Top 8 Digital Safety Trends in Oil and Gas in 2023

摘要

Abstract Top 8 digital safety trends in Oil and Gas in 2023 Oil and Gas is one of the most hazardous industries to work in. From exposure to toxic gases to working at dangerous temperatures, lone worker management to fall detection, there are a host of safety issues that are common to the industry. It is also an industry undergoing a revolutionary digital transformation. With changes, come challenges and new opportunities. This paper looks at the top digital safety trends that are taking place within the industry. The top trends that will be investigated in this paper include: Real time safety solutions (RTLS): Real-time location services have re-defined personnel monitoring. From real time access control to personnel monitoring, geo-fencing to vehicle collision avoidance, real-time location tracking has a wide range of applications that can be used to make the industry safer.Remote monitoring: Remote monitoring technologies are one of the most adopted digital technologies used by Oil and Gas companies around the world. From a safety perspective, remote monitoring has changed the game for confined space monitoring. Gas monitors, breathing air apparatus can all now be monitored remotely reducing the number of onsite personnel required contributing to a safer and more efficient worksite.Connected worker solutions: Networked devices are transforming lone workers to connected workers. Through a comprehensive solution of apps, industrial IIoT infrastructure and connected devices, workers can now directly communicate and connect with the command center ensuring enhanced safety for lone workers.Smarter equipment: Equipment, devices and tools are also getting smarter. All traditional equipment can be ‘smarter’ by using data, AI and IIoT technology to work with each other to revolutionize their role in safety.AI solutions: AI is being increasingly used in Oil and Gas for a range of safety solutions. Computer Vision for example has a versatile range of applications that ensure safer workers. From PPE compliance to fall detection, Computer Vision and other AI technologies can be used to ensure safer Oil and Gas workers.Automation of hazardous and high-risk jobs: Robots and drones have been taking over high-risk jobs to keep workers safe.Training in the digital era: Better trained workers are safer workers. With the rapid rise in digital technologies, there are a growing number of digital and hybrid training and coaching sessions that are becoming more popular. AI is also being increasingly used in training to ensure a highly trained workforce.Digital twins: More organizations are investing in digital twins to detect, predict and even help prevent incidents from happening in the real world by better understanding their impacts in the digital world by gaining a clearer comprehension of their consequences in the digital sphere.