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Injury Prevention Resources for Petroleum (Oil & Gas) - General Safety

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Oil or Gas Production | Resource Roads | General Safety

The following links list tools, publications, and other resources to help prevent the most common injuries and illnesses in the petroleum (oil & gas) industry. These resources may not meet all the requirements for health and safety in British Columbia. Please check the Workers Compensation Act, the Occupational Health and Safety Regulation, and related materials for specific WorkSafeBC requirements.

Oil and Gas Compliance Field Guide, Book 1 and Book 2

This set of two infoflips is for WorkSafeBC officers to use as a guide in their inspectional work.

Interested stakeholders may refer to or use the information contained in these infoflips to assist them in carrying out their occupational health and safety roles and responsibilities.

Note: both books have the same BK number (BK115)

Source: WorkSafeBC WorkSafeBC
* Book 1 PDF (4 MB)
* Book 2 PDF (4 MB)
* Copies are available for purchase from the WorkSafeBC store.

WorkSafe Bulletin WS 2008-02

Information for employers: Complying with new regulations for working alone or in isolation, late night retail premises, and prepayment for fuel.
Source: WorkSafeBC WorkSafeBC
* PDF & HTML

Back Talk: An Owner's Manual for Backs BK4

An illustrated handbook that explains how the back works, provides tips for avoiding injury, and shows how to care for the back during recovery.
Source: WorkSafeBC WorkSafeBC
* PDF (621 KB)
Updated: April 2007
* Available in print from Publications, Videos and Forms Distribution.

Training of Workers with Respect to Bears

This document provides: general information about bears, how to avoid bears, bear sightings, bear attacks, how to control bears, camps, wildlife procedures checklist, reference sources, training and safe work procedures.
Source: WorkSafeBC WorkSafeBC
* PDF (848 KB)

Other valuable information can be found here:

Coping with Critical Incident Stress at Work

In a question-and-answer format, this pamphlet explains what a critical incident is and how employers can help workers suffering from critical incident stress. This pamphlet also provides an outline for subsequent follow-up to a critical incident, as well as a list of resources for coping with critical incident stress at work.
Source: WorkSafeBC WorkSafeBC
* PDF (247 KB)

Effective Health and Safety Programs: The Key to a Safe Workplace and Defence of Due Diligence PH33

This guide defines due diligence; explains how the WCB assesses compliance; identifies the elements of a health and safety program; and explains how health and safety programs help establish due diligence.
Source: WorkSafeBC WorkSafeBC
* PDF (532 KB)
Updated: December 2005
* Available in print from Publications, Videos and Forms Distribution.
* Due Diligence Checklist (PDF 29 KB)

3 Steps to Effective Worker Education and Training BK42

This guide is meant to help employers and supervisors keep new and young workers safe on the job --- and prevent painful and costly workrelated injuries. This guide consists of three basic steps that will help you accomplish this. The three steps are as follows:

  1. Provide new and young workers with safety orientation and basic training before they start working.
  2. Train new and young workers for tasks specific to their jobs.
  3. Provide supervision and ongoing training for workers to ensure that they continue to work safely.
Source: WorkSafeBC WorkSafeBC
* PDF (1.1 MB)
Last Updated: May 2008
* Available in print from Publications, Videos, and Forms Distribution.

Emergency Preparedness and Response

OSHA provides information and resources on how to plan for workplace emergencies and evacuations including publications on first responders, hazardous waste and traumatic incident stress.
Source: OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Administration)
* HTML

Sound Advice BK12

This guide explains what is required of a hearing conservation program and provides general information on implementing a hearing conservation program.
Source: WorkSafeBC WorkSafeBC
* PDF (1 MB)
Updated: May 2006
* Available in print from Publications, Videos and Forms Distribution.

Hear for Good: Preventing Exposure at Work PH9

This pamphlet explains noise-induced hearing loss, noise control, and hearing protection. It also covers different types of hearing protection and how to fit and care for hearing protection.
Source: WorkSafeBC WorkSafeBC
* PDF (257 KB)
Updated: May 2006

Investigation of Accidents and Diseases -- Reference Guide and Workbook

Discusses concepts and methods for implementing and performing effective investigations in the workplace.
Source: WorkSafeBC WorkSafeBC
* PDF (1 MB).

