The American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) has released the 2025 edition of ASME B31Q, a standard for pipeline safety and integrity as well as for operator qualification. This revision has a series of notable updates that will impact many OQ programs, including changes to span of control, language clarification, and firm standards for requalification. As you consider how these changes impact your OQ program, here are some highlights to keep in mind:  Program Changes in B31Q The OQ program changes in B31Q include the following:  New Task 0637: Vacuum Box Inspection of Tank Welds...

Whether you’re installing new services, making repairs, or performing maintenance, one misstep in the digging process can cause damage to critical infrastructure and pose serious safety risks. As we celebrate National Safe Digging Month this April, here are four reminders on what every pipeline worker should follow before and during excavation. Always Call 811 and Confirm All Line Locates You may have worked in the same area a hundred times but submitting a locate request through 811 before you dig is non-negotiable. Utility lines could have been added at any time. Facility operators...

The ITS Connect App makes it easier than ever to track performance evaluations in any location. With Connect loaded on your mobile device, you can record evaluations on custom-built forms, record information with or without a network connection, and upload the data to your OnBoard account when connected to the internet. The Connect App is designed to meet the demands of the modern workforce, with digital signature recording and automatic PDF affidavits. Companies have used Connect to help them streamline their evaluation process in the following ways: ...