It’s no secret that the upstream and downstream oil and gas sector is necessary for powering the modern world. Oil, gas and coal products are still in high demand, often requiring people to work in ...

MIDLAND, Texas — Lonestar USA Safety and Training is a company that offers safety training certifications for numerous occupational hazards. C.W. King is the company's general manager, and he says ...

egg smell, but the gas can deaden senses making it difficult for workers to detect without a gas monitor. “[H 2 S is] extremely toxic. As little as 700 parts per million can cause someone to ...

South Plains College's Byron Martin Advanced Technology Center will offer a Hydrogen Sulfide Safety class from 8 a.m. to noon on Oct. 22 (Wednesday) at the center, located at 3201 Ave. Q in Room 141.

This story is published in partnership with The Examination, a nonprofit newsroom that investigates global health threats. The Permian Basin of West Texas and other oil-production regions are ...