Safety Alert

Deep Vein Thrombosis

IADCInternational Association of Drilling ContractorsIADC Alert 10-35

Deep Vein Thrombosis

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Summary

An employee developed severe swelling in his left leg on arrival in Dubai after flying from a conference in the United States via London. Hospital assessment diagnosed deep vein thrombosis. The alert also mentions oil and gas industry cases involving prolonged driving without breaks.

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About This Record
Publisher
International Association of Drilling Contractors
Type
Safety Alert
Reference
IADC Alert 10-35
Date
24 December 2010
Topic
Occupational Health
Link
Checked , working
Record
iadc-alert-10-35 · added 3 September 2026

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