Joint Occupational Health and Safety Committee -- Reference Guide and Workbook

Looks at concepts and methods for developing and maintaining an effective health and safety committee.
Source: WorkSafeBC WorkSafeBC
* PDF (401 KB)
* Available in print from Publications, Videos and Forms Distribution.

Preventing Musculoskeletal Injury (MSI): A Guide for Employers and Joint Committees

This booklet describes the process for preventing MSI injuries in the workplace. MSI is a common type of workplace injury in all industries in British Columbia. MSI claims resulting from overexertion and repetitive motion accidents account for about one-third of claims accepted by the WCB in British Columbia. In some industries, this proportion is much higher.
Source: WorkSafeBC WorkSafeBC
* PDF (902 KB)
* Available in print from Publications, Videos and Forms Distribution.

Understanding the Risks of Musculoskeletal Injury (MSI). An educational guide for workers, on sprains, strains, and other MSIs

This booklet provides information to help workers, employers, and joint health and safety committees recognize the signs and symptoms of MSI, understand the potential health effects of MSI, and identify the factors that place workers at risk for MSI.
* PDF (1.2 MB) (Updated: December 2008)

Also available in the following languages:

* Available in print from Publications, Videos and Forms Distribution.
Source: WorkSafeBC WorkSafeBC

Additional Resources

Coalbed Methane - Ministry of Energy and Mines
"The exploration and development of coalbed methane in the province of British Columbia is being currently investigated by the Ministry of Energy and Mines staff to determine current and future reserves, economic impact, regulatory requirements and environmental impacts." The Ministry of Energy and Mines has developed this online resource which includes backgrounders, publications, reports, research, information bulletins and strategies.

Offshore Oil and Gas -- Ministry of Energy and Mines
The Ministry of Energy and Mines presents the latest information on Offshore Oil and Gas including the Final Report of the Oil and Gas Task Force and BC Offshore Technology and information updates. Visit the Ministry of Energy and Mines online resource for the latest news release and for more information on offshore oil and gas in BC.

Construction Safety Network -- Certificate of Recognition Program (COR)
"The B.C. Road Construction and Maintenance Safety Network and the Workers' Compensation Board have come together to provide incentives to companies in WCB Sub-Sector 0723 with the Certificate of Recognition program (COR). COR can produce significant reductions in both incidents of injury and the claim duration. In conjunction with the Worksite Partnership Program (WPP), you can also benefit from a rebate on your base WCB rate."

Guidelines for Industrial Camps - Northern Health Authority (PDF 95 kb)
Information on applying for a Permit to Construct or Repair an Industrial Camp from the Northern Health Authority.
Source: Northern Health Authority

Industrial Camp Checklist (PDF 18 kb)  updated May 2008
This downloadable checklist was developed to assist employers and workers set up camp. (Revised May 2008)
Source: WorkSafeBC WorkSafeBC

CanOSH: Alerts & Bulletins
Links to hazard alerts and safety bulletins issued by federal, provincial, and territorial government agencies.

OSH Answers (CCOHS)
OSH Answers is a free information service provided by the Inquiries Service of the Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety. It covers many topic areas in occupational health and safety. The information is contained in question-and-answer documents on various hazards - biological, chemical, ergonomic, physical, and so on - found in workplaces.

Workers Health & Safety Centre (Ontario)
This site promotes workplace prevention measures that reduce occupational disease, disability, and death by developing training programs and providing other information services. The Web site includes a section for young workers.

Safety Guide for Operations Over Ice
The purpose of this safety guide is to:
(a) specify rules of good safety practice for all Public Service employees engaged in operations on ice covers;
(b) provide information on the thickness of ice required to support moving and stationary loads;
(c) specify methods for determining ice thickness and quality; and
(d) outline approved methods for the preparation and maintenance of ice bridges.
Source: Treasury Board of Canada



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