Eyeglasses have a tendency to fog. Whether it’s when you are exercising, moving outside into the heat after being in an air-conditioned car or...
Eyeglasses have a tendency to fog. Whether it’s when you are exercising, moving outside into the heat after being in an air-conditioned car or...
Part # S6AZYP22SAAR
SFT1™ ANSI Class 2 Type R Self-Extinguishing Two-Toned Safety Vest, Zipper Closure, 2 Pockets, 2" Reflective Tape with Contrasting Trim, Hi Vis Yellow, Polyester Mesh.
Part # M7B52A073AA0
MORR™ Gear ANSI Impact Level 2 Glove, ANSI Cut Level A5, Sandy Nitrile Coated Palm, Hi Vis Yellow/Hi Vis Orange, HPPE Shell, Knit Wrist.
Part # BCSG7CQHIMONA
Meet G7c - the world’s first 3G-connected gas detector with integrated lone worker monitoring and evacuation management tools. In the event of an emergency, G7c wirelessly connects your team members with live monitoring personnel to mobilize and manage the fastest possible emergency responses. G7c offers 3G communication in over 100 countries. For teams working beyond cellular network coverage, G7x delivers satellite connectivity for true last-mile safety monitoring. Blackline designed G7c to address every facet of your safety program. Our technology automatically watches over team members and calls for help, even when the employee can’t. Potential fall and no-motion events automatically trigger a pending alarm, asking you to confirm that you are OK - G7c will escalate pending alarms to alerts - these alerts are then communicated to monitoring personnel. G7c’s red SOS latch lets you manually trigger a call for help when assistance is required, automatically connecting you to a monitoring team. G7c provides complete situational awareness, enabling teams to respond with all the information necessary for optimized rescues in hazardous environments. Though they face a number of hazards throughout their workday, employees can operate with confidence knowing that their health and safety is being monitored in real time. G7c features continuous 3G wireless, complemented by an industrial two-way speakerphone that connects affected workers with live monitoring teams 24/7, even in noisy environments. Employees can also manually pull an SOS latch to connect with monitoring personnel should they need help. Fall and no-motion incidents are automatically communicated to monitoring personnel for optimized immediate responses and recorded for future reporting. Constant connectivity ensures that the safety status of every team member is visible at a glance.
Part # ORRQA21
Highly visible Lockout/Tagout centers make your locks, tags, hasps and lockout devices easy to find.
Includes: Small Complete Lockout Station - (1) LSE101, (2) VS02, (1) VS04, (1) VS06, (1) BS01, (2) LP110, (1) LP550, (1) MS86 HASP, (4) MS01, (1) ELS290, (1) ELA255, (1) 3D
Part # JUS7250230
Go beyond protection and compliance with the added convenience of AccuFlow™ with Safe-Squeeze® trigger for safe and controlled pouring. Justrite's patented manifold and proportional flow-control Safe-Squeeze® trigger provides you the means to regulate the flow rate when handling flammable liquids. Fill port with ergonomic lift lever makes filling easy. Flexible 9" (229-mm) long metal hose spout helps control the pour into small openings. Made from high-grade coated steel, each can is pressure tested to ensure quality. The tough powder-coat finish resists chemicals and stands up to demands of rigorous use. Stainless steel flame arrester—equipped in all Justrite safety cans—dissipates heat to stop flashback ignition. Sealed lid features automatic positive-pressure relief that vents between 3 and 5 psig (0.2 and 0.35 bar) to protect against explosion. Large label ID zone provides writing space to identity contents, department location, or individual user name. All can sizes have extra capacity for adding two-cycle engine oil or other additives.
Part # SPLSPKOTOTE
Serving as America’s powerhouse, the oil and natural gas industry provides the energy required to run our businesses, heat our homes, and fuel our transportation systems. According to the American Petroleum Institute (API), the oil and natural gas industry supports 10.3 million jobs and contributes more than $1.3 trillion to the U.S. economy each year. The industry is divided into three major sectors, including upstream, midstream, and downstream operations.
According to the CDC, the fatality rate for oil and gas workers is seven times higher than in other industries. With most industry operations located off-shore, or in remote locations away from hospitals, companies must be proactive in preventing injuries. Installing safeguards, providing sufficient training, and outfitting employees with the proper personal protective equipment (PPE), are three critical steps employers can take to protect the lives of their workers.
