Safety
The journey to safety excellence is not paved with quick fixes but with deliberate, data-informed strategies.
In an internal video, CEO Mike Wirth warned of "a concerning increase in serious near-misses" and told staff to double down on safety regardless of challenges.
Artificial intelligence is transforming how organizations enhance safety performance and build a strong culture of safety excellence.
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SponsoredInnovations in wireless measurement technology can offer the prospect of improving wellsite safety and operational efficiency while reducing costs. This case study, prepared in conjunction with Baker Hughes, a GE company, discusses how. -
Considering most of the rigs deal with human-machine interface systems, the role of human factors is at the heart of any successful operation. Eye-tracking technology can be useful in real-time operation centers where ocular movement data can improve the professionals’ performance.
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A survey of more than 100 leaders in hazardous industries suggests that oil price has had a moderate or significant effect on process safety risk, characterized by major job cuts, loss of corporate memory, cost-cutting, and overall belt-tightening brought on by the downturn.
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Increasing evidence suggests that welding-fume exposure is associated with systemic inflammation.
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The recently issued SPE technical report Getting to Zero and Beyond: The Path Forward highlights the “how to” for the industry to achieve zero incidents, zero harm, and zero impact.
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Accidental detonation of a perforating gun at surface can have catastrophic consequences. To decrease risks, layers of procedural controls have been implemented to reduce the inadvertent application of power caused by human error, stray voltage, or the presence of radio frequency (RF) energy.
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DNV GL has published a paper to support the safe use of artificial intelligence. The paper asserts that data-driven models alone may not be sufficient to ensure safety and calls for a combination of data and causal models to mitigate risk.
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Though many people understand that employers have workplace responsibilities regarding their employees' health and safety, far fewer understand that the employees also have certain legal obligations they must meet.
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How can corporate trainers prepare employees for dangerous or extraordinary workplace scenarios? Virtual-reality technology offers immersive learning opportunities for an increasingly broad range of experiences.
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The biggest problem is not in the everyday operation or use of tools or machinery, no matter how dangerous they may be. It’s when plans veer away from the day-to-day routine that’s the biggest problem.
