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909 Offshore Oil and Gas Safety II
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Contractor Use of Company Equipment

When using company equipment:

Contractors coordinating about using company equipment
Be sure contractors coordinate when using company equipment.
  • Contract workers should not operate any switches, valves, or controls on company equipment unless specifically authorized to do so by the company representative.
  • Contractors should not tie in to existing company facilities including pipelines, sewer system, electrical power circuits, or any other equipment, without specific approval from a company representative.
  • Contractors should install blinds, locks and other safeguards only if they meet company standards and are approved by the company representative.
  • Once approved tie-ins have been made to existing company equipment, the entire system should be considered company property for the duration of the work being conducted.

Knowledge Check Choose the best answer for the question.

3-4. What must contractors obtain prior to any tie in to existing company facilities including pipelines, sewer system, electrical power circuits, or any other equipment?