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PPE Solutions for the Oil & Gas industry
Worker health and safety throughout the entire oil and gas process
Your workers deserve PPE that works as hard as they do, and that enables them to do their jobs with confidence. And because PPE is the last barrier of protection, and it is only effective when worn properly 100% of the time exposed, it should also be comfortable and easy to use. With a comprehensive health and safety program enhanced by PPE and support resources from 3M, you can help your teams stay safe. With our broad portfolio of solutions, industry knowledge and support resources, we know what it takes to help you select PPE appropriate for the needs of your work site.
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Upstream- Exposure to silica dust, hazardous chemicals, and gases such as hydrogen sulfide (H2S), methane, volatile organic compounds (VOCS), and other chemical vapors
- Noise exposure from various sources, including drilling equipment, heavy machinery, helicopters, maintenance and repair operations
- Lack of clear communication which may lead to serious safety, operational, and environmental consequences
- Physical hazards such as slips, trips, flying objects, working at heights, and operating high pressure equipment and complex machinery
- Risks from spills, fires, and explosions due to the flammable materials and high-pressure equipment
- Isolated nature of offshore drilling rigs and production platforms complicate emergency response and evacuation procedures
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Midstream- Exposures to hazardous fumes, gases, or vapor substances like hydrogen sulfide (H₂S), methane, welding fumes, or other volatile organic compounds (VOCs).
- Noise exposure from various sources like engines, pumps, high pressure equipment, maintenance and repair operations
- Lack of clear communication may lead to serious safety, operational, and environmental consequences
- Physical hazards such as heat or cold stress, arc flash, flying objects, slips, trips, and falls from working on elevated platforms or around equipment
- Storage tanks and pipeline operations often involve entry into confined spaces which may expose workers to toxic gases, oxygen deficiency, or entrapment
- Emergency incident response to spills, accidents, or fires
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Downstream- Exposures to hazardous chemicals and gases such as benzene, hydrofluoric acid, sulfur dioxide, ammonia, hydrogen sulfide, mercury vapor, volatile organic compounds (VOC), and other chemical vapors or airborne particulates.
- Noise exposure from various sources, including process equipment, heavy machinery, maintenance and repair operations
- Lack of clear communication may lead to serious safety, operational, and environmental consequences
- Physical hazards such as slips, trips, flying objects, working at heights, heat stress, arc flash, and heavy equipment operations.
- Many process vessels are classified as confined spaces that may pose risks such as asphyxiation or entrapment
- Risks of fires and explosions due to the presence of flammable materials and high-pressure equipment
- High-risk emergency incident response when containing chemical releases or fires, conducting evacuations, performing rescue operations, or rendering first aid.
See how 3M can help you mitigate some of this hazards on your industry
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Chemical ExposuresIncludes airborne particulates, gas & vapors.
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NoiseIncludes inability to communicate
Programs, Training and Resources
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Work with 3M to discover how our PPE technologies and services may help encourage workers to wear PPE when exposed to hazards.
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To support your workplace personal protective equipment (PPE) safety training needs, 3M offers a variety of tools and software. Learn more about how 3M helps health and safety managers, business owners and workers stay connected, compliant and safe through training and education.
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