Keeping and Eye on the Platform

New approaches and connected technology are improving safety in the oil and gas industry, a particularly hazardous domain

Management techniques incorporating IoT data, augmented reality and remote monitoring make it possible to anticipate problems and take corrective action before a disaster occurs. Smart wearables—baseball caps, watches, helmets glasses and other garments with embedded sensors—detect worker fatigue and improve communications. New devices can reveal down-hole problems and cap blowouts quickly, while innovative apps announce emerging risks in real time. Better incident logging can show operators where enhanced training can contribute to worker safety and reduce losses.

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