Surface Use Plan

A U.S. federal agency that regulates energy production, sets safety standards, and oversees projects involving nuclear, fossil fuel, and renewable energy. Subcontractors working on DOE-funded or DOE-regulated sites must meet strict compliance and security requirements. Contracts tied to DOE projects often include additional reporting obligations and certified personnel requirements.

An unplanned event that did not result in injury or damage but had the potential to do so. Subcontractors are typically required to report near misses to the prime contractor or site owner. Failing to report can jeopardise your safety record and standing on site.

The process of controlling airborne particulates on worksites using water trucks, chemical agents, or barriers. Subcontractors may be contractually responsible for dust suppression on access roads, laydown yards, or excavation sites. Failure to comply can result in stop-work orders or back-charges from the prime contractor.

A regulated programme to remove and replace lead water pipes connecting mains to buildings. Subcontractors are often mobilised under municipal contracts to perform excavation, pipe removal, and restoration work. Compliance with environmental and safety regulations is mandatory throughout.

OCS (Overhead Contact Systems) are electrified wire networks suspended above roadways or rail lines to power heavy equipment or vehicles. Subcontractors working near OCS must follow strict clearance protocols to avoid contact hazards. Awareness of OCS boundaries is essential for crane operators, rig movers, and elevated work crews.

The U.S. federal agency that regulates the entry of workers, equipment, and materials across the Canadian-American border, which subcontractors must navigate when mobilising crews or hauling specialised equipment into U.S. job sites. Non-compliance with CBP requirements can result in delays at the border, seized equipment, or crews being turned away, making proper documentation and advance planning critical for cross-border field 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.