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have reduced inventory and overhead and are constantly striving to improve on our delivery. This disciplined ap-proach is the key to maintain-ing value even in a downturn.
We need to keep on doing what we do best – delivering great work, focusing on good customer relationships and working safely. I am confident that Pronghorn will be suc-cessful in 2015 because of the commitment of our employ-ees and because of the strength of our cul-ture. Thanks for everything that you do by taking pride in your work and by making our worksites safe.
There is no question that this year will be very different from the stronger market conditions that we enjoyed in 2014. We already know that many companies have cut their capex budgets – this is the amount of money budg-eted to be spent on capital items or fixed assets such as land, buildings and equip-ment that are projected to generate future income. This includes replacement, acqui-sition, expansion or construc-tion of plants and equip-ment. Some projects have been cancelled or put on hold for the short term while oth-ers are proceeding with re-vised completion sched-ules. Some of our customers are requesting pricing re-views as a strategy to offset declining oil and gas reve-nues.
The outlook however from where I sit is not all doom and gloom! We are partner-ing with our customers to find creative ways for us to weather the storm – and many of us have been through this before so we are familiar with the ups and downs of the resource indus-try. This is an opportunity for us to work hard, maintain or grow market share and be well poised to take full ad-vantage when the market turns around, and it will! The district, regional & sales managers and the exec-utive team are working hard with clients to ensure that we leverage our value and en-sure that we are mutually successful. Over the last couple of years we have been disciplined in our approach to managing our business – we
On February 4, 2015 Yves Tremblay (President & CEO), Dean Toly (Sr. VP Operations & COO) and Colin Parks (VP, Projects) spent the day at the Saskatoon Institute of Ap-plied Science and Technology
(SIAST) Career Fair in Moose Jaw. This was an opportunity to promote career opportuni-ties at Pronghorn and con-nect with students and ap-prentices about their inter-ests and technical studies.
President’s Message
SIAST Career Fair
SAFETY LEARNING INTEGRITY TEAMWORK PERFORMANCE
F E B R U A R Y 2 0 1 5 I N T H I S I S S U E :
President’s Message
SIAST Career Fair
Safety Starts With Me
Hazard ID
Safety Tips—Pinch
Points
Tailgate—Working in the
Cold
Safest Driver in January
What’s Up (down) With
Oil Prices?
RRSP Deadline Ap-
proaching
Contact Info
Around The Horn
P A G E 2
Hazard ID / Near Miss
Observation of the Month
CORE VALUE—SAFETY QUESTIONS TO ASK YOURSELF
1. Is any of the machinery broken?
2. Are there any warning labels or signs?
3. Is there any moving equipment I could get caught in or on?
4. Is there something I could slip or trip on?
5. Do I need Personal Protective Equipment?
6. Do I know how to do this job safely?
7. Is there someone nearby who could get hurt by what I am doing? 8. Is this task more than I can physically handle on my own?
T H E C O N N E C T O R
Hazard identification is a cornerstone of our safe-
ty program and an extremely important leading
indicator that we are all very familiar with.
Each month we identify, correct and record more
than 1000 HID’s, Near Misses and Observations.
These reports are reviewed by all levels of man-
agement from direct supervisors to myself. Of
these 1000+ reports, there are a considerable
number which go beyond the intent of this pro-
cess and have likely prevented a serious injury or
incident.
I would like to recognize an employee each month
who has demonstrated their commitment to safe-
ty and shown leadership towards HID, Near Miss-
es and Observations.
This month I am proud to recognize Brad
Dreger of the Foster Ops Branch for making
a positive observation and taking the necessary
steps to address the issue.
Brad did a great job identifying numerous hazards
and increased risk while they were pulling cable in a
very tight area using a man lift. Workers took the
time to plan egress and access, used a designated
spotter and took the time necessary to do the job
safely.
Type: HID
Hazard Incident Potential: High
Contributing Factor: Work in confined areas
Description of Hazard: Multiple pinch points,
congested area, equip-
ment operation, multiple
crews, frustration
Action Taken: Brad intervened and
informed the other con-
tractor of the hazard.
MONTH: JANUARY
NAME: BRAD DREGER
BRANCH: FOSTER OPS
YOU SEE IT
YOU OWN IT
YOU TAKE ACTION
Tailgate Topic Working in the Cold
Working in cold winter weather is very
similar in some ways as working in the
extreme heat: you have to be prepared
for it, you have to be equipped for it and
you have to get accustomed to it.
it is easy to become dehydrated in cold
weather. Typically we think of that as a
heat related issue but it holds true for
the cold also. Drink plenty prior to
working. Warm sweetened liquids can
be especially helpful. Avoid alcoholic
drinks. Remember, it is as important to
hydrate yourself PRIOR to starting work
as it is during the actual physical activity.
