2007/2008 OHS Code Review

The 2007/08 Review of suggestions for changes to the OHS Code is underway.

• Progress of Review

Director's Approval for Residential Roofer's Fall Protection Expires October 31, 2007

As of October 31, 2007, all employers in the roofing industry must comply with the fall protection provisions in Part 9 of the OHS Code. This follows a six month transition period that followed the expiration of the OHS Code's Part 38, (Residential Roofing). This provided roofing industry employers the opportunity to incorporate traditional fall-protection options into their operations.

Keeping with government's priority of providing safe and secure communities, Alberta Employment and Immigration is committed to enhancing workplace safety. Bringing roofers under the same fall protection requirements as other industries is another step towards making Alberta's workplaces safer.

For more information contact:

            Workplace Health and Safety Contact Centre
            Toll-free: 1-866-415-8690

OHS Code 2006 is now in effect.

Official printed versions of the OHS Code & Explanation Guide 2006 can be purchased from the Alberta Queen's Printer.

• OHS Code (2006)
• OHS Code Explanation Guide 2006
• Comparison of Requirements between the OHS Code 2003 and OHS Code 2006