Hundreds of thousands of people work in oil and gas extraction in the United States. Work in this industry involves physical labor, 24/7 operations, heavy machinery, hazardous chemicals, often-remote locations, and all-weather conditions, resulting in an elevated risk of physical harm.

MAIN HAZARDS IN PETROLEUM EXTRACTION ? HEALTH, SAFETY, ERGONOMIC, MACHINE.

1. Diesel Particulate Matter. Diesel engines power a variety of machinery, vehicles, and equipment on a drilling site. Workers might be exposed to harmful levels of diesel particulate matter during the operations.
2. Fatigue. Workers might experience fatigue due to long shifts and when working multiple days in a row.
3. Hazardous […]

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