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Resources - Hazards in Different Industries - Manufacturing

Types of Confined Spaces | Hazards in Confined Spaces | Working Safely in Confined Spaces | Confined Space Hazards in Different Industries | Confined Space Training | Confined Space Rescue | Hazard Alerts and Bulletins

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The following links list publications and other resources to help with confined space issues. 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.

Manufacturing

Significant Incident Summary - Working In Confined Spaces  space
"A self-employed man in Wangara applying a solvent based coating to the inside of a tank collapsed and lost consciousness in two separate incidents in May 1998."
Source: Government of Western Australia, Consumer and Employment Protection

Confined Space Entry on Drilling Rigs  space
"Safety Hazard Information Bulletin on Confined Space Entry on Drilling Rigs"
Source: OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Administration

A Welder's Guide to the Hazards of Welding Gases and Fumes (PDF 56 KB)  space
"Welding gases and fumes can be hazardous to your health. The length of time that you are exposed to these gases and fumes, the type of welding you do, the work environment, and the protection you use determine the risks to your health and how you will be affected. This Safety Bulletin provides basic information to help you, the welder, reduce your risk."
Source: Alberta Workplace Health and Safety

Safety and Health in Confined Spaces  space
"This book addresses the common issues and challenges that safety and industrial hygiene professionals may have when setting up and maintaining a program, and subsequent training for employees."
Source: Neil McManus, Lewis Publishers, Copyright 1999
* Not available online.

Complete Confined Spaces Handbook  space
"This handbook provides plant managers, supervisors, safety professionals, and industrial hygienists with recommended procedures and guidance for safe entry into confined spaces."
Source: John Rekus, Lewis Publishers, Copyright 1994
* Not available online.

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