safety

What is the reality of risk in the hydrocarbon sector? In this roundtable discussion, senior industry executives discuss what happens when process safety intent meets the reality of operations.

InterMoor, an Acteon company responsible for mooring, foundations, and subsea services, has completed its 10th straight year of operation without any lost-time incidents.

The results of a virtual reality (VR) safety simulator and gaming experience presented by Lloyd’s Register at SPE Offshore Europe suggest that more needs to be done in training and understanding the daily risks of oil rig maintenance and operation.

There are downsides to a "hearts and minds" behavioral safety approach. The original "hearts and minds" program is instructional in this regard.

A new NIOSH smartphone app can help workers avoid injuries due to manual lifting.

Oil and Gas UK and Step Change in Safety announced the Offshore Safety Award winners on August 23.

Colorado Gov. John Hickenlooper has announced a 7-part plan to improve safety, with plugging of orphan wells at the top of the list.

Adopting a robust set of Life-Sav­ing Rules can reduce fatalities and lost-time inju­ries.

Manual tank gauging is a common oilfield activity that has resulted in multiple worker deaths in recent years. By using work practice control, operators can reduce the risks it poses significantly.

Cloud-based computing and wireless, mobile technology have created a new era of safety for lone workers, going beyond current safety standards.