Heat Illness Prevention Standard

Legally required costs to decommission and remediate a site at end of life, such as plugging wells or removing infrastructure. Operators budget ARO years in advance, which can create late-project work opportunities for subcontractors. Understand how ARO timelines affect contract scope, since decommissioning work often has strict regulatory deadlines.

An international body that sets economic and regulatory guidelines affecting oil and gas investment in member countries. Its anti-bribery and tax transparency standards directly impact how subcontractors operate on international projects. Companies working in OECD member nations must align procurement and invoicing practices with these standards.

A government or operator-imposed halt on specific activities, such as drilling or fracking, in a region. For subcontractors, this means work orders stop and contracts may be suspended without pay. Always review force majeure clauses before mobilising to areas under active moratorium discussions.

The process of ensuring your company does not do business with individuals, entities, or countries under government-imposed trade restrictions. Subcontractors must screen clients, vendors, and partners against sanctions lists before signing contracts. Non-compliance can result in heavy fines, contract termination, or criminal liability.

Solid and liquid waste materials produced by coal-fired power plants, including fly ash, bottom ash, and scrubber sludge. Subcontractors handling CCR sites must follow strict federal regulations governing storage, disposal, and remediation. Improper handling can trigger significant liability, so verify site-specific CCR compliance requirements before mobilising.

A non-destructive inspection method using X-rays or gamma rays to detect internal flaws in welds and pipework. Subcontractors must ensure certified RT technicians and proper radiation safety protocols are in place. Clients often require RT sign-off before authorising pressure testing or commissioning work.

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.