1 Susan Harwood Training Grant Safety and Health Training130 Tower Lane Oil and Gas IndustryPO Box 6615 OSHA Region IIIMorgantown, WV DE, MD, PA, VA, WV, DCwvusafetyandhealth.org Safety and Health Extension Extension Service

2DISCLAIMER This material was produced under grant number SH 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.

3 Oil and Gas Industry Process Site Preparation Drilling Production

4 FATALITIES IN THE OIL/GAS INDUSTRY, Directorate of Evaluation and Analysis February 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) data are preliminary.

5 Fatal Injuries by Year Year of injuryNumberPercent % % % % Total259100% 2005 – 2008 = 259 deaths

6 Days Survived After Injury Days survived (0-30)NumberPercent % % Total259100%

7 Nature of Fatal Injury Nature of injuryNumberPercent Multiple intracranial injuries 4417% Internal injuries to organs and blood vessels of the trunk 4317% Multiple traumatic injuries and disorders, unspecified 2510% Electrocutions, electric shocks 2510% Other combinations of traumatic injuries and disorders, n.e.c. 249% Intracranial injuries228% Other*208% Intracranial injuries and injuries to internal organs 197% Heat burns, scalds 166% Drownings114% Asphyxiations/strangulations, suffocations 104% Total259100% *Other includes: other/multiple traumatic injuries, burns, amputations, poisoning/toxic effects, heat stroke, bends, crushing injuries.

8 Body Part Injured Part of bodyNumberPercent Multiple body parts8633% Brain, head, neck7529% Chest/back/abdomen/pelvis (mostly) and legs/ankles/feet (some)5120% Body systems*4718% Total259100%

9 Event Causing Fatality EventNumberPercent Struck by object or equipment8131% Explosion3514% Caught in or compressed by equipment or objects3012% Falls2710% Contact with electric current2510% Accidents involving trucks, boats, other transportation (excluding MVAs)2510% Fire197% Other exposure to harmful substances or environments (heat, air pressure, poisonous substances, confined space)93% Caught in or crushed in collapsing materials83% Total259100%

10 Source of Fatal Injury SourceNumberPercent 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)4718% Parts and materials, except building (clamps/couplings, chains, valves/nozzles, hoisting accessories, electric parts, drums/pulleys)4216% Building materials (including pipes)3313% Floors (for falls)2710% Vehicles (trucks, dump trucks, semi trucks, ATVs, forklifts, tractors, carts, boats, barges, ships)2710% Containers197% Machinery, except construction/logging/mining and pumps (heaters, cleaning machinery, cranes, derricks, lifts, lathes)187% Construction, logging, and mining machinery (excavating machinery, loaders, drilling machinery)166% Pumps156% Towers, poles156% Total259100%

11 Worker Activity When Fatality Occurred Worker activityNumberPercent Repair, maintenance3714% Construction, assembling, dismantling3514% Materials handling operations (lifting, carrying, loading/unloading, mixing chemicals, pushing/pulling)3413% Operating heavy equipment3212% Operating tools or machinery (except heavy equipment) (including turning gauges/valves/switches on/off)3212% Driving, operating, riding in or on, or getting on or off a vehicle (truck, industrial vehicle, farm vehicle, boat)208% Physical activities (climbing/descending, standing, walking, reaching, jumping, diving)166% Inspecting or checking156% Directing, flagging traffic or walking in or near a roadway135% Cleaning, washing, clearing, spraying, painting135% Other activities125% Total259100%

12 Intro to OSHA Module 1

13 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

14 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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16 Your Rights to Seek Safety and Health Assistance

17 Refusing to Work Because Conditions are Dangerous

18 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

19 Employer Must Provide and Pay for PPE

20 Employer Must Provide and Pay for PPE

21 Employer Must Provide and Pay for PPE

22 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)

23 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*

24 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

25 Where Can You Go For Help? Sources within the workplace/worksite Sources outside the workplace/worksite How to file an OSHA complaint

26 Find Out More About Safety

27 Check Out OSHA’s Web Site!

28 Memory Check 1.What is the OSHA website URL? a.safety.com b.osha.gov c.niosh.gov d.none of the above

29 Memory Check 2.What should you do if you believe working conditions are unsafe or unhealthful? a.keep it to yourself and forget about it b.call the county board of health c.notify your employer first and then OSHA if necessary d.go straight to OSHA

30 Memory Check 3.What responsibilities does your employer have under OSHA? a.provide a workplace free from recognized hazards and comply with OSHA standards b.provide training required by OSHA standards c.not discriminating against workers who exercise their rights under the Act (Section 11(c)) d.all of the above