Heat Illness Prevention Program

The licensed engineer or firm legally responsible for a project's design documents and specifications. Subcontractors must follow their approved drawings exactly — any field changes require written authorisation from the Designer of Record. Deviating without approval can void liability protection and trigger compliance issues.

A site-specific document outlining how ground or overhead hazards will be managed in underground or enclosed work areas. Subcontractors must review and follow it before starting work on a mine or tunnel site. It defines approved support methods, inspection requirements, and who holds authority to halt unsafe work.

A court-approved settlement between parties that resolves a dispute without a full trial. For subcontractors, it often governs payment terms, lien releases, or compliance obligations. Both sides must follow its terms or face legal consequences.

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.

Rules set by governments or project owners requiring a minimum percentage of local labour, materials, or services on a contract. Subcontractors must demonstrate compliance through hiring records and procurement documentation. Failing to meet thresholds can disqualify your bid or trigger contract penalties.

A documented check of equipment or structures for visible damage, corrosion, or defects — completed without disassembly. Subcontractors are often required to perform or witness EVIs before mobilising equipment on site. Results are typically recorded on inspection forms tied to client or regulatory compliance packages.

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.