A Renewed Focus On Workplace Safety In The Oil And Gas Industry

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There is a renewed focus on workplace safety in the oil and gas industry, going by the latest developments. While in the state of West Virginia, the Governor has set up a new state commission to ensure better safety for oil and gas workers, in Texas, OSHA will scrutinize the practices of energy companies in doling out bonuses at the expense of workers’ safety.

New State Commission Formed To Look Into Safety For Oil And Gas Workers

West Virginia Governor has set up a new state commission to ensure better safety for workers at drilling sites, production facilities and pipelines. The commission is expected to come up with solutions on how to best protect workers in the oil and gas industry. This move will benefit the oil and gas workers in the state of West Virginia, ensuring safer working conditions.

Governor Earl Ray Tomblin said in a recent article:

“As we continue to explore opportunities to diversify our state’s energy portfolio, we must ensure the safety of hardworking West Virginians at drilling sites, production facilities and pipelines across the state,” Tomblin said. “This commission will help us determine how to best protect workers at natural gas operations while ensuring our workers have the proper training and skills to do their jobs in the safest, most effective way possible.”

This move will also help allay fears of those looking to enter the oil and gas industry in West Virginia. Those people who were hesitating about working in the oil and gas industry because of the fear of getting injured or experiencing unsafe working conditions can breathe a sigh of relief.

Federal Investigators To Scrutinize If Speed Bonuses Are Being Paid At The Expense Of Safety

With the intention of holding energy companies more accountable for workplace injuries and death, federal investigators are scrutinizing if the companies are paying speed bonuses to workers to compromise on safety. In an attempt to speed up oil production, many energy companies resort to offer financial incentives to workers, that may put workers at risk of experiencing injuries.

The staffing agencies in Houston will likely see more enquiries and interest in oil and gas jobs, considering this recent move to ensure better safety for workers.

Jennifer Gollan said in a recent article:

“Federal investigators examining new injuries and accidents in Montana, North Dakota and South Dakota now will scrutinize whether employers, including big oil companies, that are involved in workplace injuries and deaths pay their employees speed bonuses at the expense of safety.”

This article talks about how there is a renewed focus on ensuring better workplace safety for oil and gas workers. In the states of West Virginia and Texas, the government has taken initiatives to improve safety for oil and gas workers.