Indigenous Procurement

Land or mineral rights owned and managed by the federal government where drilling or construction activity requires federal permits and approvals. Subcontractors working on federal acreage must meet stricter regulatory requirements than on provincial or private land. Expect longer permitting timelines and additional compliance obligations that can affect project schedules and mobilisation.

A formal approval process required before altering scope, personnel, equipment, or procedures on a worksite. Subcontractors must submit MOC requests to the operator before making any unplanned changes. Skipping this step can result in work stoppages, liability exposure, or contract penalties.

A 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.

A U.S. standard governing electrical safety practices, PPE requirements, and arc flash hazard protocols on job sites. Subcontractors working on energised electrical systems must comply to meet site access and insurance requirements. Canadian contractors often encounter it on cross-border projects or with American general contractors.

Systems that redirect rainwater and runoff away from worksites to prevent flooding and erosion. Subcontractors are often responsible for installing and maintaining these systems to meet environmental permit conditions. Failing to manage stormwater properly can result in stop-work orders and project fines.

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.