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OSHA,
NIOSH and
National Service, Transmission, Exploration & Production Safety Network have signed a 2-year alliance to help prevent injuries, illnesses and fatalities among workers in the exploration and production sector within the oil and gas industry. Oil and gas workers face hazards such as motor vehicle crashes, fires, electrocution, respirable silica exposure and more; BLS reported 112 worker fatalities in 2013.
The alliance plans to develop fact sheets, videos and training resources for employers and workers. In addition, alliance members will work with the
National Occupational Research Agenda Oil and Gas Extraction Council to identify and implement strategies to improve workplace practices.
