Driver Pipeline Company is committed to the highest industrial health, safety and environmental (HSE) standards. Using new technologies, as well as government and industry standards as a base, Driver has established a level of excellence above that dictated by regulatory agencies. This commitment has translated into an accident rate far below the industry national average and a work site that is aware of and sensitive to healthy, safety and environmental concerns. In addition to its own programs, Driver Pipeline Company is especially pleased to work in concert with its customers to tailor its programs for specific customer and project requirements. Key elements of Driver HSE program include the following items:¿ Executive management focus, stated goals and support¿ Management safety & liability awareness program¿ Defined management and supervisory responsibility and accountability¿ Proper allocation of resources¿ Employee involvement and clear understanding of expectations¿ Defensive driving training¿ Baseline HSE training and employee HSE handbook¿ TRRC/DOT Operator Qualification program¿ Training modules for job or work function specific functions (H2S, asbestos and lead handling) ¿ Training database with refresher notification¿ Pre-job HSE review¿ Job safety analysis for key work items (e.g. hot work)¿ Daily tailgate meetings¿ On-the-job performance assessments/inspections¿ Incident investigations and root cause analysis¿ Safety committees & recognition program¿ Post-job reviews¿ Off-the-job safety & health program¿ Performance improvement process¿ Best management practicesTraining for Driver Pipeline Company's employees covers all Baseline Safety & Health Training (per OSHA CFR 1910) and covers basic safety and health requirements. Additionally, Environmental Baseline Training is aimed at spill and pollution prevention and waste minimization. Driver Pipeline Company also trains its employees to comply fully with the customers' Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP). Some of Driver Pipeline Company's additional training modules include following:¿ Waste Disposal (client-specific)¿ Hazard Communications Plan¿ Lead Exposure Program & Protection Plan¿ Asbestos-Containing Materials Competent Person Training Program¿ Rigging Training¿ Lockout/Tagout¿ Fork Lift Operations Training¿ Excavation Safety & Competent Person Training¿ Respiratory & Hearing Protection Program¿ Bloodborne Pathogens Training¿ HAZWOPER Training for Emergency RespondersDriver Pipeline Company is proud that its business focus is aimed at a healthy and safe workforce that productively performs its work functions in full compliance with government regulations, customer specifications and Driver Pipeline Company's best management practices.