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ph. 800-504-4016The miles of piping and pipe racks associated with the petrochemical industry expose refinery workers to fall hazards when adequate fall protection is not in place. Oil and gas refineries are in need of constant repair, maintenance, painting, and pipe re-routing. Most of this work is done at heights, with few or no structural elements overhead from which to install fall protection. Some sections of pipe rack may expose workers to a fall hazard during maintenance, and yet, these same sections of pipe might be visited once every ten years. As a safety directory for an oil and gas refinery, how do you balance OSHA compliance and protection of maintenance personnel with the need to provide cost effective fall protection covering an enormous length of exposed pipe?

horizontal lifeline with rope grab kit provides unlimited access to roof top surface.
In addition to pipe racks, what about the fall hazards associated with rail siding, truck tank, and pits found in refinery settings?
DFP engineers can work with you to develop a comprehensive fall protection plan for your refinery. Working together, we can help to identify and prioritize high risk areas where falls are likely to occur. After this process is complete, DFP can recommend and install an OSHA compliant fall protection solution that will keep your facility, and more importantly, your workers safe. Common DFP fall protection installations for the oil and gas industry include:
For years, DFP has helped the leaders in the oil and gas industry protect maintenance personnel. Click here to learn more about how we can keep your workers safe and your pipes flowing.
Horizontal lifeline to access piping grid in refinery setting. Vertical ladders and platform provide safe access to the horizontal lifeline

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