Maritime welding, also known as hyperbaric welding, can be one of the most lucrative occupations that do not require a college degree. However, underwater welding accidents are a frequent occurrence on oil platforms, ships, and underwater construction sites due to the dangers of maritime welding….
Offshore drilling in the U.S. and Gulf of Mexico is often considered one of America’s most hazardous professions. Workers must handle highly combustible materials, toxic chemicals, and heavy equipment regularly. Nevertheless, the oil and natural gas industries continue to grow rapidly, supplying many Texans and…
To the outside world, commercial offshore diving might appear to be exciting and filled with opportunities in deep waters; however, there are tremendous on-the-job offshore diving dangers. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reported that the fatality rate of commercial divers is 40…
Offshore oil and gas extraction is crucial to the United States economy – and, it creates jobs for tens of thousands of workers. Offshore oil and gas operations include all activities related to the extraction of oil and natural gas from beneath the seafloor. While…
While the jobs are financially beneficial for our nation’s hard workers, working on an offshore oil rig is one of the most dangerous occupations in the United States and beyond. Many dangers lurk while working offshore, but the most dangerous danger is oil rig explosions…