Level 1 Task and Hazard Analysis
BC Timber Sales
Scope / Purpose
This task inventory listing and risk analysis applies to multiple programs and workplaces within BC Timber Sales program across the
province. This analysis is a level 1 assessment of common tasks and hazards that most MFLNRO staff are likely to be exposed to.
A further analysis (level 2) is recommend to identify additional tasks, hazards and applicable control measures by local workplaces/offices.
Both assessment levels will use the following ranking criteria and documented under Table 1 below:
Ranking Criteria (Level 1 and 2)
Severity
Probability
Minor injury, requiring local First Aid or less
N
Probable – likely to occur immediately or very soon after
A
No time loss injury and/or damage less than $5,000
1
Reasonably probable – likely to occur eventually
B
Time loss injury with no loss of life or limb, damage less
than $100,000
2
Remote – could occur at some point
C
Catastrophic major disabling injury or fatality, damage in
excess of $100,000
3
Extremely remote – unlikely to occur
D
Identification of task and hazards from level 1 and 2 assessments and periodic reviews will determine the need for development of control
measures (elimination, substitution, engineered, administrative, PPE). Those identified and assessed task/hazards deemed to be 2B or
greater will be further addressed for control measures.
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Level 1 Task and Hazard Analysis
BC Timber Sales
Table 1 Task and Hazard Analysis Ledger
Activity: General Office Work
Job Task
Hazard
Rank Control Measure
Desk work:
Computer use data entry, reading
Eyestrain
1A
Desk work: mouse/
keyboard and
telephone use
Musculoskeletal injuries (MSI’s)
2B
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SWP #1
Ergonomic assessments
Education about the risk factors for MSI’s
Lifting
MSI’s
1C
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SWP #1 Gen
On the Job Training (OJT) in lifting procedures
General office tasks
Struck-by - falling or moving
objects; struck-against –
protruding objects
2C
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Building inspections
Emergency preparedness
General office tasks
Noise
NC
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Moving or eliminating noise
Barrier to isolate noise
Noise assessment and hearing testing <not likely necessary for
office tasks>
Use of hearing protection - Personnel Protective Equipment (PPE)
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Safe Work Procedure (SWP) Note reference to SWP throughout this
document applies to a set of corporate Safe Work Procedures
developed by BC Timber Sales corporately click on link to view all
SWPs
http://www.for.gov.bc.ca/bcts/safety/manual.htm
 Micro breaks and task variability
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General office tasks
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Scent from perfumes, personal
hygiene products and any
unregulated sources of odour
1A
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Local office communication
Scent free policy based on respectful workplace considerations for
co-workers’ sensitivities
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Level 1 Task and Hazard Analysis
BC Timber Sales
Job Task
General office tasks
Hazard
Rank Control Measure
Trips, slips and falls (weather, wet
floors, worn carpet, unsecured
cords and cables etc.)
1B
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SWP #1 General Office
Office hazard/building inspection
Routine housekeeping and site maintenance
General office tasks
Poor air quality
1B
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POLICY Air Quality
IAQ complaint procedures
building inspection
Routine site maintenance
General office tasks
Handling sharp
objects/scissors/paper cutters
NB
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Substitute with less hazardous equipment
Office inspections
On the job training
General office tasks
Working alone in the office
3D
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Local procedures for working alone
General office
tasks
Earthquake
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Drills and training
Emergency response procedures
Emergency supplies cache
General office
tasks
Parking lots
2C
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workplace inspections
Seasonal maintenance
Working with
Public and Clients
Harassment, Violence,
discrimination
1B
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Human Resource policies
SWP #13 “Dealing with Civil Disobedience / Blockades
PSA OSH training- Violence Risk Assessment & Violence Prevention
Working with coworker, supervisor,
manager
Bullying and Harassment,
Violence, discrimination
1C
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Human Resource policies: 9. Standards of Conduct & 11.
Discrimination and Harassment in the Workplace.
