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Someone sent me this today to cheer me up.... It worked so I thought I would share to all those who need it: Bob is a commercial saturation diver for Global Divers in Louisiana. He performs underwater repairs on offshore drilling rigs. Below is an E-mail he sent to his sister. ~Hi Sue, Just another note from your bottom-dwelling brother. Last week I had a bad day at the office. I know you've been feeling down lately at work, so I thought I would share my dilemma with you to make you realize it's not so bad after all. Before I can tell you what happened to me, I first must bore you with a few technicalities of my job. As you know, my office lies at the bottom of the sea. I wear a suit to the office. It's a wet suit. This time of year the water is quite cool. So what we do to keep warm is this: We have a diesel powered industrial water heater. This $20,000 piece of equipment sucks the water out of the sea. It heats it to a delightful temperature. It then pumps it down to the diver through a garden hose, which is taped to the air hose. Now this sounds like a darn good plan, and I've used it several times with no complaints. What I do, when I get to the bottom and start working, is take the hose and stuff it down the back of my wet suit. This floods my whole suit with warm water. It's like working in a Jacuzzi. Everything was going well until all of a sudden, my butt started to itch. So, of course, I scratched it. This only made things worse. Within a few seconds my ass started to burn. I pulled the hose out from my back, but the damage was done. In agony I realized what had happened. The hot water machine had sucked up a jellyfish and pumped it into my suit. Now, since I don't have any hair on my back, the jellyfish couldn't stick to it, however, the crack of my ass was not as fortunate. When I scratched what I thought was an itch, I was actually grinding the jellyfish into the crack of my ass. I informed the dive supervisor of my dilemma over the communicator. His instructions were unclear due to the fact that he, along with five other divers, were all laughing hysterically. Needless to say, I aborted the dive. I was instructed to make three agonizing in-water decompression stops totaling thirty-five minutes before I could reach the surface to begin my chamber dry decompression. When I arrived at the surface, I was wearing nothing but my brass helmet. As I climbed out of the water, the medic, with tears of laughter running down his face, handed me a tube of cream and told me to rub it on my butt as soon as I got in the chamber. The cream put the fire out, but I couldn't take a crap for two days because my ass was swollen shut. So, next time you're having a bad day at work, think about how much worse it would be If you had a jellyfish shoved up your ass. Now repeat to yourself, 'I love my job, I love my job, I love my job.' Whenever you have a bad day, ask yourself, is this a jellyfish bad day? Life isn't tied with a bow, but it's still a gift

