Oil and gas extraction posted a fatality rate approximately seven times the rate for all workers during 2003–2006, according to the Centers for Disease Control and…
There are not many industrial hazards that can reduce a day of routine maintenance to a fatal emergency in a matter of minutes, but hydrogen sulfide…
I have worked in the field of safety for 15 years and have served the oil and gas industry for the majority of my career. Some…
The energy industry has always walked a fine line between innovation and risk. As offshore operations grow more complex across oil, gas and renewables, so does…
Significant capital investments and ingenuity matched with commitment serve as the framework for operating oil and gas assets offshore. Whether populating the deep waters of the…
Are you planning to install a photovoltaic system and wondering which solar cables to choose? As solar energy grows in popularity and sustainability, the components utilized…
Safety is a term used in various aspects of life, ranging from personal responsibility to workplace applications. In most applications, the smartphone reigns as the preferred…
The oil, gas and renewable energy industry demands robust infrastructure protection. Radar shelters protect assets from environmental hazards and maintain operations. The advantages and features of…
Every day, oil rig workers face hidden dangers and inherent risks. Learn how comprehensive confined space rescue plans dramatically enhance worker safety. Confined spaces on oil…
As the founder of The Safety Rack, an organization dedicated to closing the PPE equity gap for women, OSHA’s recent revision to its personal protective equipment…
Operating heavy equipment, handling volatile substances, and navigating high-risk environments are all part of the job for oil and gas workers. When winter arrives, these inherent…
Blackline Safety Corp., a global leader in connected safety technology, has released a new whitepaper entitled Navigating Radiation Risks: Key Concepts for Protecting Workers and Responders in…
The ability to ensure pressure control equipment is in good condition in offshore areas is a fundamentally important factor that helps to ensure the safe, low…
Offshore drilling has been a cornerstone of global oil and gas production, enabling access to reserves deep beneath the ocean floor. However, it brings unique challenges…
An offshore oil rig worker faces an unusual situation—a sudden pressure spike in one of the drilling systems. Instead of paging a supervisor and waiting for a…
I have previously worked in various sectors within the energy industry. When establishing and maintaining a safe work culture, the task typically proves daunting with a…
Confined spaces in the oil and gas industry present a distinct set of safety challenges. These areas, which include storage tanks, pipelines and process vessels, are…
There are five key considerations for optimizing safety with area monitoring. Even with simple, drop-and-go deployment, gas detection in an oil and gas facility must go…
The first step in ensuring a safe workplace starts with a robust training program. After all, one can only expect specific gains if the right training…
It could be said that not much has changed for women when it comes to the selection and availability of flame-resistant clothing. However, one designer is…
Blackline Safety Corp., a global leader in connected safety technology, has announced the launch of an international safety awards program to recognize individuals and organizations that…
As OPITO, the global safety and skills organization for the energy industry, launches regionally specific helideck standards for the Americas, Product Development Manager Lucie Booth explains…
Blackline Safety Corp. (TSX: BLN), a global leader in connected safety technology, has announced that it has secured a $3.9 million contract renewal with one of…
Introduction Final documentation for project equipment and materials, typically submitted as a Manufacturing Record Book (MRB) or Turnover Package (TPK), is critical for ensuring project success.…
Blackline Safety Corp. (TSX: BLN), a global leader in connected safety technology, today announced is largest contract to date – an $8.5 million deal to protect…
The oil and gas industry is at a pivotal juncture where emerging challenges and opportunities are transforming traditional roles. As oil prices fluctuate and global markets…
The industrial sector is continually seeking to improve the safety of its workers. Despite price and convenience, budget off-the-shelf hard hats and helmets are outdated and…
The oil and gas industry is no stranger to hazards. In 2022, American company Production Waste Solutions LLC faced serious safety and health violations after failing to protect…
Thanks to oil and gas technology, worker safety and employer visibility are steadily improving. For instance, a manager could review an oil field digitalization platform and…
The oil and gas industry has long been male-dominated, but today, more women are entering the field and taking on critical roles. In fact, according to…
Anybody working in the oil and gas industry understands safety is paramount. OSHA provides a long list of safety hazards, along with ways to prevent the…
Electromagnetic (EM) waves/fields from lightning strikes constitute indisputable scientific fact. They are a major cause of electric power outages and are the basis of national lightning…
The oil industry is profitable, but it often comes with losses. Oil workers handle flammable chemicals and gasses while dealing with operations that pose a risk…
When industrial plant equipment and piping are over-pressurized, the pressure relief valve (PRV) is an essential safety device that automatically releases the over pressured gases or…
In July of 2023, the Department of Labor (DOL) published a new proposed rule change for personal protection equipment (PPE) in the construction industry, which would…
For many years, midstream operators have been conducting cyber vulnerability assessments to identify risks in the digital field architecture. Likewise, these same operators are required to…
Oil and gas companies, much like many other businesses in the energy and utilities sector, face ongoing challenges, including pressure to meet new sustainability goals, transition…
Organizations used to believe that behavior-based safety (BBS) was the best way to optimize hands-on safety and build a safety culture. After World War II, Toyota’s…
SOL-X provides a comprehensive system designed for companies to reduce heat stress risks at their industrial worksites. Protects Workers and Employees SOL-X’s wearable technology, specifically the…
To Reduce Risk of Heat-Related Illnesses Heat stress is a condition that occurs when a person is unable to cool themselves down through perspiration, and their…
As the world grapples with the existential threat of climate change, the need for groundbreaking solutions has never been more urgent. According to the Intergovernmental Panel…
As the world grapples with the existential threat of climate change, the need for groundbreaking solutions has never been more urgent. According to the Intergovernmental Panel…
Assets integrity is essential to maintain safety, regulatory compliance and productivity. Balancing this imperative against potential cost is a constant challenge. These days, the oil and…
As the oil and gas industry continues to evolve, a heightened sense of safety accompanies the growth. While no one wants to see an employee incur…
As much of the world focuses on the energy transition and lessening its dependence on fossil fuels, while increasing the use of renewable forms of energy,…
Connected gas detection isn’t the tech of the future anymore. It’s right here, right now, and more money-saving, sustainable and simple than you think. In fact,…
We’ve all come to accept that personal tech, like our cell phones, advances with every update. And with each new version, we quickly adapt to the…
If the past serves as an indicator, workplace safety has long been a focus in the oil and gas industry. Although some describe the quality of…
We’ve all come to expect personal tech like our cell phones to advance with every update and, occasionally, for a major breakthrough to occur. The addition…
10,000+ workers across the UK water industry will now be protected with Blackline Safety wearables Calgary, Canada — Blackline Safety Corp. (TSX: BLN), a global leader in…
