Work on an oil and gas rig can be exciting, fast-paced, and lucrative, but it can also be deadly. Of the 15 industries tracked by the Census of Fatal Occupational Injuries from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, fatality rates in the oil and gas industry are third behind only transportation and agriculture and forestry. Hazard control is critical on oil rigs, making it crucial for both employers and employees to participate in safety programs to help prevent unnecessary ri