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Fatigue, extended work hours, and safety in the workplace [2010]

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Fatigue is a state of being tired. It can be caused by long hours of work, long hours of physical or mental activity, inadequate rest, excessive stress, and combinations of these factors.

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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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Drycleaners beware

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Perchloroethylene (tetrachloroethylene) or “perc”, is the most commonly used solvent in the drycleaning process. Workers in drycleaning plants are exposed to perc by breathing the vapour or... More ≫

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Perchloroethylene (tetrachloroethylene) or “perc”, is the most commonly used solvent in the drycleaning process. Workers in drycleaning plants are exposed to perc by breathing the vapour or getting the liquid on their skin. The most common effects of overexposure are irritation of the eyes, nose, throat, or skin and effects on the nervous system, as described in this bulletin.

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Chlorine at the work site

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

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Use of combustible gas meters at the work site

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Combustible gas meters are frequently used at Alberta work sites to evaluate and assess fire and explosion hazards. It is critical that this equipment be properly used and calibrated so that these... More ≫

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Combustible gas meters are frequently used at Alberta work sites to evaluate and assess fire and explosion hazards. It is critical that this equipment be properly used and calibrated so that these hazards are not underestimated. The instruments can be a valuable tool if used by operators fully knowledgeable of their limitations.

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