The Petroleum Equipment Institute (PEI) has announced the release of its first industry safety video. The video, based on the popular "Dos and Don'ts" series of safety tips, offers video examples of recommended procedures and then cites unsafe practices that should be avoided in the petroleum and fuel equipment handling industry. The video is entitled: “Properly Barricading the Job site.”

Produced as part of the PEI Safety Program, the video was developed by the 2015 PEI Safety Committee. The video was filmed in Kansas City, Missouri and produced by PEI staff member Rex Brown. PEI plans to publish two additional safety videos in late 2016.

The PEI Safety videos are free to members and can be viewed on the PEI Youtube channel, www.pei.org/youtube.

In addition to the videos, the PEI Safety Program annually publishes safety related workplace safety posters and Dos and Don’ts, a series of fact sheets that address safety concerns within the petroleum and energy handling equipment industry. The association also publishes two free monthly safety e-newsletters, SafetyLetter and SafePractices. For more information about PEI’s safety resources, see www.pei.org/safety.

The PEI Safety Committee is made up of industry safety experts from across North America and includes Peter B. Anstadt, PWI, Incorporated; Eddie Campbell, Tanknology Inc.; Apryl Erekson, Cochise Petroleum Equipment Company, Inc.; Christopher G. Fasse, B&T Service Station Contractors; Jeremy D. Kingsbury, UST Services Corporation; Benjamin LaMountain, LaMountain Bros. Inc.; Kevin Nicklin, Phoenix Petroleum Ltd.; and Tom Ruga, Spark Contractors. Chris Farrell, Double Check Company Inc., serves as the committee chair.

Founded in 1951, PEI is comprised of more than 1,600 companies engaged in manufacturing and distributing equipment used in the fuel and fluid handling industry. Members are located in 50 states and 81 countries. PEI is the leading authority and source of information for the fuel and fluid handling equipment and services industry. The association is committed to promoting the value of distributor services and improving the business relationships and practices of its members. PEI is headquartered in Tulsa, Oklahoma. For additional information, email Chris Bouldin at cbouldin@pei.org or visit www.pei.org.