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A wireline crew was preparing to remove a tool assembly from a well with wireline equipment suspended overhead. The secondary winch line parted, causing the suspended equipment to fall, and the wellhead impact guard prevented the crew from moving outside the strike zone. A wireline operator’s forearm was struck resulting in a serious injury and hospitalization.

A critical step is a human action that will trigger immediate, irreversible, and intolerable harm if that action or a preceding action is performed improperly. The following are fundamental truths of human nature: Humans make mistakes. Humans aren’t perfect. Human errors are a given.

Diesel-powered vehicles or equipment that may be in contact with gaseous hydrocarbons are required to have positive air shutoff systems. Inspectors from the Alberta Energy Regulator (AER) report that these systems are often not tested regularly, increasing the risk of serious incidents.

Individuals living in wildfire-prone areas should stay informed about local air quality conditions and follow guidance from local authorities regarding evacuation orders, air quality alerts, and health precautions during wildfire events.

Do you know and understand the legal requirements related to noise control in the workplace?

Energy-based hazards are often overlooked but the Energy Wheel Awareness Video can help. Learn how to use the Energy Wheel to increase hazard recognition by up to 30% during pre-job assessments.

Over 50 million North Americans suffer from undiagnosed sleep apnea, which can lead to a range of problems including high blood pressure, heart disease, stroke, diabetes, depression, and even workplace accidents. Workers may be at risk of having this condition without even knowing it, and it could impact their ability to perform their job safely and effectively.

Starting in 2023, DACC is providing one-page bulletins that provide guidance on topics of interest and summarizes the applicable IRP references in a simple and concise format. This fact sheet provides information about importance of source identification and mitigation of Surface Casing Vent Flows/Gas Migration.

There may be more asbestos-containing materials in energy sector than you know. Rob Carrozza discusses how workers can anticipate, assess and control the hazards of working around asbestos-containing materials and review common industry accepted practices for the handling and removal of asbestos.

An overview of changes to Alberta's OHS legislation coming into force on March 31, 2023.