This book is a useful reference for duty holders in the onshore and offshore oil and gas industry, chemical manufacturing,...
Oil & Gas
Effective communication during a shift handover provides a strong layer of protection in preventing major incidents.In the oil & gas...
This program provides information and procedures for preventing or minimizing the consequences of catastrophic releases of toxic, reactive, flammable, or...
When working with hazardous substances, materials or energy, organizations are required to prevent or control incidents that have the potential...
Drilling fluids perform various functions. They lubricate drill bits, remove cuttings, and provide a barrier for well control. Inhalation of...
Ammonia is a toxic chemical most commonly found in refrigerants, cleaning products, and fertilizers. It can be a liquid or...
Avoiding Static Ignition Hazards in Chemical Operations: A CCPS Concept Book Laurence G. Britton ISBN: 978-0-816-90800-4 Sep 1999 302 pages Description...
Hydrogen sulfide is a dangerous toxic gas found in many industries. At low concentrations it causes health problems. At high...
Process safety management (PSM) is a systematic analytical tool for preventing the release of highly hazardous chemicals (as defined by...
Carbon dioxide becomes toxic when there is too much of it. This is especially true in confined areas. Excess carbon...
Many dusts are combustible, which means they can catch fire and burn. When fine dust particles catch fire while they’re suspended...
Engineering Safety Assessment by Jim Thomson PhD is a 219-page book on how to assess the safety of highly hazardous...
The grantee conducted a training course concerning process safety in the biofuels industry. The training course included an introduction to...
For oil and gas workers, fatigue caused by a combination of long work hours and lengthy commutes can contribute to...
Preparing for plant shutdown maintenance projects ahead of time and evaluating non-routine safety hazards prior to starting work will help...
It’s an understatement to say in the past few years the oil and gas industry – both “upstream” in exploration...
Jobs in the oil and gas industry are some of the most hazardous in the world. In addition to fire...
Properly locking out machinery to complete tasks where sudden activation could be disastrous is challenging enough for one person. Add...