An Injury Risk Model for Large Oil & Gas Construction Projects in Kuwait

Oil and Gas Industry is the backbone of Kuwait’s economic and social strength, development &stability. However, Oil & Gas Exploration, Production and Pipeline transportation are involved with high-risk Construction activities. The accidents occurred or continued to occur in the Construction industry had significant impact on personnel, environment or assets. Moreover, the hazards associated with Oil and Gas sector add immense risks to the Construction activities happened around the sector.

The accidents caused during Construction activities at Oil and Gas Industry resulted in significant human loss. Human errors are the major root causes of any industrial accident. H.W. Heinrich’s Law on accident causation &Frank E Bird’s accident causation theory, which were accepted worldwide, describes that there are number of underlining causes for any accident to occur. Scientific analysis and interpretation of root causes of accidents revels that human errors are the weakest link.

Technology is rapidly changing and automation is taking place for better controls, and better productivity. Many organizations are looking at changing from legislative compliance to positive proactive measures to achieve the better HSE performances at Project sites. In order to achieve these objectives, one has to focus on understanding the root causes of the accidents.

Therefore, further understanding on the accident patterns and weak links in the process of accident occurrence during Construction activities at Oil and Gas sector, evaluate the Injury Risk and relevant Injury Prevention models for mitigation of accidents could be a recognizable research in the field of Health, Safety & Environment.