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With the decline in the price of LNG declining so much this does have some added benefits for the vessels that run on LNG as a fuel that are the link between buyers and sellers of the gas.

I guess it is the good and bad of it all as the cost to transport the LNG is lower … Read More...

The train derailment this Monday, Feb. 16, 2015 in Fayette County as shown by the following video provided by WCHS-TV is another devastating accident concerning the transportation of crude oil.
This crude oil was coming from The Bakken in North Dakota which has a higher gas content and higher vapor pressure along with a lower flash point that … Read More...

Safety hazards and accidents are not only very bad for the person being injured but it also looks bad on the company that is responsible.
There is always the unexpected no matter how many good safety practices a company has implemented. When workers get injured for reasons like not wearing the proper safety equipment due to possibly to … Read More...

The 1910.269 standard requires that an arc flash analysis be performed on your equipment now such as the substations on site.

Once the analysis has been performed you will have the approach distance for the arc rated PPE. Being anywhere near a substation  a person could still be near the limited approach boundary which can sometimes be a … Read More...

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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...