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STEPS Network Meeting September 20, 2006
Hosted by John Buehrig, ExxonMobil
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.
John Giefer, OSHA Area Director, Corpus Christi Area Office – Enhanced Enforcement Program
John Giefer, OSHA Area Director, Corpus Christi Area Office – Fire Protection Requirements
Rusty Werline, Devon Energy - Green Completions
Leon Wolek, Q Blast - Water Cooler Contamination
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www.qblast.com
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Innovations to maintain water coolers in a sanitary condition while encouraging employees to hydrate.
Marianne McGee, OSHA – Fatality report and General OSHA Information
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Twenty-seven work-related fatalities were reported to the Corpus Christi Area Office since October 1, 2005 (five were oil and gas related).
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FY 2006: 27 total fatalities for the CCAO jurisdiction, 5 oil and gas related
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FY 2005: 25 fatalities, 11 oil and gas related
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FY 2004: 14 fatalities, 3 oil and gas related
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FY 2003: 25 fatalities, 6 oil and gas related
The next meeting will be held Wednesday October 18, 2006 at 8am at the Holiday Inn Airport in Corpus Christi.
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