Psychosocial Safety and Health Hazards and Their Impacts on Offshore Oil and Gas Workers
Author:
D’Antoine Emma1ORCID, Jansz Janis123ORCID, Barifcani Ahmed1, Shaw-Mills Sherrilyn12, Harris Mark4, Lagat Christopher1
Affiliation:
1. Department of Petroleum Engineering, WA School of Mines: Minerals, Energy and Chemical Engineering, Curtin University, Bentley, WA 6102, Australia 2. HSE Global, P.O. Box 2061, High Wycombe, WA 6067, Australia 3. College of Safety Science and Engineering, Xi’an University of Science & Technology, 58 Yanta Road, Xi’an 710054, China 4. Faculty of Business and Law, School of Economics, Finance and Property, Curtin University, Bentley, WA 6102, Australia
Abstract
The offshore oil and gas working environment is an inherently dangerous one, with risks posed to physical safety on a daily basis. One neglected field of research is the added psychosocial stressors present in this environment. This research examined the experiences of offshore oil and gas workers through one-on-one online interviews which were recorded and transcribed. Transcripts were analyzed through the qualitative software NVivo, which generated themes and patterns for the responses given to questions that were developed through a focus group. The results of the analysis showed that multiple psychosocial stressors are present in this population, such as fear of speaking up, unsatisfactory company-provided facilities, work–life interference, work status, micromanaging, gender harassment and bullying. In addition, interviews identified that production and time pressures, along with fatigue, can influence accidents and mistakes. Climate factors also cause discomfort. However, these are managed according to best practices by organizations. Due to the timing of the study, COVID-19 was a significant stressor for some, but not all, employees. In conclusion, offshore oil and gas workers face multiple stressors in a dangerous environment that may lead to devastating consequences.
Funder
Australian Government Research Training Program (RTP) Scholarship
Subject
Public Health, Environmental and Occupational Health,Safety Research,Safety, Risk, Reliability and Quality
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