Posted on: 09. 16. 20
Oil spills are one of the biggest stains that mark the public’s view of the oil and gas industry. Even as strong proponents of the industry, we agree that these unfortunate accidents cause a multitude of environmental problems that include excessive damage to natural resources and the death of animals in their wake.
In an effort to further push the green practices that oil and gas has recently promoted, we’d like to discuss some of the ways that facilities and drill sites around the nation are enforcing preventative measures for oil spills.
Enforced Training Programs
The source of enforcing spill prevention starts with the training of facility and site staff. Many oil companies now require training that involves specific emergency response procedures. When a spill occurs, action to control it needs to be taken fast.
Oil producers understand the need for swift action and cover several emergency procedures during safety training, such as:
- General spill prevention
- Immediate spill control
- Facility response plans
The industry has also created separate entities with the sole purpose of providing information and assistance with safety training. One of the biggest institutions that promotes safety is the Center for Offshore Safety (COS) this institution serves as a powerful link between facility shareholders and the promotion of safety regulation from the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Through partners like the COS and other efforts, our industry can consistently take strides towards effective spill prevention.
Improved Leak Detection Technology
Gas leaks aren’t just deadly for the environment, but they are deadly for the workers in constant contact with the affected areas. The scariest part about the issue is that when a leak sprouts, it’s usually discovered by the time damage has already been done.
Many production sites around the nation have begun to install methane, carbon monoxide, and carbon dioxide sensors throughout their facilities. With these types of sensors in place, it becomes easier to detect the source of a leak before it becomes a deadly situation.
Spill Reduction Goals Throughout the Industry as a Whole
Finally, more and more production companies are starting to set safety standards and goals that directly coincide with what the EPA and other institutions want regarding spills and leaks. With these plans in place and at the forefront of facility manager and employee’s minds, we believe that deadly accidents that stem from offshore and onshore drill sites can one day become an occurrence of the past.
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