by eftrain331 | Mar 14, 2016 | Weather
The 2015-2016 period was characterized by a strong el niño, which is a warming pattern in the waters of the eastern Pacific Ocean. This warming pattern is temporary and causes wet summers and a milder hurricane season for Texas. The el niño has also decreased the... by eftrain331 | Feb 26, 2016 | Uncategorized
CLIMBING THE LADDER Throughout the world-wide oil and gas industry, there has been over 300,000 layoffs during the slump of 2015. Many of those who are still in employment have had a pay freeze or even forced a demotion. For those who are still working through the... by eftrain331 | Feb 22, 2016 | Safety
Smoking is well known as a common vice that many workers are addicted to. In addition to being detrimental to the worker’s health, it is also a possible safety hazard. The lit tip of a cigarette is hot enough to ignite oil and gas, causing an explosion. In most well... by eftrain331 | Feb 21, 2016 | Weather
Oilfield operations during winter in the United States can become hazardously cold. Certain locations are more hazardous than others. In South Texas, where the Eagle Ford Shale is located, temperatures on occasional years can become so cold that ice becomes... by eftrain331 | Feb 18, 2016 | Safety
While at work in the oilfields it is critically important to stay focused on the work at hand. If a worker’s focus becomes distracted, then the worker can unwittingly become exposed to existing and developing hazards. It’s important to understand the possible... by eftrain331 | Feb 16, 2016 | Career
Working in the oil and gas industry is one of the most difficult and dangerous lines of work. The pay is high, but the hours are also extremely long. Labor in the oilfields is hard work and excuses are never allowed. Oil industry veterans revel in the challenge. These... by eftrain331 | Feb 15, 2016 | Career
WILLIAM HOWARD TAFT 27TH U.S. PRESIDENT Recognizing the need for a reliable source of oil to power the American Navy during times of war, President Taft set up a series of areas to be set aside as a Naval Petroleum Reserve. These areas include: NPR 1&2 in Southern... by eftrain331 | Dec 30, 2015 | SafeLand
Lockout-tagout procedures are intended to protect workers from potentially permanent injury or death while working on equipment and is an important part of a SafeLand curriculum. When energy is stored in a piece of equipment, it can be released both if... by eftrain331 | Dec 11, 2015 | SafeLand
We orient oilfield workers to SafeLand through the high quality IADC Rig Pass program. This orientation contains several topics that are important for onshore oilfield workers. Driving and Check-in The most dangerous activity in the oilfield, on a statistical basis,... by eftrain331 | Dec 11, 2015 | Frac
-‘Frack’ is a misspelling of the term frac, see our article on frac hits here. Frac is short for “Hydraulic Fracturing,” which is a stimulation treatment performed to enhance the productivity of a completion. Enhanced productivity is achieved...