Partnership aims to improve well safety data sharing
Health and Safety Articles, Health and Safety News, rtsITF, a driver of innovative technologies within the oil and gas industries, has joined forces with Tullow Oil plc in a bid to improve global data sharing around the integrity …
Read MoreAttitudes to health and safety changing around the world
Health and Safety Articles, Health and Safety NewsThe approach businesses take to preventing and mitigating incidents is changing around the world, according to an international survey conducted by DNV GL Business Assurance. The research, which was carried …
Read MoreHard hats. Nowadays they’re compulsory head gear for all industrial, mining and construction workers. Would Bob the Builder ever be seen without his trademark shiny yellow hat? Wasn’t always the …
Read MoreCSB probes sulfuric acid release at Tesoro refinery
Health and Safety Articles, Health and Safety News, rtsThe US Chemical Safety Board has confirmed that it is investigating a sulfuric acid release at Tesoro’s Golden Eagle refinery near Martinez, California, which left two workers injured. Since the …
Read MoreCSB video explores the human impact of chemical accidents
Health and Safety Articles, Health and Safety News, rtsThe US Chemical Safety Board has called for improved safety systems, underscoring the devastating impact chemical accidents can have on people’s lives. A new CSB video, entitled ‘The Human Cost …
Read MoreDoes my business need health and safety training?
Health and Safety Articles, Health and Safety News, rtsHealth and safety training for employees is essential to your business. As an employer, you have a legal responsibility to ensure the health and safety of employees in the workplace. …
Read MoreNEBOSH ITC In Oil And Gas Operational Safety: The Complete Guide
Health and Safety Articles, In-House News, rtsNEBOSH International Technical Certificate in Oil and Gas Operational Safety fuels the safety standards of high hazard sites. In this guide to the most highly regarded of oil and gas …
Read MoreEI guidance on declassification of tanks used in leaded gasoline
Health and Safety Articles, Health and Safety News, rtsThe Energy Institute has published updated guidance which contains “significant revisions” to the rules governing the declassification of tanks previously used in leaded gasoline services. It is designed to guide …
Read MoreLincolnshire company fined after worker suffers lead poisoning
Health and Safety Articles, Health and Safety News, Industry News, rtsLincolnshire Stained Glass has been fined £18,000 and ordered to pay costs of the same amount after an employee was found to have suffered severe lead poisoning. Lincoln Magistrates’ Court …
Read MoreTesoro Corp urged to implement comprehensive safety programme
Health and Safety Articles, Health and Safety News, rtsThe United Steelworkers union has called on Tesoro Corp to implement comprehensive safety systems after a sulfuric acid release earlier this year left two workers seriously injured. The incident happened …
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