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Safety Issues On Well Servicing Mechanical Systems

Saturday, January 3rd, 2015

Safety issues are a concern and have to do with mechanical braking systems which is a process of operators performing multiple brake actions for each tube or rod being installed or removed. There is training that is provided for this task but what is really needed is an automated “safety” device.

During the course of the day multiple … Read More...

Why You Need Good Looking Flame Resistant Polo Shrts

Thursday, January 1st, 2015

It is good to get help being able to decide why your staff needs to wear corporate looking FR polo shirts and have a choice to choose from.
– Are you upset of prospects seeing your staff in ripped jeans and dirty shirts?
– Do your on site engineers look like they could do with a better more … Read More...

Canadian – Chinese Trading Hub To Lower Cost Of Doing Business

Tuesday, December 30th, 2014

The Chinese are very innovative and smart people. They are aligning themselves to be a superpower and looking for allies in the Canadian region of the world. This strategic move of making Canada a trading hub for their currency is a good move as it reduces the cost of doing business.

Canada has received a major boost in … Read More...

Carbon Output Could Increase Significantly With B.C. LNG Development

Monday, December 29th, 2014

The output of carbon is a real concern to the surrounding communities of the LNG facilities. It is great that the facilities will be open to provide employment and opportunity in the area but we must not forget the environmental issues that must be considered.

The options must be weighed and the formal establishment of appropriate output levels … Read More...

Clean Technology Companies In the Spotlight

Monday, December 29th, 2014

It is amazing that Canada has so many clean tech companies that offer so much to the economy. With a contribution of $11.3 billion per year, this is a successful industry. It is also very commendable that these companies were grown and funded all in Canada.

The EDC has also created a great opportunity for them to access … Read More...

Women’s Flame Resistant Work Clothing

Sunday, December 28th, 2014

Women in the industries that are concerned with the need of flame resistant apparel such as oil and gas and the electrical industry have become such a common occurrence these days that I feel more information needs to be available for you.

Despite the lack of women’s clothing for industrial applications that are available on the market some … Read More...

Large Apprentice Program By Bechtel

Friday, December 26th, 2014

Having an important program that takes on Apprentices is a wonderful approach to building up and creating vital skills in the area. Young persons are the future and need to be accommodated and trained towards the future for new developments.

It is even more appealing as it is not restricted to young person’s but any older person who … Read More...

North Dakota Bosts A 2.8% Unemployment Rate

Monday, December 22nd, 2014

North Dakota is currently the title-holder for the state with the lowest unemployment rate according to an article by the Detroit Free Press. The state has a shale gas revolution, where there are more jobs open than there are applicants.
North Dakota ‘s unemployment rate, currently at 2.8% , is for full employment. Anyone who wants a job … Read More...

Could The Drop In The Price Of Oil Be Due To Political Reasons?

Saturday, December 20th, 2014

Aside from the abundant supply of oil in the market, there are speculations that the oil prices have fallen below the $100 per barrel mark due to political reasons.
There are rumors that in September, the US secretary of state John Kerry struck a deal with King Abdullah of Saudi Arabia to sell crude below the prevailing market … Read More...

OSHA Alert For Hydraulic Fracturing Hazards

Thursday, December 18th, 2014

OSHA  has highlighted dangerous activities in Fracking such as driving and erecting rig towers.
There is also warnings of the dangers of explosions and poisonous hydrogen sulfide during flowback operations.

While many operations may well have already initiated precautions to protect their workers from the hazards this is something that needs to be brought forward and made everyone

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