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Health & Safety

Yellow Jacket Drilling understands the importance of, and is committed to observing the requirements of health and safety regulations and codes of practice. We diligently maintain an outstanding safety record, and you can be assured that our services will be conducted in the safest manner possible. We are proud of the proactive stance we take on the prevention and control of exposures and hazards that may result in injury or loss.

We’re proud to announce Yellow Jacket Drilling earned the 2006 & 2007 BEST OF THE BEST AWARD from SCF of Arizona, Arizona’s largest workers’ compensation insurance carrier, for our consistent outstanding safety record.

Yellow Jacket Drilling Experience Modifier Rating (EMR):
2007: 0.71 2006: 0.74 2005: 0.75

To view our Health and Safety Program Table of Contents, click here.

Summary of our Safety Assurance and Occupational Health and Safety Programs:

Health and Safety Orientation for new hires
Work Practices & Procedures
Workplace Hazard Control
Safety Disciplinary Policy – Special Safety Committee
Forklift Training & Certification
MSHA New Miner Training
MSHA Experienced Miner Refresher Training
40-hour OSHA Training
8-hour OSHA refresher courses
8-hour Supervisor Training
Medical Surveillance Program
Substance Abuse Program
All employees First Aid & CPR trained
Daily Tailgate Safety Meetings
Monthly Safety Meetings
Inspections and Audits
Personal Protective Equipment Program
Confined Space Entry Program
Lock-Out Tag-Out Program
Hazard Communication Program
Near Miss Policy
Fall Protection
Program Compliance Policy
Task Specific Job Safety Analysis
Site Specific Health and Safety Plan

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P.O. Box 801 Gilbert, Arizona 85299 Ph:602-453-3252 Fax: 602-453-3258