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Anchoring emergency escape lines

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Inspections of drilling and service rigs by Alberta Employment and Immigration, occupational health and safety officers have revealed that emergency escape line anchoring is often inadequate.... More ≫

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Inspections of drilling and service rigs by Alberta Employment and Immigration, occupational health and safety officers have revealed that emergency escape line anchoring is often inadequate. Emergency escape lines provide workers with a means of making a quick, controlled descent from a rig’s elevated platform in the event of a blowout, wellhead fire, or other emergency. Improperly installed anchors can fail when need most, resulting in serious worker injury or death.

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Sitting and preventing back pain

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This Safety Bulletin is based on an article that originally appeared in the January 1999 edition of the Occupational Health and Safety Magazine.

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Fatigue and safety in the workplace

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Quick facts about fatigue and safety at the workplace.

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Lifting and handling loads. Part 2 : assessing ergonomic hazards

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This is the second in a three-part series of Safety Bulletins dealing with the lifting and handling of loads. The purpose of performing a workplace hazard assessment is to identify specific... More ≫

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This is the second in a three-part series of Safety Bulletins dealing with the lifting and handling of loads. The purpose of performing a workplace hazard assessment is to identify specific workplace hazards that can cause or aggravate work-related materials handling injuries, and to then reduce worker exposure.

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Hydrogen sulphide at the work site

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Hydrogen sulphide (H2S) occurs naturally in the earth in crude petroleum, natural gas reservoirs, volcanic gases and hot springs. In Alberta, workers are exposed to hydrogen sulphide (H2S) most... More ≫

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Hydrogen sulphide (H2S) occurs naturally in the earth in crude petroleum, natural gas reservoirs, volcanic gases and hot springs. In Alberta, workers are exposed to hydrogen sulphide (H2S) most often during drilling and production of natural gas, crude oil and petroleum products.

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Ammonia at the work site

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Ammonia presents a potential hazard to workers at the work site. Worker exposure to ammonia can occur during its manufacture or in its many industrial applications. To ensure protection against... More ≫

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Ammonia presents a potential hazard to workers at the work site. Worker exposure to ammonia can occur during its manufacture or in its many industrial applications. To ensure protection against exposure to ammonia, both workers and employers must be aware of its properties, how it affects the body and what to do in emergency situations.

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Controlling the explosion hazard in vessels, tanks and piping systems

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This bulletin presents the importance of following safe work procedures is critical when preparing hydrocarbon-containing vessels, tanks or piping systems for hot work, confined space entry or... More ≫

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This bulletin presents the importance of following safe work procedures is critical when preparing hydrocarbon-containing vessels, tanks or piping systems for hot work, confined space entry or hydrocarbon removal. Without such preparation, the possibility of a fire or explosion is always present.

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Reduced sulphur compounds : focus on thiols

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Thiols, once known as mercaptans, are a family of organic chemicals that contain sulphur. Thiols are included in the group of chemicals known as “reduced sulphur compounds”. Many thiols have... More ≫

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Thiols, once known as mercaptans, are a family of organic chemicals that contain sulphur. Thiols are included in the group of chemicals known as “reduced sulphur compounds”. Many thiols have strong and repulsive odours. In their pure forms, some thiols are flammable. Thiols are commonly added to natural gas so that people can smell the gas in case of a leak.

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Perchloroethylene at the work site

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This bulletin presents safety measures and health effects of Perchloroethylene at the work site.

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Benzene at the work site

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This bulletin presents safety measures and health effects of Benzene use at the work site.

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