Proforma Safety Delivers Fire, HAZMAT and HSE Services for Well Intervention
Posted by proforma on September 9, 2009 | No Comments
Proforma Safety International announced successful completion of a project that included fire prevention, HAZMAT response and HSSE oversight for a well intervention project involving the use of Toluene to remove asphaltine. To read the full article, click here.
Tags:fire prevention, hazardous substances, Toluene, well intervention, Workplace Safety
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