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Oilfield Driving. Hazards. Driving is the cause of most oilfield fatalities Road Conditions (mud, water, rocks, dust, animals & heavy traffic) Weather can change road conditions day to day and hour to hour (check during pre-trip planning) Driver fatigue
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Hazards • Driving is the cause of most oilfield fatalities • Road Conditions (mud, water, rocks, dust, animals & heavy traffic) • Weather can change road conditions day to day and hour to hour (check during pre-trip planning) • Driver fatigue • Workplace driver distractions (passengers, radio/phone calls, etc.) • Workplace stress (running behind schedule, slow moving vehicles)
Hazard Prevention • Check weather before departing • Vehicle inspections (check tires, oil, lights, oil, washer fluid, spare/jack) • Seatbelts are required-at all times • No cellphone use while driving (pull over to take or make calls) • Headlights on at all times • Slow down for safety
Lease Road Hazards • Narrow lanes • No shoulders • Berms, embankments, drop offs • One lane bridges • Flying rocks • Dust • Standing water • Cattle & Wildlife
Site Arrival • Follow all signs • Park in designated parking (First move forward) • Understand and follow checkin/checkout procedures • Do not drive within guy wires and rig anchors • Follow journey management when leaving
Go home to your families safe & sound! • Accidents are preventable • Be prepared will save you time and maybe your life • We are all responsible for safety “Our Safety is My Responsibility” • Doing the job right is faster than doing the job over • Slow down for safety