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Personal exposure monitoring for ionizing radiation (dosimetry) : OHS information for employers and workers

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This bulletin explains personal exposure limits and monitoring requirements for workers working with ionizing radiation equipment.

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Investigation report : worker fatally injured when engulfed by coal pile

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Presents findings of an investigation of a workplace fatality that occurred in the transportation, communication and utilities sector in August 2020. A worker was standing atop a coal pile at a... More ≫

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Presents findings of an investigation of a workplace fatality that occurred in the transportation, communication and utilities sector in August 2020. A worker was standing atop a coal pile at a power generating station when the coal slumped, causing the worker to become engulfed in the pile. The worker was fatally injured.

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Investigation report : worker suffers fatal injuries after being struck by reversing crew truck

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Presents findings of an investigation of a workplace fatality that occurred in the mining and petroleum development sector in April 2019. A worker suffered fatal injuries after being struck by a... More ≫

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Presents findings of an investigation of a workplace fatality that occurred in the mining and petroleum development sector in April 2019. A worker suffered fatal injuries after being struck by a crew truck.

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Investigation report : trench collapse (fatality)

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Presents findings of an investigation of a workplace fatality in the mining and petroleum development sector in October 2017. A worker was surveying when a trench wall collapsed, burying the... More ≫

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Presents findings of an investigation of a workplace fatality in the mining and petroleum development sector in October 2017. A worker was surveying when a trench wall collapsed, burying the worker and causing fatal injuries.

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Investigation report : explosion resulting in a welder fatality, a welder sustaining life altering injuries and multiple worker medical aid injuries

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Presents findings of an investigation of a workplace fatality that occurred in the business and professional services sector in December 2018. A welder was grinding an oilfield steel skid when... More ≫

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Presents findings of an investigation of a workplace fatality that occurred in the business and professional services sector in December 2018. A welder was grinding an oilfield steel skid when sparks ignited acetylene and caused an explosion, resulting in the death of one worker.

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Investigation report : worker fatally injured by falling from scaffold

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Presents the findings of an investigation of a workplace fatality that occurred in the construction and construction trades sector in March 2016. A welder was working on the roof of a large... More ≫

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Presents the findings of an investigation of a workplace fatality that occurred in the construction and construction trades sector in March 2016. A welder was working on the roof of a large petroleum storage tank and fell from the work platform, causing fatal injuries.

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Investigation report : worker fatally injured when struck by pipe during pressure test

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Presents findings of an investigation of a workplace fatality that occurred in the mining and petroleum development sector in August 2017. A worker was completing a pressure test on a coil tube... More ≫

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Presents findings of an investigation of a workplace fatality that occurred in the mining and petroleum development sector in August 2017. A worker was completing a pressure test on a coil tube connector when the worker was struck by the test pipe and suffered fatal injuries.

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Investigation report : fire and explosion in hydrogen compressor building/ two workers fatally injured

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Presents findings of an investigation of a fatal workplace incident that occurred in the mining and petroleum development sector in January 2016. Two workers were killed following an explosion in... More ≫

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Presents findings of an investigation of a fatal workplace incident that occurred in the mining and petroleum development sector in January 2016. Two workers were killed following an explosion in a compressor building at an oil and gas facility.

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Investigation report : worker fatally injured after exposure to hydrogen sulphide

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Presents findings of an investigation of a workplace fatality in the mining and petroleum development sector that occurred in January 2018. A worker was found unresponsive at an oil batter. The... More ≫

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Presents findings of an investigation of a workplace fatality in the mining and petroleum development sector that occurred in January 2018. A worker was found unresponsive at an oil batter. The medical examiner report stated the worker’s death was due to hydrogen sulphide exposure.

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Investigation report : telehandler tipped over and fatally injured a worker

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Presents findings of an investigation of a workplace fatality that occurred in the construction and construction trades sector in June 2019. A worker was using a telehandler to raise a truss on a... More ≫

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Presents findings of an investigation of a workplace fatality that occurred in the construction and construction trades sector in June 2019. A worker was using a telehandler to raise a truss on a construction site. The telehandler tipped over, struck the worker and caused fatal injuries.

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