PSA training: Building a Respectful Workplace
PSA OSH training- Violence Risk Assessment & Violence Prevention
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2D
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Level 1 Task and Hazard Analysis
BC Timber Sales
Activity: General Field Work
Job Task
Hazard
General field work,
outdoor activities
Slips, trips falls, traversing across
steep slopes, rock bluffs, gullies,
small streams, rivers, lakes.
2A
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SWP #2
Current/dynamic assessment of area/site and conditions
Initial field orientation, tailgate/pre-work meeting
OJT on field work and traversing techniques
Wearing proper PPE (appropriate footwear )
Level 1 First Aid
Fatigue management/planning
General field work
Eye damage and skin laceration
2A
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SWP 2
Wearing proper clothing
Wearing PPE
Level 1 First Aid
General field work
Struck-by - falling trees or
branches; struck-against overhead obstacles
2C
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On the Job Training
PPE
SWP #2
General field work
Struck-by - falling trees or
branches as a result of high or
erratic wind
2B
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SWP Extreme Weather
Weather forecasts
PPE
General field work
Snow avalanche, rock, mud, land
slides
2C
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Weather forecasts
Preplanning
SWP 6
Provincial Avalanche avoidance Policy and Provincial Avalanche
Safety Plan
General field work
Encounters with insects or
2B
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Training on problem recognition
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Rank Control Measure
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Level 1 Task and Hazard Analysis
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Job Task
Hazard
noxious plants particularly for
those with allergies
General field work
Encounters with animals
2B
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Training on recognition and avoidance of problems
Seasonally topical safety advisories/bulletins
Provision of and training in the use of devices (i.e bear spray)
General field work
Extreme weather, hot, cold, dry,
torrential rain, or wind
2C
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Adequate clothing
SWP 6
General field work
MSI’s
1B
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Field assessments
Training in proper techniques
SWP #2
General field work
Getting lost or disoriented
1C
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On-the-job training
SOSS
Sign-in / out procedures
PPEs (radios, cell, SPOT)
SWP # 3 “Safety Check-in Working alone or Isolation”
General field work,
Overexertion due to physical,
medical conditions
1C
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Training
Working alone procedures or the ‘Buddy system’
SWP #2 and SWP #6
Cell or sat phones
MFLNR mobile radios
GPS
1B
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SWP #3 and SWP #13
Cell or sat phones, mobile phones, SPOT
Working with
Workplace violence/Harassment
public and clients in
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Rank Control Measure
 Seasonally topical safety advisories/bulletins
 Making crew mates aware of allergy
 Training / personal kits
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Level 1 Task and Hazard Analysis
BC Timber Sales
Job Task
the field
Hazard
Wildfire,
controlled burning
smoke inhalation, burns, heat
exhaustion
2C
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Emergency firefighting training, controlled burning
Emergency and evacuation plans
PPE
Communication devices
Prescribed Burn Plans
Venting indexes
General field work
Working alone or in isolation in
the field
2B
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SWP #2 and #3
Cell or sat phones, SPOT
MFLNR mobile radio
GPS
PPE
First aid training
Use or
maintenance of
small portable
hand tools,
grinders, drills,
axes, sandviks etc
Cuts, scrapes, lacerations, sharp
objects – improper use
MSI, Ergonomics
1B
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SWP #11
Training
First aid kits as required.
PPE (Glasses, gloves, hearing protection)
OJT
chain saws
(bucking)
no falling
Cuts, scrapes, lacerations, bruises,
bucking related hazards.
2B
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Specific training certification and on-the-job training
SWP #11
Wearing proper clothing
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Rank Control Measure
 PSA OSH training- Violence Risk Assessment & Violence Prevention
 Human Resource policies: 9. Standards of Conduct & 11.
