STEPS NIOSH - Alliance Annual Report FY 2017

ANNUAL ALLIANCE REPORT
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)
and the National Service, Transmission, Exploration & Production Safety (STEPS)
Network and National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH)

  1. Alliance Background

    1. Date Signed

      December 2, 2014

    2. Dates Renewed

      November 29, 2016

    3. Evaluation Period

      October 1, 2016 to September 30, 2017.

    4. Alliance Overview and Goals

      Through the Alliance, OSHA, the National STEPS Network, and NIOSH work together to prevent fatalities, injuries, and illnesses in the U.S. onshore exploration and production sector of the oil and gas industry.

  2. Implementation Team Meetings

    • July 25, 2017

    The Alliance participants also met numerous times during this period to work on specific projects, including hazard alerts, the Emerging Issues group, Oil and Gas Safety Conference planning and implementation, and the OSHA Oil and Gas Well Servicing and Drilling eTool.

  3. Results of Alliance Activities in Support of Agreement Goals

    Dissemination

     
    Dissemination Type Date Description Emphasis Areas Number Reached
    Webpage 10/1/2016 to 9/30/2017 National STEPS Network Web Page Oil and Gas 49,000
    Webpage 10/1/2016 to 9/30/2017 OSHA's National STEPS Network/NIOSH Alliance Web Page Oil and Gas 944
    Webpage 4/1/2017 to 9/30/2017 Oil and Gas Well Drilling and Servicing eTool: Transportation Module Oil and Gas, Transportation 3,728
    Other Social Media 10/7/2016 PEC Safety sent the Tank Hazard Alert to subscribers to its safety app. Oil and Gas 2,300
    Other Social Media 10/7/2016 PEC Safety sent the Tank Hazard Alert to its social media followers. Oil and Gas 4,000
    Other 10/7/2016 PEC Safety built the tank gauging hazard alert into its safety training manuals. Oil and Gas 11,219
    Twitter 11/30/2016 National STEPS Network tweet on Oil and Gas Safety Conference. Oil and Gas 28
    Twitter 12/30/2016 National STEPS Network tweet on motor vehicle accidents Oil and Gas, Transportation 28
    Twitter 12/31/2016 National STEPS Network tweet on new technology for safer tank gauging. Oil and Gas 28
    Twitter 1/4/2017 National STEPS Network retweeted NSC tweet on workplace deaths and NSC's Journey to Safety Excellence program. Oil and Gas, Safety and Health Programs 68
    Other Email 1/19/2017 Rick Ingram's letter to National STEPS Network leadership. Included information on benefits of safety and health management systems. Oil and Gas, Safety and Health Programs 89
    Twitter 1/27/2017 National STEPS Network tweet on NIOSH sound level meter app. Oil and Gas 68
    Twitter 2/13/2017 National STEPS Network tweet on hearing protection. Oil and Gas 68
    Twitter 3/3/2017 National STEPS Network retweeted information from BIC Magazine on using wireless gas detection to improve safety culture. Oil and Gas 68
    Twitter 3/31/2017 National STEPS Network tweet on distracted driving Oil and Gas, Transportation 69
    Web Page 4/3/2017 Link to Distracted Driving Awareness Month posted on National STEPS Network web page. Oil and Gas, Transportation 500
    Web Page 4/10/2017 Article on "An Industry View and Update of OSHA's New Recordkeeping and Reporting Rule" posted on National STEPS Network web page. Oil and Gas, Recordkeeping/Reporting 500
    Other Email 4/28/2017 Marianne McGee sent email on 2017 Workers' Memorial Day to distribution lists. Oil and Gas 1,300
    Other Email 5/4/2017 Marianne McGee sent email encouraging employers to participate in the OSHA National Fall Prevention Safety Stand-Down. The email included a link to a NIOSH report on fall fatalities in the oil and gas industry. The email went to National STEPS Network officers and advisors and leadership of local STEPS Networks (103), South Texas STEPS Network (1,161), and the Emerging Issues Focus Group (408). A participant in the South Texas STEPS Network forwarded the email to an industry network with 164 oil and gas companies. BP forwarded the email to its employees (1,200). Oil and Gas, Fall Prevention 3,036
