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Worker, rescuer overcome by toxic vapours in concrete pit: WorkSafeBC investigation

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Two workers were overcome by toxic vapours after a labourer entered an unventilated 4.3-metre concrete pit to apply waterproofing primer, and a safety officer who climbed down to rescue him…

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