Retiring the Contractor Safety Manual, and Replacing It With Safe Work Practices That Stay Current

Every contractor brings its own safety manual to the job. These manuals can vary widely from one contractor to the next, are likely not customized for the specific operator, and frequently fall out of alignment with current OSHA, PHMSA, and state requirements. All too often, the safety manual may not have even been reviewed in […]
This Week in Pipeline Safety – Week Ending July 5, 2026

Week ending July 5, 2026 Each week we flag the developments that actually touch the requirements pipeline operators and their contractors manage, across federal rules, state programs, and industry standards. No commentary and no spin: just the item, a short source-based “At a glance,” and a direct link so you can read it and decide […]
This Week in Pipeline Safety

Week ending June 28, 2026 Each week we flag the developments that actually touch the requirements pipeline operators and their contractors manage, across federal rules, state programs, and industry standards. No commentary and no spin: just the item, a short source-based “At a glance,” and a direct link so you can read it and decide […]
This Week in Pipeline Safety

Week ending June 21, 2026 On a regular basis, we will flag the developments that actually touch the requirements pipeline operators and their contractors manage, across federal rules, state programs, and industry standards. No commentary and no spin: just the item, a short source-based “At a glance,” and a direct link so you can read […]
Introducing ORB, the Single Source of Truth for Every Rule That Touches Your Operation

If you manage pipeline compliance, whether you sit on the operator side or work for a contractor, you know the pattern. Something changes, and suddenly everyone is scrambling to work out what it touched. The trigger varies. A regulator updates a rule or a standard. The operator revises one of its own procedures or tightens […]