STEPS Network Meeting September 21, 2005

Hosted by Ted Reed, BJ Services and Javier Balderas , Halliburton

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.

Marianne McGee, OSHA Compliance Assistant Specialist, Corpus Christi Area Office

  • Twenty-five work-related fatalities were reported to the CC Area Office since October 1, 2004 . Eleven of these fatalities were oil and gas related.
    • Four fatalities resulted from struck by hazards.
    • Three fatalities resulted from falls.
    • Two fatalities resulted from explosions.
    • Two fatalities resulted from pressure releases

Marianne McGee, OSHA - Drive Safely Work Week

Holly Griesbach and Travis Dittman, JJ Keller - Available safety resources:

  • KellerOnline: www.kelleronline.com
  • KOL Management Process; Assess, plan, implement and review
  • For a free 30 day trial contact Holly Griesbsch at 800-843-3174 ext. 7793 or Travis Dittman at 800-843-3174 ext. 2499.

Suzanne Roberts, St. Paul Travelers, - Driving Fatalities :

The next meeting will be held Wednesday October 19, 2005 at 8am at the Holiday Inn Airport in Corpus Christi .

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