eLearning Programs

These stand-alone, interactive, web-based awareness programs are designed to provide Albertans opportunities to gain awareness and knowledge in various workplace health and safety topics.

Selected programs are available on CDs or as downloadable files for off-line use. Click here for details.

Document Title and Description	Date (dd/mm/yy)	Format
Alberta OHS Legislation Awareness eLearning Program An interactive online learning program guides employers and workers through the OHS Act, Regulation and Code. Learners will become familiar with relevant parts of the legislation.	28/07/08
Backs and Bums: Applying Basic Ergonomics Presents basic ergonomics concepts. Discusses ergonomics issues relating to sitting and standing work stations, and loads lifting and handling.	19/07/07
Basic Health and Safety Provides basic information about making a workplace safe and healthy. Includes some practical tools that can help you follow the health and safety laws in Alberta.	14/08/08
Fun Quizzes Try these interactive, online quizzes and test your knowledge on various workplace health and safety topics.
Hazard Assessment and Control Introduces employers and workers to the process for identification, assessment and control of hazards in the workplace.	28/07/08
Health and Safety Management Systems Examines the basic elements of an effective health and safety management system for the workplace.	08/10/08
Incident Investigation Introduces employers and workers to the steps of investing workplace incidents.	28/07/08
Impairment and Workplace Health and Safety Discusses the impact of impairment on workplace health and safety. Provides advice on addressing this complex issue.	19/07/07
Noise and Hearing Protection Noise is a common workplace hazard. Learn about how noise can affect you and what you can do to manage noise at the workplace.	14/08/08
Recognizing Workplace Hazards - See it Again for the First Time Discusses the 5 steps in field level hazard assessment. Learners can practice applying the steps to various pictures.	10/08/05
Shiftwork and Fatigue Discusses the effects of shift work. Offers tips for workers and workplaces to help handle the impact of shift work.	10/08/05
Working at Heights An awareness program discusses the laws that apply to fall protection in Alberta, identification and controlling of fall hazards, and components of fall protection systems.	14/08/08
Working Safely on Ice Receive notification when the training course is available. An interactive course prepares employers and workers for working on ice safely. A Best Practice manual accompanies this e-learning module.	26/10/09
Workplace Health and Safety for Schools Provides basic information about workplace health and safety measures that can be applied to any school setting.	19/07/07

System Requirements

These programs require Macromedia Flash Player (version 7,0,19,0). Minimum recommended user system: Pentium 166 MHz processor, Windows 95 or higher, Internet Explorer 5.x or higher, Netscape 6.x or higher, and 800 x 600 screen resolution.