Accident and Injury Prevention for
Petroleum Workers

INTRODUCTION

Oil and gas industry workers engage in many activities that may expose them to serious hazards, such as falling from towers, unguarded machinery, being struck by heavy equipment, electrocutions, and silica dust. The information, tools, and resources provided in course are designed to help you, whether you are an employer or employee, to identify, reduce, and eliminate oil and gas-related hazards.

This GLOMACS training course on Accident and Injury Prevention for Petroleum Workers is also an introduction to the basic elements of an effective Oil and Gas Industry Safety Management System (SMS). This GLOMACS training course demonstrates to employees how to prevent workplace accidents by paying attention to safety and good housekeeping considerations. Good safety awareness + housekeeping can significantly reduce accidents and injuries in any type of work environment.

By developing good safety habits, and by being aware of their work area and any hazards associated with it, employees can reduce the potential for accidents and injuries. Areas covered in the workshop benefits the employee and provides safety awareness. The training course is divided into a number of logical sections so information is easily understood and retained.

This GLOMACS training seminar will highlight:

• Duties of employers and employees
• Safe working Systems
• Safety Program
• Inspections and Audits
• Safety Meetings and Tool Box Talks
• Hazard Awareness & Abatement
• Accident Investigation & Accident Reporting including Near Miss Incidents
• PPE
• Basic Risk Assessment Principles
• Improved operational Health & Safety

Objectives

At the end of this GLOMACS training course on Accident and Injury Prevention for Petroleum Workers, participants will have a good understanding of:

• Inspection techniques
• Hazard Recognition, Awareness, Abatement & Communication
• Lockout-Tagout
• General H2S Info and its implications
• Accident Investigations

Training Methodology

Participants to this GLOMACS Accident and Injury Prevention for Petroleum Workers training seminar will receive a thorough training on the subjects covered by the seminar outline with the instructor utilizing a variety of proven adult learning teaching and facilitation techniques. Seminar methodology includes:

• (30%) Based on Case Studies
• (30%) Techniques
• (30%) Role Play
• (10%) Concept
• Pre-test and Post-test
• Variety of Learning Methods
• Lectures
• Case Studies and Self-Questionnaires
• Group Work
• Discussion
• Presentation

This GLOMACS Accident and Injury Prevention for Petroleum Workers training course will combine presentations with instructor-guided interactive discussions between participants relating to their individual interests. Practical exercises, video material and case studies aiming at stimulating these discussions and providing maximum benefit to the participants will support the formal presentation sessions.

Organisational Impact

Effectively managing hazards in the oil and gas industries has wide-reaching benefits for all stakeholders, including the employees, contractors, and the public. Effective implementation and knowledge of risks and hazards helps prevent injury, loss of life, and property and environmental damage.

• A positive and caring image
• Improved staff morale
• Reduced staff turnover
• Reduced absenteeism
• Increased productivity
• Reduced health care / insurance costs
• Reduced risk of fines and litigation

Personal Impact

• Enhanced self-esteem
• A safe and healthy work environment
• Reduced stress
• Improved morale
• Increased job satisfaction
• Increased skills for health protection
• Improved health
• Improved sense of well-being

WHO SHOULD ATTEND?

This GLOMACS training course is suitable to a wide range of professionals but will greatly benefit:

• Health and Safety Representatives
• Supervisors and Lead Hands
• Maintenance Staff
• Managers
• Others responsible for health and safety in the workplace