VERIFORCE INTRO TO PIPELINE

Veriforce Basic Pipeline Orientation

Gold Shovel Standard & SafeLandUSA Certified

Course Overview

The Veriforce Basic Pipeline Orientation is a comprehensive one-day safety program designed for individuals working in the pipeline sector. This orientation provides the essential general safety information workers need before entering a company worksite or performing their assigned duties.

Students will learn to identify hazards commonly encountered in the pipeline industry, become familiar with practices to mitigate those hazards, and gain a clear understanding of their rights under OSHA. This course is a crucial step in creating a safer work environment.

Crucially, this orientation meets the stringent certification requirements for both SafeLandUSA and the Gold Shovel Standard, making it an essential credential for anyone working in this field.

Course Components & Learning Objectives

This course is structured to build a foundational understanding of pipeline safety culture and practices.

1. Safety Culture

* Discuss how human performance, behavior-based safety, and the IOGP Life-Saving Rules impact safety culture.

* Explain how to incorporate the IOGP Life-Saving Rules into everyday tasks.

2. General Safety

* Describe general safety and company-specific requirements.

* Explain how effective communication contributes to worker safety.

3. Hazard Control

* Describe engineering and administrative controls used to limit worker exposure to hazards.

* Explain worker and company responsibilities regarding Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and identify common PPE types.

* Understand the proper protocol for the rare instances when bypassing safety controls is necessary.

4. The Hazard Communication Standard (HazCom)

* Explain the purpose of the HazCom Standard.

* Describe the function of product warning labels, pictograms, signal words, and hazard statements.

* Demonstrate how to properly use a Safety Data Sheet (SDS).

5. Environmental Awareness

* Identify different types of waste and describe methods to minimize waste at the jobsite.

* Explain the purpose of the Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response (HAZWOPER) Standard.

6. Industrial Hygiene

* Identify the major routes by which hazardous materials can enter the body.

* Describe common chemical and biological hazards and the measures used to control exposure.

Certification & Verification

Upon successful completion of the course and passing all exams, students receive a Veriforce ID card. This card reflects all Veriforce course requirements the student has met. Employers can verify student training credentials at any time on the official Veriforce verification website.

Course Details

• Course Length: 8 Hours (1 Day)

• Prerequisites: None

• Hands-on Training: None

• Refresher Frequency: Recommended Annually

• Governing Standards Referenced:

  • 29 CFR 1910 (General Industry)

  • 29 CFR 1926 (Construction)

  • 49 CFR 192 (Gas Pipelines)

  • 49 CFR 195 (Hazardous Liquid Pipelines)

• Location: Nationwide

Ensure your team meets industry and client requirements. Contact us today to schedule your Veriforce Basic Pipeline Orientation.