In a sector where the smallest lapse can become a serious injury or fatality, improving Oil, Gas, and Energy safety performance isn’t optional—it’s essential. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics in 2023, U.S. oil and gas extraction industries experienced 78 worker fatalities across extraction, drilling, and support activities, underscoring the industry’s severe SIF potential. At the same time, the recordable injury rate in U.S. oil and gas extraction was 0.9 per 100 FTEs—lower than many sectors—showing that while frequency may be moderate, the consequence profile is uniquely high. (Private industry average TRC was 2.4 in 2023.) (Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics)
Globally, IOGP members reported 27 fatalities in 2023 with a fatal accident rate (FAR) of 0.82; analysis shows most fatal incidents map to a small number of predictable life-saving rule failures (e.g., Driving, Line of Fire, Working at Height, Mechanical Lifting). (Source: GUPC) For leaders across upstream, midstream, downstream, petrochemicals, and utilities, the mandate is clear: reduce exposure, develop frontline capability, and hardwire decisions that prevent SIFs. That’s exactly where DEKRA excels.
Depth in high-hazard work. DEKRA has decades of experience in energy and utilities, partnering with nuclear, oil, gas, petrochemical, power generation, transmission, and distribution organizations to improve safety culture, reliability, and SIF prevention.
Proven methodologies. Our organizational safety consultants apply proprietary, behavioral- and brain-science–based methods that translate risk into everyday actions leaders and crews can execute—driving measurable ROI.
Focused on the outcomes that matter. We help you mitigate critical risks, protect assets, reduce downtime, and—most importantly—prevent serious injuries and fatalities.
If your goal is zero surprises in high-risk work, let’s build a program that meets your operating reality—assets, workforce, and risk profile. Let’s align on your needs.