04/24/2026
In Alberta’s OHS system, not every safety duty is absolute.
Some are required “as far as reasonably practicable.”
So what does that mean?
It means weighing:
• The level of risk
• What can realistically be done
• The time, cost, and effort involved
And then taking all reasonable steps to control the hazard.
It recognizes a real world truth: not every risk can be eliminated, but every risk must be managed.
If something goes wrong, your ability to show you took those reasonable steps through training, procedures, and documentation can make all the difference.
That’s due diligence.