Control
Journey Management
Planning and managing work-related travel risks.
Documents
- 202313 Nov
Vehicle incident – driver tiredness
A company vehicle returning from a project site struck a stationary police vehicle after its tired driver continued towards a scheduled rest stop. A passenger suffered arm and nose injuries when the airbag deployed. The flash highlights driver changes, fatigue awareness, journey management, passenger vigilance and securing luggage and laptops.
- 202222 Jul
A focus on journey management
This safety flash examines two vehicle incidents: a car–forklift collision at a Dutch third-party site and a Brazilian transport incident following a driver’s medical issue. It discusses restricted visibility, uncommunicated hazards and gaps in driver assurance, recommending journey planning, intervention and clearer oversight of contracted transport.
- 202031 Jan
Coronavirus Outbreak
This safety flash collates member suggestions for responding to the emerging coronavirus outbreak. It addresses business travel restrictions, precautions for personnel returning from China, and workplace planning. Measures for consideration include pandemic coordination, hygiene communication, remote working, staff tracking and review of business continuity arrangements.
- 2018Mar
How to Prevent Fatigued Driving at Work - Oil & Gas Employer Fact 2018
This employer fact sheet addresses fatigued driving in oil and gas extraction. It outlines alertness risks and illustrates a fatal truck crash. Recommended measures include fatigue policies, journey planning, limits on work and driving hours, rest and sleep opportunities, rested transport drivers, worker education and protection for stop-work decisions.
- 2018Mar
How to Prevent Fatigued Driving at Work - Oil & Gas Workers Fact 2018
This fact sheet explains fatigued driving risks for oil and gas extraction workers, including long journeys, extended shifts, body-clock effects and medications. It describes warning signs and a fatal crash, then outlines sleep, travel planning, rest breaks and stop-work measures, distinguishing temporary caffeine use from adequate sleep.
- 20163 Mar
The Zika virus
This safety flash describes Zika symptoms, mosquito transmission and affected regions. It outlines precautions for travellers, including covering clothing, insect repellent and mosquito nets, alongside medical consultation and health monitoring after return. It also discusses reconsidering travel during pregnancy and reducing mosquito breeding through water-container and gutter maintenance.
- 2012
OSHA Fatal Facts, Oil Patch No. 1-2012
An oilfield crew’s pickup overturned on a wet road at night after approaching a curve at unsafe speed, killing two occupants who were ejected. The alert recommends seat-belt use, company vehicle safety programmes, speed adjustment for adverse conditions, fatigue-related driving restrictions and proper vehicle maintenance.
- 20031 Jul
Mugging and robbery
An employee returning to a vessel from Port of Spain accepted an unofficial lift and was robbed at gunpoint, beaten and held prisoner. He escaped during a distraction. The company advised employees to use official taxis, go ashore with a buddy and remain alert to their surroundings.
- 20031 Jun
Robbery at gunpoint
An employee needing roadside motoring assistance accepted help from strangers who then robbed him at gunpoint. The flash presents company advice on advance journey planning, vehicle familiarity and carrying a company mobile telephone, alongside police guidance on remaining calm, co-operating and observing details during a robbery.
- Undated
Epidemiology Perspective
This presentation examines US oil and gas extraction fatality trends and motor vehicle risks. It outlines journey and fatigue management measures, considers in-vehicle monitoring and fatigue detection technologies, and explains the FOG database’s scope and sources. Industry collaboration supports targeted surveillance and responses to emerging hazards.