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Susan Harwood Training Grant 800 626 4748Safety and Health Training 130 Tower LaneOil and Gas Industry PO Box 6615OSHA Region III Morgantown, WV 26506-6615DE, MD, PA, VA, WV, DC wvusafetyandhealth.org

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DISCLAIMERDISCLAIMER

• This material was produced under grant number SH-19490-09-60-F-54 from the Occupational Safety and Health Administration, U.S. Department of Labor. It does not necessarily reflect the views or policies of the U.S. Department of Labor, nor does mention of trade names, commercial products, or organizations imply endorsement by the U.S. Government.

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Oil and Gas Industry ProcessOil and Gas Industry ProcessSite Preparation

Drilling

Production

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FATALITIES IN THE OIL/GAS INDUSTRY, FATALITIES IN THE OIL/GAS INDUSTRY, 2005-20082005-2008

Directorate of Evaluation and AnalysisDirectorate of Evaluation and Analysis

February 2010February 2010

The data in this analysis come from the microdata file of the Census of Fatal Occupational Injuries (CFOI) at the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS). 2008 data are preliminary.

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Fatal Injuries by YearFatal Injuries by Year

Year of injury Number Percent

2005 63 24%

2006 77 30%

2007 61 24%

2008 58 22%

Total 259 100%

2005 – 2008 = 259 deaths

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Days Survived After InjuryDays Survived After Injury

Days survived (0-30) Number Percent

0 223 86%

1-30 36 14%

Total 259 100%

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Nature of Fatal InjuryNature of Fatal Injury

Nature of injury Number PercentMultiple intracranial injuries   44 17%

Internal injuries to organs and blood vessels of the trunk   43 17%

Multiple traumatic injuries and disorders, unspecified   25 10%Electrocutions, electric shocks   25 10%

Other combinations of traumatic injuries and disorders, n.e.c.   24 9%

Intracranial injuries 22 8%Other* 20 8%

Intracranial injuries and injuries to internal organs   19 7%Heat burns, scalds   16 6%

Drownings 11 4%

Asphyxiations/strangulations, suffocations   10 4%Total 259 100%

*Other includes: other/multiple traumatic injuries, burns, amputations, poisoning/toxic effects, heat stroke, bends, crushing injuries.

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Body Part InjuredBody Part Injured

Part of body Number Percent

Multiple body parts 86 33%

Brain, head, neck 75 29%Chest/back/abdomen/pelvis (mostly) and legs/ankles/feet (some) 51 20%

Body systems* 47 18%

Total 259 100%

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Event Causing FatalityEvent Causing Fatality

Event Number Percent

Struck by object or equipment 81 31%

Explosion 35 14%

Caught in or compressed by equipment or objects 30 12%

Falls 27 10%

Contact with electric current 25 10%

Accidents involving trucks, boats, other transportation (excluding MVAs) 25 10%

Fire 19 7%

Other exposure to harmful substances or environments (heat, air pressure, poisonous substances, confined space) 9 3%

Caught in or crushed in collapsing materials 8 3%

Total 259 100%

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Source of Fatal InjurySource of Fatal Injury

Source Number Percent

Other sources (explosive devices, low air pressure, fire, heat, water, natural gas, carbon monoxide, hydrogen sulfide, racks, rocks, sand/gravel, co-worker, trees, hand tools, PPE) 47 18%

Parts and materials, except building (clamps/couplings, chains, valves/nozzles, hoisting accessories, electric parts, drums/pulleys) 42 16%

Building materials (including pipes) 33 13%

Floors (for falls) 27 10%Vehicles (trucks, dump trucks, semi trucks, ATVs, forklifts, tractors, carts, boats, barges, ships) 27 10%

Containers 19 7%

Machinery, except construction/logging/mining and pumps (heaters, cleaning machinery, cranes, derricks, lifts, lathes) 18 7%

Construction, logging, and mining machinery (excavating machinery, loaders, drilling machinery) 16 6%

Pumps 15 6%

Towers, poles 15 6%

Total 259 100%

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Worker Activity When Fatality OccurredWorker Activity When Fatality Occurred

Worker activity Number Percent

Repair, maintenance 37 14%

Construction, assembling, dismantling 35 14%Materials handling operations (lifting, carrying, loading/unloading, mixing chemicals, pushing/pulling) 34 13%

Operating heavy equipment 32 12%Operating tools or machinery (except heavy equipment) (including turning gauges/valves/switches on/off) 32 12%Driving, operating, riding in or on, or getting on or off a vehicle (truck, industrial vehicle, farm vehicle, boat) 20 8%

Physical activities (climbing/descending, standing, walking, reaching, jumping, diving) 16 6%

Inspecting or checking 15 6%

Directing, flagging traffic or walking in or near a roadway 13 5%

Cleaning, washing, clearing, spraying, painting 13 5%

Other activities 12 5%

Total 259 100%

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Intro to OSHA

Module 1

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Why is OSHA Important to You?Why is OSHA Important to You?

