Motor vehicle fatalities among oil and gas extraction workers

Retzer, Kyla; Hill, Ryan; Pratt, Stephanie G.

doi:10.1016/j.aap.2012.11.005

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“…Roadway incidents are the leading cause of workplace injury death in the United States across all industries (including the truck transportation and oil and gas operations industries), with 1157 (25% of the total workplace injury deaths) occurring in 2014, the most recent year for which data are available (Bureau of Labor Statistics, 2016; National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health, 2015; Retzer, Hill, & Pratt, 2013). Work-related roadway incidents cover events involving transportation vehicles under normal operation, on roadways, which includes the parts of the public highway, street, or road normally used for travel, as well as the shoulder or surrounding areas, telephone poles, bridge abutments, trees aligning roadway, etc.…”

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Evaluation of an in-vehicle monitoring system (IVMS) to reduce risky driving behaviors in commercial drivers: Comparison of in-cab warning lights and supervisory coaching with videos of driving behavior

Bell

Taylor

Chen

et al. 2017

Journal of Safety Research

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Problem Roadway incidents are the leading cause of work-related death in the United States. Methods The objective of this research was to evaluate whether two types of feedback from a commercially available in-vehicle monitoring system (IVMS) would reduce the incidence of risky driving behaviors in drivers from two companies. IVMS were installed in 315 vehicles representing the industries of local truck transportation and oil and gas support operations, and data were collected over an approximate two-year period in intervention and control groups. In one period, intervention group drivers were given feedback from in-cab warning lights from an IVMS that indicated occurrence of harsh vehicle maneuvers. In another period, intervention group drivers viewed video recordings of their risky driving behaviors with supervisors, and were coached by supervisors on safe driving practices. Results Risky driving behaviors declined significantly more during the period with coaching plus instant feedback with lights in comparison to the period with lights-only feedback (ORadj = 0.61 95% CI 0.43–0.86; Holm-adjusted p = 0.035) and the control group (ORadj = 0.52 95% CI 0.33–0.82; Holm-adjusted p = 0.032). Lights-only feedback was not found to be significantly different than the control group's decline from baseline (ORadj = 0.86 95% CI 0.51–1.43; Holm-adjusted p > 0.05). Conclusions The largest decline in the rate of risky driving behaviors occurred when feedback included both supervisory coaching and lights. Practical applications Supervisory coaching is an effective form of feedback to improve driving habits in the workplace. The potential advantages and limitations of this IVMS-based intervention program are discussed.

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Evaluation of an in-vehicle monitoring system (IVMS) to reduce risky driving behaviors in commercial drivers: Comparison of in-cab warning lights and supervisory coaching with videos of driving behavior

Bell

Taylor

Chen

et al. 2017

Journal of Safety Research

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“…The most common fatal events were due to highway crashes (29.3%) and being struck by an object (20.1%). When a fatal traffic accident occurred, light duty trucks were most often involved; single vehicle rollover events were most common; most fatalities were associated with lack of seat belt use [Retzer et al, ]. Well servicing workers were at highest risk for fatal traffic accidents.…”

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Occupational exposures in the oil and gas extraction industry: State of the science and research recommendations

Witter

Tenney

Clark

et al. 2014

American J Industrial Med

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The oil and gas extraction industry is rapidly growing due to horizontal drilling and high volume hydraulic fracturing (HVHF). This growth has provided new jobs and economic stimulus. The industry occupational fatality rate is 2.5 times higher than the construction industry and 7 times higher than general industry; however injury rates are lower than the construction industry, suggesting injuries are not being reported. Some workers are exposed to crystalline silica at hazardous levels, above occupational health standards. Other hazards (particulate, benzene, noise, radiation) exist. In this article, we review occupational fatality and injury rate data; discuss research looking at root causes of fatal injuries and hazardous exposures; review interventions aimed at improving occupational health and safety; and discuss information gaps and areas of needed research. We also describe Wyoming efforts to improve occupational safety in this industry, as a case example.

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“…An analysis of industry motor vehicle accident rates from 2003 to 2008 found that oil and gas extraction workers are nearly 8.5 times more likely to die from a motor vehicle accident than other industries (Retzer, Hill and Pratt 2013). The total of 202 fatalities during that 5-year period pales in comparison to more recently seen trends.…”

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Water Worth Waiting for: Smart Water Management Reduces Environmental Impact

Monroe

McCracken

Kalbouss

2014

Day 2 Tue, March 18, 2014

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Public scrutiny of all oilfield activities and regulations regarding water usage is becoming progressively more restrictive, so the need for water reuse has never been more important. Water is essential to oilfield operations. Sourcing, storage, logistics, production, and disposal of water represent huge costs to our industry, but can have major impacts on the environment. Smart water management saves money and yields environmental benefits.Smart water management integrates the well and water life cycles to holistically design a system that reduces, controls, and reuses water. This approach reduces unproductive water in the formation, proactively controls water-induced issues (such as scaling and bacteria), and maximizes reuse of produced water. The results are better productivity, less freshwater usage, better logistics (reducing heavy truck traffic), and improvements to the environmental footprint.Subsurface water shutoff treatments, like water inflow detection, mechanical shutoff tools, permanent cement retainers, and gel and chemical remediation for water conformance, effectively decrease unproductive water in producing wells to extend the life of oil and gas fields. Minimizing water production at the source reduces energy required for lifting as well as trucking, which translates into less associated emissions and road damage.Flow assurance can be improved by solid chemicals that counteract water-related bacteria and corrosion, as well as inhibit scale, paraffin, asphaltenes, and salt. These solid chemicals minimize safety hazards because they are mixed onsite, making it safer for transportation and spill mitigation.Surface water treatments using environmentally preferred solutions such as chlorine dioxide, electrocoagulation, and filtration enable operators to reuse produced and flowback water in hydraulic fracturing fluids. Virtually any oilfield water can be treated. Unwanted water is converted into reusable water onsite, further reducing disposal, trucking, and emissions.Technology and best practices exists for smart water management, and it's good for the environment, too. This paper will detail the best of these technologies and give examples of best practices that have saved operators money, improved production, and reduced their environmental impact.

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Motor vehicle fatalities among oil and gas extraction workers

Cited by 48 publications

References 7 publications

Evaluation of an in-vehicle monitoring system (IVMS) to reduce risky driving behaviors in commercial drivers: Comparison of in-cab warning lights and supervisory coaching with videos of driving behavior

Evaluation of an in-vehicle monitoring system (IVMS) to reduce risky driving behaviors in commercial drivers: Comparison of in-cab warning lights and supervisory coaching with videos of driving behavior

Occupational exposures in the oil and gas extraction industry: State of the science and research recommendations

Water Worth Waiting for: Smart Water Management Reduces Environmental Impact

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