STCKY (Stuff That Can Kill You)

A formal engineering assessment that determines whether aging or damaged equipment is safe to keep operating. Subcontractors may be required to conduct or document FFS evaluations before resuming work on pressure vessels, pipelines, or structural components. Results directly affect your scope of work, liability exposure, and project timelines.

A legal obligation requiring subcontractors to take reasonable steps to protect workers, clients, and the public from harm. It applies on-site, during travel, and in remote or hazardous work environments. Failing this duty can result in liability claims, lost contracts, or regulatory 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.

API 653 (American Petroleum Institute Standard 653) governs the inspection, repair, alteration, and reconstruction of above-ground storage tanks. Subcontractors performing tank work must comply with this standard or risk failed inspections and contract penalties. Many operators require certified API 653 inspectors on-site before authorising any tank maintenance scope.

The legal obligation to compensate another party for damages or losses caused by your work or negligence. For subcontractors, this typically arises from property damage, personal injury, or contract breaches on a job site. Adequate general liability insurance is your primary protection against civil liability claims.

Information provided by or generated for a federal government contract, but not intended for public release. Subcontractors handling FCI must meet specific cybersecurity and data protection requirements. Non-compliance can result in contract termination or disqualification from future federal work.

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