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Injury Prevention Resources for Petroleum (Oil & Gas) - Oil & Gas Well Drilling
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.
Worker Fatality: Worker dies when lanyard caught in rotating kelly bar
This incident bulletin provides preliminary accident information on an accident where a young motor man was fatally injured when his fall protection lanyard was caught and wrapped around the rotating kelly bar on a drilling rig.
Source: WorkSafeBC 
* Incident bulletin
H2S Hazard Reminder
This WorkSafe Bulletin describes three serious incidents involving hydrogen sulfide (H2S) in the oil and gas industry.
Source: WorkSafeBC
* HTML & PDF versions
Hydrogen Sulphide in Industry
Explains the "rotten egg" gas and its deadly hazards. This pamphlet describes symptoms, methods of detection, and first aid treatment for varying degrees of exposure.
Source: WorkSafeBC
* Available in print from Publications, Videos, and Forms Distribution.
Rig Inspection Checklists
These Rig Inspection Checklists are not a complete listing of requirements. They were developed to assist employers and workers with training, equipment and documentation requirements on drilling rigs.
Source: WorkSafeBC
* PDF (33 KB)
Breathe Safer: How to Use Respirators Safely and Implement a Respirator Program
This manual helps explain the requirements of the Occupational Health and Safety Regulation and is a tool to help you work safely in workplaces where there are breathing hazards.
Source: WorkSafeBC
* PDF (2 MB)
* Available in print from Publications, Videos and Forms Distribution.
Updated: January 2005
An Introduction to Personal Fall Protection Equipment BK60
This booklet outlines the safe use and limitations of personal fall protection equipment, including safety belts, harnesses, lanyards, and lifelines.
Source: WorkSafeBC
* PDF (545 KB) (Updated: September 2005)
* Available in Chinese, Spanish, and Vietnamese.
* Available in print from Publications, Videos and Forms Distribution.
Protecting Workers from Elevated Risks
WorkSafe magazine article highlighting the dangers of falling from elevation.
Source: WorkSafeBC
* PDF (137 KB)
Oil and Gas Well Drilling and Servicing eTool
This Oil and Gas Well Drilling and Servicing eTool is an illustrated guide describing potential hazards and their possible solutions. It was developed jointly by OSHA and the Industry.
Source: OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Administration)
* HTML
OSH Answers: Safety Belts, Harnesses, and Lanyards
Information about safety belts, harnesses, and lanyards presented in a question-and-answer format.
Source: CCOHS (Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety)
* HTML
OSHA Technical Links: Fall Protection
List of "technical links" to internal and external online resources.
Source: OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Administration)
* HTML
Lockout BK21
This booklet defines lockout, explains lockout policy and procedures, and provides guidance on compliance with Regulation requirements.
Source: WorkSafeBC
* PDF (2 MB) (Updated: September 2005)
* Available in Chinese, Punjabi, Spanish, and Vietnamese.
* Available in print from Publications, Videos and Forms Distribution.
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