Oil and Gas Industry Safety & Health - Articles - Page 9

GrayWolf Sensing Solutions introduces smart IAQ and toxic gas probes now connect directly to smartphones

July 15, 2021

GrayWolf’s DirectSense® II probes will now connect via Bluetooth LE wireless to Apple and Android devices. Our highly reliable, adaptable DSII probes for Indoor Air Quality (IAQ) and Toxic Gas testing/monitoring will imminently have Apps for iOS and Android operating systems available (free) on the Apple and Google App stores. Use your smartphone or tablet as a multi-parameter display, data-logger and far more.

Large concrete installations call for closer CO2 monitoring

Mark Heuchert

July 15, 2021

Through a series of complex chemical reactions (i.e., “carbonation”), CO2 can reduce concrete’s pH and increase its porosity – ultimately impairing the overall strength and durability of concrete. The phenomenon is hastened in humid climates and in large cities or industrial areas where fossil fuels are likely to be burned at higher rates.

Safety Talk

Cut confusion over confined space

Remember if there’s a possibility it can kill you, it likely needs a permit

Randy DeVaul

June 30, 2021

There are only two programs that I believe require repeated discussions because failure to do things right in either of them can lead to death. Those programs are LOTO and Confined Space Entry.

Honeywell and Alturus team up to provide energy storage and distributed assets solutions

June 24, 2021

Honeywell and Alturus announced a collaborative effort to deploy battery energy storage systems to customers globally.

A trainer for the industrial athlete

Sports trainer brings his expertise to construction, manufacturing, first responders and utilities industries, where physically demanding work takes a toll

Taylor Newlove-Chimes MPH, RDN, LD, CHES

June 10, 2021

Brandon Sipes isn’t your normal, run-of-the-mill athletic trainer. He has all the necessary credentials to be a Board Certified Athletic Trainer, including an advanced degree in kinesiology and exercise science. But Brandon is employed by a healthcare company to look after the workforces in fields such as construction, manufacturing, first responders and utilities, whose employees complete physically demanding work on a daily basis.

Tillman’s New 53 MIG Welding Glove brings exceptional level of comfort and protection

May 27, 2021

True to its reputation of providing unparalleled protective welding gear for over 90 years, the John Tillman Company announced its new MIG (Metal Inert Gas) welding glove.

How to improve construction efficiency with temporary power sources

Evelyn Long

May 27, 2021

Maintaining a high level of construction efficiency makes it easier for contractors to stay on schedule and under budget. It’s simple to envision how a power outage could halt work and cause other complications, such as increasing workers’ risk of injury.

3 potential risks when transporting hazardous materials by rail

Tony Scarrow

May 20, 2021

Whether accidental or non-accidental, hazmat leaks and spills can be catastrophic, but emergency response kits provide a needed safety net for first responders

Cover Story

Are there gaps in your fall protection program?

Shane McEwen

May 13, 2021

Connected technology has emerged over the last decade and can boost the level of safety for those who work at elevation, enhancing a fall protection equipment program.