𝗦𝗽𝗼𝘁𝗹𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁 𝗼𝗻 𝗠𝗶𝗿𝗮𝗻𝗱𝗮 𝗚𝘂𝘁𝗶𝗲𝗿𝗿𝗲𝘇, 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗻𝗲𝗹𝘃𝗶𝗲𝘄,𝗧𝗫 𝘆𝗮𝗿𝗱 𝗺𝗮𝗻𝗮𝗴𝗲𝗿. Professional Background and Role 𝗤: 𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗱𝗼𝗲𝘀 𝗮 𝘁𝘆𝗽𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝗱𝗮𝘆 𝗹𝗼𝗼𝗸 𝗹𝗶𝗸𝗲 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗮𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗽𝗶𝗽𝗲 𝘆𝗮𝗿𝗱? A: A typical day starts with our morning team meeting to discuss the day's operations and review any issues. After that, we conduct JSA for each crew. Next, I head to Shipping and Receiving to ensure we have the necessary paperwork. Our day often involves scheduled truck appointments, direct pipe discharges, pipe movement in and out of our inspection building, and crews breaking bundles. We close the day by gathering, reviewing, and filing paperwork. Experience and Skills 𝗤: 𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗽𝗿𝗶𝗼𝗿 𝗲𝘅𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗼𝗿 𝘀𝗸𝗶𝗹𝗹𝘀 𝗱𝗼 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗵𝗮𝘃𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗽𝗿𝗲𝗽𝗮𝗿𝗲𝗱 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗿𝗼𝗹𝗲 𝗮𝘀 𝗮 𝗣𝗶𝗽𝗲 𝗬𝗮𝗿𝗱 𝗠𝗮𝗻𝗮𝗴𝗲𝗿? A: Prior to this role, I worked in HSE. My knowledge of the facility, operations, and safety helped prepare me for this position. I had daily interactions with crews and met with department managers to discuss concerns. Company Culture and Values 𝗤: 𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗱𝗼 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗮𝗽𝗽𝗿𝗲𝗰𝗶𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗺𝗼𝘀𝘁 𝗮𝗯𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗮𝘁 𝗣𝗮𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗼𝗻 𝗧𝘂𝗯𝘂𝗹𝗮𝗿 𝗦𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗶𝗰𝗲𝘀? A: The people and the history. This company has retained employees for decades, with many having 20, 30, 40, and even 50 years of service. As a younger manager, I benefit from discussing decisions with experienced employees. Their knowledge and experience are invaluable. Personal Insights 𝗤: 𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗱𝗼 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗲𝗻𝗷𝗼𝘆 𝗱𝗼𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗼𝘂𝘁𝘀𝗶𝗱𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗸 𝘁𝗼 𝘂𝗻𝘄𝗶𝗻𝗱 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗿𝗲𝗹𝗮𝘅? A: I enjoy traveling, cooking, entertaining, and trying new foods. I'm also a fishing enthusiast. Looking Forward 𝗤: 𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗳𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗴𝗼𝗮𝗹𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗳𝘂𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗵𝗼𝘄 𝗱𝗼 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝘀𝗲𝗲 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿𝘀𝗲𝗹𝗳 𝗴𝗿𝗼𝘄𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗮𝘁 𝗣𝗧𝗦? A: I aim to learn more about the inspection side of our business and become familiar with UT/Phase Array units. I'm always eager to learn, and PTS provides opportunities for growth. With the support of my experienced team, I hope to achieve my goal of becoming the first female Operations Manager at Patterson Tubular. Let's celebrate Miranda's success! PTS is proud to have you on our team. #PattersonTubularServices #EmployeeSpotlight #YardManager #OilandGas

TECHNICAL ACCESS (TA) - Love it or hate it... it's a necessary evil in dry dock. I hear the arguements from both the yard and Owners side. Often missed in docking specifications but often essential for simplifying a repair, installation or coating scope. Punching a hole in the hull to make the job more convenient - give it a go, may save those manhours overall ;) 👉🏻 The ONLY contact you need for marine & offshore life cycle support newcastle@dockspec.com +44 7535513545 www.dockspec.com TRUST US TO SAFEGUARD YOUR PROJECT #dockspecmarine #shiprepair #drydocks #marineengineering #shipyards #shipyard #technicalsuperintendent #drydock #drydockmanagement #marineindustry #technicalsuperintendent #maritime #technicalmanagement #shipmanagement  #marineconsulting  #prepurchaseinspections #tankers #surveying  #purchaseinspector   #marineconsulting  #marinesurvey #marineinsurance #marineclaims #marinemoney

Navigating Safety: Why Knowing the Correct Jacking Commands Matters on Jack-Up Barges/Rigs. Connect with us hear on LinkedIn, to get updates on our Blog and News! It's not just about safety. It's about efficiency too. When you know the Correct Jacking Commands, you're not wasting time figuring things out. You're getting the job done, Safer and faster. Plus, when the unexpected happens—because, let's face it, it often does—you're ready to handle it like a pro. Read further and see the Explainer Video at our Original Blog. https://lnkd.in/d9pVc_eb

🏗️ **Elevating Safety Standards: The Crucial Role of Inspections in Crane Operations** 🏗️ Embark on a pivotal exploration into the world of crane inspections, where safety takes center stage in operational practices. Delve into the essential process of crane inspections, from routine checks to detailed assessments, ensuring optimal performance and risk mitigation. Discover how stringent inspection protocols enhance workplace safety, prevent accidents, and uphold industry regulations. Whether you're a crane operator, safety manager, or industry professional, staying informed on inspection best practices is paramount to safeguarding personnel and equipment. Let's champion a culture of safety and compliance in crane operations. Share your experiences, insights, and questions to foster a community dedicated to elevating safety standards in material handling. Engage in this enlightening dialogue on the critical importance of crane inspections. Like and share this post to join a collective effort in promoting safety excellence and operational efficiency in the use of cranes. #CraneInspections #SafetyFirst #ComplianceMatters #MaterialHandling 🏗️

