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Information on key hazards and safety practices in the oil and gas energy, extraction, and processing industry.

]]> https://www.ishn.com/rss/3490 en-us The Hidden Hazards of Tank Batteries 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. 

]]> http://www.ishn.com/articles/115322 Mon, 11 May 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.ishn.com/articles/115322-the-hidden-hazards-of-tank-batteries Extending the Life of Aging Coal Plants Requires Modern Approach to Safety 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.

]]> http://www.ishn.com/articles/115317 Wed, 06 May 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.ishn.com/articles/115317-extending-the-life-of-aging-coal-plants-requires-modern-approach-to-safety U.S. Chemical Safety Board Opens Investigation into Fatal Chemical Incident at West Virginia Facility The agency is opening an investigation into the fatal chemical release on April 22 at the Catalyst Refiners, Inc. facility in Nitro, West Virginia.

]]> http://www.ishn.com/articles/115294 Mon, 27 Apr 2026 15:05:39 -0400 https://www.ishn.com/articles/115294-us-chemical-safety-board-opens-investigation-into-fatal-chemical-incident-at-west-virginia-facility How Businesses Can Build Resilience as Manufacturing Outages Rise 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.

]]> http://www.ishn.com/articles/115211 Thu, 19 Mar 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.ishn.com/articles/115211-how-businesses-can-build-resilience-as-manufacturing-outages-rise Keeping Lone Workers Safe: How Connected Gas Detection Saves Lives Modern advancements in connected gas detection and automated alerting have redefined what it means to protect lone workers.

]]> http://www.ishn.com/articles/114907 Mon, 08 Sep 2025 09:00:00 -0400 https://www.ishn.com/articles/114907-keeping-lone-workers-safe-how-connected-gas-detection-saves-lives How to Integrate IoT Gas Detectors into Your Safety Workflow IoT gas detectors have become essential in today’s industrial safety strategies, as they offer real-time visibility into hazardous environments. 

]]> http://www.ishn.com/articles/114756 Fri, 23 May 2025 12:36:21 -0400 https://www.ishn.com/articles/114756-how-to-integrate-iot-gas-detectors-into-your-safety-workflow How to Customize Gas Detectors for Optimal Safety in the Oil and Gas Industry Each day, oil and gas workers face a gauntlet of life-threatening hazards that demand constant vigilance.

]]> http://www.ishn.com/articles/114747 Mon, 19 May 2025 09:00:00 -0400 https://www.ishn.com/articles/114747-how-to-customize-gas-detectors-for-optimal-safety-in-the-oil-and-gas-industry Environmental Impact of Energy Production: Health and Safety Considerations Understanding the risks associated with fossil fuel production helps to make informed decisions and progress toward a sustainable energy future.

]]> http://www.ishn.com/articles/114708 Tue, 22 Apr 2025 13:03:21 -0400 https://www.ishn.com/articles/114708-environmental-impact-of-energy-production-health-and-safety-considerations U.S. Chemical Safety Board Report Marks 20th Anniversary of Fatal BP Texas City Refinery Disaster 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.

]]> http://www.ishn.com/articles/114694 Wed, 16 Apr 2025 10:37:07 -0400 https://www.ishn.com/articles/114694-us-chemical-safety-board-report-marks-20th-anniversary-of-fatal-bp-texas-city-refinery-disaster The Critical Role of Gas Monitoring On average, two workers lose their lives each week due to incidents in confined space environments.

]]> http://www.ishn.com/articles/114687 Thu, 10 Apr 2025 10:30:00 -0400 https://www.ishn.com/articles/114687-the-critical-role-of-gas-monitoring CO2Meter introduces the PRO-10 Portable CO2 Safety Detector Without proper CO2 monitoring, personnel in environments like restaurants, beverage distribution facilities, grow spaces, and laboratories are at significant risk. 

]]> http://www.ishn.com/articles/114448 Wed, 23 Oct 2024 12:50:50 -0400 https://www.ishn.com/articles/114448-co2meter-introduces-the-pro-10-portable-co2-safety-detector Honeywell and Chevron collaborate on AI-assisted solutions for refining processes Collaboration aims to enhance refining operations and workforce with advanced AI-Assisted technologies, including a new generation of alarm management solutions.

]]> http://www.ishn.com/articles/114422 Thu, 03 Oct 2024 09:00:00 -0400 https://www.ishn.com/articles/114422-honeywell-and-chevron-collaborate-on-ai-assisted-solutions-for-refining-processes Endress+Hauser radar sensors Sensors provide solutions across industries and applications.

]]> http://www.ishn.com/articles/114412 Mon, 30 Sep 2024 14:30:00 -0400 https://www.ishn.com/articles/114412-endresshauser-radar-sensors Safeguarding the invisible workforce Advanced gas detection and safety monitoring solutions emerge as indispensable tools in safeguarding lone workers.

]]> http://www.ishn.com/articles/114409 Mon, 30 Sep 2024 12:00:00 -0400 https://www.ishn.com/articles/114409-safeguarding-the-invisible-workforce Innovation in gas detection – MSA announces shared alerts for enhanced safety MSA Safety’s innovative gas detection systems can communicate and share alerts, helping you keep workers safer than ever before.

]]> http://www.ishn.com/articles/114407 Thu, 26 Sep 2024 12:25:25 -0400 https://www.ishn.com/articles/114407-innovation-in-gas-detection-msa-announces-shared-alerts-for-enhanced-safety Safety first: Protecting workers in the oil and gas industry as fatalities and injuries are on the rise Workers in the oil and gas industry, whether they work with pipelines, on oil rigs, as drivers or at well sites, face higher incidence and mortality rates.

