San Juan Basin
Contractor Orientation
This orientation will enable contractors to work for BP, COPC,
Devon, Enterprise and Koch.
Documentation of Training
Name (Print):
Employer:
Date of Birth (Month/Day):
Date:
Session Time:
Signature:
General Rules
• Every operator expects employees and contractors to
work towards incident free operations, recognize risks
and manage hazards to an acceptable level while
looking out for each other when performing our jobs.
• All contractors / supervisors will be accountable to
ensure their personnel understand and comply with all
governmental rules and regulations, industry best
practice standards, and operating company specific
guidelines and procedures.
General Rules
• All personnel have the right and duty to stop work when
any unsafe work activity or conditions are observed.
Personnel are expected to pause a job to ask questions.
• All personnel have the right and duty to refuse
performing unlawful actions or refuse work for which they
are not adequately trained.
General Rules
• Contractors are responsible for training their employees
to meet regulatory (OSHA, DOT, etc.) requirements.
• All wastes are the responsibility of the company
generating the waste and must be disposed of properly.
• All incidents including injuries, first aid incidents, vehicle
accidents, near-misses, thefts, vandalism and spills are
to be reported immediately.
General Rules
• Prior to any job or task, a Job Safety Meeting or JSA
must be conducted which includes all personnel working
on the site.
• Personnel will not work or drive when fatigued or
impaired by alcohol or medications.
• Machine guards must be kept in place at all times except
during service.
General Rules
• There may be differences in how each of the operating
companies execute their programs.
• Different permits, PPE requirements, and terminology
are used, but all operating companies have a common
goal – that you arrive home safely after a day’s work.
Short Service Employees
• Short Service Employees (SSE) shall be readily
identifiable on location per specific operating company
procedures.
• SSE is defined as:
– Less than 6 months experience in the industry
– New to their employer
– A change in your primary job duties
• There may be exceptions to this policy. Check with your
operating company.
Lone Worker
• Every worker should understand their own employer’s
“Lone Worker” program to include provisions for
checking in after returning from the field. Operating
companies may have additional requirements.
• Lone workers / remote crews must know and have the
capability to contact company personnel in case of
emergencies.
Personal Protective Equipment
• Minimum Expectations
• Sleeved shirt / long pants (natural fibers required)
• Hard Hat conforming to ANSI Z89.1
• Safety Glasses with side protection conforming to
ANSI Z87.1
• Safety Toed footwear – must conform to ANSI
Z41.1
• COPC/ Koch / Devon - Appropriate to the work, no
running shoes & must have a discernible sole and
heel
Personal Protective Equipment
• Flame Retardant Clothing (FRC):
– Required on all BP & COPC & Enterprise locations
– May be required on Devon facilities depending on work activities.
– Koch requires 100% cotton or wool clothing.
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Hearing Protection
Face Shield
Gloves – depending on what I am handling
Personal H2S Monitor – required by BP in New Mexico at all
times and by Devon & COPC when in sour areas
Goggles
Fall Protection
Respiratory Protection
Four Gas Monitor (O2, H2S, LEL & CO)
Emergency Response
• ALL tailgate safety meetings must include a discussion
of emergency evacuation routes, muster points,
individual responsibilities and cell phone coverage.
• Supervisors must be familiar with the emergency action
plan, emergency contacts and local operator contacts for
the area they are working in.
• All workers must be familiar with the location of fire
extinguishers, eye wash station, MSDS sheets, first aid
station, and any other emergency equipment on site.
Emergency Response
• In case of any emergency, the contractor employee in
charge on the worksite will notify their supervisor and
request assistance.
• The operator must be notified as soon as practical of any
incident.
• Any agency notification beyond emergency response will
be conducted by the operator.
Emergency Response – Hazwoper
• In case of any emergency, the contractor employees on
the worksite will identify the spilled material, report the
spill and protect the public.
• Spilled hydrocarbons present a fire, environmental and
health hazard. At no time will untrained personnel
expose themselves to any of these dangers.
• If you are not trained, do not try to stop a release unless
you can identify the release by not getting near it.
Vehicles
• All drivers must have a valid drivers license for the
equipment they operate.
• Operators of specialty equipment
(forklifts/cranes/backhoes etc.) must have proper
certifications for the equipment they are operating.
• Drivers will obey all federal / state / local traffic laws,
including seat belts, speed limits, and securing loads. If
applicable, comply with all DOT rules and regulations.
• Park vehicles so the first move is forward whenever
possible.
