WorldWide Drilling Resource

26 FEBRUARY 2022 WorldWide Drilling Resource® processed in an electric arc furnace with carbon-free electricity, has the potential to reduce significantly the carbon emissions associated with steelmaking.” Paul Wurth S.A. brings expertise in plant building and process knowledge in the field of highly efficient hydrogen generation and Midrex direct reduction iron plants. Georges Rassel, CEO of Paul Wurth S.A. said, “This collaboration reflects Paul Wurth’s strategy to support our customers from the very beginning of their projects as a reliable and trusted partner. By associating the different players of the metal production chain, we are confident to develop the most appropriate and efficient solutions for this challenging transition towards a carbon neutral industry.” SHS brings deep iron and steel making expertise. Along with SHS, other steelmakers in Europe plan to use renewable energy and hydrogen to develop electric arc furnaces for melting metallics and scrap, lowering emissions from steelmaking using blast furnaces. Martin Baues, board member for technology at SHS said, “This partnership can further help us to reduce our carbon emissions on the basis of this technology, while gaining important experience in using hydrogen in steel production.” Rio Tinto has reduced its emissions footprint by more than 30% in the decade up to 2020, and set an emissions target to reduce its carbon intensity by a further 30%, as well as its absolute emissions by a further 15% by 2030. The group has a long-term goal of achieving net-zero emissions by 2050. Hard as Steel continued from page 25. Avoiding Fall Hazards While Installing Geothermal Systems Adapted from Information by Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA) Drilling contractors who install and maintain geothermal systems can be exposed to fall hazards when working near trenches, excavations, and pits dug for piping systems. Falls can also occur when workers are installing aboveground system components on roofs or other elevated locations. Constructing, operating, and maintaining systems used for geohermal power generation can be dangerous as well. OSHA standards require employers to protect workers from fall hazards. In the case of trenches, guardrails or barricades may be used to keep workers away from an open trench. When exposed to fall distances of six feet or more, construction workers must be protected from falls by using one of the following methods: e Guardrail Systems - Barriers erected along an unprotected or exposed side,edge, or other area of a working surface to prevent workers from falling to alower surface. e Safety Net Systems - A horizontal or semi-horizontal, cantilever barrier using a netting system to stop falling workers before they make impact with a lower level or obstruction. e Personal Fall Arrest Systems - A system that stops a fall before the worker contacts a lower level. It consists of a body harness, anchorage, and connector, and may include a lanyard, deceleration device, lifeline, or a suitable com- bination. Falls from heights and on the same level (a working surface) are among the leading causes of serious work-related injuries and deaths. OSHA estimates approximately 202,066 serious lost-workday injuries and 345 fatalities occur annually related to falls. To help decrease this number, employers can ensure workers not only use personal fall protection, but are also trained and retrained as necessary about fall and equipment hazards, including fall protection systems. A qualified person should train workers to correctly identify and minimize fall hazards; use personal fall protection systems and rope descent systems; and maintain, inspect, and store equipment or systems used for fall protection. 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