Oxy Heat Stress Program - 2023 Safety Leadership Awards
As part of a targeted effort, Occidental (Oxy) developed the Oxy Heat Stress Program to protect workers from the health risks posed by extreme temperatures in offshore environments. The initiative targets operations exposed to high air temperatures, radiant heat sources, high humidity, direct physical contact with hot objects, and physically demanding activities that trigger heat stress. At the heart of the program is a metrics-driven approach that evaluates heat index values, work-to-rest ratios and water intake to address heat-related concerns.
Through rigorous audits, monitoring and the deployment of heat stress aids, Oxy aims to reduce and mitigate heat incidents. Since its launch in 2020, the program has led to improvements in heat stress management metrics, along with a notable reduction in heat-related incidents. Several studies have revealed “best practices” that serve to continually refine the program’s effectiveness, enabling Oxy to introduce even more impactful safety enhancement measures.