SAFETY MOMENT, APRIL 13

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Safety moment, April 13

Well sites put flammable gas and liquids, possible toxic gas like hydrogen sulfide, high pressure, heavy equipment and several crews in one small area. Conditions can change fast, and one missed step can lead to a fire, an explosion or a toxic release. Knowing the hazards and looking out for each other is how everyone gets home.

SAFETY MOMENT

April 13

The hazard

Well sites put flammable gas and liquids, possible toxic gas like hydrogen sulfide, high pressure, heavy equipment and several crews in one small area. Conditions can change fast, and one missed step can lead to a fire, an explosion or a toxic release. Knowing the hazards and looking out for each other is how everyone gets home.

The action

With limited exceptions, each container of hazardous chemicals on location must be labeled, tagged or marked with at least the product identifier and general information about its hazards. Labels on incoming containers must not be removed or defaced unless the container is immediately marked with the required information (29 CFR 1910.1200(f)(9)). If you find an unlabeled drum, tote or bottle, do not guess what is inside. Stop and ask. (29 CFR 1910.1200(f)(6))

ASK THE CREW

Which chemicals are on this location, and where are their safety data sheets?

From the talk: Oil and gas well site safety. Read it in full, free, with the questions and the sign-in sheet.

HOW TO USE IT

How to give a safety moment

Gather the crew where they work, before the shift or the meeting starts. Read the hazard out loud.
Ask the question and let two or three people answer. What they say about their own work counts for more than what you read.
Name the action and point to one place on today's job where it applies, so everyone knows what to do differently.
Write the date and the names on a sign-in sheet.

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