Assessing the common occupational health hazards and their health risks among oil and gas workers

Benson, Chizubem; Dimopoulos, Christos; Argyropoulos, Christos D.; Mikellidou, Cleo Varianou; Boustras, Georgios

doi:10.1016/j.ssci.2021.105284

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“…People can see through a fence that an area is off-limits since it serves as a visual barrier. You can post signs on your temporary fence alerting passers-by to potential risks and requesting that they keep their distance (Benson et al ., 2021). A temporary fence provides the protection, privacy and security required without obstructing regular worksite operations.…”

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“…These include the implementation of current laws and policies aimed at regulating and minimising risks, as well as adequate safety facilities, the availability of fire extinguishers and free medical examinations for staff. More recently, Benson et al (2021) conducted a survey of 327 experts from various organisational divisions to identify the numerous health risks and their origins inside the Nigerian oil and gas industry. According to their research, ergonomic risks were the most significant, followed closely by physical risks, chemical risks, psychological risks and biological risks.…”

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A comparative analysis of construction and oil and gas industry’s health and safety practises in Nigeria

Olaniran

Akinbile

2023

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PurposeDespite the contributions of both the oil and gas and construction industries to the gross domestic product (GDP) of the country, both industries are still marred by incessant accidents. Therefore, the aim of this study is to compare the health and safety practises of the construction and oil and gas industries in Nigeria in order to suggest the best approach to health and safety practices.Design/methodology/approachA survey questionnaire was developed and administered to professionals working in the construction and oil and gas industries. Data were analysed using the relative importance index (RII). An independent sample t-test was also conducted to determine whether there was a significant difference in the construction and oil and gas industries.FindingsThe study revealed that the rate at which health and safety are practised in the oil and gas industry is comparatively high compared to how they are practised in the construction industry. Proper site layout and planning, provision of a safe working environment, proper health and safety risk assessment were more predominantly practised in the oil and gas industry, while proper site layout and planning, disallowing unauthorised entry into site and the provision of a safe working environment were predominantly practised in the construction industry.Originality/valueThis study is the first to compare the health and safety practises of the construction and oil and gas industries in Nigeria. This study was significant because it would provide insight into construction and oil and gas managers, as well as other decision-makers in both industries, on how to improve health and safety practices.

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Section: Workplace Safety and Health In The Oil And Gas Sectormentioning

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A comparative analysis of construction and oil and gas industry’s health and safety practises in Nigeria

Olaniran

Akinbile

2023

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“…Estimating the level of accident risk is also important. In operational facilities, risks such as fire, explosion, and toxic substance spills can be digitalized and monitored Aven [23]; Benson et al [59].…”

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Impact of Weak Signals on the Digitalization of Risk Analysis in Process Safety Operational Environments

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Weak signals in risk analysis digitalization are of great importance for preventing major accidents in risk analysis in the process industry, especially for process operations and production. However, some of the negative impacts are incorrect operational risk identification, significant inventory carrying costs, disruption of risk frequency, and risk consequence analysis, all of which will signal inaccurate information about unforeseen and current dangers in process facilities and operational environments. While the positive impacts are viewed as an early warning system that provides information on operational risk system status, the identification of potential risk weaknesses in process facilities, indicators of a transition or an emerging problem that may become significant in the future, highlighting future assumptions, challenge our views of the future and expand the selection of a processing facility. Lastly, weak signal identification in the digitalization of risk analysis can provide relevant information in supporting, assessing and analyzing the risks associated with the operation, in order to design a technical system and estimate the industry’s level of accident risk, as well as the possible control of a system. The present research will provide valuable information to the process industry on how to protect their operational facilities and increase process safety by providing information on weak safety risk monitoring systems in operations, strengthening the processes of the operational area.

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“…Penelitian tentang pekerja di sektor minyak dan gas memberikan rekomendasi pentingnya penilaian risiko di industri minyak dan gas terutama bahaya psikososial seperti burnout dan stres kerja. Pengawasan yang memadai harus diterapkan pada pekerja di tempat kerja, penilaian bahaya yang tepat harus dilakukan di industri, dan tes kesehatan wajib harus dilakukan pada pekerja untuk selalu mengetahui status kesehatan [17]. Oleh karena itu penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui hubungan faktor karakteristik individu pekerja yang bekerja pada Unit Residue Catalytic Cracking (RCC) di area kebisingan dengan kejadian stres kerja di PT X (Persero) Unit Refinery VI Balongan Kabupaten Indramayu, Provinsi Jawa Barat.…”

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Hubungan Antara Karakteristik Individu Dengan Keluhan Stres Kerja Di Unit Vi Refinery Pt X (Persero) Balongan

Kusmawan

2022

Journal of Industrial Hygiene and Occupational Health

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Bahaya kerja yang terdapat di sektor minyak dan gas terdiri dari bahaya biologi, bahaya fisika, bahaya somatik, bahaya kimia, dan bahaya psikososial yang salah satunya berupa stres kerja. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui hubungan faktor karakteristik individu pekerja yang bekerja pada Unit Residue Catalytic Cracking (RCC) terutama di area kebisingan dengan kejadian stres kerja. Metodologi penelitian secara cross sectional serta pengambilan data dengan menggunakan instrument kuesioner pengukuran stres kerja dari NIOSH Generic Job Stres Questionnaire yang isinya terdiri atas job content, job control and demands, social supports, teamworks, work schedules, job insecurity, uncertainty. Besar sampel yang digunakan sebanyak 60 pekerja dengan menggunakan metode total sampling. Kriteria inklusi yang digunakan adalah seluruh pekerja di Unit RCC yang bersedia menjadi sampel penelitian. Kemudian data dianalisa secara univariat, bivariat (Chi-square), dan multivariat dengan regresi logistik berganda.Model akhir dari analisa multivariat menunjukkan hasil bahwa terdapat dua variabel faktor risiko yang berhubungan dengan kejadian stres kerja yaitu variabel status pernikahan (OR= 8.801; p-value = 0.008) serta kondisi kesehatan (OR = 24.368; p-value = 0.001) serta jumlah anak pekerja dengan (OR = 31.254 dan p-value = 0.001).Variabel yang dominan yang berkontribusi adalah variabel jumlah anak, variabel faktor risiko yang berhubungan adalah status pernikahan dan kondisi (keluhan) kesehatan. Oleh karena itu variabel tersebut dapat dijadikan dasar dalam melakukan intervensi terutama program penurunan tingkat stres pekerja di tempat kerja.

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Assessing the common occupational health hazards and their health risks among oil and gas workers

Cited by 33 publications

References 14 publications

A comparative analysis of construction and oil and gas industry’s health and safety practises in Nigeria

A comparative analysis of construction and oil and gas industry’s health and safety practises in Nigeria

Impact of Weak Signals on the Digitalization of Risk Analysis in Process Safety Operational Environments

Hubungan Antara Karakteristik Individu Dengan Keluhan Stres Kerja Di Unit Vi Refinery Pt X (Persero) Balongan

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