  2. Introduction to Biosafety
  3. Alberta Infection Prevention & Control (IPAC) Training

Government of Alberta Resources

  1. Respiratory viruses and the workplace - BH002
  2. Mould in the workplace - BH018
Musculoskeletal injury prevention

 AMHSA Learning Events

  1. Using Ergonomics to Reduce Injuries in Frontline Municipal Workers - Webinar

AMHSA Resources

  1. MSI Prevention Program
  2. CSA Z412:24 Office ergonomics

Government of Alberta

  1. Musculoskeletal Disorders - Resource Page

These initiatives do not have determined end dates. Instead, the duration depends on the time required for OHS to address the identified sectors and focus areas.

Industry Sectors
Municipal Relevance Other Industry Sectors
Arenas Autobody, automotive repair, auto dealers, and auto wreckers
Exhibitions Residential and commerical construction
Swimming Pools Nail salons
Outdoor Sports and Recreation Underground garage services
  Restaurants and catering
Hotels and convention centres
Day homes and day care centres
Steel and metal fabrication
Machining
Wholesaling
Outdoor sports and recreation

Specific Focus Areas & Resources
Specific Focus Areas Resources
Arenas

 AMHSA Resources

  1. AARFP / AMHSA - Arena Safety Operator Certification Program
  2. Ammonia and Other Toxic Gases in Arenas: Safety Guidelines for Municipal Arena Operations in Alberta
  3. AMHSA CSA Standards Collection - CSA B52:23 Mechanical Refrigeration Code
Swimming Pools

 AMHSA Resources

  1. AARFP / AMHSA - Aquatics Safety Operator Certification Program
  2. Aquatic Health & Safety Awareness Campaign

Government of Alberta Resources

  1. Alberta Pool Safety Standards
Exhibitions

 -
Outdoor Sports and Recreation

 AMHSA Learning Events

  1. Wood Tick Safety - eLearning

AMHSA Resources

  1. AARFP / AMHSA - Parks & Sport Fields Safety Operator Certification Program

Industry Sectors
Municipal Relevance Other Industry Sectors
Oilfield maintenance/construction Upstream oil/gas
  Pipeline construction
Well servicing and service rigs
Oil/gas well drilling
Oilfield downhole servicing

Specific Focus Areas & Resources
Specific Focus Areas Resources
Internal responsibility system

AMHSA Learning Events

  1. Leadership for Safety Excellence - eLearning
  2. Leadership For Safety Excellence - Instructor Led
  3. Leadership for Safety Excellence (Managers) - Instructor Led
  4. Leadership for Safety Excellence (Senior Leadership) - Instructor Led
  5. ISO 145001:2018 Occupational Health and Safety Management Systems

Government of Alberta Resources

  1. OHS & the Internal Responsibility System - LI051
  2. The internal responsbility systems webinar - VID008
  3. Health and safety programs-LI042
Tasks associated with caught, contact or struck with object, tools or equipment (mechanism of injury)

 AMHSA Resources

  1. Line of Fire Awareness Campaign

Government of Alberta Resources

  1. Potentially Serious Incidents Surveillance Program Guide
Exposure to harmful substances

 AMHSA Learning Events

  1. Hydrogen Sulfide (H2S) Safety - eLearning
  2. Chemical Safety - eLearning
Musculoskeletal disorders

 AMHSA Learning Events

  1. MSI Prevention Campaign

Government of Alberta

  1. Musculoskeletal Disorders - Resource Page
Psychosocial hazards  -

Although this initiative is understood to have no industry sectors with municipal relevance, we have included the industries, sectors, and resources for reference.

Industry Sectors
Municipal Relevance Other Industry Sectors
None Steel and metal products—industrial electric equipment
Manufactured products—coating/heat treating
Metal furniture
Steel excluding foundries
Steel/metal fabrication
Welding
Carpentry and wood products—cabinets and counters
Finishing carpentry
Furniture
Wood products
Transit mix operations

Specific Focus Areas & Resources
Specific Focus Areas Resources
Hazard assessments

 AMHSA Learning Events

  1. Hazard Identification, Assessment, & Control Training - Instructor Led
  2. Hazard Identification, Assessment, & Control Training - eLearning
  3. Eye Safety - Recognizing Hazards - eLearning

AMHSA Resources

  1. CSA Z1002:12 (R2022) Hazard ID & Elimination & Risk Assessment & Control
  2. Municipal Cognitive Psychosocial Job Demands Analysis (CPJDA) – Job Bank

Government of Alberta Resources

  1. Hazard Assessment & Control Handbook - BP018
  2. Hazard Assessment & Control Report (Template) - BP018TMP
  3. Site-specific Hazard Assessment & Control Report (Template) - BP018TMP
Internal responsibility system

