STEPS Network Meeting February 15, 2006

Hosted by, Bp America Production Co.

Purpose: The South Texas Exploration and Production Safety Network, commonly known as the STEPS Network, promotes safety, health and environmental improvement in the exploration and production of oil and gas in South Texas . The STEPS Network fosters a work environment that relies upon open communication and trust.

John Giefer, Regional OSHA Director, Corpus Christi Area Office

• Two work-related fatalities were reported to the CC Area Office
• One fatality resulted from contact with a power line.
• One fatality resulted from injuries during a tower dismantlement.

Tonna Marcyes, Texas Department of Insurance, Division of Worker Compensation

• PowerPoint presentation on post incident care.
• Link to services offered 

Multipliable presentations were given on available safety resources: See web sites below

 The next meeting will be held Wednesday March 15, 2006 at 8am at the Holiday Inn Airport in Corpus Christi. Texas