Oil and Gas Industry Safety & Health

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Managing gas detection fleets is costly and time-consuming due to expensive test gas use, testing bottlenecks and data transfer delays.

Tank batteries in oil and gas fields, like the Permian and Uinta Basins, pose silent risks from trapped gases that can build up during routine tasks. 

A sharp increase in energy demand due to the rapid growth of power-intensive AI, combined with ever-evolving policy priorities are reshaping assumptions about coal-fired power.

The agency is opening an investigation into the fatal chemical release on April 22 at the Catalyst Refiners, Inc. facility in Nitro, West Virginia.

Manufacturers can try to be prepared for instances when a power grid failure affects their business, so that they can remain in use on a production line during a blackout.

Modern advancements in connected gas detection and automated alerting have redefined what it means to protect lone workers.

IoT gas detectors have become essential in today’s industrial safety strategies, as they offer real-time visibility into hazardous environments. 

Each day, oil and gas workers face a gauntlet of life-threatening hazards that demand constant vigilance.

Understanding the risks associated with fossil fuel production helps to make informed decisions and progress toward a sustainable energy future.

This new report summarizes the recommendations made by the CSB and some of the steps that have been taken by the chemical industry since 2005 to improve safety at refineries and other chemical facilities.