*ALERT* New USDOT Driving Hours Rule

Tory Larsen, The Aztec Well Family - December 22, 2011

The US Dept Of Transportation has taken action to ensure rest time and improve safety behind the wheel for all drivers. Maximum number of hours driven per seven day period has been reduced from 82 hours to 70 hours. In addition, drivers cannot drive after working eight hours without first taking a break of at least 30 minutes. Please read the full article for the complete details.

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All About Hantavirus

Exterran - April 29, 2011

An information document from the CDC warning people of health issues around mice infestations.

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School Safety

Resource Production Co - January 26, 2011

Back to School Traffic Safety

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Crane Related Deaths

Resource Production Co - January 26, 2011

Crane-Related Deaths and Injuries in Construction, 1992 - 2006

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Dangers of Falling Ice and Snow from Trailers

MidWest Construction & Engineering - January 26, 2011

This Safety Alert is being issued to alert employees why they should NOT follow trailers too closely

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Fall From Winch Truck Bed Fractured Wrist

ConocoPhillips - October 15, 2010

On 10/15/10, a contract employee was obtaining fittings out of a pipe basket positioned on the surface of a winch truck bed. The employee stepped backward too far, lost balance, and fell off the truck bed onto the ground. The fall resulted in a fractured right wrist.

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$1.2 million OSHA fine for hiding injuries and illnesses

Unknown Co. - September 2, 2010

OSHA fines over one-million dollars have become more common. But here's one with a twist: It's not for workplace hazards - it's for recordkeeping violations.

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Tank Welding - High Potential Incident

IADC - March 1, 2010

Tubing was being laid down and "rabbited" on the pipe rack. ("Rabbit" means to run a device (small plug) through a pipe or tubing to clean or test for obstructions.) To "speed up" the operation the rig personnel decided to blow the rabbit through the tubing with rig air (120 psi).

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Rabbiting Tubing With Rig Air Results In An MTO

IADC - March 1, 2010

Welding on the tank with potential explosive atmosphere. The tank itself had not been purged. The tank lid was still closed and secured in place. The contents of the tank had not been emptied nor cleaned prior to the welding taking place. The welder was not aware of the tank contents.

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Injection of Hydraulic Fluid

One Steel Recycling - November 16, 2009

An incident at a business external to OneSteel serves as a timely reminder that WE must be on the look out for potential hazards and risks around working with Hydraulic Fluid under pressure.

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