Safety Alert

Deep Vein Thrombosis

IADCInternational Association of Drilling ContractorsIADC Alert 12-19

Deep Vein Thrombosis

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Summary

An employee developed deep vein thrombosis after an international trip and spent approximately one week in hospital, with preventative medication prescribed for several months. An internal alert about DVT risks prompted other employees to report experiences involving themselves or colleagues during the preceding year.

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About This Record
Publisher
International Association of Drilling Contractors
Type
Safety Alert
Reference
IADC Alert 12-19
Date
20 August 2012
Topic
Occupational Health
Link
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Record
iadc-alert-12-19 · added 3 September 2026

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