Contempt Proceedings

A government-funded initiative to plug and abandon orphaned oil and gas wells with no responsible operator. Subcontractors are hired directly by state agencies to perform well abandonment, site reclamation, and compliance work. SMP contracts can offer steady workflow but often involve strict reporting requirements and government procurement processes.

Alberta's provincial body that regulates oil, gas, and coal development. Subcontractors must meet AER compliance requirements to work on regulated sites. Non-compliance can result in work stoppages or contract disqualification.

A set of standards governing the design, fabrication, and inspection of pressure vessels and boilers. Subcontractors working on pressure equipment must ensure their work meets applicable ASME BPV sections or risk failing inspection. Non-compliance can result in project shutdowns, liability exposure, and lost contracts.

The ASME (American Society of Mechanical Engineers) code governing the design, fabrication, and inspection of pressure vessels. Subcontractors working on pressure vessels must ensure equipment bears the ASME stamp, confirming code compliance. Non-compliant vessels can trigger work stoppages and liability issues on site.

A risk-based inspection standard used on oil and gas facilities to prioritise equipment checks by failure likelihood and consequence. Subcontractors may need to align their inspection scopes and documentation to meet API 580 requirements on client sites.

Inspection methods used to evaluate welds, pipelines, and structures without damaging them. Common NDT techniques include ultrasonic, radiographic, and magnetic particle testing. Subcontractors often need certified NDT technicians on crew to meet client and regulatory requirements.

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What to do after a jobsite injury or incident, what your rights are before signing incident reports, how workers' compensation works, and how to protect yourself on multi-employer worksites.

OSHA Citations on Multi-Employer Worksites: What Subcontractors Need to Know

Learn how OSHA's multi-employer citation policy works, why subcontractors get cited for hazards they didn't create, and how to protect your company on operator-controlled job sites.

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Learn which MSA clauses actually matter for oilfield subcontractors: indemnity, insurance, payment terms, and change orders. Know what you're signing.