The oil and gas industry is no stranger to hazards. In 2022, American company Production Waste Solutions LLC faced serious safety and health violations after failing to protect a worker from hydrogen sulfide exposure, which ultimately led to a fatal injury. The company neglected to provide an eye flush station and omitted…
Oil and gas operations are commonly found in remote locations far from company headquarters. Now, it's possible to monitor pump operations, collate and analyze seismic data, and track employees around the world from almost anywhere. Whether employees are in the office or in the field, the internet and related applications enable a greater multidirectional flow of information – and control – than ever before.