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According to the U.S. Department of Labor and Statistics, 420 injuries were reported in the oil and natural gas industry in 2018, with 13 being fatal. Of these fatalities, 77% were a result of motor vehicle accidents or transportation incidents. The majority of injuries were caused by ergonomic injuries such as musculoskeletal disorders or sprains and strains from overexertion of the body. Not only are these types of injuries preventable, but ORR Safety offers many different types of personal protective equipment (PPE) to protect you and your team against these hazards.
Petroleum storage tanks, mud pits, reserve pits, and sand storage containers put workers at risk due to the hazardous chemicals and flammable gases contained within. To prevent accidents such as entrapment, asphyxiation, or the ignition of flammable vapors from occurring, confined spaces must be classified as permit-required confined spaces and tested before entering. Gas detection monitors allow workers to detect gases such as methane and hydrogen sulfide, alerting them when levels become dangerous.
Uncontrolled electrical or hazardous energy can harm workers if machine equipment is not operated and maintained correctly. Both operational and lockout/tagout procedures should be followed at all times. Wearing the proper head protection and arc flash, or flame-resistant clothing can significantly reduce the likelihood of employee injury if an accident should occur.
Worksites run the risk of fire and explosions due to high levels of flammable vapors or gases released from wells, trucks, and production or surface equipment such as tanks and shale shakers. Flammable gases combined with potential ignition sources such as static, electrical energy sources, open flames, lightning, or cigarettes, can be a recipe for disaster. Utilizing proper engineering and administrative controls, in addition to employee PPE, can make the difference between a life or death situation. Flame resistant clothing and helmets should be worn along with safety glasses or goggles to protect workers from flying debris.
Elevated platforms and equipment located high above the ground and slippery rig floors can expose workers to falls. Installing guardrails, securing stairwells, enforcing slip-resistant footwear, and providing personal fall arrest systems can prevent falls from being fatal. Before beginning work, each employee should be briefed on potential fall hazards in their area.
Three of every five on-site fatalities in the oil and gas extraction industry are the result of struck-by/caught-in/caught-between hazards. Moving vehicles, falling equipment, and high-pressure lines can quickly become fatal if the proper procedures aren’t in place. Implementing a dropped objects program on your worksite and requiring workers to wear hi-vis apparel can significantly reduce the risk of injuries.
Four out of every ten workers killed on the job in the upstream sector are killed due to highway vehicle incidents, making vehicle collisions the number one cause of worker fatalities. Wells and rigs, often located in remote areas, require workers to travel long distances. To prevent unnecessary accidents, employers should encourage employees to wear seat belts and take frequent breaks to avoid fatigue.
While these hazards are reported the most frequently, oil and gas workers are also exposed to many other dangers such as heat stress, hearing loss, hand injuries, and hazardous chemicals.
Recognizing and controlling hazards is essential in preventing injuries and deaths in the oil and gas industry. To prevent worker injuries and remain compliant, workplace safety programs must be structured according to OSHA regulations and guidelines. A successful program should encompass the proper Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) as well as training on operational procedures and risks employees might encounter in the workplace.
OSHA 1910.22 - Walking-Working Surfaces All places of employment, passageways, storerooms, service rooms, and walking-working surfaces are kept in a clean, orderly, and sanitary condition.
OSHA 1910.28 - Duty to have fall protection and falling object protection. This section requires employers to provide protection for each employee exposed to fall and falling object hazards.
OSHA 1910.119 - Process safety management of highly hazardous chemicals.This section contains requirements for preventing or minimizing the consequences of catastrophic releases of toxic, reactive, flammable, or explosive chemicals. These releases may result in toxic, fire or explosion hazards.
OSHA 1910.146 - Permit-required confined spaces. This section contains requirements for practices and procedures to protect employees in general industry from the hazards of entry into permit-required confined spaces.
OSHA 1910.147 - The control of hazardous energy (lockout/tagout). This standard covers the servicing and maintenance of machines and equipment in which the unexpected energization or start up of the machines or equipment, or release of stored energy, could harm employees.
OSHA 1910.1053 - Respirable crystalline silica. This section applies to all occupational exposures to respirable crystalline silica, except construction and agricultural operations.
OSHA 1926.153 - Liquefied petroleum gas (LP-Gas). Approval of equipment and systems.
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