Traffic Control

The FAR governs purchasing rules for U.S. federal contracts, including subcontractor requirements on government-funded projects. If your prime contractor holds a federal contract, FAR clauses flow down and bind your work. These rules cover pricing, record-keeping, audits, and labour standards you must follow.

A pipe or cable actively carrying voltage, pressure, or hazardous fluid during work operations. Subcontractors must verify isolation and lockout/tagout status before any work begins. Unauthorised contact can trigger serious liability and stop-work orders.

The science of identifying and controlling workplace health hazards such as chemical exposure, noise, and dust. Subcontractors are often required to provide IH (Industrial Hygiene) assessments or comply with client IH programs on site. Non-compliance can result in work stoppages or contract termination.

An unplanned release of a hazardous substance — liquid, gas, or solid — from piping, vessels, or equipment. For subcontractors, an LOC incident can trigger immediate work stoppages, site investigations, and liability exposure. Proper reporting and response procedures are typically required under your prime contractor agreement.

A structured document completed after a job or incident, summarising what went wrong, what worked, and lessons learned. Subcontractors use it to improve future performance and satisfy client or regulatory requirements. It can also support insurance claims or dispute resolution.

A government-funded initiative to plug and abandon orphaned oil and gas wells with no responsible operator. Subcontractors are hired directly by state agencies to perform well abandonment, site reclamation, and compliance work. SMP contracts can offer steady workflow but often involve strict reporting requirements and government procurement processes.

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