Tag: Safety
Summer is officially bearing down on us, and with it come the dangers associated with heat stress and overexertion. To keep ourselves and our colleagues safe, it is critically important to stay informed on weather conditions before work begins, and how to properly respond if a heat-related emergency occurs. Below are some tips and tricks…
In most cases, pump manufacturers are concerned about the effects of overheating equipment, but what do you need to know about horizontal pumps when the temperature dips below freezing? Even in warmer regions, it can be hard to predict the magnitude of a winter storm until it strikes. To help operators understand the effects of…
A Moment Can Be Worth a Lifetime A safety culture is built one moment at a time. Taking a moment to stop and think about safety has the power to change how we approach potentially risky activities at work and in our daily lives. Valiant regularly shares safety messages on our social media pages to…
To keep pace with the increasing momentum of the oil and gas industry, oilfield health and safety protocols must evolve. From driving safety coalitions to advancements in voltage detection technology we take a look at the latest improvements in oilfield health and safety initiatives and debunk some common misconceptions about what it takes to build…
Imagine if industries didn’t have to worry about OSHA, DOT or EPA rules, regulations, or laws. Companies would face less paperwork, fewer programs to administer, and fewer bureaucrats meddling in a corporation’s business operations. Of course the downside of this laissez-faire approach is that it means fewer employees would be going home safe at the…
In an era of constant disruption in upstream oil and gas, many companies have lost focus on the value of customer service. However, relationships are still at the center of the operator-supplier dynamic. Amidst a workforce supply shortage and a demand for more technologically enhanced solutions, many service providers are spending more time focusing on…