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Oil and gas workers are at risk for fire and explosion due to the presence of flammable gas and vapors.
There are also many ignition sources that should be considered including electricity, electrical causes, open flame sources, lightning, smoking, hot work etc..
Steps to prevent source from being present and to prevent fire and explosion on the worksite.
Know company safety policies and procedures and follow them during any work around flammable gases and vapors..
Ensure that each effected employee is involved in this process and understands and follows the steps laid out..
This will ensure conditions and equipment onsite are adequate and that it's safe to begin work..
Be knowledgeable of and remove ignition sources such as cell phones, open flame sources, tools with potential to spark..
Use required personal equipment when working around flammable gases and vapors such as flame-resistant clothing and gas detection monitors...
Pay attention to any alarm, know their meaning, and act when sounded...
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