Safety & Compliance

Island Operating is proud of our exceptional safety record. We recognize that in this increasingly competitive industry, there will be consistent pressure to do more and be more. Because even the slightest compromise in safety or compliance can be costly, Islanders are empowered to stand up and speak out, and to take action when needed. We believe it’s one of the most important aspects, if not the absolute most important one, of Island’s training and philosophy.

At Island, we know that anything less than a ZONE ZeroTM mindset could lead to catastrophic consequences. Our Zero tolerance policy ensures that we never sacrifice safety in the name of productivity. 

ZONE Zero™

Island’s ZONE Zero™ program is designed to empower every single Island Operating Company employee to create the safest work environment in the industry.

Zero Accidents
Own Your Work
Never Compromise Safety
Every Voice Matters

ZONE Zero™ is much more than a safety program though. It’s a philosophy. A mindset. A commitment by each employee to ensure that they’re working “in the ZONE”, focusing on productivity without risking safety.

We believe Zero is a perfect score and it’s our goal through the ZONE Zero™ program to create a work environment with Zero personal injuries, Zero accidents and Zero preventable occurrences.

As a recommitment to this mindset of Zero, Island established the Islanders BELIEVE™ employee campaign in 2016.

2024 brings the third evolution of ZONE Zero™: Live Your Legacy!

ZONE Zero: Live Your Legacy (2024)

ZONE Zero: Islanders Believe (2016)

ZONE Zero: Introduction (2012)

TRAINING

No matter how skilled an Island Operator is, there is always an opportunity to learn more, sharpen existing skills, and aspire to do better. Improved training and procedures mean progress. Progress means increased productivity. 

Here at Island Operating, we extensively and continually train our employees with the focus on safety and we empower every employee to make the necessary decisions whenever safety may be compromised. An employee’s Stop Work Authority (SWA) is a proven safety measure that has optimized performance.

We are a strong advocate of employee training because we believe that greater knowledge enables our employees to do a more effective job for the customer. Each Island Operating employee is trained and/or certified in a number of practical areas:

  • Production Safety Systems Training (T-2)
  • BSEE Annual Refresher*
  • Crane / Rigger
  • Offshore Water Survival
  • PEC or IADC Rig Pass (Safe Gulf/Safe Land)
  • First Aid / CPR
  • Fire Fighting
  • Advance Core Compliance Training (A.C.C.T.)**
  • SEMS/PSM Core Training***
  • DOT Hazardous Materials
  • Job, Facility or Customer Specific Training

Our employees are encouraged to call the Training Department with any questions or concerns regarding training. Each phone call is handled personally to achieve our goal in maintaining a positive working relationship with our employees, as well as keeping them compliant with our training policy.

* This BSEE refresher class is a unique training opportunity created by Island Operating to educate each employee on current rules and regulations.

** Advanced Core Compliance Training includes the following topics:  Access to Medical Records, Bloodborne Pathogens, Bypass/OOS Tags, Confined Space Entry, Electrical Safety, Fall Protection, Hazard Communication, Hazwoper Operations Level, Hearing Protection, Hot Work, Job Hazard Analysis, Lockout/Tagout, Marine Debris, Personal Protective Equipment, Respiratory Protection, Reporting of Unsafe Conditions, Scaffolding and Stop Work Authority.

*** SEMS Core Training includes the following topics:  SEMS Standard and Requirements, Process Safety Management, Environmental Awareness, Accident Control Techniques: Introduction and Safe Work Practices, Emergency Action and Fire Prevention Plans, Spill Prevention Control and Countermeasures, Reporting of Unsafe Conditions, Stop Work Authority, Helicopter Safety, Incident Reporting and Investigation and Naturally Occurring Radioactive Materials (NORM).

Regulatory/Compliance

As with safety, compliance isn’t an option. It’s mandatory.

In order to ensure that we and our clients continue to meet and/or exceed all compliance regulations, whether it’s in the United States or overseas, our compliance department, which consists of 40 experienced team members, work closely with our clients and regulatory agencies and is available seven days a week to assist in whatever need arises.

Audits – Paperwork

  • Review BSEE paperwork and records
  • Set up standard filing systems across the Gulf

Audits – Platform

  • Check SAFE Chart and Flow Schematic for accuracy
  • Notify customer of revisions needed
  • Witness inspection of safety devices

Quarterly Audits & Inspections

  • Check paperwork
  • Witness inspection and make walkthrough on platform
  • Assist in actual BSEE inspections
  • Mock BSEE Inspections

Platform Startups

  • Build startup reports
  • Perform startup inspections with operators

Monthly BSEE Compliance Paperwork

  • Audit monthly paperwork
  • Note discrepancies and send to field
  • Monthly checklist
  • Weekly/Monthly email reminders of what is due

Compliance Website & SEMS:Pro

  • Get/send monthly BSEE paperwork
  • Review/correct action items noted on audits and mock inspections
  • Useful links/information for general operator knowledge, reference & testing purposes

SEMS:Pro™

Island Operating has developed a web-based interactive software called SEMS:PRO that allows our customers to create, customize and manage their entire Safety and Environmental Management System (“SEMS”) program to ensure compliance with the SEMS rule. Many of our customers have gone on to use the SEMS:PRO software to manage all aspects of their operations, which has proved to be very beneficial in capturing and maintaining pertinent documentation throughout the life of the oil and gas asset.

If you would like a personal demonstration of what the SEMS:PRO software can do for you and your organization, please contact our SEMS:Pro team at 800.366.9594.