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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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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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Spray application of paint and coatings

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This guide outlines some of the hazards associated with spray painting and provides information on how to protect yourself.

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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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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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