5 Safety Concerns for Oil and Gas Industry Workers

5 Safety Concerns for Oil and Gas Industry Workers

Well drilling, extraction, and processing are all part of the oil and gas industry. This industry converts raw fuels into electricity and energy for homes, automobiles, and appliances. Not many people understand the risks involved with these processes. Here are five safety concerns for oil and gas industry workers that supervisors must know to reduce workplace incidents and promote a safer work culture.

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What You Need To Know About Performing Job Safety Analysis

What You Need To Know About Performing Job Safety Analysis

While there are many ways industries can improve the safety and well-being of employees, these methods may not entirely reduce all the risks that created these issues in the first place. That’s where a job safety analysis comes in. Read below for what you need to know about performing a job safety analysis and how it benefits your company.

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4 Tips for Keeping Your Company Drivers Safe on the Road

4 Tips for Keeping Your Company Drivers Safe on the Road

Truck driving is a serious commitment. Transporting large or heavy cargo requires safe driving practices for yourself and others on the road. That’s why every truck driving company must instill requirements that every driver must follow to prepare for the long haul. Here are four tips for keeping your company drivers safe on the road.

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3 OSHA Violations in Construction and How To Prevent Them

3 OSHA Violations in Construction and How To Prevent Them

The Occupational Safety and Health Act, or OSHA, has administered safe workplace regulations and practices since 1970. Unfortunately, companies don’t always adhere to these rules and regulations as they should, which results in continual workplace injuries and deaths. Anyone working in the industrial sector must know about these OSHA regulations to improve their personal and workplace safety. Specifically, knowing about these three OSHA violations in construction and how to prevent them can help reduce workplace incidents.
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Contractors’ Guide: ISNetworld Training Requirements

Contractors’ Guide: ISNetworld® Training Requirements

Standardized industry-specific safety and compliance have been around since the 1970s, yet the growing usage of technology and internet capability in these sectors has streamlined safety reporting. Nowadays, managers and clients report and submit safety procedures online for third-party review. One of the leading assessment companies with this is ISNetworld® , an online contractor management platform designed to help organizations manage internal and federal compliance requirements. This includes health, safety, quality, risk, and regulatory information that, once collected, goes through a thorough review and verification assessment for accuracy, relevance, and timeliness of data. Each of these services connects hiring clients to contractors and suppliers that fit those specific qualifications. Here is a brief contractors’ guide on ISNetworld® training requirements to help you get started. Whether you’re a contractor submitting documentation or review or are curious to know more about ISNetworld® , RAVS® , and other compliance-based review services, this blog helps answer any questions or concerns that come to mind.

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Using Technology To Promote Workplace Safety Practices

Using Technology To Promote Workplace Safety Practices

Technology always changes, leaving a new and improved system in its place. While most people imagine technology in STEM-driven epicenters, like software applications or electronics, other, more rugged industries follow. In fact, it’s more common to see technology in areas like construction, mining, logging, energy, transportation, and oil and gas. Each of these industries is using technology to promote workplace safety practices to keep their employees’ health and wellness in mind.

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Changes in Jobsite Safety w/ Coronavirus (COVID-19) - How You Can Adapt Your Contractor Company

Changes in Jobsite Safety w/ Coronavirus (COVID-19) – How You Can Adapt Your Contractor Company

Right now, our world is going through some unprecedented changes. We are facing a health crisis, and consequently, many companies are making new decisions about the ways they do business. If you own a contractor company, you cannot simply choose to work from home or interact with clients online. As your work requires multiple people working together in a fixed location, it is up to you to protect your employees and make sure they feel safe. In times of stress, people need to feel like they can look to a leader for reassurance, and this is the perfect opportunity for you to step up to the plate.
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Silica Exposure Control Program

Silica Exposure Control Program for ISNetworld®

When it comes to industrial safety, silica exposure control is a critical yet often overlooked aspect of maintaining a healthy work environment. The hazardous effects of respirable crystalline silica pose a significant risk to workers, and as a responsible contractor, you must ensure their well-being through effective silica control measures. One of the surest ways to guarantee the highest level of silica exposure prevention is by becoming ISNetworld® certified. 

ISNetworld® is one of the leading contractor management systems used by companies worldwide and provides an array of resources for contractors. Learn more about the essentials of ISNetworld®  certification and the role it plays in silica exposure control, workplace health and safety, and overall business growth.

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