Analysis of Incident Characteristics of Selected Oil and Gas Operations in Niger Delta
- July 30, 2021
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- Categories: Applied Science, IJRIAS
International Journal of Research and Innovation in Applied Science (IJRIAS) | Volume VI, Issue VI, June 2021|ISSN 2454-6194
Analysis of Incident Characteristics of Selected Oil and Gas Operations in Niger Delta
Avwata, Henry Igho
HND (FPA)/BEng (UPH)/ MSc (CSU), Center for Occupational Health, Safety and Environment
Faculty of Engineering, University of Port Harcourt, Nigeria
ABSTRACT
This study investigated incidents trends from January 2018 to December 2020 in selected Oil Gas Companies in Niger Delta that are involved in different construction activities both in offshore and onshore locations, with over 7 million man-hours exposure within the period under review. Although, for the selected companies, there hadn’t been any major property/asset damage, serious disabling injury or a fatal incident, however, there are several pointers to a serious incident, following the current trend. This study was guided by three research objectives and three research questions. The study was conducted using available data (Key performance indicators – KPIs) from the Safety Department of selected companies, recorded from January 2018 up to December 2020. KPIs set for a particular year were presented and reviewed. Incidents recorded for the period were trended and represented in pie-charts and graphs. The study made use of secondary data, the secondary data were derived via computer, printer, papers, hand file/jotters, memory storage devices, pens and mobile phone/ email was used to contact different personnel that were utilized for the research. Findings from the study showed that the hand and finger are the body pats most vulnerable to recordable incidents (30); this was followed by the leg (18), the general body (6), the face (4) and the eye (2). The study recommended that employees should be trained on how to conduct effective risk assessment and job hazard analysis, to be able to discern hazards in the workplace that can pose a risk.
Key words: Incident Trend, Recordable Incident, Accident, amongst others.
Introduction
Background to the Study
The Niger Delta Oil and Gas Companies, the intent of establishing a strong HSE Management System for the construction and operation activities is to prevent losses due to incidents, minimize the risk of injuries to the employees at work, visitors, public, damage to plant and equipment and reduce risks that could have a negative impact on the environment. The overall aim of any organization striving to maintain a strong Health, Safety and Environment Management System (HSE MS) is to ensure good productivity by reducing unwanted cost of occupational injuries/illnesses that could result from medical treatments, lost time or delayed operation, compensation and litigation.
