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The Veriforce PEC Basic Orientation Safe Gulf Training Course was designed to take the place of multiple Operator orientations and to give each student a general idea of life and safety issues in the oil and gas industry, upstream, downstream, onshore or offshore.
This one-day program meets (API RP 75 & API RP T-1), OSHA, BSSE, and almost all Major and Mid-Major Operators in and outside of the USA, requirements and provides a basic understanding at an awareness level of certain general safety information that an employee should know before entering a company facility and while performing their assigned work duties.
COURSE COMPONENTS
Veriforce PEC Basic Orientation Safe Gulf meets minimum requirements for awareness-level training in the following topics:
- Safe Gulf Certification
- Terrorism Response Awareness Program (TRAP)
- Safety Environmental Management System (SEMS II)
- Offshore Transportation (Departure, Helicopter, Boat, Arrival, etc.)
- Offshore Safety ( Swing Ropes / Personnel Baskets, Water Safety, etc.)
- Safe Land USA Certification “Included at no extra cost”
Description
Veriforce’s Safe Gulf and Safe Land USA TM 2021 Basic is a one-day safety orientation that is accredited by Safe Gulf and Safe Land USA. This orientation provides general safety information that workers need to know before entering a company facility and while performing their assigned work duties. Students will learn about hazards they may encounter in their workplace and become familiar with various practices to mitigate those hazards.The International Association of Oil and Gas Producers (IOGP) Life-Saving Rules are the foundation of this program. The goal of the Life-Saving Rules is to provide workers in the industry with the actions they can take to protect themselves and their colleagues from serious injuries and fatalities.
Certifications
Upon successful completion of the course, students receive their PEC ID card. This card reflects PEC course requirements the student has met. Employers may verify student training on the PEC ID Card or online at www.PECCard.com. The PEC Digital ID card is also available for purchase through PEC’s free mobile app.
Course Evaluation
Students receive exams to verify competency in Safe Gulf and Safe Land USA TM 2021 Basic topics.
