Safety

OSHA Voluntary Protection Program (VPP)

Star Worksite:
January 2011, Kiewit Offshore Services, Ingleside, TX

Star Mobile Workforce:
August 2011

OSHA VPP Mobile Workforce Letter
Click here to view OSHA letter in PDF format (164KB)

OSHA VPP Star Worksite Partners:

Active board member of The Contractors Safety Counsel of the Coastal Bend and ARSC (Association of Reciprocal Safety Counsels)

Safety Statistics: Three-year Average

• Lost Workday Incident Rate involving days away from work,
  or days of restricted work activity, or both: 0.23
• Lost Workday Incident Rate involving days away from work: 0.04
• Other Recordable Incident Rate: 0.06
• Total Recordable Incident Rate: 0.42

Safety Awards

• Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC) S.T.E.P.
  Platinum
• Contractor Safety Council of the Coastal Bend
  Excellence in Safety
• National Petrochemical & Refiners Association (NPRA)
  Meritorious Safety Performance

Project Hazard Assessment and Control

We start our hazard assessment and control process prior to mobilization by conducting a Project Team pre-deployment review of the scope of work and the equipment, materials and personnel needed to perform the work safely. Once on site we continuously monitor projects for consistent safety "best practices." Daily "work specific" Job Hazard Analysis' (JHA) are performed by supervision and shared with their team members prior to beginning of any work activities. Craft personnel conduct a "personal" JHA for each work task prior to beginning the task to augment the hazard assessment and control program and have the authority and responsibility to "Stop Work" if needed. In addition, Jobsite Safety Observations (JSO) are conducted throughout the shift by safety, supervisory and craft personnel. Safe and unsafe behavior and conditions are recognized. Appropriate action is taken immediately, whether it is a "pat on the back" for safe behavior or a coaching session with individual craft personnel for unsafe behavior. All observations are documented and tracked by type and frequency. This information, called Leading Indicators, is shared with all personnel to complete the circle of communication.

Accident/Incident Investigations

All incidents, such as Injuries, Near Misses, Stop Work Interventions, Environmental or Property Damage are investigated, documented and tracked. Where the incident probability of occurrence is medium to high, the incident is investigated utilizing TapRoot®, a systematic process for finding real root causes. The Learned Lessons, as a result of the investigation, are shared with all personnel. The information gathered during the investigation is considered a "Lagging Indicator." They are used in conjunction with "Leading Indicators" to better predict unsafe behavior or conditions and in turn provide us the opportunity to fix or remediate problems before they occur.

Safety Recognition Program

Basic Industries, Ltd., rewards good safety practices by its employees. We offer jobsite safety recognition and "Basic Bucks" good for merchandise from our company store. Basic Industries, Ltd., also provides annual bonuses and recognizes supervisors for helping ensure safe operations throughout the year.

Comprehensive Training Programs

We utilize the latest technology to provide superior safety training to our employees, including computer-based training for new hires. Our safety training continues to field safety and field supervision, to ensure our employees are fully prepared to create optimal safe working conditions. We also utilize a computer-based safety tracking system.

Substance Abuse & Testing Policy

All new employees undergo a complete alcohol and drug screening process. We also perform regular random sampling drug screens and screen employees involved in any incident or for cause. We maintain a drug and alcohol free work-force.

 

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