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Unless it is part of an established and enforced procedure, good housekeeping usually doesn’t happen on its own, especially on sites with high employee turnover.
juries—especially on well pads that do not have slip-resistant liners. Using raised, slip-resistant grating in work areas, around well heads and in aisleways can also minimize injury.
Personal Protective Equipment
Like other safety hazards, eliminating slip, trip and fall hazards, implementing engineering controls and establishing administra- tive controls should all be considered before resorting to the use of personal protective equipment.
Because it can be almost impossible to keep well pad liners dry all of the time—especially when it’s raining or snowing—slip-resis-
tant footwear may be a last line of defense to consider for minimiz- ing slip and fall injuries. When choosing footwear, consider all of the other safety factors that the footwear will need to meet, such as fire resistant (FR) ratings, safety toes and steel shanks.
Even the best slip resistant footwear can’t guarantee that the wearer will never slip and fall. Be wary of footwear that claims to be “slip proof.” In winter months, ice cleats may also be an option if raised grates or platforms are already in use at the site. Cleats worn directly on a well pad liner may cause rips and tears in the liner.
Working in the oil and gas industry is physically and mentally demanding. Slip, trip and fall hazards are only one of the many risks that workers face each day, and it typically isn’t one that most workers spend much time considering when there are other haz- ards that demand their attention. Identifying problem areas, estab- lishing good housekeeping and maintenance schedules and rein- forcing safe work habits reduces the likelihood of one of the most prevalent injuries.
Karen D. Hamel CSP, CIT, WACH, is a regulatory expert, trainer and technical writer for HalenHardy. She has more than 25 years of ex- perience helping EHS professionals meet regulatory requirements and industry standards. Karen is a Certified Safety Professional (CSP), Cer- tified Instructional Trainer (CIT), Walkway Auditor Certificate Holder (WACH), OSHA-Authorized Outreach Trainer for General Industry, Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) Trainer and Hazmat Technician. She also serves on the Blair County, PA LEPC.
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