Fire Prevention for Natural Gas, Oil and Derivatives
There are a number of potential sources of ignition for flammable gases and liquids on the drill site. The Bureau of Labor Statistics states that the number of fatal work injuries associated with fires and explosions over the past five years ranged from 10 fatalities in 2007 to 21 fatalities in 2006. In 2008, there were 18 fatalities. Fatalities by fire and explosions were listed as the third most frequent fatal event in the oil and gas industry. It is necessary to provide a general ignition safety program which could pre-empt potential hazards of fire and explosion.
Upon completion of this course, the learner will have displayed the ability to recognize common fire hazards and sources of ignition on oil and gas sites, as well as OSHA’s recommended safe work practices for preventing fires. This course covers training requirements such as 1910.157(g) that cover fire extinguisher use. Other relevant standards for this course are OSH Act Section 5(a)(1) General Duty Clause; 29 CFR 1910 Subpart E; 1910 Subpart H; 1910 Subpart L; 1910 Subpart Q; 29 CFR 1915 Subpart P.
Relevant Standards: OSH Act Section 5(a)(1) General Duty Clause; 29 CFR 1910 Subpart E; 1910 Subpart H; 1910 Subpart L; 1910 Subpart Q; 29 CFR 1915 Subpart P
- Linear Duration/min: 00:18:30
- Complexity/Difficulty: Level I (very easy)
- Interactivity: Level II
- Prerequisites: None
Target Audience: This course is designed for all employees working on oil and gas industry production or exploration sites.
Competencies:
To successfully complete this course, the Learner will demonstrate the ability to:
- OGS 3.1.0 Recognize the courses objectives 01:06
- OGS 3.2.0 Identify common combustible/flammable materials on oil and gas sites 02:08
- OGS 3.3.0 Identify common ignition sources on oil and gas sites 01:35
- OGS 3.4.0 Identify controls used to protect combustible/flammable materials from ignition sources 02:30
- OGS 3.5.0 Identify the different classes of fire and fire extinguishers 03:37
- OGS 3.6.0 Identify when and how to fight an on-site fire with a portable fire extinguisher 02:24
