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Oil & Gas Contractor Safety Compliance ISNetworld / PEC-SSQ / Veriforce

General Safety

Data Collection Services & Safety Reporting for the Oil & Gas Industry

Presented By: Michael Lorms M.S. Todd Smith, CSP Safety & Risk Consultant Safety & Risk Consultant mlorms@riskcontrol360.com tsmith@riskcontrol360.com 614-827-0376 330-421-9665

  ISNetworld ®

  ISN collects self-reported conformance information from contractors/suppliers, verifies its accuracy, and then reports the results in an easy-to-follow format. This allows corporations to select those resources that best meet internal and governmental requirements, while providing contractors/suppliers the opportunity to centralize their conformance information, saving time and gaining presence in the marketplace.

  PEC - SSQ ®

  PEC provides standardized safety and skills training to the oil and gas contractor workforce and online standardized forms for reporting safety information from Contractor to Operator. PEC’s Standardized Safety Questionnaire (SSQ) is utilized by the industry’s leading oil companies (Operators) and Large Contractors to prequalify and risk assess their Contractors.

  Verifoce ®

  Our mission is to provide our clients with quality innovative solutions by managing their unique requirements quickly and effectively . Our core values reflect a commitment to customer service, integrity, efficiency, adaptability, diversity, safety, and the environment. We live by our values and bring that consistency to our client relationships.

RC360 is not affiliated with ISNetworld®, Verifoce®, or PEC ®.

What is Contractor & Supplier Safety Management?

What does this look like for a single company- Shell

  Some companies have their own system   Shell

  ISNetworld ®

 Complete Company Questionnaire (Demographic Information)

 Submit All Required Business Documents (Insurance Certificates, Workers’ Comp. Info., Etc.)

 Complete Company Management Systems Questionnaire (MSQ)

 Review and Verification Process (RAVS)

How it works?

ISNetworld® Home Page

ISNetworld® MSQ (Questionnaire)

ISNetworld RAVS®

ISNetworld® Safety Program Review

  Single source for information   Compliance verification with National / International

Standards   Connects Owner Client with Contractor / Supplier   Efficient management of Contractor / Supplier

programs

Owner Client (Member Operator) Benefits?

  Improved Safety Program   MSQ: Complete required questionnaire(s) for all Owner Clients

  SmartLog: Track recordable incidents and forms

  Training Manager: Manage employee training and job history

  Job Bid Tool: Bid on potential jobs posted by Owner Clients in ISNetworld

  Insurance Agent/Broker Tool: Allow Insurance Agents/Brokers to submit certificates of insurance directly to ISNetworld®

  RAVS reviews and verifies

Contractor/Supplier Benefits?

  Technical Safety Competency   Incomplete Programming   Poor Recordkeeping Resources   Records Completion   Input / Updating Time   Implementing What is Developed

Contractor/Supplier Challenges?

  SSQ is an acronym for Standardized Safety Questionnaire. SSQ is a system designed for ranking, managing, and evaluating a contractor’s safety. As a contractor it is free of charge to you although if your Operator requires document uploads, you must join CAP to utilize this tool

What is the Standardized Safety Questionnaire (SSQ)?

Requesting an New Account or Password

Enter Requesting Operator/Customer as well as the Contact

User Name and Password

Sample questions that you will have to answer

In many instances you will have to answer a [Yes] or [No].

After answering you will have to upload the document if required by the Operator

  Do you have a written safety program?

  As well as other questions

  Questions regarding OSHA 300 Log

Sample Questions

You must join the CAP program to upload documents

Some operators require that you up load certain documents, as a result you must enroll in the CAP(Contractors Assistance Program)

Program.

CAP Report

COMPLIANT DOCUMENT

How to take what you may have and make it compliant

All programs require documents?

  No matter which employee verification program you are being asked to use your documents must comply.

  Be prepared to rework your documents to so that they meet the standard.

  Some websites that may help:   http://www.osha.gov/   http://www.ohiobwc.com/employer/services/safetyhygiene.asp

  http://www.cdc.gov/niosh/   http://www.riskcontrol360.com/resources

One aspect of compliance: Fall Protection Program

  Fall Protection Program Example   Identifies rules for compliance   Identifies discipline if employees do not comply  Provides six Fall Protection rules

  Mandatory when over 6 feet   Only approved anchor points   Full Body Harness to be used   Self retracting lifelines to be used   Inspected prior to use   Defects reported to supervision

Current Policy

ISnetWorld ® Requirements

  Provides questions to determine if written program meets Owner employer requirements

  Subcontractor must answer questions, identify where program meets question, provide comments.

  Remember that fall protection is one aspect of the more than 10 aspects that are being asked for by the Operator

ISnetWorld ® Questionnaire

Fall Protection program revision

  Employers current program addresses 2 of the owner program requirements.  Questions 1-3 identify training requirements (NO)  Question 4, fall heights (YES)  Question 5, equipment (YES)  Question 6, investigation (NO)  Question 7, equipment standards (NO)  Question 8, rescue, (NO)

Fall Protection program revision

  Insert training section to identify when, and how training will be conducted and documented.

  Insert section to identify program development by a qualified person.

  Insert accident investigation section.   Insert section addressing equipment requirements   Insert rescue requirements

Fall Protection Compliance Program

  Policy  The requirements of this program shall be in effect and

enforced under the safety program at any time an employee of Employer is required to perform work exposed to a fall 6 feet or more to a lower work level.

