Confined Space Awareness

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Module 1
Introduction
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Disclaimer

• This material was produced under grant number
  SH-22248-1 from the Occupational Safety and
  Health Administration, U.S. Department of Labor.
  It does not necessarily reflect the views or
  policies of the U.S. Department of Labor, nor
  does mention of trade names, commercial products,
  or organizations imply endorsement by the U.S.
  Government.

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Oil and Gas Industry Process
Site Preparation
Drilling
Production
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Event Causing Fatality
Event Number Percentage
struck by object/equipment 81 31
caught in/between objects/equipment 38 15
explosion 35 14
falls 27 10
contact with electricity 25 10
transportation accidents 25 10
fire 19 7
exposure to harmful environments (heat, air pressure, poisonous substances, confined space) 9 3
oil and gas industry fatality data from the
Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2005-2008
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Worker Activity When Fatality Occurred
Worker Activity Number Percentage
repair/maintenance 37 14
construction, assembling, dismantling 35 14
materials handling operations 34 13
operating heavy equipment 32 12
operating tools/machinery 32 12
transportation 20 8
physical (climbing, reaching, etc.) 16 6
inspecting 15 6
flagging/working around traffic 13 5
cleaning/clearing/painting 13 5
other 12 5
oil and gas industry fatality data from the
Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2005-2008
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Why is OSHA Important to You?

• OSHA was created because, until 1970, there were
  no national laws for safety and health hazards
• On average, 15 workers die every day from
  job-related injuries
• Over 5,600 Americans die from workplace injuries
  annually
• Over 4 million non-fatal workplace injuries and
  illnesses are reported

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What Rights Do You Have Under OSHA?

• You have the right to
• a safe and healthful workplace
• know about hazardous chemicals
• information about injuries and illnesses in your
  workplace
• complain or request hazard correction from
  employer
• training
• hazard exposure and medical records
• file a complaint with OSHA
• participate in an OSHA inspection
• be free from retaliation for exercising safety
  and health rights

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Refusing to Work Because Conditions are Dangerous
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What Responsibilities Does Your Employer Have
Under OSHA?

• Provide a workplace free from recognized hazards
  and comply with OSHA standards
• Provide training required by OSHA standards
• Keep records of injuries and illnesses
• Provide medical exams when required by OSHA
  standards and provide workers access to their
  exposure and medical records
• Not discriminate against workers who exercise
  their rights under the Act Section 11(c)
• Post OSHA citations and abatement verification
  notices
• Provide and pay for PPE

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What do the OSHA Standards Say?

• OSHA standards fall into four categories General
  Industry, Construction, Maritime, and Agriculture
• OSHA issues standards for a wide variety of
  workplace hazards
• Where there are no specific OSHA standards,
  employers must comply with the General Duty
  Clause, Section 5(a)(1)

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What Standards Apply to the Oil and Gas Industry?

• OSHA doesnt have a specific oil and gas standard
• The standard that applies will depend on the work
  activity
• most site prep work falls under 29 CFR 1926
  Construction
• most drilling and production activities fall
  under 29 CFR 1910 General Industry
• in addition to OSHA
• API RP 54, Recommended Practice for Occupational
  Safety for Oil and Gas Well Drilling and
  Servicing Operations

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How Are OSHA Inspections Conducted?

• The OSHAct authorizes OSHA compliance safety and
  health officers (CSHOs) to conduct workplace
  inspections at reasonable times
• OSHA conducts inspections without advance notice,
  except in rare circumstances (e.g. - imminent
  danger)
• In fact, anyone who tells an employer about an
  OSHA inspection in advance can receive fines and
  a jail term

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Check Out OSHAs Website
click on picture to go!
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OSHAs Oil and Gas e-Tool
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Memory Check

• What is the OSHA website URL?
• safety.com
• osha.gov
• niosh.gov
• none of the above

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Memory Check

• What should you do if you believe working
  conditions are unsafe or unhealthful?
• keep it to yourself and forget about it
• call the county board of health
• notify your employer first and then OSHA if
  necessary
• go straight to OSHA

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Memory Check

• What responsibilities does your employer have
  under OSHA?
• provide a workplace free from recognized hazards
  and comply with OSHA standards
• provide training required by OSHA standards
• not discriminating against workers who exercise
  their rights under the Act Section 11(c)
• all of the above