Health & Safety Requirements Policy

Empire Tool is deeply committed to the health and safety of our employees, contractors, clients, and the community. With a primary focus on drill pipe rentals and other critical oilfield services, we adhere to the highest standards in health and safety, striving to maintain an incident-free workplace and provide a secure environment for all. Our Health & Safety Requirements Policy encompasses the following key principles:
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Safety Management Commitment

Empire Tool’s management upholds the responsibility of ensuring the safest possible environment by:

  • Compliance: Strictly adhering to all applicable occupational health and safety (OHS) regulations, industry standards, and our own policies.
  • Safety-First Planning: Prioritizing safety in all stages of project planning, especially in our drill pipe rental operations.
  • Environmental Responsibility: Continuously working to minimize the environmental impact of our operations.
  • Emergency Preparedness: Ensuring prompt and efficient responses to any safety emergencies.
  • Employee Training: Providing resources and training to empower employees with the knowledge and skills they need to maintain safety standards on-site.
  • Proactive Safety Checks: Requiring all onsite workers to complete pre-job site inspections to identify and mitigate any potential hazards, including slip, trip, or fall risks.
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Employee & Contractor Responsibilities

All employees and contractors working with Empire Tool are accountable for upholding our safety standards by:
Understanding Safety Risks
Identifying any potential health, safety, or environmental risks associated with drill pipe rentals and related work.
Competency Verification
Ensuring workers are competent and prepared to perform their tasks safely.
Legislative Compliance
Following all relevant federal, provincial, and local OHS regulations.
Safe Work Procedures
Adhering to approved safety procedures and utilizing the proper personal protective equipment (PPE) at all times.
Maintained Equipment
Using only employer-provided equipment that meets stringent safety and maintenance standards.
Active Participation
Engaging in safety training, meetings, and discussions to stay informed on best practices.
Reporting Hazards
Promptly informing supervisors of any unsafe conditions, injuries, or potential risks, no matter how minor they may seem.
Work Refusal Rights
Exercising the right to refuse any work or equipment operation that poses a danger to themselves or others.
At Empire Tool, management, employees, and contractors are fully committed to upholding and exceeding these safety standards to ensure a safe and productive workplace.
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Quality Assurance & Quality Control

Empire Tool’s dedication to quality assurance is integral to our mission of delivering dependable drill pipe rentals and other oilfield equipment. Our Quality Management System meets and often exceeds industry requirements to ensure that every customer’s expectations are not only met but surpassed.

  • Rigorous Equipment Inspections: All rental equipment, including drill pipe, heavy-weight drill pipe, elevators, slips, tongs, spiders, kellycocks, and subs, undergoes thorough inspection to API-RP7G and API-5A% specifications. Detailed Engineering Reports are available upon request to provide full transparency to our clients.
  • Certifications: We hold ISNetworld and COR certifications, underscoring our commitment to high-quality standards and safety compliance on a global scale.

Empire Tool remains dedicated to maintaining a safe, compliant, and high-quality service for all clients, ensuring that our drill pipe rentals and related services support reliable and efficient operations in the oilfield industry.

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