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Safe work permits

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A safe work permit is a written record that authorizes specific work, at a specific work location, for a specific time period. This fact sheet explains how safe work permits can be used to protect... More ≫

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A safe work permit is a written record that authorizes specific work, at a specific work location, for a specific time period. This fact sheet explains how safe work permits can be used to protect workers and maintain safe working conditions. Provides examples and discusses pros and cons.

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Immunizations for worker exposure

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Workers in a variety of settings may be exposed to biohazardous substances that cause disease. In some instances, immunization may be recommended as one of the control measures used to prevent illness. More ≫

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Workers in a variety of settings may be exposed to biohazardous substances that cause disease. In some instances, immunization may be recommended as one of the control measures used to prevent illness.

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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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Safe operating procedures for seismic drilling

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The purpose of this Safety Bulletin is to make all personnel involved with the seismic drilling industry aware of safe operating procedures. This Safety Bulletin is the combined effort of various... More ≫

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The purpose of this Safety Bulletin is to make all personnel involved with the seismic drilling industry aware of safe operating procedures. This Safety Bulletin is the combined effort of various companies within the seismic drilling and explosive industries and Alberta Employment and Immigration. These guidelines are intended to establish minimum standards of practice for seismic drilling done in the province of Alberta.

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Specifications and the repair of blowout preventers

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Blowout preventers (BOPs), used in the oil and gas industry, are devices attached to the wellhead that permit the well to be sealed to prevent an uncontrolled flow of well fluids from the... More ≫

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Blowout preventers (BOPs), used in the oil and gas industry, are devices attached to the wellhead that permit the well to be sealed to prevent an uncontrolled flow of well fluids from the wellbore. They are critical pieces of safety equipment that must be maintained properly if they are to function correctly when needed.

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Good product design : avoiding the average

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A good design takes into account that people vary widely in size and shape.

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Focus on human performance. Part one: sleep inertia

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Most humans need some time to go from deep sleep to complete alertness. This short information sheet looks at the effect of “sleep inertia” on workplace environments such as those for first responders. More ≫

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Most humans need some time to go from deep sleep to complete alertness. This short information sheet looks at the effect of “sleep inertia” on workplace environments such as those for first responders.

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Push it or pull it?

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Carts and wheeled equipment help to make work safer and more efficient in almost every workplace. For example, dollies move heavy equipment parts on shop floors, and wheeled carts carry supplies... More ≫

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Carts and wheeled equipment help to make work safer and more efficient in almost every workplace. For example, dollies move heavy equipment parts on shop floors, and wheeled carts carry supplies and materials in office buildings. It’s important, though, to understand how best to work with wheeled equipment since between 9 and 20 per cent of the injury claims for low back pain are the result of pushing and pulling activities.

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Appropriate workwear for flash fire and explosion hazards

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Flash fires and explosions are common hazards in work areas where flammable materials are handled, processed, stored, or in any way present. This fact sheet points out that, contrary to popular... More ≫

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Flash fires and explosions are common hazards in work areas where flammable materials are handled, processed, stored, or in any way present. This fact sheet points out that, contrary to popular belief, it is body areas covered by clothing that are often the most severely burned. It goes on to discuss the importance of fire-retardant clothing and things to consider when selecting it.

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How to use wrist rests

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Wrist rests for computer keyboards and mice have become commonplace accessories. Like most tools, they have the potential to help or harm you, depending on whether you use them as intended. This... More ≫

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Wrist rests for computer keyboards and mice have become commonplace accessories. Like most tools, they have the potential to help or harm you, depending on whether you use them as intended. This brief information sheet presents some tips for choosing and using a wrist rest.

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