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...
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...
As your flame resistant (FR) clothing is meant to be your last line of defence for protection when a flash fire or electric arc occurs you need to ensure that the PPE is maintained in good condition.
One of the main causes of degrading your flame resistant clothing is by the use of chlorine bleach. Bleach can not … Read More...
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 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...
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
… Read More...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...
Breathable polypropylene disposable coveralls help keep you from overheating and are a great low cost limited use coverall for protection from dirt, grime or other dry particulates.
Economical and disposable is what makes the 30 gram Spun bond the right choice to keep you clean and protect your costlier garments for other work tasks. When dealing with non-hazardous … Read More...
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...
The need for flame resistant clothing (FRC) to help keep our workers safe in the oil and gas and electrical industries is on the rise along with improvements in safety standards and fabric enhancements. Growth in personnel in these Industries has increased significantly providing the demand for more protective and comfortable FR clothing.
As the Standards have evolved … Read More...
