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By Brian Mitchell, HSE officer, and drilling consultant The rig count is climbing once again, and completions activity is increasing. Personnel who have been out of the business for a period of time and new hires are being put to work. With that, many are expressing concerns about restarting effective safety programs and avoiding serious injuries that come with the early stages of a boom. In 2006 Patterson-UTI had 5 fatalities in 6 days. They did a company-wide safety st …

March 12, 2017 — a day many dread. Daylight Saving Time is responsible for you losing an hour of sleep, causing your internal clock to suffer. On the (literally) brighter side, you get more sunlight. A huge plus for those no longer having to commute in the dark during rush hour. Though you lower your risk of accidents thanks to increased visibility, there are still other safety measures you should consider during this time of year. 1) Replace Batteries In Your Smoke & Carbon Monox …

By Dusty Henry, Sevan Locks & Doors  When you consider occupational safety, there are a lot of different occupations that may come to mind first for needing protective equipment – construction workers, welders, etc. Being a locksmith can actually be rather hazardous work for your health as well. There is, of course, the inherent danger of dealing with going into a stranger’s home, business, or locked car. But there are even more dangers than this to consider. Protective e …

According to the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA), the average retail price of regular gasoline in the US was $2.24/gallon on August 29, 2016, (the lowest price on Monday before Labor Day since 2004). In spite of the fact that gasoline consumption has been robust in such countries as India, China, and the U.S.A., growth in supply has been steadily outpacing consumption starting from 2015. Refineries have the ability to adjust petroleum product yields by improving pro …

By Courtney Bloom, Product Marketing Specialist, Heavy Infrastructure Business Unit, Klein Tools Klein® Tools, for professionals since 1857, launched its new Illumination line, including a headlamp designed specifically for electricians. "Most headlamps used on jobsites now are designed for activities like camping and hunting," said Laura Ranieri, senior product manager. "They often include extra features like colored LED's or strobe lights that electricians don't use. We designed …

PK Safety Supply offices will be open all week before Christmas. We will be closed on: Monday, December 26, 2016 Monday, January 2, 2017 From our family to yours, we wish you a safe and happy holiday season! Please connect with us on social media and feel free to share your questions or comments. Follow us on Twitter @PKSafetydotcom, like our Facebook page, find out the latest news from PK Safety on LinkedIn, check out our Pinterest page for the latest product images. If you …

Holiday season should be filled with joy and happiness, but not the anxiety that comes along with trying to find the perfect gift. Can't figure out what to give to that handy person? Take a look at the list of the latest and greatest safety products. These are some of our top picks for gifts to give to your friends and family, or to your employees. 1. MCR Safety Forceflex Anti-Impact Gloves Why is it a great gift? These gloves have Zoomband technology, which allows you to a …

We recently learned about a nationwide program instituted by the U.S. Department of Energy that promotes the use of clean and sustainable energy through weatherization funding. It’s the Weatherization Assistance Program. This came to our attention when a couple of new customers approached us from community action groups that specifically carry out weatherization services. These customers purchased gas detectors for their organizations so we looked into it a bit to find out more and how they a …

The BE-10BR Hood is designed to provide respiratory protection against certain particulates like dust, fumes, mists, radionuclide, asbestos, organic vapors, and inorganic gases. The butyl rubber hood offers resistance to certain chemical warfare agents. It meets Military Standard MIL-C-51251A for butyl. In September 2016, 3M issued a User Advisory Notice regarding the Breathe Easy BE-10BR Rubber Butyl Hood, the purpose of which was to communicate the valve replacement requirement and …

Holidays are wonderful when we share a meal with our friends and family. It can be a quiet peaceful time, filled with joy, but according to the National Fire Protection Association, Thanksgiving is also the number one day for fire danger. Most of these fires are a result of the use of candles and also home-cooking gone wrong, destroying hundreds of homes every year. Luckily, this kind of disaster is easily preventable. Here are some basic safety tips: Check smoke alarms, and install …