Annual Meeting Registration Closes February 10
If you haven’t registered yet for the 2023 Annual Meeting, don’t wait! Registration for the meeting closes Friday, February 10th. The agenda is packed with education and networking you won’t […]
Lincoln District Elevated Water Storage Tank – 2021 STI/SPFA Elevated Tank of the Year
We recently spoke with Kevin Gallagher, Vice President of Caldwell Tanks, Inc., about the STI/SPFA Product of the Year Award winning Lincoln District Elevated Water Storage Tank.
Failure and Success Happen in the Same Space – The Distance Between Our Ears
Damian Lang CEO Malta Dynamics Golf legend Bobby Jones once said, “Golf is played on a 5-inch course – the distance between your ears,” and, “Golf is the closest game […]
2023 Annual Adjustments to OSHA Civil Penalties
Effective January 17, 2023, the U.S. Department of Labor announced changes to Occupational Safety and Health Administration civil penalty amounts based on cost-of-living adjustments.
STI/SPFA to Host Field Erected Steel Water Storage Tank Seminar at AMPP Conference
STI/SPFA will host the Field Erected Steel Water Storage Tank Seminar during the AMPP Conference in Denver. The seminar covers relevant topics related to steel water storage tanks including an […]
Safety Factors in AWWA Water Pipe Design
Historically, safety factors have been used as a measurement of safety versus failure. But how safe are these values for the final design?
Ergonomics Overview
STI/SPFA will host “Ergonomics Overview” on Thursday, February 2, 2023 at 10:00 AM CST. Registration is free for STI/SPFA members.
Defensive Driving
Distracted drivers, speeding, and drivers under the influence cause or contribute to the majority of accidents each year.
Notes from API 2022 Fall Refining and Equipment Standards Meeting
STI/SPFA Standards Engineer, Joe Mentzer, had the opportunity to attend the API 2022 Fall Refining and Equipment Standards Meeting in New Orleans. Below are notes of interest for STI/SPFA members.
Overcoming The Skills-Gap Is Critical To Reshoring Essential Supply Chains
Harry Moser, Founder/President, Reshoring Initiative® Global disruption and geopolitical risk created by phenomena like the pandemic and the Russian invasion of Ukraine resulted in unreliable global supply chains and shortages […]
Tarrant Regional Water District Discussion Webinar
Join STI/SPFA on Tuesday, January 17, 2023 at 10:00 AM CST for a discussion with Shelly Hattan, engineer at Tarrant Regional Water District (TRWD), where she’ll share information about why […]
STI/SPFA Safety Award Submissions Now Open
Submissions are now open for the STI/SPFA Safety Awards. The awards recognize the safe performance of STI/SPFA members in the safe performance of companies engaged in shop fabrication, inspection, maintenance […]
