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Injury Prevention Resources for Petroleum (Oil & Gas) - Oil & Gas Well Drilling

Seismic Exploration | Well Drilling | Well Services | Construction |
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 Exposure to Drilling Fluids new item

A presentation by Geoffrey Clark, Senior Occupational Hygienist; and Colin Murray, Senior Manager, Prevention & Occupational Disease Initiatives. This presentation includes:

    • Health effects of drilling fluids
    • Base constituents of concern
    • Common additives to drilling fluids
    • Occupational sampling results from industry
    • WorkSafeBC sampling results
    • How do you control exposure?
    • Substitution considerations
    • Engineering control considerations
    • Administrative control considerations
    • PPE considerations
    • Other hazardous substances
    • Next steps...
* PDF (2 MB)

Associated document:
Sampling for Oil Mist and Hydrocarbons on Drilling Rigs in Northeast British Columbia
* PDF (459 KB)

Source: WorkSafeBC WorkSafeBC

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 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 WorkSafeBC
* HTML & PDF versions

Hydrogen Sulfide in Industry

This document describes the dangers of Hydrogen Sulfide (H2S) in the workplace, and how to avoid them. It also explains how to recognize and prevent H2S poisoning, and the type of first aid to give to people overcome by the gas.
Source: WorkSafeBC WorkSafeBC
* updated PDF (93 KB)

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 WorkSafeBC
 updated * PDF (46 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 WorkSafeBC
* PDF (1.2 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.
Source: WorkSafeBC WorkSafeBC
* PDF (545 KB) (Updated: September 2005)

Also available in the following languages:

* 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 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 WorkSafeBC
* PDF (2.4 MB) (Updated: September 2005)

Also available in the following languages:

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

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