SAFETY PROGRAM & POLICY
Effective Date: May 1, 2026
Petroleum Tec operations will be conducted in strict conformance with applicable safety rules and regulations and in conformance and cooperation with local, state, and federal agencies and with the utmost regard for the safety of our employees and the public. It is our policy that all managerial employees will assist in making all areas of operation a safe place to work.
The Management subscribes to the following as a means toward creating a safe environment and reducing waste and inefficiency by preventing accidents of all kinds.
1. Supervisory personnel at all levels will be held accountable for the elimination of accidents. The crew foreman is required to observe and enforce all safety rules, safe practices and company policy.
2. Each employee will be held responsible for avoiding unsafe acts and situations, which might endanger or injure him, his fellow workmen, or the public, or might cause damage to the property of others or damage to equipment. Employees shall familiarize themselves with the safety rules and instructions and comply with them at all times. Ignorance of or disregard for safety rules and instructions cannot be tolerated and will be dealt with disciplinary action. Petroleum Tec will enforce a proactive near miss program.
3. Management will investigate all accidents, and proper remedial action shall be taken to prevent reoccurrence of similar accidents, wherever possible.
4. Meaningful Safety Meetings shall be held throughout our operations, and all employees shall attend. The agenda for the meeting shall be restricted to matters of safety only.
PURPOSE
1. To effectively reduce the number of accidents which result in personal injury, property damage and damage to company equipment.
2. To establish the means to provide a safe working environment for both the employees and the public.
3. To provide education in matters of safety.
4. To promote accident prevention as an integral part of every task.
5. To promote safety as the responsibility of every employee.
6. To conserve manpower, equipment and dollars.
7. To build better employer-employee and public relations.
MANAGER’S AND SUPERINTENDENT’S RESPONSIBILITY
1. Demonstrate the proper attitude for accident control.
2. Earnestly and actively support the safety program.
3. Set a proper example for other supervisors and workers.
4. Be a good leader.
5. Be familiar with safety rules and regulations.
6. Assist in formulating policy matters.
7. Assign work, direct and assist other supervisors.
8. Evaluate safety performance; carry out the policies, regulations and procedures.
FOREMAN’S RESPONSIBILITY
1. Foremen and others in supervisory capacity shall set the proper example for workers to follow.
2. Ensure that the work is performed in a safe manner and that company policies, safety rules, regulations and instructions are complied with.
3. Take disciplinary action when necessary to enforce safety rules and safe practices.
4. Orient new employees on the specific tasks for which they are responsible and the safety aspects of those tasks.
5. Inspect at least once a month, all tools and equipment and provide inspection checklist to superintendent for record keeping. Give prompt attention to needed equipment repairs and to safety suggestions.
6. Foreman shall not permit the use of alcohol on the job or allow any employee to work under the influence of alcohol, drugs or barbiturates.
7. Foreman shall see that all personal injury accidents, auto accidents, property damage and equipment damage are investigated and reported as required.
8. Foreman shall be held accountable for all accidents on the job; unless investigation proves they were due to circumstances beyond their control.
9. Foreman shall ensure that needed first aid and safety equipment and protective devices are provided for each task.
10. Foreman shall take prompt corrective action wherever unsafe conditions and unsafe acts are noted or reported.
GENERAL POLICY AND REGULATIONS
1. All safety rules, regulations and procedures shall be observed and complied with. Violations will not be tolerated. Repeated violations will result in dismissal.
2. All accidents, including near misses, shall be reported immediately to the Superintendent. Necessary first aid shall be administered if necessary. An accident report shall be completed. All data relative to the accident shall be complete and timely.
3. All vehicular accidents, regardless of the amount of damage, shall be reported immediately to Management.
4. All damage to equipment (not covered by #3 above) shall be reported immediately to the Management.
5. All damage to the property of others shall be reported immediately to Management.
6. Making a false report or misrepresentation is cause for dismissal.
7. Reporting for work under the influence of alcohol, drugs or barbiturates, or the use of same during working hours, is cause for dismissal. Horseplay and scuffling on the job are strictly prohibited.
8. Dishonesty and theft of company property is cause for dismissal.
9. Deliberate abuse of company equipment, improper performance and unnecessary risk taking are causes for dismissal.
10. Failure to wear a hard hat, safety glasses, hearing protection, safety work boots, and other protective devices on the job is cause for dismissal.
11. First aid kits and fire extinguisher shall be inspected monthly and kept in good order.
12. Vehicle, equipment and work areas shall be kept as free from recognized hazards. Good housekeeping is essential to accident prevention.
13. No guard, safety device or appliance shall be removed from equipment or machinery except for the purpose of making repairs, and shall be replaced immediately after completion of the repair or adjustment.
