Safety first: Small steps can prevent big problems: HSE expert on how to avoid potential pitfalls

摘要

Joe Avila knows safety. In fact, J-W Power Co. hired Avila full-time to help establish a corporate Health, Safety and Environment (HSE) Department for what has become the largest privately owned natural gas compressor rental fleet in the U.S. Since then, he has served in several roles of regulatory compliance. He currently serves as chairman of the Gas Compressor Association's Health & Safety Committee and has given presentations on safety for the organization. He is also president of NTEPS, the North Texas chapter of the National STEPS Network. He holds numerous certifications, including being one of only a handful of certified H2S Master Trainers in the oil and gas industry, and is a two-time recipient of the GCA Significant Achievement Award.