Essential Skills Every Crane Operator Should Have The crane market was recently valued at $40.13 billion and as the population grows this increases the need for commercial and residential structures. In the world of construction and heavy machinery, crane operators play a crucial role in ensuring the smooth and safe movement of materials and equipment. Whether they are operating mobile cranes, crawler cranes, tower cranes, or working as riggers onshore, these professionals must possess a specific set of skills to excel in their jobs. We’ve created a list of skills essential for crane operators. #heavylift #craneoperators #heavyliftjobs

𝐀𝐫𝐞 𝐘𝐨𝐮 𝐏𝐫𝐞𝐩𝐚𝐫𝐞𝐝 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐃𝐚𝐢𝐥𝐲 𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐧𝐠𝐞𝐬 𝐨𝐟 𝐚 𝐋𝐢𝐟𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐒𝐮𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐢𝐬𝐨𝐫? “𝗔 𝗵𝗲𝗮𝘃𝘆 𝗹𝗼𝗮𝗱 𝗶𝘀 𝗮𝗯𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝘁𝗼 𝗯𝗲 𝗹𝗶𝗳𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝗶𝗻 𝗮 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝗴𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝗮𝗿𝗲𝗮 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘀𝗶𝘁𝗲, 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗸𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝗻𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗯𝘆. 𝗔𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗹𝗶𝗳𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗯𝗲𝗴𝗶𝗻𝘀, 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘄𝗲𝗮𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿 𝗰𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗲𝘀—𝘀𝘂𝗱𝗱𝗲𝗻 𝗴𝘂𝘀𝘁𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝘄𝗶𝗻𝗱 𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗿𝘁 𝘁𝗼 𝗮𝗳𝗳𝗲𝗰𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗰𝗿𝗮𝗻𝗲'𝘀 𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗯𝗶𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘆. 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗹𝗶𝗳𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘀𝘂𝗽𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗶𝘀𝗼𝗿 𝗻𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗲𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗹𝗼𝗮𝗱 𝗶𝘀 𝘀𝘄𝗮𝘆𝗶𝗻𝗴, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲'𝘀 𝗻𝗼 𝗰𝗹𝗲𝗮𝗿 𝗽𝗮𝘁𝗵 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝘀𝗮𝗳𝗲 𝗼𝗳𝗳𝗹𝗼𝗮𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴. 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗰𝗹𝗼𝗰𝗸 𝗶𝘀 𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴. 𝗦𝘁𝗼𝗽𝗽𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗹𝗶𝗳𝘁 𝗰𝗼𝘂𝗹𝗱 𝗱𝗲𝗹𝗮𝘆 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗷𝗲𝗰𝘁, 𝗯𝘂𝘁 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗰𝗲𝗲𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗰𝗼𝘂𝗹𝗱 𝗲𝗻𝗱𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗲𝗿 𝗹𝗶𝘃𝗲𝘀.” What would you do? In moments like this, a lifting supervisor must: ✅Assess the risks immediately, including weather changes. ✅Ensure that all safety protocols are followed precisely. ✅Communicate effectively with riggers, crane operators, and ground staff to avoid accidents. ✅Make the tough call to stop or adjust the lift—prioritizing safety over schedules. Our LEEA Approved Lifting Supervisor Course Prepares You To: ✅Handle high-pressure situations with confidence. ✅Develop and enforce a safe Lifting Plan and Method Statements. ✅Ensure all lifting gears, cranes, and rigging equipment are certified and safe. ✅Supervise complex lifting operations and offloading in hazardous environments. ✅Manage risks and comply with health and safety legislation to protect workers. This is not just about lifting equipment—it’s about saving lives. Make the right decisions when it matters most. #liftingsupervisor #safetyfirst #construction #heavymachinery #riskmanagement #healthandsafety #craneoperation #emergencyresponse #constructionindustry #safetyfirst #constructionworkers #safetymanagement #occupationalhealthandsafety #liftingoperations #cranesafety #rigging #liftinggear #heavylifting #materialhandling