Spectra

What a fantastic way to spend a Friday with industry clients and associates at the 20th Annual Toowoomba Oil Patch Golf Carnival Over 200 attendees came together, thank you to the generosity of sponsors and players, an incredible $150,000 for Youngcare, LifeFlight, and the Toowoomba Hospital Foundation. Spectra was proud to sponsor supporting this wonderful event Thank you to everyone who made this event such a success—see you next year! 

Watching out for each other Saves Lives! Imagine a workplace where everyone looks out for one another, where unsafe acts or conditions are stopped before they lead to incidents. That’s the power of Behavior-Based Safety (BBS)a proactive approach that turns safety into a culture, not just a rulebook. 🔹 BBS is more than policies- it’s participation. 🔹 BBS is more than compliance- it’s commitment. 🔹 BBS is more than observation- it’s intervention. At Spectra we love to recognise good safety behaviour and every month we award an employee who demonstrates this Safety Employee of the Month. For January, Sam Bitar was presented his Safety award and voucher from COO Jason Gale, well done Sam!

Kicking Off the Year at full speed! The year has barely begun, but it’s already shaping up to be a big one! From tackling new projects to setting ambitious goals, the momentum is in full swing. It’s been a busy start, but that’s exactly how we like it—challenges to overcome, opportunities to seize, and plenty of teamwork along the way. Looking forward to seeing what the rest of the year has in store! How’s your year starting off? Let’s make it a great one!

At Spectra, we take immense pride in our Toowoomba operations base. This aerial shot beautifully showcases the scale of our facility, which houses a large variety of well completions equipment that is held locally in our inventory stock, as well as dedicated equipment servicing capabilities. We are actively supporting the Australian Energy Industry. 365 days of the year. Welcome to 2025! We look forward to working with all of our valued clients in the months ahead!

On behalf of the Spectra-Ingenuity team, we wish you and your families a very Merry Christmas and may all your wishes come true in 2025. We would like to thank our wonderful customers for their support & look forward to serving you in the new year. Our Toowoomba facility will be operating as normal however, our Brisbane office will be closed for the public holidays and Friday 27th December. Best wishes

Today, we remember and honour those who gave their lives for our country. Their sacrifice will never be forgotten. Lest we forget.

Pre-start scenario today which involved an appearance from “Mark” (our safety mannequin) who was slumped over the steering wheel of the forklift, with a power lead and snake under his feet. Dan and Kenny jumped into DRSABCD, removing the danger, checking for response, sending for help, then helped “Mark onto the ground, keeping him calm and applying snake bandage. Well done Dan and Kenny! With the recent warm weather, snakes are coming out to feed and find a mate. Australia has the most venomous snakes in the world, and all snake-bites in Australia should be considered potentially life-threatening until proven otherwise. Snake bites can often be relatively painless and not leave any obvious bite marks.  Many of our field crews will at some point come across snakes and need to be reminded of the danger and how to respond. (FYI - this is a rubber snake) best not to handle any snakes.

What is dehydration? Dehydration occurs when your body loses more fluids than it takes in. Studies have shown that even a slight drop in bodily fluid levels (as little as 2%) can cause mental problems and short-term memory loss. What causes dehydration?  The normal body temperature for healthy people is 37C. If it rises above this, you might notice: Increased sweating Higher respiratory rate Feeling more thirsty Having a dry mouth ·       Reasons for this could relate to the weather, the physical exertion you are doing, an illness, or another factor.  ·       These are signs that your body is trying harder to keep your temperature down and prevent it from rising. You are most likely experiencing a fluid shortage, and that must be replenished. How to look after each other at work 1. Make sure your colleagues are staying hydrated while they’re working. Dehydration can lead to all sorts of health problems, and it can be especially dangerous in hot weather. 2. Recommend to your colleagues that they can also eat snacks that contain a lot of water, like fruits and vegetables, to stay hydrated. 3. If you notice someone starting to show signs of dehydration, make sure to get them some water right away. The employer may also need to send them home if they’re not feeling well. Preventing dehydration ·       Hydration should be a top priority at work. It is important to know about common hydration practices and symptoms. Sometimes, symptoms of dehydration can be detected before they become severe. Here are some indicators of dehydration: 1. Dark urine 2. Less frequent urination 3. Daytime fatigue without any other obvious cause ·       Healthy hydration habits include drinking between 50-64 oz per day with regular breaks or intervals. This goal may need to be raised during warmer months when more activity is required for work. ·       Try to avoid too much caffeine, as this can divert water away from where you need it. Also, sugar increases your water requirement. Even when consumed in an energy drink, you need to supplement it with water.  It is important for workers to stay hydrated while working in order to avoid health problems. This is particularly true for those in construction, industrial workers, and anyone else who has to work with very high temperatures or in the sunshine all day. Dehydration can cause headaches, fatigue, and dizziness. In extreme cases, it can lead to heat stroke. OSHA has regulations in place that require employers to provide water and other fluids to their employees. In preparation for the Summer ahead, Field Crew kits ready to go which include Double wall steel water bottle, sunscreen, lip balm, chill towel, necktie and Electrolytes.

Asking the question, 'are you OK?' can make a real impact in the workplace. As employers or staff, we can all create a culture where people feel confident asking and answering this simple yet important question. Besides our legal responsibility of providing a safe and healthy workplace, these conversations can make a real difference to staff going through a tough time. By having regular, meaningful conversations, you build trust and normalise talking about what’s really going on, so when the people in your world find themselves struggling, they know you’re someone they can talk to. Nothing is more important to Spectra then our teams safety and wellbeing, it's OK not be OK. Yesterday we took time out in both Brisbane and Toowoomba offices to share stories and discuss mental health in the workplace and in general life.

This week we welcomed some of our valued clients to our Toowoomba facility. The CEO of Spectra, Ewan McDonald introduced the team with Asfand Khan and Oscar Santillan, who presented our capabilities and educational tour that forms part of the Spectra-Ingenuity Technical Demonstration Day. The team here at Spectra love to demonstrate the great benefits of doing business with a proud Australian company and sharing the solutions that we deliver to our customers. If you would like to arrange a demo day, please reach out to Asfand Khan or Oscar Santillán Millán