14. Riding the load, hook or sling is strictly prohibited.
15. No vehicle shall be operated in a reckless manner or at a speed greater than is reasonable and proper, with due regard for weather, traffic, character of roadway, load, type of vehicle, etc. The vehicle must be kept under control at all times, and special care shall be exercised when transporting personnel.
16. Equipment shall be used only for its intended use and as recommended by the manufacturer.
17. Vehicles and heavy-duty equipment shall be adequately secured against accidental starting or movement when left unattended.
18. Operators of equipment shall examine their equipment before starting work and shall be responsible for reporting to their Foreman or Supervisor any defect, malfunction or unsafe condition of the equipment.
19. Floors and decks of mobile equipment shall be kept free of materials, tools equipment or oil slicks which could create a tripping or slipping hazard
20. Emergency phone numbers for security, medical, fire and safety shall be posted in conspicuous locations.
DISCIPLINE FOR NONCOMPLIANCE
Disciplinary actions will be taken against any employee who fails to observe any safety policy or procedure outlined in this safety policy / program. Any foreman, supervisor or official of management, as soon as he / she becomes aware of any such failure, shall ensure that the following is taken:
First Offence. A written report of the incident shall be made and placed in the employee’s personnel file. The foreman will also give immediate on-the-job instruction to prevent further violations.
Second offense. The Employee shall be immediately suspended from employment without pay for a period of one day. A written report of the incident shall be made and placed in the employee’s personnel file. Upon his / her return to work, he must undergo additional formal training in the area of the violation before he is permitted to work so as to prevent injury to that employee or fellow co-worker.
Third offense. The employee may be terminated.
NEW HIRE ORIENTATION PROGRAM
1. Employees will be given a copy of the “Safety Program and Policy” which includes safety rules and will be required to sign that they have read and agree to the plan.
2. Issue personal protective equipment hard hat, safety glasses, hearing protection, safety work boots, reflective shirts and gloves.
3 Explain injury and accident policy. Discuss what to do for injuries, where first aid kits and emergency facilities are.
3. Review written hazard communication program. Discuss hazards and container labeling and use of protective equipment.
4. Review of Miner’s Rights and Responsibilites.
COORDINATION
The project superintendent will be responsible to control and coordinate the work in a safe and effective manner.
EMERGENCY PHONE NUMBERS
1. Petroleum Tec 980-781-1000
Other necessary phone numbers should be added for each individual jobsite.
EMERGENCY PROCEDURE
In the event of an accident or emergency, rapid and appropriate response can be the critical factor for a successful outcome. Contact Superintendent of Foreman immediately.
If working on mine property, contact your immediate supervisor and plant manager. Any workplace accident will be reported to respective authorities within designated time frame by authorized individual.
FIRST AID
There are first aid kits available in each of the Petroleum Tec service trucks and tractor trucks.
Each crew member will be trained and certified in CRP and First Aid.
SAFETY MEETINGS
All employees and subcontractors are required to attend weekly safety meetings. The agenda for the meeting shall be restricted to matters of safety only and should include items such as:
• Reports of accidents, incidents, or near misses which have occurred since the last meeting
• Discussion of employee identified hazards and safety suggestions
• Discussion of safety rules and safe practices
• Special bulletins and instructions
ACCIDENT REPORTING
If an accident occurs, the Contractor Superintendent will file an Accident Report and report any accident involving lost time, property damage or injury to Petroleum Tec Management.
HAZARD COMMUNICATION
Petroleum Tec Hazard Communication Plan and Safety Data Sheets (SDS) for every product which may contain potentially harmful chemicals will be available for review by every employee.
JOB HAZARD ANALYSIS
A Job Hazard Analysis has been developed for major activities of construction for this project. Task specific safety training will be given where required prior to beginning the task.
FALL PROTECTION SYSTEM
Toprails and guardrail systems must be at least one-quarter inch (0.6 centimeters) nominal diameter or thickness to prevent cuts and lacerations. If wire is used for toprails, it must be flagged at not more 6 feet intervals (1.8 meters) with high-visibility material. Steel and plastic banding cannot be used for toprails or midrails.
Manila, plastic, or synthetic rope used for toprails or midrail must be inspected as frequently as necessary to ensure strength and stability. The top edge height of toprails, or (equivalent) guardrails must be 42 inches (1.1 meters) plus or minus 3 inches (8 centimeters) walking/working level. When workers are using stilts, the top edge height of the top rail, or equivalent member, must be increased an amount the height of the stilts.
Screens, midrails, mesh, intermediate vertical members, or equivalent intermediate structural members must be installed between the top edge of the guardrail system and the walking/working surface when there are no walls or parapet walls at least 21 inches (53 centimeters) high. When midrails are used, they must be installed at a height midway between the top edge of the guardrail system and the walking/working level. When screens and mesh are used, they must extend from the top rail to the walking / working level and along the entire opening between top rail supports. Intermediate members, such as balusters, when used between posts, shall not be more than 19 inches (48 centimeters) apart.
