Alberta.ca Occupational Health and Safety Considerations for Non-Profit Organizations

Under OHS law, non-profit organizations are considered to be employers because they engage workers – whether paid employees or volunteers – in their activities.

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Non-profit organizations must meet all OHS requirements that apply to employers as specified in Alberta’s OHS legislation. To learn more, see Occupational health and safety and the non-profit sector on the OHS Resource Portal.

See Occupational Health and safety and the Non-Profit Sector 

Also, non-profit organizations often have students and volunteers doing work for them. Most students and volunteers are considered to be workers under OHS legislation, with associated rights and responsibilities. However, some exceptions apply. For more information, visit Are students and volunteers workers? on the OHS Resource Portal.

See Alberta.ca Are Students and Volunteers Workers?

Published on

June 4, 2025