Energy Magazine September 2014 | Page 99

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“ We are always striving for growth ,” he said , “ and we are not willing to compromise safety in the process .”
Caring About Safety For cbc Pipeline , safety isn ’ t just an industry standard : it ’ s the top priority . cbc Pipeline believes its maintenance of a clean safety record gives its partners confidence in its work and at the end of the day , the goal is that both parties leave with a record that ’ s spotless .
“ It is the intent of safety to provide safe and healthy working conditions ,
and to establish and insist upon safe practices at all times , by all employees ,” Joe Porcaro , Safety Director and Lead Safety Specialist , said .
Because of this , safety training for cbc Pipeline employees begins on the day they ’ re hired . Upon hire , employees are drug tested , provided with personal safety gear ( PPE ), and immediately trained on all safety protocols . It doesn ’ t end there , though . Staying safe is a constant focus , because safety is everyone ’ s job .
“ We have an open-door policy , so employees know they can report any incident at any time ,” Porcaro
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