Course Components & Objectives
- Introduction to IOGP Life-Saving Rules
1.1. Identify IOGP Life-Saving Rules.
- Safety Culture
2.1. Evaluate your company’s safety culture.
2.2. Discuss company and worker roles in creating and sustaining a safety focused culture.
2.3. Compare and contrast human performance tools that can help eliminate human errors.
2.4. Discuss how human performance, behavior, and safety culture play a role in serious injury and fatality prevention.
- General Safety
3.1. Describe general safety company requirements.
3.2. Explain how communication plays a role in keeping workers safe.
- Hazard Control
4.1. Describe how the hierarchy of hazard controls is used to prevent worker exposure to hazards.
4.2. Compare and contrast administrative control measures that can limit worker exposure to hazards in the workplace.
4.3. Describe how to complete a Job Safety Analysis.
4.4. Analyze the IOGP Work Authorization Life-Saving Rule.
- Personal Protective Equipment
5.1. Describe worker responsibility for wearing, using, and maintaining personal protective equipment.
5.2. Discuss reasons workers do not wear appropriate personal protective equipment.
5.3. Identify common types of personal protective equipment.
- IOGP Bypassing Safety Controls Life-Saving Rule
6.1. Analyze the IOGP Bypassing Safety Controls Life-Saving Rule.
- Hazard Communication Standard
7.1. Explain the purpose of the Hazard Communication Standard.
7.2. Explain the importance of keeping an up-to-date chemical inventory at the worksite.
7.3. Identify key requirements for product warning labels.
7.4. Describe how pictograms, signal words, and hazard statements are used to communicate hazards to workers.
7.5. Demonstrate how to use a safety data sheet.
- Environmental
8.1. Identify the different types of waste.
8.2. Describe ways to minimize waste at the jobsite.
8.3. Explain the purpose of the Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response (HAZWOPER) Standard.
- Industrial Hygiene
9.1. Identify the major routes of exposure in which hazards may enter the body.
9.2. Describe the sources, symptoms of exposure, and control measures for hydrogen sulfide and crystalline silica.
9.3. Describe biological hazards, how they are transmitted, and the methods to control exposure.
9.4. Identify common physical hazards and the control measures for preventing worker exposure.
- Emergency Action Plans
10.1. Explain the purpose of an emergency action plan.
10.2. Recognize how to respond to a medical emergency.
10.3. Describe general procedures for evacuations.
- Excavation and Trenching
11.1. Compare and contrast an excavation and a trench.
11.2. Describe the role of the competent person.
11.3. Identify the hazards and control measures for excavation and trenching.
- IOGP Hot Work Life-Saving Rule
12.1. Explain fire theory and the fire tetrahedron.
12.2. Compare and contrast fire prevention, detection, and suppression.
12.3. Identify hot work activities.
12.4. Describe hot work hazards and control measures.
12.5. Analyze the IOGP Hot Work Life-Saving Rule.
- IOGP Energy Isolation Life-Saving Rule
13.1. Explain the purpose of energy isolation.
13.2. Identify devices associated with energy isolation.
13.3. Compare and contrast the levels of training and worker responsibilities.
13.4. Describe the types of lockout/tagout procedures.
13.5. Analyze the IOGP Energy Isolation Life-Saving Rule.
- IOGP Confined Space Life-Saving Rule
14.1. Define a permit-required confined space.
14.2. Identify the hazards of permit-required confined spaces.
14.3. Describe the measures for controlling permit-required confined space hazards.
14.4. Compare and contrast the different roles associated with permit-required confined space work.
14.5. Analyze the IOGP Confined Space Life-Saving Rule.
- Electrical Safety
15.1. Define terminology related to electrical work.
15.2. Identify hazards and unsafe work practices.
15.3. Describe how unqualified workers can help prevent electrical injuries.
- IOGP Working at Heights Life-Saving Rule
16.1. Explain the importance of housekeeping in preventing hazards.
16.2. Describe safe work practices for walking working surfaces.
16.3. Identify the parts of a personal fall arrest system.
16.4. Describe general requirements for maintaining and inspecting a personal fall arrest system.
16.5. Analyze the IOGP Working at Heights Life-Saving Rule.
- IOGP Safe Mechanical Lifting Life-Saving Rule
17.1. Describe general requirements for lifting equipment.
17.2. Describe training requirements for operating lifting equipment.
17.3. Explain the purpose of a lift plan.
17.4. Describe safe work practices for mechanical lifting.
17.5. Analyze the IOGP Safe Mechanical Lifting Life-Saving Rule.
- IOGP Line of Fire Life-Saving Rule
18.1. Analyze the IOGP Line of Fire Life-Saving Rule.
- IOGP Driving Life-Saving Rule
19.1. Analyze the IOGP Driving Life-Saving Rule.
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COURSE EVALUATION
Students receive written exams to verify competency in PEC Basic Orientation topics.
CERTIFICATIONS
Over 25 of the leading oil and gas operators accept this orientation as it meets and/or exceeds their minimum orientation requirements. Upon successful completion of this course, all students will receive their PEC Photo ID Card, produced by PEC, which can save time, and have them prepared for travel with no downtime. This orientation has become the standard program for the industry and certifies a student at awareness level. Employers may also verify course completion here.
Frequently Asked Questions
What Is SafeGulf Training and What Does It Cover?
Veriforce SafeGulf Training is an accredited safety orientation and training program designed for workers in the offshore operations of the oil and gas industry. This one-day course involves virtual SafeGulf training online and on-site.
SafeGulf training falls under the program developed by Veriforce, a supply chain risk management company, and the Petroleum Education Council (PEC). This offshore training program gives students an idea of the safety hazards of working in the oil and gas industry, especially in offshore operations. Some of the key topics covered in this program include:
- Offshore Safety: A general overview of life and work operations on offshore sites and the best safety practices to reduce the risk of injuries or fatalities.
- Regulatory Compliance: Practices and parts of offshore operations that are regulated by organizations such as the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement (BSEE), and other governing bodies.
- Industry Best Practices: This oilfield safety certification course covers the industry’s best safety practices, including the International Association of Oil and Gas Producers Life-Saving Rules to protect workers and their colleagues when on-site.
- Certification: At the end of the course, students must pass their exams to be certified. After passing the program, they will receive their PEC ID card to prove they have met the course requirements.
- Refresher Training: Those who have already passed SafeGulf training previously may retake the training program annually to stay up-to-date and compliant with the industry’s best practices.
Which Workers Need PEC SafeGulf Certification?