• OSHA began because, until 1970, there were no national laws for safety and health hazards

• On average, 15 workers die every day from job injuries

• Over 5,600 Americans die from workplace injuries annually

• Over 4 million non-fatal workplace injuries and illnesses are reported

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What Rights Do You Have Under OSHA?What Rights Do You Have Under OSHA?

• You have the right to– A safe and healthful workplace – Know about hazardous chemicals– Information about injuries and illnesses in your workplace – Complain or request hazard correction from employer – Training– Hazard exposure and medical records– File a complaint with OSHA– Participate in an OSHA inspection– Be free from retaliation for exercising safety and health

rights

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Your Rights to Seek Safety and Health AssistanceYour Rights to Seek Safety and Health Assistance

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Refusing to Work Because Conditions are Dangerous Refusing to Work Because Conditions are Dangerous

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What Responsibilities Does Your Employer Have What Responsibilities Does Your Employer Have Under OSHA?Under OSHA?

• Provide a workplace free from recognized hazards and comply with OSHA standards

• Provide training required by OSHA standards• Keep records of injuries and illnesses• Provide medical exams when required by OSHA

standards and provide workers access to their exposure and medical records

• Not discriminate against workers who exercise their rights under the Act (Section 11(c))

• Post OSHA citations and abatement verification notices• Provide and pay for PPE

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Employer Must Provide and Pay for PPE Employer Must Provide and Pay for PPE

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Employer Must Provide and Pay for PPE Employer Must Provide and Pay for PPE

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Employer Must Provide and Pay for PPE Employer Must Provide and Pay for PPE

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What do the OSHA Standards Say?What do the OSHA Standards Say?

• OSHA standards fall into four categories: General Industry, Construction, Maritime, and Agriculture

• OSHA issues standards for a wide variety of workplace hazards

• Where there are no specific OSHA standards, employers must comply with the General Duty Clause, Section 5(a)(1)

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What Standards Apply to the Oil and Gas Industry?What Standards Apply to the Oil and Gas Industry?

• OSHA doesn’t have a specific Oil and Gas Standard

• What standard applies depends on the work activity– Most Site Preparation work falls under 29 CFR

1926 Construction– Most Drilling and Production activities fall

under 29 CFR 1910 General Industry– In addition to OSHA

• API RP 54, Recommended Practice for Occupational Safety for Oil and Gas Well Drilling and Servicing Operations*

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How Are OSHA Inspections Conducted?How Are OSHA Inspections Conducted?

• The OSH Act authorizes OSHA compliance safety and health officers (CSHO’s) to conduct workplace inspections at reasonable times

• OSHA conducts inspections without advance notice, except in rare circumstances (e.g. - imminent danger)

• In fact, anyone who tells an employer about an OSHA inspection in advance can receive fines and a jail term

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Where Can You Go For Help?Where Can You Go For Help?

• Sources within the workplace/worksite• Sources outside the workplace/worksite• How to file an OSHA complaint

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Find Out More About Safety Find Out More About Safety

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Check Out OSHA’s Web Site! Check Out OSHA’s Web Site!

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Memory CheckMemory Check1. What is the OSHA website URL?

a. safety.comb. osha.govc. niosh.govd. none of the above

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Memory CheckMemory Check2. What should you do if you believe

working conditions are unsafe or unhealthful?

a. keep it to yourself and forget about itb. call the county board of healthc. notify your employer first and then OSHA if

necessaryd. go straight to OSHA

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Memory CheckMemory Check3. What responsibilities does your employer

have under OSHA?a. provide a workplace free from recognized

hazards and comply with OSHA standardsb. provide training required by OSHA standardsc. not discriminating against workers who

exercise their rights under the Act (Section 11(c))

d. all of the above