Oil and Gas

Oil spill cleanup is a messy business, but one that can save and revitalize an area's ecosystem. Learners that complete this course will receive an overview detailing possible hazards associated...

Silica, an extensively used ingredient across various products, has prompted increased scrutiny from the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) due to a surge in silica-related illnesses in recent years. Upon...

Oil rigs have been around in some form or another for decades, but all of the various machines and pieces of equipment can be hazardous, particularly to new rig workers....

Employees on oil and gas worksites may be exposed to hazards that could cause serious injury or even death. When a hazard exists, employers will use controls to eliminate or...

According to the Canadian Environmental Protection Act, or CEPA 1999, pollution prevention is defined as "the use of processes, practices, materials, products, substances or energy that avoid or minimize the...

When people think of radiation, they may think of large-scale disasters, environmental catastrophes, or superheroes in comic books and movies. However, most of us are exposed to low levels of...

Oil rigs have been around in some form or another for decades, but all of the various machines and pieces of equipment can be hazardous, particularly to new rig workers....

Work in the oil and gas industry, especially out in the field can be very dangerous and injuries are common. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, over 4,000 workers...

The Lockout/Tagout system is designed to enhance worker safety during equipment maintenance or repair tasks by physically preventing the equipment from running or moving. This course caters to all employees...

Moving machine parts have the potential to cause severe workplace injuries, such as crushed fingers or hands, amputations, burns, or blindness. Any machine part, function, or process that may cause...

Hot work, such as arc welding, is crucial to oil and gas production but its dangers include eye burns, toxic fumes, noise and fires. This course should help employees identify...

The National Institute of Occupational Safety and Health, or NIOSH, estimates that 76% of all oil and gas extraction workers are exposed to hazardous levels of noise. NIOSH also estimates...