 AMHSA Learning Events

  1. Leadership for Safety Excellence - eLearning
  2. Leadership For Safety Excellence - Instructor Led
  3. Leadership for Safety Excellence (Managers) - Instructor Led
  4. Leadership for Safety Excellence (Senior Leadership) - Instructor Led

Government of Alberta Resources

  1. OHS & the Internal Responsibility System - LI051
Emergency preparedness

-
Musculoskeletal injury prevention

 AMHSA Learning Events

  1. Using Ergonomics to Reduce Injuries in Frontline Municipal Workers - Webinar

AMHSA Resources

  1. MSI Prevention Program
  2. CSA Z412:24 Office ergonomics

Government of Alberta

  1. Musculoskeletal Disorders - Resource Page
General safety precautions

AMHSA Learning Events

  1. Material Handling Safety - eLearning
Environment, work process, tools, equipment, and machinery

AMHSA Learning Events

  1. Daily Pre-Trip Inspection - eLearning
Cranes, hoists and lifting devices

AMHSA Learning Events

  1. Crane Operator Safety - eLearning
  2. Overhead Cranes - eLearning

Government of Alberta Resources

  1. Positive stop or limiting devices and multiple-overhead-crane lifts
Powered mobile equipment

AMHSA Learning Events

  1. Operator Safety - Backhoe/Loader - Instructor Led
  2. Operator Safety - Plow Truck Sander - Instructor Led
  3. Operator Safety - Road Grader - Instructor Led
  4. Operator Safety - Skid Steer - Instructor Led
  5. Operator Safety- Wheel Loader (Formerly Front End Loader) - Instructor Led
  6. Crane Operator Safety - eLearning
  7. Skid Steer (Rubber-tired & Track Loader) eLearning
  8. Excavator - Operator Safety - eLearning
  9. Loader Backhoe - Operator Safety - eLearning
  10. Front End Loader - Operator Training - eLearning
  11. Bulldozer (Track & Wheel Dozer) Operator Safety - eLearning

Government of Alberta Resources

  1. Driving for Work: Developing Safe Practices for Employer and Workers-BP014
  2. Forklift Health & Safety Best Practices-BP015
  3. Powered Mobile Equipment Rollover Safety Precautions-GS012
  4. Vehicles as work sites-LI066

Although this initiative is understood to have no industry sectors with municipal relevance, we have included the industries, sectors, and resources for reference.

Industry Sectors
Municipal Relevance Other Industry Sectors
None Food and convenience stores
Liquor, wine, beer sales outlets
Specific Focus Areas & Resources
Specific Focus Areas Resources
Hazard assessments

 AMHSA Learning Events

  1. Hazard Identification, Assessment, & Control Training - Instructor Led
  2. Hazard Identification, Assessment, & Control Training - eLearning
  3. Eye Safety - Recognizing Hazards - eLearning

AMHSA Resources

  1. CSA Z1002:12 (R2022) Hazard ID & Elimination & Risk Assessment & Control
  2. Municipal Cognitive Psychosocial Job Demands Analysis (CPJDA) – Job Bank

Government of Alberta Resources

  1. Hazard Assessment & Control Handbook - BP018
  2. Hazard Assessment & Control Report (Template) - BP018TMP
  3. Site-specific Hazard Assessment & Control Report (Template) - BP018TMP
Internal responsibility system

 AMHSA Learning Events

  1. Leadership for Safety Excellence - eLearning
  2. Leadership For Safety Excellence - Instructor Led
  3. Leadership for Safety Excellence (Managers) - Instructor Led
  4. Leadership for Safety Excellence (Senior Leadership) - Instructor Led

Government of Alberta Resources

  1. OHS & the Internal Responsibility System - LI051
Emergency preparedness

-
Violence and harassment

 AMHSA Learning Events

  1. Workplace Harassment Awareness & Violence Prevention - Instructor Led
  2. Workplace Harassment and Violence Prevention - eLearning

AMHSA Resources

  1. Violence & Harassment Prevention Plan - Free Template
Working alone

 AMHSA Learning Events

  1. Working Alone - eLearning

Government of Alberta Resources

  1. Working Alone - WA002
  2. Working Alone: questions for employers to consider (template) - TMP012
Musculoskeletal injury prevention

 AMHSA Learning Events

  1. Using Ergonomics to Reduce Injuries in Frontline Municipal Workers - Webinar

AMHSA Resources

  1. MSI Prevention Program
  2. CSA Z412:24 Office ergonomics

Government of Alberta

  1. Musculoskeletal Disorders - Resource Page
 General safety precaustions

AMHSA Learning Events

  1. Material Handling Safety - eLearning
 First aid

AMHSA Learning Events

  1. AED/CPR Training Program - eLearning