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Flash Fire Fatality: What Every Oil & Gas Worker Should Know About Hazard Zones

What began as a standard repair job ended in tragedy.

Three workers were tasked with fixing a leaking crude oil flow line that connected a production well to its tank battery, which is a typical task in the oil and gas industry. They dug a trench, removed a section of the pipe, and began preparing the exposed line for threading. But in a matter of seconds, a spark from an electric pipe threader ignited flammable vapors, setting off a flash fire that engulfed the trench.

Two workers were hospitalized with severe burns. One of them didn’t survive.

Everything Employers Need to Know to Keep Their First Aid Kits Up to Standard  

Maintaining a well-stocked, accessible first aid kit is an essential part of workplace safety. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) requires employers to ensure that first aid supplies are available and suitable for the hazards of the workplace. Depending on your industry, there are different requirements and recommendations to follow.

How to Prepare Your Jobsite, Train Your Team, and Minimize Risk During Severe Weather Events 

Lightning strikes can be dangerous, even when a storm is several miles away. A phenomenon called "bolt from the blue" refers to lightning that strikes well outside a thunderstorm, up to ten miles away. If you can hear thunder, you're within striking distance of a potential lightning strike, even if the storm seems far away.

How Quick Action Impacts Claims and Recovery

Prompt claim reporting is essential to ensure a smooth and efficient claims experience, protect your employer’s rights as an insured, and facilitate timely resolution and payment. It’s important to know, and quickly follow, your company’s specific procedures. This blog highlights five key reasons why prompt claim reporting is crucial.

OSHA-recommended strategies to reduce heat-related incidents

As summer approaches and temperatures rise, it is crucial to protect your employees from heat-related incidents. In 2022, OSHA launched a targeted program to protect workers from the increasing threat of heat-related illness. This program is called the National Emphasis Program (NEP) on Outdoor and Indoor Heat-Related Hazards. Originally, it was set to expire in 2025, but has been extended by one more year.

Building a Strong Safety Culture

Strategies to foster commitment, communication, and continuous improvement at every level of your organization.