Suncor is reporting a potentially fatal incident in the offshore in which a worker was exposed to hazardous substances.
Offshore regulator, the C-NLOPB says on June 24 a worker on the Terra Nova FPSO was exposed to the contents of a slop tank, which included hydrogen sulfide and benzene.
The worker was assessed for potential exposure to harmful substances, and was cleared for regular duties with no treatment required.
The incident has been classified as a Near Miss with Potential for Fatality due to potential concentration of hydrogen sulfide in the tank. Hydrogen sulfide is colourless, flammable, poisonous and corrosive.
The C-NLOPB is monitoring Suncor’s investigation and follow-up to the incident.