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Extension Service. Safety and Health Extension. Susan Harwood Training Grant 800 626 4748 Safety and Health Training 130 Tower Lane Oil and Gas Industry PO Box 6615 OSHA Region III Morgantown, WV 26506-6615 DE, MD, PA, VA, WV, DC wvusafetyandhealth.org. DISCLAIMER.
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Extension Service Safety and Health Extension Susan Harwood Training Grant 800 626 4748 Safety and Health Training 130 Tower Lane Oil and Gas Industry PO Box 6615 OSHA Region III Morgantown, WV 26506-6615 DE, MD, PA, VA, WV, DC wvusafetyandhealth.org
DISCLAIMER • 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.
Oil and Gas Industry Process Site Preparation Drilling Production
FATALITIES IN THE OIL/GAS INDUSTRY, 2005-2008Directorate of Evaluation and AnalysisFebruary 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.
Fatal Injuries by Year 2005 – 2008 = 259 deaths
Nature of Fatal Injury *Other includes: other/multiple traumatic injuries, burns, amputations, poisoning/toxic effects, heat stroke, bends, crushing injuries.
Intro to OSHA Module 1
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
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
What Responsibilities Does Your Employer Have 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
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)
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*
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
Where Can You Go For Help? • Sources within the workplace/worksite • Sources outside the workplace/worksite • How to file an OSHA complaint
Memory Check • What is the OSHA website URL? • safety.com • osha.gov • niosh.gov • none of the above
Memory Check • What should you do if you believe working conditions are unsafe or unhealthful? • keep it to yourself and forget about it • call the county board of health • notify your employer first and then OSHA if necessary • go straight to OSHA
Memory Check • What responsibilities does your employer have under OSHA? • provide a workplace free from recognized hazards and comply with OSHA standards • provide training required by OSHA standards • not discriminating against workers who exercise their rights under the Act (Section 11(c)) • all of the above