by eftrain331 | Mar 8, 2019 | SafeLand
Saying no to unsafety Sometimes the most important word to ensure safe oilfield operations is the word “no.” All workers and supervisors must be able to say “no” to potentially unsafe situations which could include both scenarios that they know are unsafe or... by eftrain331 | Jan 12, 2017 | HAZCOM, SafeLand
TRANSFERRING INFORMATION SafeLand training contains a great deal of information about how to work safely and effectively in the oilfield. Topics within the SafeLand orientation include many topics from oilfield driving and excavations to wellsite arrival and... by eftrain331 | Jan 5, 2017 | Hydrogen Sulfide, SafeLand, Safety
NATURAL GAS AND IMPURITIES The pure natural gas that we all use is, in San Antonio, almost 100% methane (CH4). It is important that the natural gas we burn is pure because it gives a correct and consistent amount of heat while minimizing the pollution produced.... by eftrain331 | Dec 8, 2016 | SafeLand
Oilfield workers need good quality boots to do their work safely. These boots come in two varieties: pull up boots and lace up boots. Pull up boots are taller and do not have laces. They are called “pull ups” because to put them on you just pull the collar past the... by eftrain331 | Dec 7, 2016 | SafeLand, Safety
The most dangerous position in the oilfield is behind the wheel. Oilfield work has a reputation for being dangerous due to working with heavy equipment and explosive wells. These are certainly hazards, but the biggest killer in the oilfield is driving. We’ve discussed... by eftrain331 | Nov 28, 2016 | Career, SafeLand
The big crew change is a mass retirement of older workers and is now a reality in the oil and gas industry. During the oil crash in the 1980’s, the industry was cut down to the bone with a slew of cost cutting layoffs and business bankruptcies. Vigor did not...