Study of accident patterns in oil and gas industry (upstream) and verification with accident causation models

Abstract

Petroleum Industry is the backbone for any country’s economic development and social strength. However, Oil & Gas Exploration, Production and Pipeline transportation are involved with high risk activities. The accidents occurred or continued to occur in the industry had a significant impact on personnel, environment or assets. Operations of Oil and Gas facilities are exposed to greater risks involving personnel, environment and property. Low frequency and high impact incidents have caused significant human loss in the industry. The accidents caused in Oil and Gas Industry resulted in significant human loss. Human errors are the major root causes of any industrial accidents. It is also truly applicable to Oil & Gas Industry. Unsafe practices such as unsafe conditions and unsafe acts are basic causes of most accidents. Over the recent years, technology is rapidly changing and automation is taking place for better controls, better productivity. Accordingly, newer risks influxes into work place activities and when controls fail accidents are caused.