Services Careers Sustainability About Us Our Team Contact Us Login arrow-left-solid Back to the Pipeline Work Safe Oath: Line of Fire 2 Min Read | November 23, 2021 By: Stephen Gros Gulf of Mexico Safety Manager Copied to clipboard! What is Line of Fire? The term line of fire in safety is very common when talking about the hazards associated with the work we do. Depending on the task being performed, there could be many different lines of fire hazards present or possibly just a few. Simply put line of fire means being in harm’s way. Line of fire injuries occur when stored energy is unexpectedly released and contacts an individual. Some common energy types in our work environment include: Biological – Bacteria, animals, insects, bloodborne pathogens, and contaminated food or water. Chemical – Vapors, toxic compounds, combustibles, and corrosives. Electrical – Including transformers, lightning, wiring, batteries, static charges, and power cables. Gravity – The force that enables objects and people to fall. Mechanical – Rotating equipment, motors, or compressed springs. Motion – The movement of objects including people. Pressure – Process piping, compressed cylinders, tanks, hoses, pneumatic and hydraulic equipment. Radiation – Including the sun, X-Rays, and welding arcs. Sonic – Equipment noise, high pressure releases, abrasive blasting operations, and arc gouging. Temperature – Hot or cold surfaces, steam, friction, and weather. The best way to avoid line of fire injuries is to identify and eliminate the hazards whenever possible. When elimination is not possible, engineering controls are the next best thing. Examples of engineering controls include physical barriers, machine guards, and toe boards on elevated working surfaces. It is important to decrease you chance of being injured by a line of fire hazard by not putting yourself in harm’s way in the first place. Ask yourself with is the worst thing that can happen or what will happen if a safeguard fails. Recognize the hazards of your work and act accordingly. DANOS PIPELINE View all posts Work Safe Oath: Line of Fire November 23, 2021 What is Line of Fire? The term line of fire in safety is... Copied to clipboard! Thanksgiving Safety November 23, 2021 The kitchen is the heart of the home, especially at Thanksgiving. Kids... Copied to clipboard! Determined to Dominate in Project Services November 18, 2021 As we close out the calendar year and reflect on our strategy... Copied to clipboard! Podcasts and PBIOS November 18, 2021 Team Danos had a great time connecting with friends in the oil... Copied to clipboard! Join Our Team Apply Online RSVP Safety Focus Schedule Customer Lunch & Learn All Positions View all open positions. APPLY Field Positions Explore our open positions. APPLY Posiciones abiertas Vea nuestras posiciones abiertas. APLICAR Staff Positions View open staff positions. APPLY Looking for something specific? Search Submit Home Services Careers Sustainability About Us News Danos Pipeline Login Contact Us Danos Foundation Sign Up For Our Newsletter Sign Up Now Get Connected © Copyright 2021, Danos. Privacy Policy / Terms of Use. All rights reserved.