THE HEALTH AND SAFETY OF OIL AND GAS WORKERS: A CASE STUDY ON THE EFFECTS OF EXPOSURE OF TOXIC CHEMICALS IN THE OIL AND GAS INDUSTRY

Abstract

Operations and processes in the oil and gas industry have hazardous chemicals hence the possibility of having a work accident is high. Numerous chemicals are used in various processes in the oil and gas industry. I reviewed the various processes in the industry, the type of chemicals used in each process. This report is intended to form a basis of a more complete survey of the possibilities of toxic exposure the ultimate objective is to promote the safe use of these chemicals in the industry.