Archive for the ‘In The Field’ Category

Walls Insulated Coveralls Update For The 2015 Winter Season

Monday, September 14th, 2015

Update on the medium weight 4.0 oz. Walls insulated coveralls.
Looks like the factory is keeping the softer feeling twill fabric in the navy blue color only and the tough duck duck in the brown and black colors.

Both styles come in the short, regular and tall lengths which is good.
They have decided to bring back the … Read More...

Live Traffic Video On Samsung Truck

Monday, July 20th, 2015

As you know traveling on the highway behind a semi-trailer is stressful at the best of times especially when you need to pass. This may be the way of the future as Samsung has come up with a great idea to make it easier for other drivers to view the road ahead before they pass attaching  giant TV … Read More...

Canada’s LNG Industry Must Move Fast Into The Global LNG Market

Thursday, July 16th, 2015

Natural gas production in Canada will likely decline in the next decade if no new export facilities are constructed and put in to operation. The Calgary-based Canadian Association of Petroleum Producers said Canada needs access to global liquified natural gas markets to help stimulate the industry.

United States natural gas supplies are displacing western Canadian gas in the … Read More...

Protecting Workers From Heat Stress – Oil and Gas

Thursday, July 9th, 2015

Precautions should be taken when working in the heat of summer especially in the oil and gas industry when heavy coveralls are usually worn for protection from flash fire. Exposure to an overdose of heat can result in heat exhaustion, cramps and even heat stroke.
Risk factors that contribute to heat related health issues are factors such as … Read More...

Canadian Wildfires Sharing It’s Smokey Haze

Wednesday, July 8th, 2015

Canadian wildfires are creating quite the problem in Canada but are also sharing the smoke and debri with our neighbors to the south. North Dakotans thought they had it bad with the flaring of natural gas but now they can really appreciate that it wasn’t so bad.

This article from Bakken.com explains the feeling quite well and compares … Read More...

Insect Repellent And FR Clothing

Tuesday, July 7th, 2015

Every year the concerns of how to properly use insect repellent while wearing FR clothing are brought forward. Therefore and for your reference following is some helpful information on this topic.

The problem is that the active ingredient DEET that is is utilized in the insect repellents is highly flammable. Yes the DEET is a hazard when it

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Most Likely Cause Of Oil Rig Fire – Open Flame Heater

Thursday, July 2nd, 2015

Three deaths that did not need to happen are being attributed to the use of an open-flame heater which probably started the fire. The company (Dan D Drilling) apparently knew this was hazardous and had already been in violation with OSHA and was cited in June 2011.
Without basic training in place for chemical and physical hazards of … Read More...

ATPV And EBT Ratings For Arc Rated Clothing

Monday, June 29th, 2015

Why is it that some FR clothing is rating with an ATPV (Arc Thermal Performance Value) and some arc rated clothing is rated with an EBT (Energy Breakopen Threshold) rating?

The answer is as follows:

An Arc Thermal Performance Value (ATPV) is defined as the arc incident energy required to cause the onset of second-degree burn. The higher … Read More...

Are you looking for work in the Oil and Gas industry? Part 2

Monday, June 8th, 2015

Further to the last blog post on helping to land that job in the oil patch.

Being involved in a job interview can make one nervous and you may think that you might not be accepted for the job. You should consider the fact that for the most part employers tend to choose the person that fits the … Read More...

Are You Looking For Work In The Oil And Gas Industry?

Friday, June 5th, 2015

There are many different types of jobs available and this shows in the type of job interview processes that are being utilized in the Industry. Traditionally there has been the regular recruitment process that companies use but now with worldwide business practices and the cultures that go with them the hiring practices are changing. Job applicants are being … Read More...