Discrimination and Harassment in the Workplace
 Likely requires level 2 assessment by each office
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Level 1 Task and Hazard Analysis
BC Timber Sales
Job Task
Hazard
Working on around
public or industrial
roads and bridges
(not driving)
Working on around
public or industrial
roads and bridges
(not driving)
Working on around
public or industrial
roads and bridges
(not driving)
Working on around
public or industrial
roads and bridges
(not driving)
Working around
heavy industrial
equipment or
activities
Personal injury or drowning
2C
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Training and observation
Wearing PPE
Ongoing road traffic, personal
injury from being struck or run
down
2C
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PPE
Signage and temporary road closure procedures
Handling heavy objects or debris
2C
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Training
Use of proper techniques
Flooding
2C
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Weather forecasts and pre planning
Training, situational awareness
Emergency response and evacuation plans
Heavy equipment operation,
movement, cables
Lack of communication / line of
sight
Struck by moving parts /
equipment / payload
Overhead hazards
3C
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Training and on-the-job training
Orientation
Communication techniques
PPE
SWP #2, #4, #5, #9 and #10
Situational Awareness
OJT
Working around
heavy industrial
Helicopter operations
3B
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Pre-works, Training, PPE
Communication with on site workers/supervisor
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Rank Control Measure
 Provision and use of proper PPE for the situation
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Level 1 Task and Hazard Analysis
BC Timber Sales
Job Task
equipment or
activities
Hazard
Rank Control Measure
 SWP #5 and #10
Activity: Personnel and Equipment Transport by Vehicle to and from worksite
Job Task
Hazard
Rank Control Measure
Use of Vehicles
Road conditions can be a hazards
e.g. weather, debris, other road
users, washouts, wildlife
3B
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Review weather and road conditions
Training & Competency reviews, OJT
Road Inspections
SWP #2, #3, #6 and #7
Use of Vehicles
Vehicle Condition e.g.
maintenance, suitability
2C
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Vehicle maintenance inspection procedures
Circle checks
OJT
Use of Vehicles
Operator Condition e.g. fatigue,
training,
3B
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Training & Competency reviews, OJT
SWP #7
Use of Vehicles
Hauling and loading trailers
2C
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Training & Competency reviews, OJT
SWP #7
Activity: Personnel and equipment Transport by ATV or Snow machine
Job Task
Hazard
Use of ATVs or
Snow machines
Traversing steep side slopes or
gullies
Rank Control Measure
2B
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Training and demonstration of competency to a qualified
supervisor or instructor
Procedures SWP #9 and machine limitation guidelines
On-the-job training
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Level 1 Task and Hazard Analysis
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Job Task
Use of ATVs or
Snow machines
Hazard
Loading and unloading machines
Rank Control Measure
2B
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Training and demonstration of competency to a qualified
supervisor or instructor
Procedures SWP #9 and machine limitation guidelines
On-the-job training
Use of ATVs or
Snow machines
Fuelling machines
1A
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On-the-job training
BCTS Environmental Field Procedure #6 “Fuel Handling”
Use of ATVs or
Snow machines
Obstructions e.g. sticks, rocks
2B
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Adjust speed
Operator training
PPE ( safety glasses/ helmets)
Transport by Aircraft to and from worksite
Job Task
Hazard
Use of Aircraft
Weather conditions
3C
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Planning
Weather forecast
SWP 6 and 10
Use of Aircraft
Mechanical
3C
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Emergency response procedures
Flight plan / Flight watch / AFF
Emergency rations and survival kits
Use of Aircraft
Carrier / pilot competency
3C
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POLICY Aviation
Air Ops carrier list
Flight plan / flight watch / AFF
Use of Aircraft
Exceeding aircraft load ratings
3C
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Aircraft specifications and pilot direction
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Level 1 Task and Hazard Analysis
BC Timber Sales
Use of Aircraft
Cargo and storing cargo on aircraft
(hazardous materials)
2C
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Aircraft specifications and pilot direction
Use of Aircraft
Stranded (Inability for aircraft to
return to pick up passengers)
2D
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SWP 2 and 3
Emergency response procedures
Emergency rations and survival kits
Use of Aircraft
Dust, flying debris, snags at
helipads and landing spots
2B
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Aviation Policy
Use of Aircraft
Blades and rotors on entry and
exit or working near machine
3D
