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Guideline for developing a code of practice for chemical hazards

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This Bulletin provides guidance for preparing a code of practice for chemical hazards to meet the requirements of the OHS legislation. It does not provide procedures for specific chemical hazards;... More ≫

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This Bulletin provides guidance for preparing a code of practice for chemical hazards to meet the requirements of the OHS legislation. It does not provide procedures for specific chemical hazards; however some resources are identified that can assist with this.

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Fall protection plan

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This Safety Bulletin outlines the requirements of specific sections of Alberta’s Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) Code 2009 related to Fall Protection Plans, and includes a basic template.... More ≫

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This Safety Bulletin outlines the requirements of specific sections of Alberta’s Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) Code 2009 related to Fall Protection Plans, and includes a basic template. Workers working from heights and employers responsible for the worksites need to understand what is required by law.

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Tips on selecting an occupational health and safety (OHS) consultant

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Under the OHS Act, Regulation and Code, employers are required to protect the health and safety of their workers and other workers at the worksite. Often, employers rely upon themselves or their... More ≫

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Under the OHS Act, Regulation and Code, employers are required to protect the health and safety of their workers and other workers at the worksite. Often, employers rely upon themselves or their employees to ensure the worksite is healthy and safe. In some situations, an employer may choose to hire a consultant to assist them, such as when special expertise would be beneficial in addressing an issue that is complex or technical in nature.

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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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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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Managing hot work

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This bulletin presents what needs to be done to make the hot work situation safe, and what does the Occupational Health and Safety Code require under these circumstances.

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Safe operation of fired equipment in hazardous locations

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Alberta Employment and Immigration investigated a flash fire in which a treater fire box ignited a cloud of accidentally released natural gas. The ignition occurred because the burner access port... More ≫

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Alberta Employment and Immigration investigated a flash fire in which a treater fire box ignited a cloud of accidentally released natural gas. The ignition occurred because the burner access port on the fire box front cover had been left open. Since it is physically impossible to prevent ignition when an explosive atmosphere meets with a source of ignition, the primary safety objective is to stop the flame from propagating (by containing an explosion) and igniting an explosive atmosphere outside the equipment.

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Let’s back up a bit : some truths about back belts

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Back belts may be appropriate in the treatment of certain back injuries. In these cases a back belt should be offered to an injured worker

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