Procedures of Lockout/Tagout at Chemical Plants
Lockout/tagout (LOTO) is a safety protocol that establishes minimum requirements for identifying and blocking hazardous energy during the maintenance or…
Category: Oil & Gas
Hydrogen Sulfide New Regulations
Hydrogen sulfide (H2S) regulations have gotten an overhaul for 2017. These regulatory changes are a top priority that need to be…
Oil & extraction: hazards, controls & resources -Safety Moment#22
According to Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) data, in 2016 there are currently between 150,000 and 160,000 people employed in oil &…
Why Poor Shift Handover Can Lead to Serious Oil & Gas Incidents
Effective communication during a shift handover provides a strong layer of protection in preventing major incidents.In the oil & gas…
Templates:Process ٍSafety Management Program
This program provides information and procedures for preventing or minimizing the consequences of catastrophic releases of toxic, reactive, flammable, or…
The Process and Benefits of Process Safety
When working with hazardous substances, materials or energy, organizations are required to prevent or control incidents that have the potential…
Drilling fluids Exposure
Drilling fluids perform various functions. They lubricate drill bits, remove cuttings, and provide a barrier for well control. Inhalation of…
Hazard Exposure:Ammonia
Ammonia is a toxic chemical most commonly found in refrigerants, cleaning products, and fertilizers. It can be a liquid or…
Hydrogen sulfide H2S
Hydrogen sulfide is a dangerous toxic gas found in many industries. At low concentrations it causes health problems. At high…
Process Safety Management (PSM) Compliance checklist
Process safety management (PSM) is a systematic analytical tool for preventing the release of highly hazardous chemicals (as defined by…
Carbon dioxide
Carbon dioxide becomes toxic when there is too much of it. This is especially true in confined areas. Excess carbon…
Combustible dust
Many dusts are combustible, which means they can catch fire and burn. When fine dust particles catch fire while they’re suspended…
Alternative Energy Industry Hazards:Training Materials
The grantee conducted a training course concerning process safety in the biofuels industry. The training course included an introduction to…
NIOSH publishes fact sheet on fatigued driving in oil and gas industry
For oil and gas workers, fatigue caused by a combination of long work hours and lengthy commutes can contribute to…
Non-Routine Safety Risks before Plant Shutdown Maintenance
Preparing for plant shutdown maintenance projects ahead of time and evaluating non-routine safety hazards prior to starting work will help…
20 Best practices from the oil & gas industry
It’s an understatement to say in the past few years the oil and gas industry – both “upstream” in exploration…
Hand and Finger Injury Risks in Oil and Gas Industry
Jobs in the oil and gas industry are some of the most hazardous in the world. In addition to fire…
Effective Group Lockout Techniques
Properly locking out machinery to complete tasks where sudden activation could be disastrous is challenging enough for one person. Add…