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Effective December 15, 2025, all suppliers, manufacturers, importers and distributors must follow the Hazardous Products Regulations (HPR) amendments. These amendments introduce some key changes to Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS) that employers, workers and suppliers need to know.

The crew was in the process of pushing liner to bottom. After completing the first connection of heavy weight drill pipe, the Floor Hand was moving the ST-80 (iron roughneck) back to its parked position. While maneuvering the ST-80, the extend/retract hydraulic duplex cylinder suddenly failed, causing the unit to fall forward and downward. 

While completing annual preventative maintenance on a de-energized vertically mounted overhead isolation switch, an Electrician attempted to close the switch when one phase broke free and fell approximately 14ft. The load side of the switch was connected by cabling, resulting in the broken phase swinging into a nearby switchgear cabinet.

Naturally occurring radioactive material (NORM) refers to radioactive substances that exist in the environment and originate from the Earth’s crust.

In recent years, there has been a noticeable increase in DROPS (Dropped Objects) incidents on drilling rigs, significantly raising the potential for Serious Injuries or Fatalities (SIFs) on drilling sites.

Fatal incident during third party running casing

A wireline crew swabbed a sour well with a hydrogen sulphide (H2S) concentration of approximately 10 per cent. During the operation, the crew needed to remove the lubricator assembly to perform routine maintenance. When moving the lubricator back to the wellhead for reconnection, a wireline operator without a supplied-air breathing apparatus lost consciousness and fell down the stairs on the wellhead platform.

Effective July 1, 2025, all transportation carriers and operators require a National Safety Code (NSC) number or its equivalent on all trucks operating on Manitoba’s roads and highways.

Wildfire evacuation planning is critical to prepare employers and communities to evacuate safely in the event of a wildfire.