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908 Offshore Oil and Gas Safety I
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Contraband Items

The possession of deadly weapons or explosives on company premises or while conducting operations should be strictly forbidden.

Drugs or other contraband items are strictly prohibited .
  • Firearms, guns, ammunition or other similar items where the use, possession, transfer, storage, concealment, transportation or sale of which is not specifically authorized or allowed on an offshore facility should be strictly prohibited.
  • Illicit drugs, drug paraphernalia, incense, controlled substances or alcoholic beverages on company premises or while conducting company business should be strictly forbidden.
  • Only knives with retractable blades designed for commercial use are allowed to be used during work on an offshore platform. A personal jackknife or hunting knife should be prohibited.
  • Explosives should be strictly prohibited on company leases, excluding those used for legitimate operational purposes, such as perforation.

Company or contractor employees who violate best practices or fail to cooperate with a search request should be refused access to company facilities.

Knowledge Check Choose the best answer for the question.

2-7. Which of the following would be allowed on an offshore drilling platform?