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The Correlation of Environmental Responsibility and Safety
Workplace safety and environmental responsibility may seem like two separate issues on the surface, but they are undeniably linked throughout the planning, implementation and evaluation stages. Both of these objectives can only be achieved when a company creates a...
How to Cut Down Supply-Chain Costs
Many companies in the energy industry rely on their supply chain to maintain their most basic day-to-day operations. Every type of facility in the extraction and production process requires a consistent supply of dozens of different materials and substances. The...
Breaking Down Barriers: Why Mental Health Discussions are Important for Safety
Despite a lingering social stigma surrounding mental health issues, modern workers are generally encouraged to be more open and proactive about maintaining their mental health. As the medical community and the general public become more aware of the impact of stress,...
Be Clear When Defining Productivity
The concept of productivity is relatively simple—it’s just a ratio that compares volume of input to output. Businesses invest money, time and other resources as input so they can provide goods or services as output. Therefore, a company's productivity is a measure of...
How Third-Party Personnel Can Help You Find Capacity
No company can reach its potential without a full complement of trained and vetted staff members. The work of every person within an organization impacts the performance of everyone else, and overall productivity is undeniably essential to success. This is why many...
Effective Safety Training for Distance Learners
Education has value for everyone, especially when it concerns safety issues on a high-risk work site. Teaching from a textbook works for some learners, but a theoretical or academic approach doesn't fit everyone. Just as progressive schools and universities embrace...
Using Technology for Superior Materials Management
The concept of materials management is relatively simple: to coordinate the procurement and distribution of services, materials or equipment. Even though the overall concept is simple, the task itself can be challenging and incredibly complicated for larger companies....
Tips for Your Next Toolbox Talk
Most rig managers, shift runners and team supervisors have been a part of at least a few toolbox talks and most are intimately familiar with what it entails. While the format, topics and volume of these discussions is usually a matter of personal discretion, there are...
How Third-Party Supply Chain Management Can Boost Your Bottom Line
Supply chain management is one of the biggest challenges facing companies in the energy sector, particularly those involved in offshore drilling projects. There are dozens of different variables that can impact complex logistical operations, so there is no substitute...
Boost Productivity with a Hybrid Workforce
Innovation isn't just a luxury for modern oil and gas companies—it's necessary to achieve long-term survival and success. Conventional staffing practices still serve some organizations well, but the costs and challenges of maintaining a full staff of needed personnel...