by Robert Slocum | Oct 21, 2021 | Basin United
We all know a good leader when we see them. A good leader remains calm under pressure. When we see someone panicking and running around aimlessly, we do not think that is a good leader. Supervisors must keep a steady and calm hand or else their teams will question if... by eftrain331 | Oct 21, 2021 | Basin United
The oilfield has several different hazards, some of which cause severe injuries and fatalities. Every worker should be trained to identify and mitigate these hazards during a rigpass with a Basin United class. Some of the main oilfield hazards are listed below. SLIPS... by eftrain331 | Oct 21, 2021 | Basin United, Career
Many workers have been successful obtaining their Basin United training in San Antonio. The Basin United Fundamental Safety orientation provides workers with the tools they need to start work safely in the oilfield. Although there are many different jobs in the oil... by eftrain331 | Oct 21, 2021 | Basin United
TEAMS BASED TRAINING In our San Antonio Basin United Fundamentals training, the oilfield workers cooperate in teams in order to learn the safety material. By working with each team, the Basin United Fundamental Safety training material is shared with others with... by eftrain331 | Oct 21, 2021 | Basin United, Safety
POSITIVE SAFETY ATTITUDE FOR SUPERVISORS IN BASIN UNITED It is important as a part of your Basin United supervisor training to keep a positive safety attitude in the oilfields. While it may seem like the requirements to work at the wellsite are getting stricter and... by eftrain331 | Oct 21, 2021 | Basin United
Basin United supervisor training is not just about a set of knowledge, or even being able to perform certain skills, students should be able to enact their leadership training in the real world if need be. When an unsafe event occurs at the wellsite, if the... 
by Robert Slocum | Dec 17, 2020 | Frac
Are Fracking Jobs Still a Good Career Choice? The term “fracking” typically conjures up an image of environmentalists and protestors trying to prevent the process from happening in their area. Although there is controversy surrounding the process of fracking, it is... by Robert Slocum | Sep 18, 2020 | Hydrogen Sulfide, Online training
Where to get H2S training online? Many people need to get their H2S Training online. There are various good reasons for doing this. Perhaps the worker is stuck at a remote location or the scheduling for in-person classes does not line up. In this case virtual H2S... by Robert Slocum | Sep 14, 2020 | Fit Test, Train the Trainer
Companies have asked us what is needed to perform a fit test. The fit test should be performed according to your respiratory protection program consistent with OSHA 1910.134. This is a good time to review that program if you have not yet done so. Start with your... by Robert Slocum | Sep 11, 2020 | Fit Test, Train the Trainer
For respiratory health risks, such as from coronavirus, there is a need for respirator fit testing to be performed safely. During the test process, controls must be put in place to prevent the infectious disease from user to user. Manufacturers of fit testing...