    Web Page 5/5/2017 Link to OSHA news release on National Fall Prevention Safety Stand-Down posted on National STEPS Network web page. Oil and Gas, Fall Prevention 500
    Other Email 6/1/2017 Marianne McGee sent an email alert on the new Transportation module of OSHA's Oil and Gas Well Drilling and Servicing eTool. The email went to National STEPS Network officers and advisors and leadership of local STEPS Networks (86), South Texas STEPS Network (1,150), and the Emerging Issues Focus Group (420). PEC Safety forwarded it to its network (12,700). The OSHA Education Center at the University of Texas Arlington forwarded it to its outreach trainer list. The Arkansas STEPS Network (500) and Mid-Continent Exploration & Production Safety Network (506) forwarded it to their members. Oil and Gas, Transportation 15,362
    Other Email 6/1/2017 Marianne McGee sent an email alert on the Prevention of Fatalities from Ignition of Vapors by Mobile Engines and Auxiliary Motors hazard alert. The email went to National STEPS Network officers and advisors and leadership of local STEPS Networks (86), South Texas STEPS Network (1,150), and the Emerging Issues Focus Group (420). AESC forwarded it to its network (2,700). MonDaks STEPS Network, Arkansas STEPS Network (500), and Mid-Continent Exploration & Production Safety Network (506) forwarded it to their members (500). Oil and Gas 5,362
    Other Email 6/5/2017 Marianne McGee sent an email alert on Safe + Sound Week. The email went to National STEPS Network officers and advisors and leadership of local STEPS Networks (86), South Texas STEPS Network (1,140), and the Emerging Issues Focus Group (420). Oil and Gas, Safety and Health Programs 1,646
    Other Email 6/8/2017 John Olaechea from OSHA Region 8 sent the Safe + Sound Week one-page profile on Upstream Oil and Gas Common Hazards to his newsletter distribution list (1,200). Rick Ingram sent it to the BP distribution list (2,500). Oil and Gas, Safety and Health Programs 3,700
    Newsletter 6/15/2017 OSHA published QuickTakes story on new Transportation module of OSHA's Oil and Gas Well Drilling and Servicing eTool. Oil and Gas, Transportation 170,000
    Newsletter 6/15/2017 OSHA published QuickTakes story on Prevention of Fatalities from Ignition of Vapors by Mobile Engines and Auxiliary Motors hazard alert. Oil and Gas 170,000
    Twitter 6/30/2017 OSHA sent Tweet on new Transportation module of OSHA's Oil and Gas Well Drilling and Servicing eTool. Oil and Gas, Transportation 5,890
    Other Email 7/7/2017 Marianne McGee forwarded the Quarterly Report on New OSHA Resources to National STEPS Network officers and advisors and leadership of local STEPS Networks (86), South Texas STEPS Network (1,140), and the Emerging Issues Focus Group (420). Oil and Gas 1,646
    Other Email 7/13/2017 Marianne McGee sent an email alert on the Alliance's mobile engine hazard alert (English and Spanish versions). The email went to National STEPS Network officers and advisors and leadership of local STEPS Networks (86), South Texas STEPS Network (1,140), and the Emerging Issues Focus Group (420). Oil and Gas; Hispanic/Latino Workers 1,646
    Other Email 9/22/2017 Marianne McGee forwarded an invitation to participate in a NIOSH in-person survey/interview with oil and gas workers. The email went to approximately 20 companies. Oil and Gas 20
    Other Email 9/25/2017 Marianne McGee sent an email alert on the 2017 Oil & Gas Environmental Conference. The email went to National STEPS Network officers and advisors and leadership of local STEPS Networks (86), South Texas STEPS Network (1,140), and the Emerging Issues Focus Group (420). Oil and Gas 1,646
    TOTAL   454,459

