West Texas is growing, West Texas Safety Training Center is growing with it, we're excited about the futureand we want to make the oil field a safe place for all of our workers." The center has been functioning for 23 years in the Basin, and this year, things have been looking bright for them. Theyprovidetraining for workers in the oil and gas industry. Courses includeHydrogen Sulfide training, fire safety, and for that hands-on experience, electrical training is included toprovide more knowledge and safety when workers are out in the field. "We help develop the courses and the curriculum so

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27 death of Jason Kenneth Matthews , according to the report presented to the state Board of Coal Mine Health and Safety during the boards regular monthly meeting. Matthews, 43, of Bluefield, Virginia, was killed when he fell onto a conveyor belt and then into a coal-waste bin after climbing a ladder to repair a plate filter press used to dewater coal waste inside the preparation plant. Matthews had been working at the plant for about three months. According to the states report , the incident occurred at about 10 p.m. Matthews had reported to the preparation plant control operator and foreman

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(WWLP) When you think of first aid, what comes to mind? Probably helping someone with a physical injury, but mental health professionals are trying to change how you identify first aid. On Saturday, people from multiple professions received training on mental health first aid. They learned the warning signs of a mental health disorder and substance use disorders. Jean Hobbie of the Hatfield Mental Health Awareness Committee, told 22News, People from all walks of life are here to learn how to recognize and respond and help people in need. We want to help all of us learn how to de-stigmatize

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