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Staff orientation & supervision
SWP #10
Use of Aircraft
Carrying or slinging equipment
2D
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SWP #10
Training
Orientation and supervision
Use of Aircraft
Proximity to falling and blasting
operations or other interface with
operations
2D
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SWP #4 and #10
Staff Orientation, Situational awareness
Communication with onsite supervisor, pilot
2D
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On-the-job training
Pilot direction
Fuelling Helicopters Fire
remote areas
Transport by Boat (float plane) to and from worksite
Job Task
Hazard
Use of Boat
Weather conditions
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Rank Control Measure
2A
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SWP 3, 6 and 8
Weather checks
Trip planning
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Use of Boat
Mechanical conditions
2A
Use of Boat
Cargo, cargo storage and vessel
load capacity
2C
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On-the-job training
Boat specs
Use of Boat
Currents and rate of flow of water
2B
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Training and competence verification
Adequate charts
Use of Boat
Launching, docking and securing
vessel
2B
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Training and competence verification
Use of Boat
Other water craft or marine
hazards (collisions )
2B
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Emergency Procedures
Use of Boat
Operator competency
2B
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Worker/Supervisor Responsibilities and Rules
Training and competence verification
Applicable certification
Use of Boat
Hooking up trailer and hauling
vessel
1B
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Training and competence verification
Dispensing Fuel
Explosions, fire, burns, exposure
to fumes and smoke
2C
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Local Boat Fuelling procedures
Training and competence verification
Activity: Forklift Use
Job Task
Hazard
Forklift Use
Slips trips climbing into or
descending from operator’s seat.
2C
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Training
On the job training
PPE
Regular maintenance
Forklift Use
Overturning forklift
3C
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Training
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Rank Control Measure
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Level 1 Task and Hazard Analysis
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Job Task
Hazard
Rank Control Measure
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On the job training
Regular maintenance
Forklift Use
Fall of improperly loaded cargo
2C
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Training
On the job training
PPE
Forklift Use
Rotating parts
2C
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Training , On the job training
PPE
Regular maintenance
Forklift Use
Collisions with workers or objects
3C
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Training , On the job training
PPE, Restricting worksite access
Hazardous substances (Exposure to)
Job Task
Hazard
Bleach and cleaners i.e. Caustic, incompatibility with
other products
Explosives,
gunpowder i.e.
flares, bear,
bangers, cartridges
Rank Control Measure
2C
2C
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Safe handling procedures, WHMIS training
MSDS available and up to date
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Safe handling procedures, WHMIS training
MSDS available and up to date
Petroleum - oil, gas
and diesel
2B
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Safe handling procedures, WHMIS training
MSDS available and up to date
Battery acid
2C
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Safe handling procedures, WHMIS training
MSDS available and up to date
Antifreeze
1C
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Safe handling procedures, WHMIS training
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BC Timber Sales
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MSDS available and up to date
Hydraulic fluid
1C
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Safe handling procedures, WHMIS training
MSDS available and up to date
Pesticides
1C
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Safe handling procedures, WHMIS training
MSDS available and up to date
Spray paints
1B
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Safe handling procedures, WHMIS training
MSDS available and up to date
Bear spray
1B
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Safe handling procedures, WHMIS training
MSDS available and up to date.
Copier/printer
toner
1C
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Safe handling procedures, WHMIS training
MSDS available and up to date
Insect repellents
1C
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Safe handling procedures, WHMIS training
MSDS available and up to date
Carbon monoxide
1C
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Safe handling procedures, WHMIS training
MSDS available and up to date
Propane/butane
1C
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Safe handling procedures, WHMIS training
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MSDS available and up to date
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