What OSHA standards apply to the Oil and Gas Industry?
A. The OSHA standards applicable to the Oil & Gas Industry include but are not limited to: 29 CFR 1903(Inspections, Citations and Proposed Penalties), 29 CFR 1904 (Recording and Reporting Occupational Injuries and Illnesses), 29 CFR 1910 General Industry (19 Subparts), 29 CFR 1926 Construction (25 Subparts) and most definitely the OSH Act 5(a) General Duty. This industry however, through the 29 CFR 1910.6″Incorporation by reference”, is captured by over 21 other entities whether federal, state, and local governments, organizations or manufactures and general contractors. Q. Are there statistics that show a trend in activity that causes injury or death in this industry? A. Yes there is. The North Dakota Workforce Safety and Insurance have provided data of 5 years for the Oil & Gas Industry. With this data we have shown from 2003 – 2008 an increase of reported injuries of more than 358. The latest statistical data shows a staggering increase in the past year 2007 from 376 to over 540 in
