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OHS training scams and high-pressure sales tactics : OHS information for employers, prime contractors and workers

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This resource is intended to help employers and workers recognize and protect themselves from scams and high-pressure sales tactics by unscrupulous occupational health and safety training providers.

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High-pressure WHMIS training sales tactics : OHS information for employers

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This resource is intended to inform employers about high-pressure sales tactics that provide misleading information regarding Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System, or WHMIS, training.

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Employer alert : high pressure sales tactics providing misleading information about workplace training

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This alert was released in response to complaints about aggressive, high-pressure sales tactics by commercial providers of workplace safety training for the Workplace Hazardous Materials... More ≫

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This alert was released in response to complaints about aggressive, high-pressure sales tactics by commercial providers of workplace safety training for the Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS). It informs employers that there is no requirement to use a commercial training provider or materials created by a commercial company to conduct WHMIS training.

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Alert : lead may be present in industrial pigments and coatings

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Lead is an ingredient commonly added to industrial coatings to improve wear, and can be present in pigments used in coating materials. Sampling of coated products such as structural metal, tanks,... More ≫

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Lead is an ingredient commonly added to industrial coatings to improve wear, and can be present in pigments used in coating materials. Sampling of coated products such as structural metal, tanks, and piping completed by Jobs, Skills, Training and Labour in 2013 indicated that coatings applied since 2010 may contain over 90 milligrams per kilogram (mg/kg) of lead. Workers may be exposed to lead if the coating is disturbed by activities that create a fine dust or fume such as grinding, sanding, scraping, abrasive blasting, cutting, or welding.

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Purging of fired heater coils using steam (winterizing)

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Recently a serious injury occurred to a chemical truck operator’s assistant when a diesel fired heater was being “winterized” by purging the internal heater’s coils using a process called... More ≫

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Recently a serious injury occurred to a chemical truck operator’s assistant when a diesel fired heater was being “winterized” by purging the internal heater’s coils using a process called “steaming out the coils”. The seat of the diesel fired heater’s external outlet valve failed, releasing a jet of steam that propelled the operator’s assistant into a nearby truck’s bumper resulting in serious head injuries and steam burns.

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Animal services workers safety precautions

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An Animal Services Clerk at an animal services centre was mauled by an American bulldog that was brought in by a member of the public. The incident left the clerk with permanent disabling... More ≫

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An Animal Services Clerk at an animal services centre was mauled by an American bulldog that was brought in by a member of the public. The incident left the clerk with permanent disabling injuries. This safety bulletin was developed to assist all animal shelters, animal services centres, humane society facilities and SPCA facilities to be aware of potential hazards and worker injury prevention measures while handling unpredictable or potentially dangerous animals.

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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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Pumpjack maintenance safety precautions

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Two recent deaths of oilfield maintenance workers bring to light issues common to many oilfield maintenance personnel. Practices followed when servicing wellsites with pumpjacks need to be... More ≫

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Two recent deaths of oilfield maintenance workers bring to light issues common to many oilfield maintenance personnel. Practices followed when servicing wellsites with pumpjacks need to be reviewed by employers.

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Explosion of mobile carpet cleaning propane-fuelled boilers

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This bulletin presents safety measures about propane-fuelled water-heaters/boilers mounted inside mobile carpet and upholstery cleaning vehicles.

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Installation of vehicle suspension lift ends in injury to mechanic

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A vehicle suspension lift is a modification to raise the ride height of a vehicle. These lifts provide higher ground clearance and help accommodate larger rims and tires. Many tire shops and... More ≫

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A vehicle suspension lift is a modification to raise the ride height of a vehicle. These lifts provide higher ground clearance and help accommodate larger rims and tires. Many tire shops and automotive repair businesses are expanding their business for the installation of vehicle suspension lift kits. This presents a potential worker safety issue as many businesses do not have the necessary specialized equipment to hold the body of the vehicle stable as the suspension is being modified. This presents a potential safety hazard as described in this Bulletin.

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