Abstract
Background: Occupational and environmental hazards are continually encountered by oil and gas workers in operational facilities. This study thus aimed at quantifying the noise level and air quality parameters within a crude oil flow station in the Niger Delta Region of Nigeria. Methods: The study was conducted in one of the crude oil facilities at Escravosin Delta State of Nigeria. A descriptive, cross-sectional design was adopted in the study. Area noise measurements were undertaken at 40 locations within and outside the facility using a CEL-485 (serial number 109776). Air quality measurements were undertaken in fourteen (14) locations within the facility using CASELLA Micro dust pro (Dust Monitor) and Multi-Gas Meter.
Highlights
Occupational and environmental pose a threat to the health and safety of workers in hazards are continually encountered by oil and gas workers in all occupations [4]
This study showed that noise levels at the generator house and pump house exceeded normal permissible limits
Particulate matter release into the atmosphere can occur during venting and flaring operations [16].The analysis further revealed Volatile Organic Compounds (VOC) concentration of 30ppm, which is well above the Federal Ministry of Environment (FMENV) limit of 20ppm
Summary
Background: Occupational and environmental pose a threat to the health and safety of workers in hazards are continually encountered by oil and gas workers in all occupations [4]. It presents in the form of operational facilities. Noise level and air quality parameters within a crude oil flow station in the Niger Delta Region of Nigeria. Air quality parameters within the facility Ergonomic hazards in the oil and gas industry include were found to exceed the limits established by the Directorate manual handling, lifting, lowering, pulling, pushing, of Petroleum Resources in Nigeria. Component of drilling fluid, welding or cutting fumes as Keywords: air quality, occupational hazards, exposure, well as irritant, toxic, corrosive and sensitizing noise, noise assessment
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