A deadly gas well explosion in Oklahoma is an important reminder of the constant need for workplace safety around active wells. Read More »
Category: Upstream
Six years after fatal explosion, regulations on offshore drilling tighten
Six years after the Deepwater Horizon oil spill and explosion, the Obama administration has released new regulations for offshore oil and gas drilling. Read More »
Effect of new OSHA regulation on construction, oil and gas industries remains unclear
Industry leaders and safety officials are taking a look at how OSHA new silica exposure guidelines will affect the construction and oil and gas industries. Read More »
OSHA safety campaign focuses on upstream oil and gas
The Occupational Health and Safety Administration is increasing its efforts to prevent injuries, illnesses and fatalities in the upstream oil and gas industry. Read More »
OSHA, NIOSH issue hazard alert for oil and natural gas industry
The National Institute of Occupational Safety and Health and the Occupational Safety and Health Administration have issued a hazard alert to the oil and natural gas industry. Read More »
Total Safety Granted FAA Exemption for Commercial Use of Drones in Flare Inspections
HOUSTON (Feb. 5, 2015) — Total Safety U.S. Inc. today announced the company has been granted regulatory exemption for commercial use of unmanned aircraft systems … Read More »
Total Safety UAS-Assisted Flare Inspection featured in global magazine.
World Expro: extracting the best in upstream analysis. Issue 1, 2015. HSE Feature: “Drone Comforts: at the leading edge or flare inspection” (Company Focus: Total … Read More »
Two-Way Communication is Crucial for Confined Spaces
When workers have to perform duties within confined spaces, they will likely be their colleagues’ sight. This could result in increased risk to their personal … Read More »