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Proactive Risk Management Strategies for Oil & Gas Companies

Safety Services Company

However, the industry is exposed to many risks that can significantly impair operations, the environment, and the safety of people. Consequently, risk management is crucial to identify and mitigate damages while guaranteeing the safety of workers, the general public, and the environment.

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Avoiding common OSHA recordkeeping mistakes

FDR Safety

This method has not been legal for the past 15 years! The “I will take a week vacation to heal up post-operation” method is not a legal way get out of tracking lost or restricted days either. 3) Not reporting work-related injuries from employees who are working from home or traveling for business related events.

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Wipe Out Zika Virus Carrying Mosquitoes with Pesticides

Green Building Law Update

but there have been travel associated cases. the sprayers dispense very fine aerosol droplets that stay aloft and kill flying mosquitoes on contact), typically less than 3 ounces per acre, which minimizes exposure and risks to people and the environment. Virgin Islands, and America Samoa. Read the label. And then, do the right thing (.

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Credible Construction Estimate Core Elements

Job Order Contracting

To meet their responsibilities as stakeholders of the built environment ( facilities and other built structures ), public sector owners need to have the ability create credible construction cost estimate for ALL repair, renovation, maintenance (FSRM), and new build projects.

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Zika Virus and LEED Buildings – Redux

Green Building Law Update

As of August 3, 2016, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention advises there are only 6 confirmed “locally acquired mosquito born cases” of Zika, 16 sexually transmitted cases, and 1,818 travel associated cases in the continental U.S.,

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5 Tips to Keep Neighbors Happy During Construction

Work Gearz

It can block the normal traffic nearby and thus create a chaos attracting the rage of your neighbors and the legal authorities too. ? It’s enough to spoil the hygiene of the environment through which again diseases might spread. ♦ Try to sprinkle water in your construction area after every few hours so that dust travels less.

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Rigger Boots Vs Wellies: What’s The Difference?

Work Gearz

Work in outdoor environments like agriculture, construction, roadwork , and offshore is ideal for wellington and rigger boots.   Are Rigger boots legally banned while working on construction sites or any other workplace?  Suitable for a variety of environments. Whereas, Wellington boots come with ankle support. 

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