Construction HSE Hazards in the Oil and Gas Sector

Introduction:

Activities at offshore oil and gas facilities, including modules, platforms, and onshore petrochemical plants, involve high-risk operations such as working at height, confined space entry, rigging, lifting, and hot work. These activities vary in type and complexity, with different methods of performance and control depending on the construction site’s requirements.

Personnel mobilized to and working within such sites must understand the hazards and appropriate safeguards and controls for each task. This knowledge ensures the safety of both the individual and those around them. This applies equally to experienced field personnel who frequently move between sites and those with less exposure to site work.

This Construction HSE Hazards Training Course is designed to instill in participants or enhance their knowledge of hazardous operations and the necessary safety measures required at major facilities, construction sites, and yards.

Objectives:

At the end of this Construction HSE Hazards in the Oil and Gas Industry course, participants will be able to:

• Expand their knowledge of hazardous activities in construction work.
• Learn the relevant controls and safeguards for specific hazardous activities.
• Understand risk mitigation strategies for work-related risks.
• Grasp the goals and objectives of safety programs.
• Master the key controls and protective measures for hazardous work.
• Identify and address unsafe acts or conditions before incidents occur.
• Support and participate in construction site safety management activities.

Training Methodology:

• Interactive lectures
• Case studies
• Group discussions
• Hands-on workshops
• Role-playing scenarios
• Hazard identification simulations
• Safety drills
• Peer reviews
• Q&A sessions

Course Outline:

Unit 1: Construction Hazard & Risk Assessment

• Recognizing hazards
• Site induction process
• Unsafe Acts and Unsafe Conditions
• Top Ten Hazards

Unit 2: Hazardous Work Activities and Their Controls (Part 1)

• Working at heights and fall protection
• Hot Works
• Rigging, splicing, and lifting
• Hand and power tools safety
• Heat stress management

Unit 3: Hazardous Work Activities and Their Control Measures (Part 2)

• Confined space entry
• Mobile equipment safety
• Nitrogen use
• Pneumatic pressure testing
• Energy methods and isolation

Unit 4: Management of Change

• Job Safety Analysis
• Work Permit System
• Housekeeping standards
• Inspections
• Emergency response planning

Unit 5: Safety Programs

• Monitoring and control
• Hazard communication
• Toolbox talks
• Safety campaign programs and initiatives