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Welcome to the new website for North Texas Exploration and Production Safety Network (NTEPS)! We hope you will join us at our next meeting. Meetings are held on the third Friday of each month from 9 AM to 11 AM. Meetings are held at the UTA Division for Enterprise Development Center, 140 West Mitchell Street, Arlington, TX 76109, Room: E200F/G.
This Month's Meeting August 17, 2018
Guest Speaker 1: Geri Blanchard, President of Norm Solutions, LLC. Mrs. Blanchard will be presenting Naturally Occurring Radioactive Material (NORM) for the oil and gas industry.
Guest Speaker 2: Arlene Lamont or Gary Files, OSHA Update.
Upcoming Meeting September 21, 2018
Guest Speaker 1: James Karin, Account Manager at Ritz Safety. Mr. Karin will be presenting Hand and Portable Power Tool Safety.
Guest Speaker 2: Arlene Lamont or Gary Files, OSHA Update.
Upcoming Meeting October 19, 2018
Guest Speaker 1: Ron Byrd CSP, LCR, FSR, Director of Risk Control with Towerstone Wholesale Insurance.
**Charter Officer Nominations
Guest Speaker 2: Arlene Lamont or Gary Files, OSHA Update.
Upcoming Meeting November 16, 2018
Guest Speaker: Deren Boyd, Operations Officer with Hazard Scout.
**Charter Officer Election
Guest Speaker 2: Arlene Lamont or Gary Files, OSHA Update.
No Meeting In December
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Safe + Sound Week - August 13-19, 2018
Last year, Safe + Sound Week was a success by all measures. Hundreds of businesses across the country participated to showcase elements of their safety and health programs during the week, or took a step in the right direction by starting to build their safety and health program. We are pleased to announce that this year Safe + Sound Week will take place August 13-19. Leading up to Safe + Sound Week, there will be opportunities to learn more about safety and health programs and get exclusive content from Safe + Sound Organizers. If you are a membership organization, non-profit, or educational institution and are interested in encouraging participation within your network, you may become a partner. If you are a business committed to support the Safe + Sound Campaign, your company may be listed on the OSHA webpage as a supporter. Contact This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. to become a partner or supporter, or if you have questions about the campaign. You may also visit www.osha.gov/safeandsoundweek to get more information and sign up for updates. |
OSHA Resources
OSHA Oil and Gas Well Drilling and Servicing E-tool
OSHA Regional and Area Offices
OSHA Compliance Assistance Specialists
OSHA Oil and Gas Safety and Health Conference
OSHA Training Institute Education Centers
NIOSH Resources
How to Prevent Fatigued Driving at Work - Oil & Gas Employer Fact 2018
How to Prevent Fatigued Driving at Work - Oil & Gas Workers Fact 2018
NIOSH Oil & Gas Extraction Safety and Health Program
NIOSH Science Blog Posts about Oil & Gas
NIOSH NORA Council for Oil & Gas Extraction
NIOSH FOG Fatalities in Oil & Gas
Other Resources
API Recommended Safe Practices
Field Leadership for Oil and Gas Train the Trainer
Field Leadership – Fall Arrest Prevention Train the Trainer
FracFocus - The National Hydraulic Fracturing Chemical Registry
The Resources portal is a great place to look for meeting archives, STEPS Network information and links, events, employment, and industry links.
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North Texas Exploration and Production Safety (NTEPS)
Date: Third (3rd) Friday of each month
Time: 9:00am-11:00am,
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Our goal is to provide a premier service to all of our clients. The vision of our services is to build a positive relationship with our clients and to make a difference in everything we do! Whether our clients are local or global, we want a relationship that extends beyond the handshake. We are very fortunate and blessed to provide these services to you. For more information on our services and training, feel free to contact us via email, phone (682) 231-0453, or use our contact form.
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Phone: (682) 231-0453
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NORTH TEXAS EXPLORATION AND PRODUCTION SAFETY NETWORK BYLAWS
Article I - Name and Sponsorship
The name of the organization shall be the North Texas Exploration and Production Safety Network, commonly known as the NTEPS Network, and as set forth in the NTEPS Network Charter.
Article II – Membership
- Membership is open to those engaged in or supporting the Oil and Gas Exploration, Production or Transmission Industry. The NTEPS Network shall set no limit on the number of individuals that may become members, attend meetings, or participate in activities.
- Active Members: An active member is one who qualifies under the membership clause and supports the NTEPS Network through active participation and attendance.
- Advising Member - An advising member is an employee of a governmental and/or regulatory organization that interacts with the Oil and Gas Exploration, Production, and Transmission Industry. Advising members have neither voting nor elective office privileges.