Vehicles
• Always consider the use of a spotter when backing a
vehicle. If no spotter is available, visually inspect the
area before backing.
• Use only existing roads and locations. Crossing permits
on Reservation lands must be obtained and displayed.
• Use of pennant flags is required for COPC contractor
vehicles.
• Cell phone usage shall consider using hands free device
while vehicle in motion.
– BP Requirements – No cell phone usage is allowed while operating a
motorized vehicle.
Work Permits
Work permits are issued to ensure persons are aware of the scope
of the job and hazards and safe operating procedures are identified.
Contractors must ensure that operator specific permits and
procedures are followed. Additional PPE requirements should be
noted on the permits.
• The appropriate work permits may include but are not limited to:
– Hot work
– Confined space entry
– Lock out/tag out –Energy control
– Lifting
– Excavation and trenching –any ground disturbances must have
One Calls
– Pressure testing
– Blinding
– Equipment opening
– Cold work permit
Working Around Electricity
• Contractors are responsible for training their employees to meet
OSHA minimum standards for working around electricity.
– Only qualified employees shall be permitted to work around
energized electrical equipment.
– Non-qualified employees shall be aware of their work limitations.
– When working around overhead electrical power lines, a
minimum of ten feet (10’) clearance shall be maintained.
– All vehicles and equipment in transit must maintain a four foot
(4’) minimum clearance from overhead power lines.
General Requirements
• Smoking in designated areas only
• No alcohol or illegal drugs are allowed
• No fire-arms, pets, or obscene literature is allowed
• Cameras may be allowed, but check with operating
companies
• Hair and clothing must be confined to prevent it from
coming into contact with moving equipment.
General Requirements
• Jewelry must not be worn where it presents a hazard or
has potential to come in contact with moving equipment.
COPC does not allow jewelry to be worn at any time on
COPC field facilities.
• Use the right tool for job and use them properly.
• Inspect all tools before use. Defective, damaged,
modified or home-made tools shall not be used.
General Requirements
• Housekeeping – all areas must be kept clean and free of
obstructions and trip hazards.
• COPC crews must have at least one person on location
at all times who can speak and read English.
• Job Scope Changes must be discussed and approved
prior to implementation.
• Extension cord usage must be discussed and may be a
permitted activity
Other Hazards
• Lead exposure– Primarily in paints and primers.
Sandblasting may expose you to lead. Check with
operating companies.
• Asbestos may be present in:
– Gasket material
– Equipment insulation
– Koch (ACM/PACM) may be present in blue shed,
flooring, doors, & insulation in walls
• Benzene exposure - found primarily in condensate (oil)
• Pesticides, solvents, and acids may be present
Other Hazards
• Fiberglass fiber exposure
• Hydrogen Sulfide exposure – Site specific - look for
warning signs
• Ergonomics - repetitive motion and awkward body
positions
• Noise exposure – Hearing protection shall be worn in all
posted areas and areas where the noise level can harm
your hearing.
• Welding fumes – Welder and helpers must be aware of
welding and cutting fume exposures
Environmental Requirements
• All environmental spills and releases must be reported
as soon as practical to appropriate operator personnel.
• Waste generated must be properly managed and
disposed of.
• Regulations such as Storm Water Discharges, Spill
Prevention and Control and Countermeasures (SPCC),
Endangered Species Protection and respect for
archeological sites must be understood and adhered to.
• All operating companies want to be “Good Neighbors” at
all times and in all our activities and expect contractors
to know and follow NMOGA’s “Good Neighbor Policy”.
Environmental Requirements
• We expect all contractors and employees to be
courteous to landowners and residents
• Respect all rights of way
• Keep gates closed unless they were found opened.
COPC requires that all gates be closed and locked no
matter how they were found.
• Do not feed or harass wildlife
Environmental Requirements
• All birds are protected. Do not remove nests or harass
birds.
• Cover or fence all excavations or provide 45 degree
escape ramps for wildlife.
• Report all wildlife incidents such as vehicle accidents or
dead animals on location.
Environmental Requirements
• Drilling, work-over and production pits must be of the
proper size & construction to hold all contents and
prevent over-spray.
• Earthen pits containing liquids must be lined & fenced,
and the liners and fencing must be maintained in good
condition.
Activities Not Allowed on any field facility
during working hours
• Bringing non-business friends or family onto or across
our facilities.
• Cutting or gathering of firewood or Christmas trees.
• Crossing of private ranchlands on behalf of operating
companies for any purpose other than providing
contracted services.
• Picnics or barbeques on field locations without prior
operating company approval.