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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 relaonships 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 queson that this year will be very different from the stronger market condions 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- sion, expansion or construc- on 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 compleon sched- ules. Some of our customers are requesng 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 creave 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- uve 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 Operaons & COO) and Colin Parks (VP, Projects) spent the day at the Saskatoon Instute of Ap- plied Science and Technology (SIAST) Career Fair in Moose Jaw. This was an opportunity to promote career opportuni- es at Pronghorn and con- nect with students and ap- prences about their inter- ests and technical studies. President’s Message SIAST Career Fair SAFETY LEARNING INTEGRITY TEAMWORK PERFORMANCE FEBRUARY 2015 IN THIS ISSUE: 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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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.