- Membership Status – The Executive Committee shall review membership status.
Article III - Organization
- The Officers of the NTEPS Network will include as minimum, a President, Vice President, and Secretary who shall be elected for a one-year term on a calendar year basis by a majority vote of members and shall serve without compensation.
- Election of officers will be held at least 60 days before the beginning of the calendar year. The election may be conducted at a regularly scheduled meeting or by letter ballot.
- The Executive Committee shall consist of nine persons as follows: The President, Vice-President, Immediate Past President, Secretary, and five Active Members. Until the Past-President position is filled, an additional Active Member shall be elected to the Executive Committee.
- Individuals shall not serve in the same position for more than three consecutive terms.
- The President-elect shall attend Executive Committee meetings until assuming office.
Article IV – Meetings
- Meetings are to be conducted in accordance with Robert's Rules of Order Revised.
- General membership meetings are to be held regularly.
- Meetings may include a round table discussion, guest speaker presentation(s), reports of the Executive Committee business meetings, and from other committees as appropriate.
Article V - Duties of the NTEPS Network Officers
The President shall:
- Preside at regular and special NTEPS Network meetings.
- Call and lead meetings of the Executive Committee.
- Provide leadership for programs and activities during his/her term of office.
- Ensure representation of the NTEPS Network at meetings of other organizations as appropriate.
- Establish communication with others who have an interest in Safety, Health and Environment.
- Chair the Election Committee for the next year.
The Vice-President shall:
- Assume and carry out the duties of the President if the President is unable to serve.
- Assume duties as assigned by the President.
- Maintain all past records and files of the NTEPS Network in an organized manner.
The Secretary shall:
- Record minutes of the NTEPS Network and Executive Committee meetings and arrange for duplication and distribution to members.
- Maintain NTEPS Network membership and participation records.
- Prepare and distribute notices of regular and special meetings of the NTEPS Network and Executive Committee to members.
- Prepare NTEPS Network correspondence with the exception of correspondence to acquire speakers.
- Prepare meeting agendas with the assistance of the Executive Committee.
The Executive Committee shall:
- Meet at least 45 days before the beginning of each calendar year to plan the NTEPS Network program. This will include the establishment of necessary sub-committees, types of programs and places of meetings.
- Review subjects for discussion at regular meetings including suggested guest speakers.
- Meet periodically to ensure that the meetings and other activities of the NTEPS Network are being conducted as outlined in the planned schedule.
- Appoint sub-committees for specified purposes as warranted throughout the year.
- Appoint Active Members to fill vacancies on the Executive Committee until the next scheduled election.
The Election Committee shall:
- Be chaired by the President.
- Consist of at least two active members appointed by the President.
- Provide an opportunity for all Active Members to make nominations.
- Report to the Secretary, in writing, accepted nominations.
- Create, and distribute a ballot to active members to allow for a vote.
- Make provision for write-in names on the ballot.
- Count votes and announce election results at the next regular meeting.
Article V - Procedures:
Robert's Rules of Order Revised is the parliamentary authority in all matters of procedure not specifically covered in the Bylaws.
Article VI – Amendments to Bylaws
Proposed amendments to these bylaws shall be submitted to the President in writing and reviewed by the Executive Committee before consideration by the general membership. Prior to becoming effective, amendments shall be approved by a majority vote of active members.
Bylaws:
Drafted: 12 December 2008 by Ad-Hoc Committee
Adopted: Febuary 26, 2009 by majority at the regular meeting
Amended:
Vision
"Incident-Free Operations"
Objective
The North Texas Exploration and Production Safety Network (Charter), commonly known as the NTEPS Network (NTEPS.com), promotes safety, health and environmental improvement in the exploration and production of oil and gas in the North Texas corridor. The NTEPS Network fosters a work environment that relies upon open communication and trust.
Scope
The NTEPS Network includes Operators and Contractors in the Oil and Gas Exploration, Production, and Product Transmission industry as equally valued members in partnership with OSHA, NIOSH, API, AESC, IADC, IPAA, other trade associations and educators across the country. The NTEPS Network encompasses the geographic region within the North Texas corridor within the Dallas/Fort Worth metroplex and surrounding areas.
Methods The NTEPS Network will:
- Meet periodically to share and discuss safety, health and environmental incidents, best practices, emerging trends, and related issues.
- Establish focus groups to address specific issues.
- Work with others interested in the advancement of worker health, safety, security, and the environment.
Resources Required
Member companies should designate representatives to participate in meetings, contributing knowledge, information, and support.
Charter Approval
This charter was approved by the majority of the members present at the February 26, 2009 NTEPS Network meeting.
