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900 Oil and Gas Safety Management
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Contractor Communications

It's important that the employer involve communications about safety in all phases of the oil and gas project. From the time the project is conceived until it is finished, safety must be a part of the process.

Contractor visiting job site
Regular communications among contractors is important to keep the worksite safe.

During the Pre-Award phase:

  • requirements are developed,
  • solicitations are sought,
  • contractors are selected, and
  • contracts are awarded.

The employer should engage in all of the following key safety-related efforts during this phase:

  • consider the contractor's past performance during the contractor selection process.
  • establish appropriate safety and health requirements in contract specifications.
  • ensure the inclusion of applicable safety and health clauses in contracts.

Knowledge Check Choose the best answer for the question.

2-2. Requirements are developed, solicitations are sought, contractors are selected, and contracts are awarded during _____.