Publications

Safe operation of fired equipment in hazardous locations

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Alberta Employment and Immigration investigated a flash fire in which a treater fire box ignited a cloud of accidentally released natural gas. The ignition occurred because the burner access port... More ≫

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Alberta Employment and Immigration investigated a flash fire in which a treater fire box ignited a cloud of accidentally released natural gas. The ignition occurred because the burner access port on the fire box front cover had been left open. Since it is physically impossible to prevent ignition when an explosive atmosphere meets with a source of ignition, the primary safety objective is to stop the flame from propagating (by containing an explosion) and igniting an explosive atmosphere outside the equipment.

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All shook up : understanding vibration

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Many workers are exposed to vibration daily while using vibrating equipment or machinery. Workers operating hand-held equipment, such as chain saw or jackhammer, are exposed to hand-arm vibration.... More ≫

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Many workers are exposed to vibration daily while using vibrating equipment or machinery. Workers operating hand-held equipment, such as chain saw or jackhammer, are exposed to hand-arm vibration. Workers sitting or standing on a vibrating floor or seat are exposed to whole-body vibration because the vibration affects almost their entire body. The risk of injury from exposure to either type of vibration depends on the intensity and frequency of the vibration, the duration of exposure (usually measured in years) and the part(s) of the body affected.

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Ten questions to ask your employer

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This bulletin presents 10 questions employees can ask to help determine a potential employer’s commitment to safety in the workplace.

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Let’s back up a bit : some truths about back belts

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Back belts may be appropriate in the treatment of certain back injuries. In these cases a back belt should be offered to an injured worker

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Lifting and your back — some fresh ideas [2004]

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This bulletin includes a review of the causes of back injury and the lifting principles.

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Clarifying requirements applicable to prescription safety eyewear

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This safety bulletin presents the requirements applicable to prescription safety eyewear.

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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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Working alone safely : a guide for employers and employees

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Report presented to the Minister of Human Resources and Employment. This edition of the Guide is based on the committee’s original publication with revisions reflecting successive changes in the... More ≫

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Report presented to the Minister of Human Resources and Employment. This edition of the Guide is based on the committee’s original publication with revisions reflecting successive changes in the OHS Code. This Guide outlines employers’ obligations and how businesses can meet the regulatory requirements for Working Alone presented in Part 28 of the Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) Code.

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Hantavirus : information for employers and workers

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This guideline has been developed to assist employers and workers in minimizing worker exposure to hantavirus, and preventing hantavirus infections. The guidelines and recommendations outlined in... More ≫

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This guideline has been developed to assist employers and workers in minimizing worker exposure to hantavirus, and preventing hantavirus infections. The guidelines and recommendations outlined in this document reflect what is currently known about this disease. Employers of any work location where rodents or rodent droppings are present should consider the control measures outlined in this guideline.

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