Any source of stored or released energy that can cause serious injury or death, such as pressurised systems, suspended loads, or live electrical equipment. Subcontractors must identify these hazards before starting work and follow site-specific isolation procedures. Failure to control high-energy hazards is a leading cause of fatalities in oil and gas and construction environments.
ComplianceGlossary Term
High-Energy Hazard
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Fall Protection
ComplianceSafety systems and equipment that prevent workers from falling at heights above 3 metres. Subcontractors are responsible for supplying compliant gear and training before mobilising crews to site. Non-compliance can result in stop-work orders and contract liability.
811 Ticket
ComplianceA government-issued dig permit confirming underground utilities have been located and marked before excavation begins. Subcontractors must obtain one before any ground-disturbance work. Operating without one exposes your crew to liability, fines, and project shutdowns.
Effluent Limitations Guidelines
ComplianceFederal standards that set the maximum pollutant levels allowed in wastewater discharged from your work sites. Subcontractors handling produced water, drilling fluids, or site runoff must meet these limits or face penalties. Always confirm discharge requirements before mobilising to a new site.
Lockout/tagout
ComplianceA 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.
CPWR (Centre for Construction Research and Training)
ComplianceA U.S.-based non-profit that develops safety research, training materials, and hazard guides used widely across North American job sites. Subcontractors often reference CPWR toolbox talks and fall protection resources to meet compliance requirements. Their free publications can support your crew orientations and site safety plans.
Api 580 (american Petroleum Institute Standard 580)
ComplianceA 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.
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