Safety Mission Statement

Petropath is committed to the safety and well being of its employees. We strive to provide the safest
working environment possible. We will ensure that policies and practices are developed and adopted,
along with training, so that the best protection is provided to our employees, clients and community.

Safety Program Objectives

A commitment to health and safety is an integral part of Petropath. Safety is everyone’s responsibility.
Each employee must work in compliance with the law and with safe work practices and procedures
established by the company. Protection of employees from injury or occupational disease is a continuing
objective.

Petropath is actively involved in the health and safety of its employees. Prevention of injury or
occupational disease is our continued objective.

Petropath recognizes our obligation to provide a safe and healthy work environment. Everyone must be
dedicated to our goal of zero incidents.

Petropath will provide and maintain a working environment in compliance with the law and with safe
work practices and procedures established by the company.

Petropath is committed to being innovative towards to our safety program, creating continual positive
and proactive change to our safety culture.

Key Components of our Safety Program

1. Safety Orientation & Training

Petropath is committed to continually monitoring safe work practices and procedures to ensure ongoing
compliance with training requirements and safety performance.

2. Pre-Project / Pre-Task Planning

Performing a systematic review of a project and identifying potentially hazardous tasks, conditions,
materials, or special training required to perform the work.

3. Accident / Incident Investigations

Having procedures in place to cover all aspects of accident investigations is essential. An effective
investigation determines the root causes of accidents and results in recommendations and corrective
measures for the prevention of future accidents/incidents.

General Safety Procedure:

1. Wear PPE when there is reasonable potential for prevention of harm

 2. Use Hard hat, Eye protection goggles, Safety-toe footwear, Gloves, apron, boots, other
appropriate PPE for chemical handling
3. No loose or poorly fitted clothing acceptable
4. Never work in clothing saturated with flammable, hazardous, or irritating substances
5. Never wear jewelry that could be snagged or hung
6. Keep hair contained if long enough to cause hazards
7. Hair/beard must not interfere with PPE
8. Well control maintained at all times
9. “Horseplay and careless acts” not permitted
10. Training and safety program must be followed
11. Any Unsafe conditions reported to supervisor and relayed between shifts
12. Hazardous substances properly labeled; users trained
13. Vehicles not involved in operations: at least 100 feet or derrick height away from wellbore, or
other safety measures if not possible
14. Keep firefighting equipment accessible

Safety Procedure to be followed Around Mud Cleaning Equipment (Shale Shakers, Desilters,
Desanders, Centrifuge)

1. Guards should be properly installed at all times. Guards on mud pump couplers should be in
place before pumps are put into operation. Shaker belt and counter weight guards should be in
place at all times.
2. Workers should be aware of the type of drilling mud system in use and review the MSDS sheets
for the chemical additives in the drilling mud system.
3. Wear appropriate Personal Protective Equipment for the type of mud and repair or
maintenance service that is being conducted on the equipment (e.g., splash goggles, apron,
rubber gloves, hard hat, safety shoes, etc.).
4. The electrical system components rated for the classification of the area should be properly
installed.
5. Be sure all bolts are in place in the covers of the electric switch and junction boxes.
6. Check to ensure that electric cords are properly inserted into the box and sealed.
7. Electrical cords should be in good condition and protected from damage.
8. Workers should know which breaker(s) in the control house operate the various components of
the mud cleaning system.
9. Do not attempt to work on equipment while it is in operation.
10. Turn off the power at the control house and turn off the switch at the site.
11. Use Lockout/Tagout procedures.
12. When machines are running, stay clear of vibrators.
13. When working on a desilter or desander cone, shut power off and lockout and tagout the
control. Take care to prevent mud from spraying into your eyes.
14. Working platform: Have good footing around equipment. Depending on the location of the
equipment to be worked on, it may be necessary to have guardrails or other fall prevention
system in place.
15. Mud tank walkways should be properly installed so that the crew members can walk on them
without slipping or falling. Keep hoses, tools, etc., picked up and off the walking surface.
16. Mud lines, valves and connections should be checked for internal wear periodically and replaced
as necessary.
17. If jet type of system is used to clean pits, the driller must remain at the mud pump controls at all
times while the jetting is ongoing.
18. All high pressure hoses should have safety snub lines and be properly hobbled.