]]> http://www.ishn.com/articles/114369 Wed, 04 Sep 2024 16:43:34 -0400 https://www.ishn.com/articles/114369-safety-first-protecting-workers-in-the-oil-and-gas-industry-as-fatalities-and-injuries-are-on-the-rise How does extreme weather affect crane safety? Learn about the risks posed by harsh weather conditions as well as a few essential guidelines for safely operating overhead cranes when the weather turns.

]]> http://www.ishn.com/articles/114278 Wed, 03 Jul 2024 13:48:06 -0400 https://www.ishn.com/articles/114278-how-does-extreme-weather-affect-crane-safety MSA Safety launches the SENTRY io® Controller for gas and flame monitoring Designed for easy use with an intuitive touchscreen operating system, the SENTRY io Controller can help users save time and reduce costs.

]]> http://www.ishn.com/articles/114041 Tue, 23 Jan 2024 17:13:24 -0500 https://www.ishn.com/articles/114041-msa-safety-launches-the-sentry-io-controller-for-gas-and-flame-monitoring A legacy of safety and efficiency Pulp and paper mills rely on functioning, quality refractory to keep the plant up and running. One singular shutdown can cost mills thousands of dollars a day in lost production.

]]> http://www.ishn.com/articles/113944 Wed, 08 Nov 2023 14:58:05 -0500 https://www.ishn.com/articles/113944-a-legacy-of-safety-and-efficiency Why corporate sustainability practices must start at the top While many factors have contributed to supply chain hurdles and economic woes, there are clear measures organizations can take to ensure progress toward more sustainable operations. 

]]> http://www.ishn.com/articles/113934 Thu, 02 Nov 2023 09:25:25 -0400 https://www.ishn.com/articles/113934-why-corporate-sustainability-practices-must-start-at-the-top Blackline Safety unveils new and improved features for G6 Single-Gas Detector G6 will be on display at a global marketing roadshow at both the National Safety Council (NSC) Safety Congress & Expo in New Orleans from October 23-35, and A+A in Dusseldorf, Germany from October 24-27.

]]> http://www.ishn.com/articles/113904 Wed, 18 Oct 2023 10:10:40 -0400 https://www.ishn.com/articles/113904-blackline-safety-unveils-new-and-improved-features-for-g6-single-gas-detector Mitigating the hidden risks of start-up and shutdown operations While commonly associated with planned shutdowns and turnarounds, SU/SD operations also encompass routine operational cycles and processes that occur independently of these events. These SU/SD operations produce various risks that need to be carefully managed to ensure the safety, reliability, and efficiency of industrial facilities. 

]]> http://www.ishn.com/articles/113870 Tue, 26 Sep 2023 10:00:00 -0400 https://www.ishn.com/articles/113870-mitigating-the-hidden-risks-of-start-up-and-shutdown-operations The human desire to be connected should extend to safety equipment With such a strong desire to be connected, why don’t we feel this same need to be connected through the safety equipment at work?

]]> http://www.ishn.com/articles/113871 Fri, 22 Sep 2023 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.ishn.com/articles/113871-the-human-desire-to-be-connected-should-extend-to-safety-equipment Fast and precise gas analysis for synthetic gas production control Syngas – or synthetic gas – is created by the gasification of carbonaceous materials, and is made up of hydrogen and carbon monoxide in various ratios. This article takes a looks at the top things to consider when choosing an MS system to enable precise control and optimization of syngas production.

]]> http://www.ishn.com/articles/113779 Thu, 13 Jul 2023 09:22:44 -0400 https://www.ishn.com/articles/113779-fast-and-precise-gas-analysis-for-synthetic-gas-production-control Honeywell introduces cloud-based digital twin for efficient and secure up-to-date testing The platform can be used by companies in industries such as Oil & Gas, sheet manufacturing, and chemicals to test modifications during planned shutdown periods to reduce rework.

]]> http://www.ishn.com/articles/113764 Wed, 21 Jun 2023 12:35:14 -0400 https://www.ishn.com/articles/113764-honeywell-introduces-cloud-based-digital-twin-for-efficient-and-secure-up-to-date-testing Flexible connected gas monitor The Ventis Pro5 from Industrial Scientific is the most flexible connected gas monitor on the market

]]> http://www.ishn.com/articles/113729 Tue, 30 May 2023 13:57:51 -0400 https://www.ishn.com/articles/113729-flexible-connected-gas-monitor Keep safety top of mind to protect oil and gas workers year-round http://www.ishn.com/articles/113718 Mon, 22 May 2023 14:37:33 -0400 https://www.ishn.com/articles/113718-keep-safety-top-of-mind-to-protect-oil-and-gas-workers-year-round Immersive virtual reality programs offer new hires experience-based training Many leading organizations are following the lead of innovative manufacturers and retailers by turning to virtual reality training solutions.

]]> http://www.ishn.com/articles/113722 Mon, 22 May 2023 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.ishn.com/articles/113722-immersive-virtual-reality-programs-offer-new-hires-experience-based-training Tricky offshore transportation project brings additional hazards All work performed in the energy sector presents its own challenges and hazards, but those are amplified offshore.

]]> http://www.ishn.com/articles/113721 Mon, 22 May 2023 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.ishn.com/articles/113721-tricky-offshore-transportation-project-brings-additional-hazards How digital control of work will improve health and safety in oil and gas     Oil and gas industry data shows increases in fatal accidents. Here are three areas that need attention.

]]> http://www.ishn.com/articles/113720 Mon, 22 May 2023 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.ishn.com/articles/113720-how-digital-control-of-work-will-improve-health-and-safety-in-oil-and-gas