FIRE & EXPLOSIVES
Application for a Permit to Handle, Prepare and Fire An Explosive 
This application form must be used by workers who wish to apply for a provincial permit to handle, prepare or fire explosives.
Source: Workplace Health and Safety, Government of Alberta
Care And Handling Of Propane Cylinders Safe Work Practice
Set of positive guidelines or Do’s and Don’ts on Care And Handling Of Propane Cylinders
Source: Alberta Construction Safety Association
A Code of Practice for Firefighters
This Code of Practice provides explanations of the requirements of Alberta’s OHS legislation as they apply to the emergency operations of Alberta fire departments. This document deals primarily with the special work sites commonly known by the emergency services industry as an "emergency incident"
Source: Workplace Health and Safety, Government of Alberta
Combustible Gas Meters – Function Testing
Describes the various conditions that can affect the function of combustible gas meters and the necessity of conducting a function test each time a meter is used.
Source: Workplace Health and Safety, Government of Alberta
Guidelines for the Safe Operation of Tubing Conveyed Perforating Systems
Presents guidelines to promote consistent operating practices within the perforating industry. Describes good practices and procedures for Tubing Conveyed Perforating (TCP) operations to help employers and workers comply with regulatory requirements.
Source: Workplace Health and Safety, Government of Alberta
Handling
and Storage of Flammable Materials at the Work Site
Discusses what flammable materials are. Describes the hazards,
work procedures, training, storage and handling, incompatible materials, static
electricity and the legislative requirements related to flammable materials.
Source: Workplace Health and Safety, Government of Alberta
Misuse of Combustible Gas Meters
Describes limitations of combustible gas meters and explains the importance of allowing only operators with in-depth training use them. Includes an appendix that explains the use of correction factors for combustible gas meters.
Source: Workplace Health and Safety, Government of Alberta
Managing Hot Work
Discusses how to manage hot work safely and OHS Code requirements.
Source: Workplace Health and Safety, Government of Alberta
Oil
Storage Tank Explosions and Fires
Describes some contributing factors causing oil storage tank explosions and
fires. Recommends practices that can help prevent similar incidents.
Source: Workplace Health and Safety, Government of Alberta
Refuelling Equipment Safe Work Practice
Set of positive guidelines or Do’s and Don’ts on Refuelling Equipment
Source: Alberta Construction Safety Association
Safe Operation of Fired Equipment in Hazardous Locations
Provides the technical information required to ensure that flames from an explosion originating in a piece of fired equipment are contained, preventing them from igniting explosive atmospheres outside the equipment.
Source: Workplace Health and Safety, Government of Alberta
Transportation Of Flammable Liquids Safe Work Practice
Set of positive guidelines or Do’s and Don’ts on Transportation Of Flammable Liquids
Source: Alberta Construction Safety Association
Use Of Fire Hydrants Safe Work Practice
Set of positive guidelines or Do’s and Don’ts on Use Of Fire Hydrants
Source: Alberta Construction Safety Association
Use Of Portable Fire Extinguishers Safe Work Practice
Set of positive guidelines or Do’s and Don’ts on Use Of Portable Fire Extinguishers
Source: Alberta Construction Safety Association
Use of Tiger Torches Safe Work Practice
Set of positive guidelines or Do’s and Don’ts on Use of Tiger Torches
Source: Alberta Construction Safety Association
Welding Gas Explosion on Service Truck
Presents the current position of Alberta Employment and Immigration, Workplace Health and Safety, regarding storage of compressed gas cylinders. Includes a discussion of WHS concerns about storing cylinders in a horizontal position.
Source: Workplace Health and Safety, Government of Alberta
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