Site preparation for an oil and gas well usually looks like any other construction site. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) uses Safety and Health Regulations for Construction (29 CFR 1926) to assess safety compliance during this phase of the development of a drilling site.
After fracturing the entire well, workers decrease the pressure at the wellhead and drill out the isolation plugs. A mixture of fracturing fluid and gas or oil flows back out of the well through flow lines into pits or tanks.
Any discussion of insurance should start with risk. Why? Let’s look at the definition of insurance.
Flash fires are fires that spread rapidly through a diffuse fuel, such as dust, gas or the vapors of an ignitable liquid, lasting up to five seconds. Flash fire incidents can result in serious burn injuries and fatalities, so it is important to take steps to protect yourself.
The process of rigging up is placing and assembling various parts of equipment that make up the rig. Then, the rig is prepared for drilling.
The energy sector has experienced significant challenges in terms of prices, demand, supply, investment, and a variety of other issues. Some oil and gas companies have been able to resume normal operations now that the COVID-19 vaccine is widely available, but getting back to pre-pandemic normalcy hasn't been easy for everyone.
Education is essential in preventing winter weather-related injuries. Consider the following recommendations to prevent slip and fall injuries.
To prevent injuries and illness as a result of winter weather, it’s important to learn about the causes, symptoms, and safety considerations to take so you are prepared to handle winter’s worst. According to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), there is no exact temperature at which the environment becomes hazardous. Instead, factors such as low temperatures, wind speed, and wetness contribute to cold-induced injuries and illness.
In the event of extended loss of power or water; or in the event of extraordinary heat spells, storms, or other extreme events an energy efficient home is more likely to be a healthier home and a safer home.
Making simple changes in your workplace can save energy and resources, and help preserve the environment. This article lists some easy ways to conserve.
