Safety Alert
Bee Stings Result in Anaphylactic Reaction
Bee Stings Result in Anaphylactic Reaction
- IADC
- Safety Alert
- IADC Alert 12-07
- Occupational Health
- Occupational health
- First aid and medical provision
- Upstream oil and gas
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Summary
Two contractors suffered allergic reactions after bee stings at separate remote well sites. One drove himself to hospital with impaired vision while a colleague maintained telephone contact. The other received Benadryl before a supervisor drove him for medical attention; the alert highlights the potential seriousness of both events.
Classifications: Occupational health; worker health.
Classifications: First aid and medical provision.
Classifications: Upstream oil and gas; oil and gas extraction; upstream petroleum.
Summary
The alert highlights allergic health risks associated with bee stings.
IADC Alert 12-07. Themes: occupational health.