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The free virtual meeting plans to highlight state-of-the-art knowledge on improving safety culture and human/organizational performance in the oil field.

The study dove into the quality of life experienced by oil and gas workers in the New Mexico's Permian Basin—the majority of whom are Hispanic New Mexicans. This incorporated the past and present conditions and how the influence of clean energy could shift their career plans moving forward.

While there are many physical hazards present in offshore environments, such as noise pollution, vibration, radiation, and thermal extremes, oil and gas companies must stay committed to promoting employee safety with regular maintenance checks, ongoing training programs and a continued focus on employee health.

The agency estimated the updated standard will prevent up to 4,500 premature deaths and 290,000 lost workdays, yielding up to $46 billion in net health benefits in 2032.

By incorporating AI-powered solutions, companies can tailor wellness plans to cater to the diverse needs of their workforce, fostering a more inclusive and supportive environment.

The current report presents data reported by 30 IOGP member companies for 2022.

Food and water safety is of paramount importance to the effective functioning of the oil and gas industry. Diseases related to food and water are major contributors to project morbidity and can have significant and adverse effects on workforce productivity, particularly during large-scale construction phases of a project.

Vehicle-related accidents contributed to more than a quarter of worker deaths in the oil and gas extraction industry over a recent 6-year period, according to a report from the CDC.

Health, safety, and environment operations can be greatly enhanced by using artificial intelligence (AI) techniques on HSE data. One important aspect inherent in this process is the need to establish trust in the AI system among the users.

The legislation would require oil and gas companies to pay into a fund that would cover health expenses for workers and their families.