Control
Closed and Remote Sampling
Closed or remote arrangements to reduce exposure during gauging/sampling.
Documents
- 20231 Sep
Fatalities in Oil and Gas Extraction Database, an Industry-Specific Worker Fatality Surveillance System — United States, 2014–2019
This surveillance report describes the creation, coding methods and findings of the Fatalities in Oil and Gas Extraction database for 2014–2019. It analyses 470 worker fatalities, compares inclusion criteria with other datasets, and discusses prevention opportunities. Missing information, delayed records and underreported road crashes constrain interpretation.
- 20162 Aug
Tesoro Martinez Sulfuric Acid Spill
CSB case study examines two sulfuric acid releases at the Martinez refinery in February and March 2014, injuring four workers. It analyses sampling-system integrity, protective equipment, pipe preparation and isolation, alongside process safety culture and missed incident learning. Comparisons with other refineries inform discussion of safer sampling arrangements.
- 2016
Health and Safety Risks for Workers Involved in Manual Tank Gauging and Sampling at Oil and Gas Extraction Sites
Joint NIOSH–OSHA alert examines toxic hydrocarbon exposure, oxygen depletion and ignition hazards during manual gauging and sampling of production and flowback tanks. It reviews nine fatalities and field exposure measurements, explains filtering respirator limitations, and recommends closed sampling, atmospheric monitoring, exposure assessment, training and emergency arrangements.
- 2016
NIOSH-OSHA Hazard Alert: Health and Safety Risks for Workers Involved in Manual Tank Gauging and Sampling at Oil and Gas Extraction Sites
Joint NIOSH–OSHA alert examines hydrocarbon inhalation, oxygen deficiency and flammable atmospheres during manual tank gauging and sampling. It reviews nine fatalities and field exposure measurements, explains limitations of air-purifying respirators, and recommends closed sampling, exposure assessment, gas monitors, training and emergency arrangements.
- 2011Jul
OCE16 - Bulk sampling
Guidance for offshore personnel collecting process-fluid, well-fluid and fuel samples under COSHH. It describes pressure-rated sampling cylinders, valve sequences, safe venting, protective gloves and spill management. Maintenance, personal benzene monitoring to establish control effectiveness, dermatitis checks, training and supervision support the recommended exposure controls.
- Undated
NIOSH Field Studies, Exposure Assessment, Silica Controls and Gauging and Thiefing
Presentation describing NIOSH field assessments of worker exposure in oil and gas extraction. It examines respirable silica during hydraulic fracturing, dust-source controls and mini-baghouse retrofits, alongside rapid hydrocarbon releases during tank gauging and sampling. Personal sampling, short-task exposure assessment, basin comparisons and closed or remote gauging controls are discussed.