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Risk advisories
Risks are communicated to employers and industries through risk advisories. Most of the risk advisories include the following information:
- Brief description of the risk
- Industries that may be at risk
- What employers can do
- Other resources
In some cases, there is not much known about the risk so the risk advisory may be brief.
Recent risk advisories
Dangers of fire and explosion in asphalt mix plants
Fires and explosions have occurred at asphalt mix plants in Canada over recent years, including in B.C.
What is the potential risk?
A fire or explosion can occur when...
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Dangers of oxygen deficiency when using asphyxiants as refrigerants
What is the potential risk?
Cooling and refrigeration are often accomplished using chemicals known as refrigerants. Many refrigerants are non-toxic, but workers who are exposed...
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Dangers of extracting cannabis using equipment at high pressure
What is the potential risk?
Extracting cannabis is complex and requires special equipment operating under high pressure. This type of equipment is used in laboratory settings...
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Exposure to toxic chemicals from cured-in-place piping
What is the potential risk?
Cured-in-place piping (CIPP) is a method of repairing sanitary sewer and stormwater supply lines while the original piping remains in place. The process...