Federal-Aid Highway Programs

The process of digging near existing underground infrastructure such as gas lines, electrical conduits, or water mains. Subcontractors must locate and expose utilities safely before major earthworks begin. Requires ground disturbance permits and adherence to provincial Dig Safe or Click Before You Dig protocols.

A systematic programme ensuring stationary assets like pressure vessels, piping, and heat exchangers remain safe and fit for service. Subcontractors often deliver FEMI work through inspection, NDT, and repair scopes under an owner's integrity management plan. Expect strict documentation requirements and third-party sign-off before returning equipment to service.

A structured risk review that identifies hazards in a process or worksite before operations begin. Subcontractors are often required to participate or submit supporting documentation. Your crew's task-specific risks may be reviewed and built into site safety plans.

A mandatory safety procedure requiring workers to isolate and de-energise equipment before servicing or maintenance begins. Subcontractors must follow the site owner's LOTO programme and hold current training documentation. Non-compliance can result in removal from site and contract termination.

Legal authorisation allowing crews and equipment to enter privately or publicly owned land to perform field work. Subcontractors must confirm these rights are secured before mobilising to site. Working without confirmed access can halt operations and expose your company to liability.

A clearly marked area on a worksite where only authorised personnel are permitted to enter. Subcontractors must identify and respect these boundaries before mobilising crews or equipment. Violations can result in stop-work orders, fines, or removal from site.

When a Jobsite Incident Happens: What Field Workers Need to Know Before Signing Anything

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.

How to Read and Negotiate an Oilfield Master Service Agreement (MSA): A Subcontractor's Guide

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