Other structural members, such as additional midrails and architectural panels, shall be installed so that there are no openings in the guardrail system more than 19 inches (48 centimeters).
The guardrail system must be capable of withstanding a force of at least 200 pounds (890 Newtons) applied within 2 inches of the top edge in any outward or downward direction. When the 200 pounds (890 Newtons) test is applied in a downward direction, the top edge of the guardrail must not deflect to a height less than 39 inches (1 meter) above the walking / working level.
Midrails, screens, mesh, intermediate vertical members, solid panels, and equivalent structural members shall be capable of withstanding a force of at least 150 pounds (666 Newtons) applied in any downward or outward direction at any point along the midrail or other member. Guardrail systems shall be surfaced to protect workers from punctures or lacerations and to prevent clothing from snagging. The ends of top rails and midrails must not overhang terminal posts, except where such an overhang does not constitute a projection hazard.
When guardrail systems are used at hoisting areas, a chain gate or removable guardrail section must be placed across the access opening guardrail sections when hoisting operations are not taking place.
At holes, guardrail system must be set up on all unprotected sides or edges. When holes are used for the passage of materials, the hole shall not have more than two sides with removable guardrail sections. When the holes are not in use, it must be covered or provided with guardrails along unprotected sides or edges.
If guardrail systems are used around holes that are used an access points (such as ladderways), gates must be used or the point of access offset to prevent accidental walking into the hole.
If guardrails are used at unprotected sides or edges of ramps and runways, they must be erected on each unprotected side or edge.
Employees who work at any height shall be protected by guardrail systems, safety net systems, or personal fall arrest systems.
When toeboards are used as protection from falling objects, they must be erected along the edges of the overhead walking or working surface for a distance sufficient to protect persons working below. Toeboards shall be capable of withstanding a force of at least 50 pounds (222 Newtons) applied in any downward or outward direction at any point along the toeboard. Toeboards shall be a minimum of 3.5 inches (9 centimeters) tall for their top edge to the level of the walking/working surface, have no more than 0.25 inched (0.6 centimeters) clearance above the walking/working surface, and be solid or have openings no larger than 1 inch (2.5 centimeters) in size.
Where tools, equipment, or materials are piled higher than the top edge of a toeborad, paneling or screening must be erected from the walking/working surface or toeboard to the top of a guardrail system’s top rail or midrail, for a distance sufficient to protect employees below.
A ladder or stairway shall be provided for proper access and exit and shall be affixed or build into the scaffold and so located that when in use it will not have the tendency to tip the scaffold. A landing platform must be provided at intervals not to exceed 35 feet.
To prevent movement, the scaffold shall be secured to the building or structure at intervals not to exceed 30 feet horizontally and 26 feet vertically.
If a mechanical lift is needed, all employees are required to wear safety harness at all times. All employees will be properly trained on how to use the lift and will follow all OSHA guidelines concerning mechanical lifts.
PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) is required to be worn during all operations where there is an exposure or potential exposure to a hazardous condition. Hard hat, safety glasses, and safety work boots shall be worn at all times. Hearing protection such as ear plugs or ear muffs will be required for employees working in areas where the noise levels are 85 decibels or above averaged over eight working hours. Hard hat signs will be posted.
Hand protection will be furnished for handling rough, sharp-edged or abrasive materials. Safety belts and lifelines will be used per OSHA standards.
ELECTRICAL SAFETY
All receptacles which are not parts of the permanent wiring of the building or structure shall be equipped with Ground Fault Circuit Interrupters to protect against electrical shock. A supply of GFCI adapters will be available for use when a receptacle does not have an internal GFCI circuit such as portable generators. All GFCI circuits will be tested monthly by the foreman and test results noted on Safety Inspection Guide. All portable electric tools, drop cords, extension cords and similar items will be visually inspected daily before being put into use.
POWER-ACTUATED TOOLS
These tools require the operator to be specifically trained and certified prior to operation. The certificate of training shall be on the operator at all timed during operation. All powder-actuated tools shall be properly stored when not in use and all loads removed.
SEVERE WEATHER CONTINGENCY PLAN
All construction operations will conform to the base requirements for weather conditions posted on site. Outside construction operations, including steel erection, sitework and concrete work will be suspended if severe wind or rain conditions present safety hazards at the worksite. Ice and snow hazards will be evaluated and appropriate measures will be taken to abate potential hazards.
PROGRESS CLEANING
The jobsite area will be maintained in a clean and orderly condition free of waste materials, debris and rubbish. All construction waste materials, debris and rubbish will be removed from site periodically and disposed of at an approved disposal site.
CONTACT US
If you have questions or concerns about this Safety Policy, please contact:
Petroleum Tec, LLC
5420 Powerhouse Court
Concord, NC 28027
(980) 781-1000
scott@petroleumtec.com