- Offshore Rig Workers: Depending on their company, offshore rig workers can stay on the rig for as little as several weeks up to one year. This means practicing the necessary safety measures around the clock.
- Production and Platform Workers: SafeGulf training covers topics such as offshore transportation and offshore safety. This also applies to those handling fixed locations rather than movable oil rigs.
- Marine and Maritime Workers: Some of the topics of SafeGulf training, such as offshore transportation and the Terrorism Response Awareness Program, apply to marine and maritime workers working offshore.
- Construction and Installation Crews: Knowing the best safety practices during construction can minimize the risk of injuries.
- Offshore Safety Personnel: Staying up-to-date on the best industry safety practices ensures that personnel maintain safety regulations on-site.
- Offshore Support Staff: Even those performing auxiliary duties on rigs or platforms should be up to date with the best safety practices while working offshore.
- Inspection and Maintenance Workers: Workers can spot areas of concern where safety practices could be compromised.
Will I Receive a PEC ID Card?
After passing the course, you will receive your PEC ID card. This photo ID card will reflect the PEC course requirements you covered during your training. Your current or prospective employers can verify your card online. Students can also purchase the digital ID card on the PEC mobile app.
Those that want to work on upstream, downstream, onshore, or offshore sites in the oil and gas industry must be certified by an accredited program such as SafeGulf training. Over 25 of the top oil and gas organizations in the United States and abroad accept PEC SafeGulf training certification as it meets or exceeds their requirements.
Why Is Safety Culture Important When Working Offshore?
Jobs that involve exploration and production, extraction, and handling equipment and raw materials for oil and gas come with many working hazards. Accidents can lead to injuries and loss of life. Additionally, improper handling can lead to severe environmental damage that can have long-term effects on the area.
This is why organizations like the BSEE establish federal regulations that ensure best safety practices are used in offshore worksites. One of these regulations is having workers on offshore sites undergo comprehensive safety training to ensure they understand the risks and how to mitigate them.
COURSE COMPONENTSVeriforce PEC Basic Orientation Safe Gulf meets minimum requirements for awareness-level training in the following topics:
- Safe Gulf Certification
- Terrorism Response Awareness Program (TRAP)
- Safety Environmental Management System (SEMS II)
- Offshore Transportation (Departure, Helicopter, Boat, Arrival, etc.)
- Offshore Safety ( Swing Ropes / Personnel Baskets, Water Safety, etc.)
- Safe Land USA Certification “Included at no extra cost”
Description
Veriforce’s Safe Gulf and Safe Land USA TM 2021 Basic is a one-day safety orientation that is accredited by Safe Gulf and Safe Land USA. This orientation provides general safety information that workers need to know before entering a company facility and while performing their assigned work duties. Students will learn about hazards they may encounter in their workplace and become familiar with various practices to mitigate those hazards.The International Association of Oil and Gas Producers (IOGP) Life-Saving Rules are the foundation of this program. The goal of the Life-Saving Rules is to provide workers in the industry with the actions they can take to protect themselves and their colleagues from serious injuries and fatalities.
Certifications
Upon successful completion of the course, students receive their PEC ID card. This card reflects PEC course requirements the student has met. Employers may verify student training on the PEC ID Card or online at www.PECCard.com. The PEC Digital ID card is also available for purchase through PEC’s free mobile app.
Course Evaluation
Students receive exams to verify competency in Safe Gulf and Safe Land USA TM 2021 Basic topics.
