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Injury Prevention Resources for Petroleum (Oil & Gas) - Well Services
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.
Confined Spaces Website
This site provides information to help identify and work safely in confined spaces.
Source: WorkSafeBC 
* Confined Spaces Website
OSH Answers: Confined Space Introduction
The CCOHS provides an introduction to confined spaces and information on a confined entry program to manage the risks associated with working in confined spaces.
Source: CCOHS (Canadian Centre for Occupational Health & Safety)
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OSH Answers: Confined Space Program
A Confined Space Hazard Assessment and Control Program, specific for the work being conducted, should be written for work in each and every confined space.
Source: CCOHS (Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety)
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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)
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Protecting Workers from Elevated Risks
WorkSafe magazine article highlighting the dangers of falling from elevation.
Source: WorkSafeBC
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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.
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)
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OSHA Technical Links: Fall Protection
List of "technical links" to internal and external online resources.
Source: OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Administration)
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Preventing Electrocutions of Crane Operators and Crew Members Working Near Overhead Power Lines
Workers are killed each year when cranes contact overhead power lines. This [NIOSH] Alert describes five cases (six electrocutions) that resulted from such hazards and makes recommendations for preventing similar incidents.
Source: NIOSH (National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health)
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Crane or Derrick Suspended Personal Platforms
"This booklet discusses OSHA's requirements for hoisting personnel by crane or derrick in the construction industry, prescribes the measures employers must take to bring their workplaces into compliance, and describes safe work practices for employees."
Source: OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Administration)
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Mobile Crane Inspection Guidelines for OSHA Compliance Officers
"This document provides background information about lifting principles and serves as a guideline for inspecting mobile construction cranes. The relationship of many components of cranes and their inter-dependence in lifting operations, OSHA requirements for proper maintenance schedules, and safe crane operations [are discussed] ... This document contains a listing and description of major components or operations to be considered or examined when inspecting lifting equipment."
Source: OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Administration)
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