Trench Safety

A temporary property insurance policy covering structures under construction against damage or loss. Subcontractors may be required to carry it or be named on the general contractor's policy. Confirm coverage responsibilities before mobilising to avoid gaps.

A toxic, flammable gas found on many oil and gas sites that poses serious health and safety risks to field workers. Subcontractors must ensure all personnel hold valid H2S Alive certification before mobilising to affected sites. Failure to comply can result in immediate removal from site and contract penalties.

A 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.

A privately maintained access road built to reach remote work sites in oil & gas or forestry operations. Subcontractors must follow strict user agreements covering speed limits, radio protocols, and load restrictions. Non-compliance can result in access suspension, halting your crew's ability to reach site.

A site capture method using panoramic cameras to record full visual records of a worksite. Subcontractors use it to document pre-existing conditions before mobilising. It protects against liability disputes over damage or incomplete scopes.

A series of repeated safety or regulatory infractions flagged by inspectors or clients over time. For subcontractors, it signals systemic non-compliance and can trigger contract termination or disqualification from future bids. Regulators may impose escalating fines or mandatory audits based on documented patterns.

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.