North Dakota oilfield workers face heightened toxic exposure...
The oil and gas industry has long been a cornerstone of North Dakota's economy, providing numerous job opportunities and contributing significantly to the state's growth. However, this vital sector also comes with inherent risks that workers face daily.
The challenges are diverse and complex, ranging from exposure to...
Hydrogen sulfide exposure presents many frightening symptoms. Sometimes it’s too late for preventative measures and you must treat the immediate symptoms. When that happens, you must act fast. While treatment is best left to the professionals, there are a few early treatment options for hydrogen sulfide exposure.
If you work around gas, crude oil, or decomposing materials, there’s a good chance you’ve received some degree of hydrogen sulfide (H2S) exposure. This toxic gas is a fundamental part of several industrial processes, including water treatment, paper production, farming, and petroleum processing. That’s why it’s important to follow these workplace safety...
Previously, we described the symptoms of Hydrogen Sulfide (H2S) exposure. However, H2S exposure can be difficult to understand. That’s why we created this chart to educate workers and better illustrate the dangers of this deadly gas.
Our chart is measured in PPM (parts per million)....
You’re walking to the next spot on your maintenance route when you get a whiff of rotten eggs that makes your nose hairs stand on end. It only lasts for a second, so you don’t think much of it. What you didn’t realize was that an unseen gas paralyzed your nose.
How can you tell if there’s hydrogen sulfide (H2S) nearby? Although it smells like rotten eggs at first, high concentrations quickly paralyze your sense of smell. Hydrogen sulfide is colorless and tends to amass in dark, enclosed places. There’s no way to identify deadly pockets of gas without scientific instruments. So, how...
Hydrogen sulfide is a deadly compound. You should find out if your workplace has a risk of hydrogen sulfide (H2S) exposure. Some occupations in North Dakota have a much higher potential for H2S exposure
Oil Field Workers and Hydrogen Sulfide ExposureThroughout the area, there...
A hidden toxin lurks beneath our feet. It fills our sewers and belches from oil refineries. It is highly corrosive and flammable. As a gas, it is colorless and smells like rotten eggs in trace amounts. At high concentrations, it’s nearly unnoticeable until the worst symptoms take effect. Its name is hydrogen...
Prior to payment of royalties on a producing oil and gas well, an oil company will frequently require that the mineral owner cure certain title defects. These defects are usually explained in a "Division Order Title Opinion" drafted by the oil company's attorney. Many times the curative work is as simple as...
