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Loading / Unloading of Production Fluids

This Safety Alert was initiated by a producer after several incidents were reported relating to loading and unloading heated production fluids. Workers performing these activities are at risk of chemical exposure and burns when the fluids are heated. In one incident, a worker suffered a burn injury after coming into direct contact with heated production fluids. There is also potential for spills and sprays which require clean up and reporting.