Oil & Gas Hazard Alerts: Past, Present and Future J.D. Danni Safety and Occupational Health Specialist (Oil & Gas) OSHA - Region VIII
Overview Hazard Alerts History Current Alerts Future Alerts Getting Involved NOISH FOG
Hazard Alert History Hazard Alerts Manual Tank Gauging NIOSH/OSHA Supplement to Hazard Alert Final 2-1-16 Hot Work Mobile Engines Final 9-28-16 Limitations of Muti-Gas Monitors Ground Disturbance Final 5-30-17 Uncontrolled Pressure Release Final 4-22-15 Final 11-29-18 Final 11-30-17 Next Alert
Manual Tank Gauging Conduct hazard assessment and workers are aware of the hazards. Engineering Controls Monitoring Devices Respiratory Protection Establish work procedures NIOSH Video - August 2017
Manual Tank Gauging NIOSH/OSHA Hazard Alert 13 page supplement to the OSHA Alliance Tank Hazard Alert released in 2015 Describes safety and health hazards when workers manually gauge or sample fluids Recommends ways to protect workers by eliminating or reducing exposures Actions employers should take
Hot Work on Oilfield Tanks, Tankers, etc. Conduct hazard assessment and workers are aware of the hazards. Establish Hot Work Procedures. Cleaning, venting, and monitoring tanks before hot work. Review Hot Work Permit with supervisor before work begins. Control other potential ignition sources. An Empty Tank Does Not Mean a Safe Tank Check Every Tank, Every Time
Mobile Engines as Ignition Source Conduct fire risk hazard assessment and workers are aware of the hazards. Identify potential sources of release. Train workers on engines that over revs or starts running away. Engineering Controls & other preventable measures Monitoring (personal and fixed) Installing shutdown systems, flame arrestors Safe work permits Establish safe work procedures
Multi-Gas Monitors An H2S monitor is not enough. Conduct atmosphere hazard assessment and workers are aware of the hazards. Need to measure Oxygen and Flammable atmosphere. Ensure the use of calibrated multi-gas monitors by all workers who go on site. Ensure workers know what the monitor is measuring and trained Respond to all alarms.
Ground Disturbance Addresses Operators, Excavators & Locators Utilize a written ground disturbance/crossing permit program. Update plot plan and 811 system. Utilize tracers or markers. Isolate and/or remove unused or decommissioned lines Call 811 before you dig. Ensure contractors/excavators are experienced in disturbing ground Notify owners, 811, & state regulators of damage - Do not cover damages
Upcoming Hazard Alerts Sudden Uncontrolled Pressure Releases Hazard Associated with Tank Truck Loading/Unloading Operations NORM Dropped Objects Others????
Sudden Uncontrolled Pressure Releases AESC members noticed several injuries over the years associated with these events Where stored pressure (natural gas, water, air, chemical, shock wave, etc.) has either struck the employee, and/or the debris (valves, piece of pipe, metal fragments, pigs, hoses, plugs, etc.) has struck the employee as a result of the work being done: equipment failure, banging or pounding on pressurized equipment, improper procedures, lack of LOTO, etc.
Sudden Uncontrolled Pressure Not selected Releases explosions that resulted in a fire or a well blowout Majority were classified as struck-by but there were a few chemical burns and falls resulting from being struck by the metal or pressure.
Sudden Uncontrolled Pressure Releases 2016 2017 OSHA Fatalities 7 Fatalities 7 in NAICS 213112 25 Hospitalizations 20 in NAICS 213112 5 in NAICS 211
Where to get the Hazard Alerts? OSHA Alliance Website https://www.osha.gov/dcsp/alliances/steps_n iosh/steps_niosh.html#!3b Which takes you to the National STEPS website. OSHA/NIOSH Hazard Alert: http://osha.gov/publications/osha3843.pdf National STEPS Network - https://www.nationalstepsnetwork.com/hazar d-alerts/ Also, all of the Alerts are in Spanish
Getting Involved for Next Hazard Alert Uncontrolled Pressure Release Hazard Alert Working group to develop Alert Start with small group to develop draft infographic Oil & Gas Industry/STEPS/AESC/OSHA/NOISH Webex and Conference calls with large group Twice-a-month Need Participation Let me know Starting soon
Getting Involved for Next Hazard Alert Sent an email requesting to participate on the Hazard Alert WebEx Conference calls: Danni.jd@dol.gov Grab business card
NIOSH
Oil and Gas Extraction Worker Fatalities 2014
NIOSH FOG Fatalities in Oil and Gas https://www.cdc.gov/niosh/topics/fog/
Thank You Any Questions???????? J.D. Danni OSHA Region VIII Safety and Health Specialist (Oil & Gas) 720-264-6581 danni.jd@dol.gov