OSHA has published the updated ruling related to the safety standard in the construction and repair of electric power generation, transmission and distribution. The updated standard which became law on July 14, 2014 includes some significant changes to the PPE requirements for electric workers.
OSHA did delay the effective date for some provisions which will be fully implemented … Read More...
The high heat protective G64TCVB14GC style glove manufactured by National safety Apparel is made from 22 oz. Thermobest and is a very popular glove. The entire glove is lined with 12 oz wool and has a Goldenbest cuff.
This style of glove’s main difference compared to other similar cut gloves is the cuff design in that it is … Read More...
One of the biggest issues concerning the oil boom in North Dakota is impact of fracking on the environment. While it is very clear that the economies in towns where there is an oil boom are also growing tremendously, the reality is no one is certain what kind of damage or the extent of environmental damage the industry … Read More...
Among the unwelcome changes happening in the Bakken region is the rise in crime. Locals in the oil boom towns grew up in quiet and secure environments but life in these towns, although still relatively peaceful, have undoubtedly changed.
Many of the workers at the Bakken region are young men with money to spend; this is likely the … Read More...
The boom in the oil industry has caused a shortage in housing in North Dakota. The result? In the last few years, home prices have surged. In 2013, homes in North Dakota sold for over $200,000, up from the average price of just over $160,000 in 2011.
It is not just the houses that have become more expensive; … Read More...
One of the areas of concern for people at the Bakken Region is the shortage of housing brought about by the sudden growth in the area’s population. The oil boom has attracted thousands of workers from out of state and the housing has failed to keep with the pace of the population growth.
Many of the workers have … Read More...
An oil field worker can earn as much as $100,000 a year even without a college degree. This level of income is a big deal; as of January 2014, the minimum wage in the United States had been mandated at $7.25 per hour. Some states have legislated slightly higher minimum wages. Even if a worker worked 12 hours … Read More...
(Part 1) The Oil Boom Means More Work for People
The oil industry in North Dakota, around the Bakken formation, continues to grow. Oil was discovered in the area in 2006; 8 years later and more and more field workers continue to troop to the Bakken region to work in the growing oil industry, supported by the recent … Read More...
This week’s tip is concerning an FAQ question that we get this time a year which is “How Do I Clean My FR Jacket?”.
Your flame resistant jacket can be cleaned either at home or at a dry cleaners. The advantage of cleaning it at the dry cleaners is that if the jacket is heavily soiled in oil … Read More...
The oil industry for the past couple of years was seeing some level of stability in the range of $100 a barrel. The companies that hedged at that price have secured their revenues now that oil has fallen to about $50 a barrel.
Purchasers who hedged would be the real losers, as they felt that they would have … Read More...
