Category Archives: workplace injury
Radiation Hazards and Injuries in Offshore Oil Platforms
It’s a widely accepted fact that oil and gas production is one of the most hazardous jobs. Oilfield operations expose workers to the risk of severe injuries and fatal accidents. Unfortunately, workers on offshore oil platforms have another thing to worry about – toxic radiation from radioactive products and waste. If you or someone… Read More »
The Hazards of Confined Space Entry for Oil and Gas Workers
Confined spaces in oil and gas fields increase the injury and fatality risk of workers from explosions, fires, asphyxiation, drowning, and loss of consciousness. The work area is often small and restrictive in an oilfield, such as the inside of tanks or pipes. The oil and gas companies have a legal duty to provide… Read More »
The Top 5 Deadly Gases in The Oil and Gas Industry
Anyone who has worked in the oil and gas industry knows the dangers associated with the field. Unpredictable weather, complex industrial equipment, and harsh working conditions only add to the overall problems. What most oil and gas workers don’t realize is that certain types of fumes and gases can prove to be dangerous too…. Read More »
Hand And Finger Injury Risks in the Oil Industry
Oil and gas industry jobs are among the riskiest and most dangerous in the world. Apart from the usual fire and explosion hazards, injuries to hands and fingers lead the recordable incident rates in the oil and gas industry, accounting for almost a quarter of total lost-time incidents. The considerable share of manual work… Read More »
