by eftrain331 | Aug 19, 2015 | Frac, Safety
Despite the size and scope involved, hydraulic fracturing is one of the safest operations in the oil and gas industry. Like any industrial operation, frac jobs do have their own specific hazards which need to be accounted for. Also make sure to read our post... by eftrain331 | Aug 18, 2015 | Frac, Safety
(Referred from What are Frack Hits) Frac Hit: Cross-well communication initiated while pumping a hydraulic fracturing treatment. Click here to take FRAC-BASIC an online introduction to hydraulic fracturing. While pumping a frac job, an offset well may become charged... by eftrain331 | Aug 15, 2015 | SafeLand, Safety
In our San Antonio SafeLand training we teach that it is of the utmost importance that all workers in the South Texas oilfields are wearing the proper personal protective equipment (PPE) at all times. At the same time, workers must also recognize the limitations of... by eftrain331 | Aug 11, 2015 | Safety, Weather
Few topics in Oilfield Training are more region specific than the weather. In certain regions, some types of extreme weather are much more or less likely. In South Texas, however, the meeting of mid-continent and gulf coast regions means that all types of severe... by eftrain331 | Aug 10, 2015 | Safety
DRUGS AND ALCOHOL Coming to work with a high sense of awareness is of utmost importance in oilfield safety. The use of drugs and alcohol can impair that sense of awareness and put the impaired and other workers at risk. As a condition of employment, all workers may be... by eftrain331 | Aug 9, 2015 | SafeLand, Safety
SafeLand training is an important step to giving oilfield workers some awareness of fire safety. All workers must understand the potential risks for generating an oilfield fire. They must also understand how to never expose themselves to risk by leaving an escape for...