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STEPS Network Meeting May 18, 2005
Hosted by Rick Ingram, BP America Production Company
Purpose: The South Texas Exploration and Production Safety Network, commonly known as the STEPS Network, promotes safety, health and environmental improvement in the exploration and production of oil and gas in South Texas . The STEPS Network fosters a work environment that relies upon open communication and trust.
Vee Redden, OSHA Assistant Area Director, Corpus Christi Area Office
- Nineteen work-related fatalities were reported to the CC Area Office since October 1, 2004 . Eight of these fatalities were oil and gas related.
- Four fatalities resulted from struck by hazards.
- Two fatalities resulted from falls.
- Two fatalities resulted from explosions.
Marianne McGee, OSHA -Killer Bees and West Nile Virus:
- PowerPoint presentation available. Click here for Killer Bees and here for West Nile.
Tim Anderson , US Fish and Wildlife Service - How not to get snake- bite :
- PowerPoint presentation available. Click here.
Mary Orms, US Fish and Wildlife Service -Endangered Species:
- PowerPoint presentation available. Click here.
- For more information on the protected species in your area go to www.fws.gov
Melinda Zavala, WellCare Medical- First aid for bee, spider and snake bites:
- PowerPoint presentation available. Click here
The next meeting will be held June 15, 2005 at 8am at the Holiday Inn Airport in Corpus Christi .
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