A fire or an explosion. Threats from chemicals in the air or on surfaces. Unimaginable noise inside of confined working places and exposure to heat. Fall risks. These are just some of the hazards oil field employees and contractors face daily. Here, we’ll discuss some of the most common oil field safety violations that...

Strict safety standards are essential for the oil and gas industry. Regulated at the federal and state levels, oil and gas extraction companies understand they have significant obligations concerning the protection of their employees and the general public. Here, we want to review crucial oil and gas safety equipment that typically should be available...

Oil field explosions can lead to major injuries for workers around the incident as well as innocent bystanders in the vicinity. These incidents can also lead to major property damage and environmental hazards. Here, we want to review five of the leading causes of oil field explosions in Texas, but with the understanding that...

The morning after a massive explosion at the Fort Worth Signature Sandman Hotel, officials confirmed that 21 blast victims were taken to area hospitals. Four of these individuals suffered serious injuries and one more patient is listed in critical condition. The remaining Fort Worth explosion victims are said to have suffered less significant injuries,...

A powerful explosion ripped through the Fort Worth Sandman Hotel on Thursday afternoon, injuring at least 11 people. The injured individuals have been rushed to Fort Worth hospitals, with one Sandman Hotel explosion victim listed in critical condition, two others in serious condition, with the status of the remaining hospitalized people now known at...