You’ve probably heard the phrases “inadvertent return” and horizontal directional drilling (HDD), and you wonder, “What is an inadvertent return?” So, as an oilfield operator, you should understand these terms in drilling operations. Which is why we are here to go...
Working in oil-drilling sites exposes workers to various types of oil rig accidents that can cause injuries and deaths. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 44 workers got fatally injured on around 431 oil rigs in Texas. Notably, the injuries...
You’ve probably read how drilling companies invest so much in blowout prevention, and you wonder, “What is an oil rig blowout? Also known as a ‘kick,’ an oil rig blowout is the sudden and uncontrollable release of oil and gas from a drill pipe during drilling. It can...
Oil and gas extraction industries are at the highest risk of injuries, so workers should know the oilfield safety tips. The workers face a high pressure of efficient productivity, spend lots of time away from their families, and have long working days. These factors...
As an oilfield operator, your priority should be the safety of your workers and the environment. Thankfully, keeping the oilfield safe for yourself and your coworkers is not tricky. What about the surrounding environment? Remember, even the slightest mistake could...
If you are working in an oil field, it’s essential to be very careful to avoid common oilfield accidents, like slips and falls. Many cases of injuries and fatalities happen in the oil and gas industry. Without observing safety measures, you may become a victim. What...
As an oilfield operator, you should strive to fulfill all the BOP certification requirements to maintain the safety of workers. Ensure that BOPs are well-maintained and compliant with the government regulations. By recertifying the BOP systems, you can rest easy...
The law works overtime using fracking regulations to ensure that those subject to it are safe in all ways. In particular instances, the law in the United States takes a keen interest in protecting the environment. Oil, gas, and water are popular subjects in the field....
Happy New Year! We can finally say goodbye to 2020 and look forward to new adventures in 2021. As the new year begins, it’s time to take a look at our personal and professional resolutions. Here are some industry goals to focus on in the upcoming year! [bctt...
When a blowout or a ‘kick’ occurs at the drilling site, the consequences are devastating. It can damage the oil rig severely and even cause fatalities. As the drillsite manager, you must adopt and enforce proper safety procedures to minimize the risk of such a...
In any work environment, the risk of disaster is ever-present, even with the best safety regulations available. But the high pressure and flammability risks present at an oil drill site mean that any accident can turn very serious very quickly. The infamous Deepwater...
Even on a strictly monitored oil drill site, there’s always the potential for something to go wrong. Most people think about safety procedures in the event of a blowout. However, as with many disasters, it’s possible to stop a blowout before it becomes uncontrollable....
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