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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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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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Securing pipe and other cargo on vehicles

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The Occupational Health and Safety Code places obligations on both the employer and worker in workplace situations where there is a potential danger because of equipment or materials becoming... More ≫

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The Occupational Health and Safety Code places obligations on both the employer and worker in workplace situations where there is a potential danger because of equipment or materials becoming dislodged or moving. This safety bulletin looks at the responsibilities of each and presents recommended practices for securing cargo on 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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Preventing overhead crane and hoist collisions : use of rubber bumpers

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This bulletin presents safety measures for preventing overhead crane and hoist collisions

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Guarding of commercial dough and food preparation mixers

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Presents information specific to the guarding of commercial dough and food preparation mixers to prevent unintentional worker contact with rotating shafts and attachments.

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Cut-off wheel fractures during use : worker killed

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This bulletin provides a description of the incident and recommendations on how to prevent recurrence.

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