Over 450,000 workers were employed in the oil and gas extraction and support industries in 2011 (Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages). These workers are engaged in many different industrial processes needed to successfully drill and service a well. These processes frequently require the use of specialized equipment and specialized work crews.
From 2013 to 2017, 489 oil and gas extraction workers were killed on the job (Census of Fatal Occupational Injuries).
Safety and health hazards and dangerous conditions that can result in fatalities for oil and gas workers include:
- Vehicle Accidents
- Struck-By/ Caught-In/ Caught-Between
- Explosions and Fires
- Falls
- Confined Spaces
- Chemical Exposures
This program is the best value for ambitious individuals and employers in the oil and gas industry who want to get the most out of their safety training experience.
If you have high-career goals, are passionate about the field, and want to develop the skills needed to effectively manage safety in your workplace, this program will help you get there. Maximize potential transfer credits, earn CEUs, or prepare for other professional credentials by completing this program now!
This program is designed for current or potential OSH managers or directors in the oil and gas industry who are responsible for establishing or managing their organization`s safety and health program. Emphasis is placed on gaining the knowledge and skills needed to design, develop, and deploy a world-class safety management system, and tailoring and applying that knowledge to the oil and gas industry.
This program helps supervisors develop the knowledge and skills to fulfill those responsibilities and be effective leaders. By completing this program, students will understand how safety supervisor responsibilities apply to the oil and gas field, where it is important for safety concepts and efforts are targeted to onshore and offshore drilling.
This program will help students understand how safety supervisor responsibilities apply to the oil and gas field, where it is important for safety concepts and efforts be targeted to onshore and offshore drilling. Emphasis is placed on gaining the knowledge and skills to assist in the establishment and management of a successful safety and health program.
This “Train-the-Trainer”` program is designed to help individuals and employers in the oil and gas industry gain the knowledge and skills necessary to conduct occupational safety and health training.
This program includes training program requirements, how to develop effective training, and best practices for presenting safety and health training. This program also covers important and relevant safety and health topics necessary for every trainer in the oil and gas field.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Safety and health management is one of the vital constituents of Oil and Gas industry activities because most of the operational conditions, chemicals, and end products (hydrocarbons and other compounds) associated with Oil and Gas production are well-known to pose serious safety and health threats to the workers.
A safe and healthy workplace not only protects workers from injury and illness, but can also lower injury/illness costs, reduce absenteeism and turnover, increase productivity and quality, and raise employee morale. In other words, safety is good for business. Plus, protecting workers is the right thing to do.
Explosions and Fires. Workers in the oil and gas industries face the risk of fire and explosion due to the ignition of flammable vapors or gases. Flammable gases, such as well gases, vapors, and hydrogen sulfide, can be released from wells, trucks, production equipment, or surface equipment such as tanks and shale shakers.
The Top 5 Occupational Hazards in the Oil & Gas Industry
- Vehicle Collisions. One of the most dangerous places for workers, especially in Oil and Gas, isn’t on-site– it’s on the road. …
- Struck-By, Caught-In, Caught-Between
- Explosions and Fire
- Falls
- Confined Spaces
10 Safety Tips For Oil & Gas Industry Workers
- Collaborate With The Local Emergency Response Community. …
- Invest In A Safety Program That Unites Workers. …
- Actively Monitor Mental Health Of Workers. …
- Ensure Familiarity With Worksites. …
- Consistent Housekeeping. …
- Implement A 5S System. …
- Install An In-Vehicle Monitoring System (IVMS)
- Provide Clear Visual Communication
- Reassess Safety Signage When Projects Shift
- Stay On Top Of Machine Maintenance