Dressing properly is extremely im-
portant to prevent cold stress.
The following are recommendations for
working in cold environments:
Wear at least three layers of loose
fitting clothing. An inner layer of wool,
silk or synthetic will keep moisture
away from the body. A middle layer of
wool or synthetic will provide insula-
tion even when wet. An outer wind
and rain protection layer will allow
some ventilation to prevent overheat-
ing.
Wear a hat or hood to help keep your
whole body warmer.
Use a knit mask to cover the face and
mouth (if needed).
Use insulated gloves to protect the
hands (water resistant if necessary).
Wear insulated and waterproof boots
(or other footwear).
Similar to the heat, you have to allow
yourself to get acclimatized to the cold
weather. It is best to start off very slowly
and allow your body to get used to the
weather. It is also important that if you
are doing a very active job outside, that
you do stretching exercises inside prior
to starting the tasks outside. This allows
your muscles to warm up appropriately
rather than the initial shock of being ac-
tive in a very cold environment.
“Be prepared
and properly equipped
for the cold”
Working in a Confined Area Caught In/On/Between Each year, workers suffer approximately 125,000 caught or
crushed injuries that occur when body parts get caught be-
tween two objects or entangled with machinery. These hazards
are also referred to as "pinch points". The physical forces ap-
plied to a body part caught in a pinch point can vary and cause
injuries ranging from bruises, cuts, amputated body parts, and
even death.
Here are some key points to remember about the caught/
crush hazards and pinch points specific to your tasks, tools, and
equipment so you can take precautions;
Dress appropriately for work with pants and sleeves that
are not too long or too loose. Shirts should be fitted or
tucked in. Do not wear any kind of jewelry. Tie back long
hair and tuck braids and ponytails behind you or into your
clothing. Wear the appropriate, well-fitting gloves for your
job. Look for possible pinch points before you start a task. Take
the time to plan out your actions and decide on the neces-
sary steps to work safely. Give your work your full atten-
tion. Don't joke around, daydream, or try to multi-task on
the job-most accidents occur when workers are distracted.
Read and follow warning signs posted on equipment. If you
value all that your hands can do, THINK before you put
them in a hazardous spot.
Machinery can
pose a hazard
with moving
parts and
rotating
shafts. Never reach into a moving machine. Properly maintain and
always use the machine and tool guards provided with your equip-
ment; they act as a barrier between the moving parts and your body. Don't reach around, under or through a guard and always
report missing or broken barriers immediately. Turn equipment
off and use lockout/tagout procedures before adjusting, clearing,
repairing, or servicing a machine. Vehicles, powered doors, and forklifts can pose a crush hazard
unless they have been blocked or tagged out. Never place your
body under or between powered equipment unless it is de-
energized. Doors, file drawers, and heavy crates can pinch fingers
and toes. Take care where you place your fingers. Test the weight
before lifting, carrying, and placing boxes; an awkward or heavy
load can slip and pinch your hands or feet. Get help or use tools
to move large and/or heavy items.
If you have ever slammed your finger in a door, you can appreciate
the pain associated with this common type of caught/crush injury.
Take the time to learn about the caught/crush hazards in your work-place so you don't learn about the consequences first hand. Source: http://safetytoolboxtopics.com/General/caught-inonbetween.html
P A G E 3
P A G E 4 F E B R U A R Y 2 0 1 5
What’s Up (down) with the Price of Oil?
Global oil prices have fallen sharply
over the past seven months, leading
to significant revenue shortfalls in
many energy exporting nations, while
consumers in many importing coun-
tries are likely to have to pay less to
heat their homes or drive their cars..
The oil price is partly determined by
actual supply and demand, and partly
by expectation.
Demand for energy is closely related
to economic activity. It also spikes in
the winter in the northern hemi-
sphere, and during summers in coun-
tries which use air conditioning. Sup-
ply can be affected by weather (which
prevents tankers loading) and by geo-
political upsets.
If producers think the price is staying
high, they invest, which after a lag
boosts supply. Similarly, low prices
lead to an investment drought.
Four things are now affecting the pic-
ture. Demand is low because of weak
economic activity, increased efficiency,
and a growing switch away from oil to
other fuels.
