All oil refinery workers must wear protective equipment. The type of protective equipment required often depends upon the type of job that the individual completes. Standard personal protective equipment includes fire retardant clothing, work boots, gloves, protective eye wear and ear defenders to protect from loud noises.
Because of the potentially dangerous nature of a job in an oil refinery, many permits are required for daily operations. Oil refinery workers must be aware of the aspects of their work that do require a permit and those that don't so that they can effectively and legally carry out the duties of their jobs. They must also be aware of how to file for and obtain a permit for refinery work.
OSHA, a government safety administration, sets specific requirements for all oil refineries to ensure safety of workers and the public. Workers must be aware of the OSHA regulations and understand how these regulations impact their daily work. Not only should new workers be informed of these regulations, but individuals who have worked with the refinery for some time must be kept abreast of new regulations.
Oil refinery accidents don't just hurt people, they also have a serious impact on the environment. Oil refinery workers must be aware of potential environmental damage that can be caused by refinery based accidents. They must also learn how to prevent these accidents and what to do to immediately contain the damage if an accident should occur.
Much of the oil refinery equipment requires regular lubrication to ensure that it remains in working order. Oil refinery workers must be educated on the principles of lubrication as well as which lubricants should be used for each piece of refinery equipment. These workers must be told how frequently this lubrication must take place and what could happen should the necessary lubrication not occur.