Oil and Gas

Oil and Gas

Whitepapers & Guides
February 3 2021

White Paper: The State of Industrial Training in 2019

The State of Industrial Training in 2019 To understand the top training priorities and challenges of industrial businesses, Vector Solutions recently surveyed leaders from a variety of sectors, including manufacturing, chemical processing, power generation, food and beverage and pharmaceutical/biotech. Learn…

Success Stories
August 26 2020

Utility Company: Threatened Coworker

The Situation A utilities worker was informed that a coworker had threatened to do them bodily harm. The worker feared for their safety, but did not want to call security because they were afraid of being overheard. The Solution The…

Blog
November 28 2018

Come See Us at the OSHA Oil & Gas…

Will you be at the upcoming OSHA Oil & Gas Safety and Health Conference in Houston, Texas on December 4th and 5th? Well so will we, partner! While you’re in Texas, mosey on over to Booth 220 and see our…

Blog
April 3 2018

PSM in the Oil and Gas Industry: Leaders See…

Process safety management (PSM) is an essential concern for businesses in the oil and gas sector, where caustic compounds such as hydrogen sulfide ― a byproduct of energy production ― compromises the safety of workers by causing a variety of…

Blog
December 20 2017

Efficiency of Shell and Tube Heat Exchangers Driving Use,…

Shell and tube heat exchangers have emerged as mainstays in a variety of industrial settings. As the market for such solutions continues to grow, organizations must consider how they will prepare their maintenance and operations teams to properly handle the…

Blog
January 26 2017

How Oil and Gas Companies are Modernizing Employee Training

Organizations in the oil and gas industry have traditionally offered robust employee training programs designed to teach workers how to safely and effectively perform their job duties. In recent years, many firms have searched for new ways to bolster their…

Blog
November 17 2016

U.S. Natural Gas Demand Grows

In recent years, natural gas consumption in the commercial, electric power and residential sectors has leveled off, according to the Energy Information Administration. However, one sector continues to consume increasingly large amounts of the resource: industry. This year, industrial enterprises…

Blog
October 11 2016

Scenes from Deepwater Horizon Serve as Important Educational Reminders

The Deepwater Horizon oil spill is considered the largest accidental marine oil spill in the history of the petroleum industry. But the rig explosion on April 20, 2010 can’t be blamed on a single decision, but rather a series of…

Blog
June 21 2016

EPA Emphasizes Need for Professional Engineers in Oil and…

The Environmental Protection Agency is pushing oil and gas companies to increase their use of skilled engineers for projects. Doing so may curb potential problems says the EPA, as engineers are uniquely qualified to ensure projects meet regulatory and performance…