Working On and Around Oil Sands Tailings Ponds | A Program Development Guideline

Summary

This guideline provides a foundation for developing a comprehensive program for working on or around oil sands tailings ponds and other bodies of process-affected water. It offers guidance to help organizations manage hazards and risks associated with working near water, fluid surfaces, frozen surfaces and unstable ground conditions.

What the guideline covers

This guideline provides guidance on managing hazards associated with working on or near tailings ponds and other bodies of process-affected water, including:

Hazardous ground conditions
Tailings storage facilities
Determining ground characteristics
Working on bodies of water or fluid
Working on frozen surfaces
Working in proximity to water or fluid
Personal protective equipment
Marine-specific training
Emergency response preparedness

What you can do with these resources

Identify hazards associated with tailings ponds and process-affected water
Understand risks related to ground conditions, water and frozen surfaces
Develop procedures for working safely near water or fluid bodies
Determine appropriate personal protective equipment and training requirements
Support emergency response preparedness for tailings pond operations

Who these resources are for

Oil sands operators and employers
Health and safety professionals
Risk management personnel
Maintenance and engineering teams
Contractors working in tailings areas

How to use these resources

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Working On and Around Oil Sands Tailings Ponds Guideline