Environmental Importance: Oil and Gas Safety Measures

The oil and gas industry is one of the most important in relation to the global economy and infrastructure. Millions of people rely on oil and gas every day, yet this vital trade has inherent risks that must be addressed up front to ensure clear operations. 

Environmental services provide a method of managing worksite risk and handling any problematic elements that need to be contained or disposed of without affecting the site, workers, or environment at large. Some of the most important services offer businesses a way to assess or remove risk factors entirely, streamlining the jobsite and minimizing additional costs. Employing these safety measures before or during operations will save you money and stress down the road. 

Site Assessments and Environmental Analysis

Site assessments provide an overview of your worksite and any potential environmental hazards that exist within. This can be overflow, spillover, or waste from the process. While it’s in your best interest to ensure every part of the process works smoothly, sometimes accidents happen and waste is created outside of expected areas. A site assessment gives you a comprehensive understanding of your worksites output and gives you a chance to remediate issues that are flagged during the assessment. 

Environmental analysis is similar, but provides an overview of the surrounding landscape and environment to determine whether you’ve created a negative impact through inadequate waste management or ongoing efforts. Oil spills or gas leaks are incredibly dangerous to wildlife and the landscape, so analyzing the area and ensuring there are no gaps in your waste management will keep your services moving seamlessly. 

Emergency Spill Response Planning

Another safety measure you can take is to create an emergency spill response plan. This should be a comprehensive plan that encompasses all the potential outcomes of your operations, including additional plans to contain or reclaim the surrounding environment in the event of a spill or leak. 

Spills cause millions of dollars in damages to the environment and take years to address, casting your company in a poor light in the meantime. Having a plan in place and a service on hand to handle accidents and risks will minimize monetary losses and keep your operations moving. 

Reclamation and Decommissioning

A reclamation or decommissioning plan ensures that when a worksite is finished, you have a proper procedure in place to shut the site down safely and clean the surrounding area if need be. Services like Tellus Environmental provide ample opportunity to utilize their skills in keeping a former worksite secured, decommissioned, and cleared up to prevent any waste spills or other environmental hazards from leaking out. 

A Reliable Environmental Partner

Tellus Companies provides expert environmental services through Tellus Environmental. We ensure that your worksite has the professional oversight necessary to continue operations cleanly and efficiently without the risk of a leak or mishandled hazard incurring undue stress. We can help you with the planning, execution, and waste disposal through our service package. Keep your worksite safe and the environment healthy when you partner with Tellus Companies today.