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A trench safety method where excavation walls are cut at a gradual angle to prevent collapse. Subcontractors must apply correct slope ratios based on soil type and provincial regulations. Non-compliance can halt work and trigger serious liability.

A permanently mounted ladder attached to a structure, vessel, or facility used to access elevated work areas. Subcontractors must ensure fixed ladders on their worksites meet provincial and federal safety standards before crews use them. Inspect for damage, proper cage guards, and fall arrest anchor points before starting elevated work.

API RP 585 (American Petroleum Institute Recommended Practice 585) is a standard for investigating process safety incidents on oil and gas sites. Subcontractors may be required to follow its incident investigation protocols under operator contracts. Understanding it helps field crews meet operator expectations during post-incident reviews.

A systematic programme ensuring stationary assets like pressure vessels, piping, and heat exchangers remain safe and fit for service. Subcontractors often deliver FEMI work through inspection, NDT, and repair scopes under an owner's integrity management plan. Expect strict documentation requirements and third-party sign-off before returning equipment to service.

Any source of stored or released energy that can cause serious injury or death, such as pressurised systems, suspended loads, or live electrical equipment. Subcontractors must identify these hazards before starting work and follow site-specific isolation procedures. Failure to control high-energy hazards is a leading cause of fatalities in oil and gas and construction environments.

A U.S. federal regulation governing the licensing of nuclear power plants and facilities. Subcontractors working on nuclear sites must comply with its strict safety, quality assurance, and documentation requirements. Non-compliance can result in work stoppages or removal from site.

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