Second, turmoil in Iraq and Libya—
two big oil producers with nearly
4m barrels a day combined—has not
affected their output. The market is
more sanguine about geopolitical
risk.
Thirdly, America has become the
world’s largest oil producer. Though
it does not export crude oil, it now
imports much less, creating a lot of
spare supply.
Finally, the Saudis and their Gulf al-
lies have decided not to sacrifice
their own market share to restore
the price
While this is pretty grim news, keep
in mind these markets are cyclical
and will rebound. Tune in next
month to find out “the history
of oil price cycles and supply
and demand factors that affect
them”.
“Oil demand falls
when economic
growth stalls”
Pronghorn’s Safest Driver for January
Donovan
Taylor Drumheller
Every month as part of the
QHSE Committee meeting,
the Geotrac results are re-
viewed. Each vehicle’s speed-
ing profile is tracked along
with various infractions such
as aggressive acceleration or
harsh braking. Each vehicle/
driver is assigned a score
based on these indicators.
For the month of JANUARY 2015 the lowest driver score was achieved by
Donovan Taylor
March 2, 2015 is the deadline for contributing to an RRSP for the 2014 tax year.
Tax season is just around the corner – March 2, 2015 is the deadline for making RRSP contributions under the 2014 fiscal year. If you have RRSP room, a contribution to your RRSP now means you’ll pay less tax when filing your tax return... and you may even get a refund!
The 2014 RRSP Annual Contribution Limit is $24,270 or 18%, whichever is less.
Keep money in your pocket—contribute 5 easy ways:
Contribute with a Pronghorn Payroll de-ducted Lump Sum: 1. Fill in a Pronghorn Lump Sum Contribution form and
sent it to [email protected]. This form is available on Einstein, under Benefits. Individual requests must be emailed by 5 pm on the dates listed (or earlier).
Contribute directly through Sunlife:
2. If you’re able to make lump sum contributions on mysunlife.ca, you
can contribute to your RRSP from the palm of your hand with the
NEW my Sun Life mobile app Before you can use this feature,
you will need to set up your investment instructions from the desk-top version of mysunlife.ca. Once that’s done, you’re ready to save on the go!
3. Online at mysunlife.ca Visit mysunlife.ca using your access ID
and password and select my financial centre. From the toolbar se-lect Requests, then Contribute and follow the steps from there.
4. Mail If you would like to make a lump sum contribution by cheque,
please make your cheque payable to Sun Life Financial. Please en-sure that you include your account number and company name on the cheque. Note that all cheques must be received before the
March 2, 2015 deadline.
5. Phone 1-866-896-6984, Client ID (Pronghorn) is MX2/01 Policy # 68794
Regular Hours: Monday to Friday, 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. ET
Extended Customer Care Centre service hours: Saturday, February 21, 2015 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, February 28, 2015 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET
RRSP Deadline Approaching
PAY DAY DEADLINE for RRSP Lump Sum
February 13th,2015 5 pm Monday, February 9th, 2015
February 27h, 2015 5 pm Monday, February 23th, 2015
HEAD OFFICE PHONE
LIST
Becky Mayhew-Lear 403-770-6328
Dan Kowalchuk 403-770-4967
Dean Toly 403-770-4386
Jason Boyd 403-770-4917
Jacquie Skalozub 403-770-4969
Jennifer Anderson 403-770-4387
Kathy Thibodeau 403-770-4941
Kevin Fisher 403-770-6327
Linda Fekete 403-770-4388
Lisa Deary 403-770-4385
Lorie Kinloch 403-770-6334
Lyn Luciani 403-770-4942
Shaun King 403-770-6326
Joyce Moir 403-770-4399
Rose Corea 403-770-6332
Ryan Llewellyn 403-770-4918
Sandee Klassen 403-770-6329
Sarah Boys 403-770-4389
Saul Boucher 403-770-4380
Stacey Piasta 403-770-4398
Trina Camponi 403-770-6325
Viktoria Olsen 403-770-6331
Yves Tremblay 403-770-4916
Around the Horn
Out and About
On January 24, employees and their spouses/girlfriends/
boyfriends/dates got together for the Winter Party at
the Holiday Inn in Red Deer.
The MC’s for the event, Shaun King and Randy Bergen,
did a fine job of hosting the occasion.
We celebrated some service milestones, had some fun
with the karaoke machine, mugged for the photo
booth and danced the night away.
It was a good time and plans are already underway for
next years’ event.