    Speeches, Presentations, Exhibits and Other Events

     
    Activity Type Date Event Name Participant Name(s) and Affiliation(s) Title of Presentation (if any) City ST Emphasis Areas Number Reached
    Event 11/29/2016 to 11/30/2016 2016 OSHA Oil and Gas Safety Conference. The National STEPS Network, the University of Texas at Arlington, and OSHA worked with other organizations to plan and implement this fifth biennial conference. The conference featured presentations by Drs. Michael and Howard, motivational keynote presentations, 49 breakout sessions, and more than 100 exhibitors.     Houston TX Oil and Gas 1,080
    Event 11/29/2016 Annual Meeting of STEPS Networks. Representatives from the national and local STEPS Networks, NIOSH, and OSHA met to share successes and challenges.     Houston TX Oil and Gas 75
    Speech/Presentation 12/16/2016 Presentation for National STEPS Network members Mike Marshall, OSHA, DEP Enforcement Guidelines for Upstream Oil and Gas Extraction Industries Conference call   Oil and Gas 50
    Speech/Presentation 5/18/2017 OSHA On-Site Consultation Conference Rick Ingram, National STEPS Network Oil & Gas Industry Safety and Health Hazards to Workers Little Rock AR Oil and Gas; Small Business 25
    Event 5/23 to 5/24/17 Emerging Issues Focus Group   Workgroups included silica, tank gauging, and dropped objects. Houston TX Oil and Gas 420
    Speech/Presentation 9/25/2017 NSC Congress & Expo Rick Ingram, National STEPS Network Chairperson; David Caruso, NIOSH; Melissa Clinton, CAS in OSHA's Columbus OH Area Office Industry and the Federal Government Working Together to Save Lives: An OSHA Alliance Success Story Indianapolis IN Oil and Gas 25
    TOTAL   1,675

    Other Training

     
    Training Type Date Name/ Title of Trainer Training Title Audience City ST Emphasis Areas Number Reached
    Other 10/1/16 to 9/30/17   SafeLand USA Orientation Training. Provided orientation training for workers in the U.S. onshore exploration and production industry. Issued 84,322 cards. Since its inception in 2010, over one million workers have received SafeLand USA training.       Oil and Gas 84,322
    TOTAL   84,322

    Other Activities

     
    Date Description Emphasis Areas
    Feb. to Mar. 2017 Leading/lagging indicators. The National STEPS Network conducted a survey of member companies on leading and lagging indicators. Results will be used to help develop meaningful leading indicators that could prevent personal and process incidents. The results will be shared with OSHA and the NIOSH NORA Council for Oil and Gas Extraction. Oil and Gas; Safety and Health Programs

    Alliance Products

     
    Date Product Name Product Type New/Revised Emphasis Areas
    May 2017 Hot Work in Oilfields Hazard Alert: Spanish Translation Hazard Alert New Oil and Gas; Hispanic/Latino Workers
    June 2017 Prevention of Fatalities from Ignition of Vapors by Mobile Engines and Auxiliary Engines Hazard Alert New Oil and Gas
    July 2017 Prevention of Fatalities from Ignition of Vapors by Mobile Engines and Auxiliary Engines: Spanish Translation Hazard Alert New Oil and Gas; Hispanic/Latino Workers
    Sep. 2017 Tank Hazard Alert: Added QR Code to related NIOSH video Hazard Alert Revised Oil and Gas
    Sep. 2017 Tank Hazard Alert: Spanish Translation Hazard Alert New Oil and Gas; Hispanic/Latino Workers
    Sep. 2017 Multi-Gas Monitors Hazard Alert: Draft completed. Will be posted in FY 2018. Hazard Alert New Oil and Gas

    OSHA Product Reviews

     
    Date OSHA Product Description Emphasis Areas
    Feb. 2017 Leading Indicators Guidance Document Rick Ingram and other representatives from the National STEPS Network provided feedback to OSHA's Directorate of Standards and Guidance on an OSHA guidance document on leading indicators. Oil and Gas, Safety and Health Programs
    Apr. 2017 Oil and Gas Well Drilling and Servicing eTool: Transportation Module Representatives from the National and local STEPS Networks participated in the workgroup that developed a new Transportation module. The module covers transporting personnel, transporting equipment, vehicle operation at the well site, and all-terrain and utility vehicles. The module was posted on the OSHA web site in April 2017. Oil and Gas; Transportation
    Oct. 2016 to Sep. 2017 Oil and Gas Well Drilling and Servicing eTool: Other Modules Representatives from the National and local STEPS Networks participated in workgroups that are drafting updates to the following eTool modules: General Safety and Health, Site Preparation, Plug and Abandon Well, Drilling, and Well Servicing and Completion. Oil and Gas

Total Number Reached: 540,456

Report prepared by: Barnett Lawrence, Safety & Occupational Health Specialist, DCSP/OOSA; Dec. 7, 2017.