The oil industry can provide a lucrative career, but it isn’t for the faint of heart. Oilfield workers are exposed to dangerous environments and increased health risks. Still, with proper training and experience, oil field workers can find high-paying jobs. In an effort to understand the dangers...
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The dangers of hydrogen sulfide for oil field workers
Among the most serious dangers that oil field workers face is exposure to hydrogen sulfide (H2S). In addition to being highly flammable, it can also be toxic. H2S is a naturally occurring gas. It can build up in places like sewers, manure pits, utility holes and oil and gas wells. That means it...
Perforating gun accidents can have multiple causes
Perforating guns are among the potentially most dangerous pieces of equipment used by those who drill wells. Using the guns to punch holes in the casing that lines the wellbore is among the last steps in the process – and the most important one. Because these guns have high energy charges, it’s...
The dangers of toxic gasses in the oil industry
The oil industry provides steady employment for people across the state of Texas. It’s a global business and the opportunities are almost limitless. However, oil workers do face a number of hazards in the field, particularly from toxic gasses. Outlined below are some of the more common dangerous...
Oil field/rig workers and the risk of heat-related illnesses
People who work on oil rigs and in oil fields face all kinds of risks. Among those are heat-related illnesses like heat stress. The Texas summer heat can be particularly brutal on anyone who does physical labor outdoors. Basically, heat stress occurs when it’s so hot that a person can’t maintain a...
Common oil field hazards
People who work in the oil field have very physically demanding jobs. These come with serious risks. It’s up to the employers to ensure their workers have the safety equipment and guidelines they need. There’s no room for a lax approach to safety. There are several hazards that are common in this...
Have you suffered burn injuries in an oilfield job?
There are a lot of potential hazards when you work in an oilfield. You have to work with heavy machinery, which could malfunction or break. You have to work around other employees who could make mistakes. It can be a very physically demanding job, which just increases your odds of suffering an...
What are the top life-threatening injuries fracking workers face?
If you work the hydraulic fracturing field, more commonly known as "fracking," then it's unlikely that you need anyone to tell you how dangerous this oil and gas work is. Many workers in this industry spend their days using heavy equipment or inserting giant drills into the ground to see whether...
Can working in a Texas oil field make you sick?
It is safe to say that most oil and gas workers are aware of the many accident and injury risks associated with their occupations. Unfortunately, not many people understand that such jobs may also pose a risk of developing occupational illnesses. What are some illnesses inherent to oil field...
Injuries that place Texas oil workers at risk
Whether you’ve been working in the Texas oil industry for more than a decade or have recently begun a new career in this field, you undoubtedly know that such work can be both grueling and exhausting. It’s not uncommon to put in 12-hour shifts on a rig. You may also be at great risk for injury,...