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The effects of unusual work schedules and concurrent exposures on Occupational Exposure Limits (OELs)

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This Safety Bulletin deals with the adjustment of airborne exposure limits but employers must be aware that unusual work schedules may have an impact on many other aspects of health and safety on... More ≫

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This Safety Bulletin deals with the adjustment of airborne exposure limits but employers must be aware that unusual work schedules may have an impact on many other aspects of health and safety on the job. A change in the length of the workday will also affect allowable exposure levels for physical hazards such as noise. This Safety Bulletin explores the impact of several key factors and how these factors should be considered in the evaluation of workplace exposure.

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The lost-time claim rate, Alberta 1991 to 2010

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Presents the annual lost-time claim rate for Alberta from 1991 to 2010. A lost-time claim is a claim for an occupational injury or disease, which disables the worker beyond the day of injury. The... More ≫

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Presents the annual lost-time claim rate for Alberta from 1991 to 2010. A lost-time claim is a claim for an occupational injury or disease, which disables the worker beyond the day of injury. The lost-time claim rate is calculated by dividing the number of lost-time claims by the person-year estimate (i.e., full-time worker equivalents), and multiplying the result by 100. The rate represents the probability or risk of lost-time injury or disease to a worker during one-year work period.

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Use of flammable hydrocarbon mixtures as CFC and HFC substitutes in vehicle air-conditioning systems

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This Safety Bulletin presents the health and safety risks associated with using substitutes that consist of flammable hydrocarbon mixtures.

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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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Selecting hand tools

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Poorly designed hand tools — too heavy, poorly balanced, with a grip that is too large, the wrong shape, or slippery — can lead to injuries of the hand, wrist, forearm, shoulder, and neck. Hammers... More ≫

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Poorly designed hand tools — too heavy, poorly balanced, with a grip that is too large, the wrong shape, or slippery — can lead to injuries of the hand, wrist, forearm, shoulder, and neck. Hammers or pliers with bent handles keep the wrist and forearm straight to reduce injury and increase power. Pliers and cutting tools with spring-assisted jaws require less finger and hand effort to repeatedly open the jaws. Power tools with foam or rubberized grips help reduce the transfer of vibration to the hands and arms.

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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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Proper height of work surfaces

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Too high? Too low? Just right? Workers come in a variety of shapes and sizes. And the tasks they perform can vary from light precision work to assembling heavy and awkward equipment. Is one... More ≫

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Too high? Too low? Just right? Workers come in a variety of shapes and sizes. And the tasks they perform can vary from light precision work to assembling heavy and awkward equipment. Is one workstation appropriate for every worker and every task? Ask the tall worker with neck pain, crouched over a low bench for hours. Or the short worker, who has to raise her arms and shoulders too high, making it both uncomfortable and difficult to apply much force when necessary. Ideally, work surface heights should be adjusted to accommodate different workers and different tasks.

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Using pesticides safely

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Workers in many different jobs can be exposed to pesticides (insecticides, herbicides, fungicides, rodenticides, etc.). They include horticulturists, exterminators, greenhouse workers, forestry... More ≫

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Workers in many different jobs can be exposed to pesticides (insecticides, herbicides, fungicides, rodenticides, etc.). They include horticulturists, exterminators, greenhouse workers, forestry workers, roadside powerline workers, petroleum sector workers (pipeline right-of-way, wellsites), agricultural workers and aerial pesticide applicators among others. This bulletin explains how pesticides can enter your body, what the health effects are, and what you can do to protect your health.

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Guidelines for workers applying insecticides

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This bulletin presents safety guidelines for workers when applying insecticides.

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