1600 HWY 6, SUITE 360 | SUGAR LAND, TX 77478
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c o l l a b o r at i o n | c o m m u n i t y | p r o f i c i e n cy | sa f e t y | d e d i cat i o n | e xc e l l e n c e | e f f i c i e n cy The New Year has arrived and so has the winter weather conditions bringing ice, snow, and wind to name a few adverse effects to driving and working
cold, rain, conditions.
Plan ahead! We plan at the wellsite at the start of each shift with the review of the “Job Hazard Analysis”. We should also plan ahead before we travel to our job sites. One way to do that is by checking your local weather conditions for any alerts that have been issued. This will allow extra time during your commute if needed. Weather alerts are usually issued with the following levels of severity: Warning – issued when hazardous weather is occurring or likely. Conditions pose a threat to life or property. Those in the path of the storm need to take protective action. Watch – issued when the risk of a hazardous weather event has increased significantly but its location or timing is still uncertain. Have a safety plan of action in case the storm threatens in your area. Advisory – issued when hazardous weather is occurring or likely but less serious than a Warning. Continue to monitor regular weather reports and conditions. Outlook – issued when hazardous weather is possible in the next week. Outlooks are intended to raise awareness. Remember, when you are planning your travel and checking the weather, you can pull the “Stop Work Authority Card” on yourself as you would at the job site if unsafe travel conditions exist. Thanks to everyone for all you do to perform at a high level every day and taking on SAFETY as a personal responsibility to help yourself, your co-workers and your family stay safe.
Jim Burtner, COO c o l l a b o r at i o n | c o m m u n i t y | p r o f i c i e n cy | sa f e t y | d e d i cat i o n | e xc e l l e n c e | e f f i c i e n cy