Course Components & Objectives
- Introduction to IOGP Life-Saving Rules
1.1. Identify IOGP Life-Saving Rules.
- Safety Culture
2.1. Evaluate your company’s safety culture.
2.2. Discuss company and worker roles in creating and sustaining a safety focused culture.
2.3. Compare and contrast human performance tools that can help eliminate human errors.
2.4. Discuss how human performance, behavior, and safety culture play a role in serious injury and fatality prevention.
- General Safety
3.1. Describe general safety company requirements.
3.2. Explain how communication plays a role in keeping workers safe.
- Hazard Control
4.1. Describe how the hierarchy of hazard controls is used to prevent worker exposure to hazards.
4.2. Compare and contrast administrative control measures that can limit worker exposure to hazards in the workplace.
4.3. Describe how to complete a Job Safety Analysis.
4.4. Analyze the IOGP Work Authorization Life-Saving Rule.
- Personal Protective Equipment
5.1. Describe worker responsibility for wearing, using, and maintaining personal protective equipment.
5.2. Discuss reasons workers do not wear appropriate personal protective equipment.
5.3. Identify common types of personal protective equipment.
- IOGP Bypassing Safety Controls Life-Saving Rule
6.1. Analyze the IOGP Bypassing Safety Controls Life-Saving Rule.
- Hazard Communication Standard
7.1. Explain the purpose of the Hazard Communication Standard.
7.2. Explain the importance of keeping an up-to-date chemical inventory at the worksite.
7.3. Identify key requirements for product warning labels.
7.4. Describe how pictograms, signal words, and hazard statements are used to communicate hazards to workers.
7.5. Demonstrate how to use a safety data sheet.
- Environmental
8.1. Identify the different types of waste.
8.2. Describe ways to minimize waste at the jobsite.
8.3. Explain the purpose of the Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response (HAZWOPER)
Standard.
- Industrial Hygiene
9.1. Identify the major routes of exposure in which hazards may enter the body.
9.2. Describe the sources, symptoms of exposure, and control measures for hydrogen sulfide and crystalline
silica.
9.3. Describe biological hazards, how they are transmitted, and the methods to control exposure.
9.4. Identify common physical hazards and the control measures for preventing worker exposure.
- Emergency Action Plans
10.1. Explain the purpose of an emergency action plan.
10.2. Recognize how to respond to a medical emergency.
10.3. Describe general procedures for evacuations.
- Excavation and Trenching
11.1. Compare and contrast an excavation and a trench.
11.2. Describe the role of the competent person.
11.3. Identify the hazards and control measures for excavation and trenching.
- IOGP Hot Work Life-Saving Rule
12.1. Explain fire theory and the fire tetrahedron.
12.2. Compare and contrast fire prevention, detection, and suppression.
12.3. Identify hot work activities.
12.4. Describe hot work hazards and control measures.
12.5. Analyze the IOGP Hot Work Life-Saving Rule.
- IOGP Energy Isolation Life-Saving Rule
13.1. Explain the purpose of energy isolation.
13.2. Identify devices associated with energy isolation.
13.3. Compare and contrast the levels of training and worker responsibilities.
13.4. Describe the types of lockout/tagout procedures.
13.5. Analyze the IOGP Energy Isolation Life-Saving Rule.
- IOGP Confined Space Life-Saving Rule
14.1. Define a permit-required confined space.
14.2. Identify the hazards of permit-required confined spaces.
14.3. Describe the measures for controlling permit-required confined space hazards.
14.4. Compare and contrast the different roles associated with permit-required confined space work.
14.5. Analyze the IOGP Confined Space Life-Saving Rule.
- Electrical Safety
15.1. Define terminology related to electrical work.
15.2. Identify hazards and unsafe work practices.
15.3. Describe how unqualified workers can help prevent electrical injuries.
- IOGP Working at Heights Life-Saving Rule
16.1. Explain the importance of housekeeping in preventing hazards.
16.2. Describe safe work practices for walking working surfaces.
16.3. Identify the parts of a personal fall arrest system.
16.4. Describe general requirements for maintaining and inspecting a personal fall arrest system.
16.5. Analyze the IOGP Working at Heights Life-Saving Rule.
- IOGP Safe Mechanical Lifting Life-Saving Rule
17.1. Describe general requirements for lifting equipment.
17.2. Describe training requirements for operating lifting equipment.
17.3. Explain the purpose of a lift plan.
17.4. Describe safe work practices for mechanical lifting.
17.5. Analyze the IOGP Safe Mechanical Lifting Life-Saving Rule.
- IOGP Line of Fire Life-Saving Rule
18.1. Analyze the IOGP Line of Fire Life-Saving Rule.
- IOGP Driving Life-Saving Rule
19.1. Analyze the IOGP Driving Life-Saving Rule.
Websites and Other Resources:
Students receive written exams to verify competency in PEC Basic Orientation topics.
CERTIFICATIONS
Over 25 of the leading oil and gas operators accept this orientation as it meets and/or exceeds their minimum orientation requirements. Upon successful completion of this course, all students will receive their PEC Photo ID Card, produced by PEC, which can save time, and have them prepared for travel with no downtime. This orientation has become the standard program for the industry and certifies a student at awareness level. Employers may also verify course completion here.