SafeLand USA

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SafeLand USA

• SafeLand USA formed in October, 2004
• Established website www.safelandusa.org
• Mission To monitor and continuously improve
  training standards for the US Land contractor
  community.
• Members include Major and Independent EP
  Operators, Contractors, Regulators and Industry
  Organizations

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SafeLand USA A Few Facts

• Networks across the country have recognized that
  to reach our goal of no incidents and no
  injuries, we must work together.
• Operators share Contract companies and workers.
• Contract companies are frustrated because they
  are attending countless orientations covering the
  same basic information.
• Resources will be better spent with less time in
  orientation and more time training.

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SafeLand USA

• Members Researched SafeGulf and other established
  Industry Orientations in the US for several years
  prior to forming SafeLand.
• SafeLand closely Mirrors SafeGulf but maintains
  separate Identity.
• Met with SafeGulf Advisory Group, agreed upon
  curriculum syllabus and basic orientation
  content.
• Continuing to meet and improve.

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SafeLand USA

• Adopted established SafeGulf By Laws, delivery
  methods, instructor audit program, to move
  forward without re-inventing the wheel.
• ARSC, IADC Rig-Pass, PEC Basic, and others
  meeting the syllabus and delivery criteria will
  be accepted.
• Agreed to keep data in a single database and
  utilize a picture ID card system.

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SafeLand USA

• Continuing to work with SafeGulf
• ARSC, IADC Rig-Pass, PEC Basic, and others
  meeting the syllabus and delivery criteria will
  be accepted.
• Working with Industry Networks and Organizations
  across the Country to promote standardization and
  solidify reciprocal agreements.

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SafeLand USA Orientation Basics

• One-Time approximately 8 hour orientation
• Competency exam requires 80 to pass
• Qualified-Instructor Led
• Test-out available for those who wish to
  demonstrate competence by exam.
• Requires 80 to pass.
• Orientation covers general information only.
• Company and site specific information required by
  some operators.

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SafeLand USA

• Separate Site-Specific Orientation Should
  Include
• Emergency/Incident Management information
• Location of Muster Area
• Alarm (s) and Procedure (s)
• Location of MSDS
• Site-Specific Hazards
• Basic and Non-Standard PPE Requirements
• Current Work on location which might affect the
  worker
• Confined Spaces
• Permits being exercised, location and duration
• Other potential hazards and information as
  appropriate
• Local Best Practices
• JSA/JHA requirements

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SafeLand USA

• For additional information visit
• www.safelandusa.com