30 – Overall Health

23 February 2015

Heat Stress Hazards

Heat Stress Hazards If the dangers of heat stress are well known, why do workers keep getting hurt, or even killed, by the heat? Heat stress
23 February 2015

Health: Bloodborne Pathogens

Health: Bloodborne Pathogens Hazard Overview: Human blood and body fluids can contain microorganisms—called bloodborne pathogens—that can lead to disease.  Exposure to bloodborne pathogens takes place in
23 February 2015

Narcotics Awareness on the Rig

Narcotics Awareness on the Rig How does the fact that your fellow crew member “sniffs a little coke” or “pops a few pills” to get a
23 February 2015

Fatigue Kills

Fatigue Kills You cannot fight nature, so just work with it. Our bodies work in 24-25 hour cycles of sleeping, eating and being active.  Worst time
23 February 2015

Fatigue Behind the Wheel or in the Workplace

Fatigue Behind the Wheel or in the Workplace Our society considers it unacceptable to operate a motor vehicle while under the influence of alcohol.  In many
23 February 2015

Just How Sleepy Are You?

Just How Sleepy Are You? Did you get adequate sleep last night? Did you drink alcohol heavily before going to bed last night? How long is
23 February 2015

Eating Right for Safety and Health

Eating Right for Safety and Health As we are all aware, working on a drilling rig can be hazardous, even though many steps have been taken
23 February 2015

That Sneaky Gas: Carbon Monoxide

That Sneaky Gas: Carbon Monoxide Talk of poor ventilation brings to mind thoughts of a stuffy closet or a spare room or attic that has been
23 February 2015

Working in the Heat

Working in the Heat Although hot work environments are common, they are not insignificant.  In some areas of the world, workers face extreme heat almost all