Heat Stress: Improving safety in the Arabian Gulf oil and gas industry

Professional Safety | August 1, 2008| | Copyright

Abstract:

As oil and gas development increases in the Middle East, heat-related disorders and heat stress prevention are key concerns. This article examines the results of the heat stress prevention program implemented by one company in Qatar. The program proved to reduce heat stress injuries by more than a factor of 10 over 3 years.

WITH INCREASED OIL AND GAS DEVELOPMENT in very hot areas of the world, heat-related disorders and heat stress prevention require practical procedures to protect workers. The situation is so critical that the State of Qatar has banned midday working hours for ...

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