Since 1987, we have enjoyed an excellent safety record for all employees and contractors. Moreover, we are driven to do things better, faster and safer. This transforms safety from a cost center to a profit center. Browse through our timeline to see how we have expanded our global footprint. You will notice our safety innovations along the way.
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2025 & 2026
Innovated & developed Argus remote capabilities.
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2024
Developed and manufactured TeQ Shield™ Guardian gen 2.
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2023
Implemented RapidWatch in Canada for first time.
Deployed AI Exclusion Zone Technology.
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2022
First Confined Space project in Italy.
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2021
Initiated Upstream Fire Services.
Deployed RTLS Technology.
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2020
Opened new branch in Lloydminster Saskatchewan.
Developed IPP and Thermal Cameras during COVID.
Adapted Typhoon Technology into mobile trailer.
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2019
Developed and deployed first ever Automated-IPEC.
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2018
Developed and deployed the innovative PaQ system.
Expanded Offshore Operations in Cyprus.
Opened operations in Australia.
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2017
TeQ Shield™ Guardian added to Global Work Practices.
Launched Offshore Operations into Guyana.
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2016
Expanded operations into Asia Pacific with an official regional office in Singapore.
TEEX audit confirming United Safety Digital CSE meets OSHA Standards.
Expanded Operations into Louisiana and North Dakota.
Deployed TeQ Shield Guardian in the US.
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2015
Innovated the relay system oscillator in the US.
Expanded Operations into the Permian.
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2014
Expanded operations in Asia with the inauguration of the Kazakhstan office.
Established operations in Romania to further support the European market.
Introduction of networked, digital services into our offering.
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2013
Expanded operations in Dubai to accommodate the growing regional footprint.
Opened a strategic office and distribution warehouse in Qatar to continue expansion in the Middle East.
Started Upstream service line in USA.
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2012
Started operations in Brazil to establish presence in South America.
Inaugurated the Abu Dhabi office to fuel further growth in the Middle East.
Libya office gets off to a flying start in North Africa.
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2011
Started operations in post-war Iraq.
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2010
Established the Eastern Hemisphere office in Dubai, UAE to better support the growth of the region.
Started offering shutdown services in USA to tap into its massive industrial market.
Started operations in China to meet the growing demand in the region.
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2009
Opened Technical Operations Center in Saudi Arabia to ensure personnel in the Middle Eastern region had access to quality technical training.
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2007
Opened North Alberta Technical Operations Center to firmly establish United Safety’s claim of better trained personnel.
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2002
Started operations in Saudi Arabia through a joint venture to grow the international presence with a focus on the Middle East.
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2000
Started operations in West Africa to gain a foothold in this growing market.
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1998
Global Technical Operations Center in Airdrie, Alberta commenced operations to ensure personnel are well trained.
Started operations in Italy through a joint venture to enter the European market.
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1991
United Safety expanded operations into Southeast Asia to tap into the growing Asian market.
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1987
Lee Whittaker founded United Safety in Airdrie, Alberta to provide safety equipment and services to gas explorers, producers and process operators.

