  Purpose  The purpose of this program is to ensure compliance with

OSHA’s 29 CFR 1926 Subpart M, Fall Protection requirements. 

Fall Protection Compliance Program

  Scope  The requirements of this program shall be in effect at any

time employees of Employer are required to perform work with the potential to fall 6 feet or more to a lower work level.

Fall Protection Compliance Program

  Program  Enforcement of Fall Protection

  Compliance with the fall protection program and procedures are a condition of employment while working at Employer

  To ensure the safest work environment possible, and to prevent accidents and injuries, action will be taken immediately if a violation of the fall protection program is observed. Management personnel at all levels are responsible for the enforcement of the company safety rules.

  Any violation of the fall protection program will result in disciplinary action, up to and possibly including termination.

Fall Protection Compliance Program

  Fall Protection Rules   Fall protection will be mandatory when exposed to a fall of 6 feet or

greater.   Only approved anchor points will be used as part of the fall protection

system.   Only full body harnesses will be used as part of the personal fall arrest

system.

  Self retracting lifelines shall be used as part of the personal fall arrest system whenever feasible.

  All components of an individuals personal fall arrest system, (harness, lanyard, anchor points) shall be inspected prior to use.

  Should the pre-use inspection identify any defects of fall protection system components, notify your supervisor immediately and remove the component from service. 

Fall Protection Compliance Program

  Duty to have Fall Protection  Each employee on a walking/working surface

(horizontal and vertical surface) with an unprotected side or edge which is 6 feet (1.8 m) or more above a lower level shall be tied off using all required fall protection.

Training

  Employer shall assure that each employee has been trained, as necessary, by a competent person qualified in the following areas:

  The nature of fall hazards in the work area   The correct procedures for erecting, maintaining, disassembling, and

inspecting the fall protection systems to be used.

  The use and operation of guardrail systems, personal fall arrest systems, safety net systems, warning line systems, safety monitoring systems, controlled access zones, and other protection to be used.

  The correct procedures for the handling and storage of equipment and materials and the erection of overhead protection if necessary.

  The OSHA fall protection standards.

Training

  Certification of training  The employer shall verify compliance with paragraph

(a) of this section by preparing a written certification record. The written certification record shall contain the name or other identity of the employee trained, the date(s) of the training, and the signature of the person who conducted the training or the

Resources for more information

  http://www.isnetworld.com/   http://www.pecsafety.com/ssq-2/   http://veriforce.com/index.html   Some websites that may help:

  http://www.osha.gov/

  http://www.ohiobwc.com/employer/services/safetyhygiene.asp   http://www.cdc.gov/niosh/

  http://www.riskcontrol360.com/resources

I HAVE NO PROGRAM. WHERE DO I START?

It is a process-one step at a time

Fall Protection-Ex.

  GOOGLE the topic (Web Browser Search)   Use the topics listed (Basics) :

  http://www.osha.gov/

  http://www.ohiobwc.com/employer/services/safetyhygiene.asp   http://www.cdc.gov/niosh/

  http://www.riskcontrol360.com/resources

  Ask your local chamber of commerce   Talk with other companies currently doing business   Contact a local company for support   Be realistic with your time frame

OSHA-From a browser search

OSHA- Construction Standards and Resources

OSHA- Where to Find Training and Additional Information

Benefits

  This process will help you grow as an employer and as a business

  Your employees safety and productivity are directly linked

  Safety can save you real dollars (Compliance/Claims/Productivity/Industry Standards)

  Professionals seek out safe companies   These programs will provide benefit outside of the Oil

and Gas Industry- Spanning many industries

SAFETY CULTURE OF THE O&G INDUSTRY

What to expect….in general.

Rig Operations

  Rig operations are conducted 24hrs a day 7 days a week.

  Many operations are going on simultaneously.

  Different contractors doing different tasks all with different perspectives/specifications on safety.

How committed to safety do you want to be?

  OSHA 10/30-General Industry/Construction   Safeland/SafeGulf   CDL   Hazcom   First Aid/AED/CPR

 Site specific orientation  JSA/JHA/JSEA  Personal Protective Equipment  Behavior and what to expect

Becoming Familiar with the Industry

  The internet provides a great deal of resources for more information about life on a rig and industries that are impacted as a result of the reemerging Oil and Gas industry.

  Safety begins with familiarization of the industry   Resources: -Slumberger dictionary, Chief O&G,

Chesapeake, Marcellus Coalition, OOGA, Shale Directories, Your local chamber, Ect

Arriving on site……what should I have?

  When looking to do work in the Oil and Gas Industry, considerations should be made as to how you dress and carry yourself

  PPE (Personal Protective Equipment)   What phase of construction/production/completion   Is the rig site the best place to attempt to do business   Your vehicle   Things change….. be dynamic

Safety requirements vary but safety is always a priority

  The safety requirements of each company are going to vary

  Whether you are proactive or reactive is up to you

  Many companies require formal training

  Companies may also require verification ISNET/SSQ/Veriforce

Q&A

Presented By: Michael Lorms M.S. Todd Smith, CSP Safety & Risk Consultant Safety & Risk Consultant mlorms@riskcontrol360.com tsmith@riskcontrol360.com 614-827-0376 330-421-9665