2026 HSE Updates Week of April 29 – RAE

Greetings,

Please review the applicable HSE Updates.

• Company Safety Meeting Presentation:   deadline: two weeks following the Company Safety Meeting
  • It is mandatory to review the Company Safety Meeting on SiteDocs and sign-off that you have done so. If the deadline has passed – you missed it but are still expected to review and sign-off the presentation in SiteDocs.
• H&S Bulletin: Answer due by 8am last Friday of the month
  • Attached: May 2026 H&S Bulletin
• Health and Safety Committee: Next Meeting: usually Thurs before last Fri of the month
  • If you can’t join the HSC meetings,  you can still participate by providing feedback, questions, or concerns to hsc@raeengineering.ca. Please submit feedback prior to the next meeting so it can be brought forward.
  • The HSC meets the last Thursday of each month at 1pm via Teams
  • Previous HSC Meeting Minutes can be found in the Teams Channel, attached, and on SiteDocs
• Safety Rewards Program: Where your commitment to RAE’s Safety Culture is rewarded!
  • Submit more cards! Be specific in how your coworkers are contributing to safety! The latest PRC winners are:
    • $500 Best Card Winner: Trevor Steeves
    • $100 Safety PRC Draw:  Ruby Schaffer
  • If you have any questions or concerns about the Safety Rewards Program, or would like to sign-up to do a presentation, please email hsc@raeengineering.ca.
• Peer Recognitions: Due by Company Safety Meeting each month

Emergency Response Planning

• Emergency Preparedness Week (May 3-10) is coming up. See resources for your area below:
  • Edmonton:
    • Family-friendly drop-in event, Get Ready in the Park, at Borden Park, Sat 9 May, 10am-3pm
  • Calgary:
    • Online training (with certificates) for adults (Ready Calgary Training) and kids (Ready Squad)
    • Emergency Preparedness resources online plus free in-person events:
      • Tuesday 5 May at Calgary Central Library – 800 3 St SE, 2:30pm-5:30pm
      • Thursday 7 May at Village Square Leisure Centre – 2623 56 St NE, 4pm-7pm
      • Friday 8 May at Genesis Centre – 7555 Falconridge Blvd. NE, 2pm-5pm
  • Grande Prairie:
    • guides, alerts, and resources online
    • Free E-Prep Workshop (registration via Eventbrite):
      • Wednesday 6 May at Alexander Forbes School, Room 184, 7240 Poplar Dr, 7pm-8:30pm
  • Red Deer: guides, alerts, and resources online

Energy Safety Canada (ESC)

• Industry-Submitted Notifications:
  • Employee Contacted by a Joint of Casing (SIF Potential) | IN-009: The crew was in the process of running casing when the worker was struck by a joint of casing. 
  • SIF Actual Incident: Line of Fire Exposure to Heavy Equipment  | IN-010: During a rig move in extreme cold conditions, a bed truck was staged at the edge of the complex mating area while personnel cleared an obstruction. After receiving a signal to proceed, the truck moved forward. At the same time, a worker bent down to pick up a tool within the truck’s travel path. The passenger-side front tire struck the worker, resulting in a fractured pelvis.  (see Priority Learning Moments email attached)
    • Incident Learnings
      • Line-of-fire hazards during rig move operations can result in high-risk SIF exposures.
      • Spotting operations with bed trucks must incorporate controlled movement with verifications utilized.
      • Simultaneous operations can increase overall risk and require additional hazard assessment.
    • Awareness Items: Working around heavy equipment
      • Ensure proper spotting is in place
        • Third-party operators must have a designated, competent spotter when visibility is limited, or workers are in the area
      • Stay in the heavy equipment operator’s line of sight
        • If you cannot clearly see the operator, assume they cannot see you
      • Establish positive communication before approaching
        • Make eye contact and receive acknowledgement from the heavy equipment operator before entering the area
      • Maintain exclusion (buffer) zones
        • Keep a safe distance from all moving equipment
        • Never enter the travel path unless authorized and confirmed safe
      • Wear high-visibility PPE
        • Ensure you are clearly visible at all times, especially in low light or extreme weather
      • Utilize engineering controls where available
        • Use cameras, alarms, and proximity detection systems to reduce blind spots
  • Safety Bulletin
    • Understanding and Managing NORM: Radiation from naturally occurring radioactive material (NORM) can increase the risk of certain cancers if people are exposed for long periods of time. Most workplaces do not reach elevated levels, but employers must still work to keep exposure as low as reasonably achievable and follow safety rules. Read More
  • Industry Insights
    • Updated: Wildfire Field Guides
      • The Wildfire Field Guide for the Oil and Gas Industry is a collection of practical resources designed to help mitigate wildfire impacts on people, environment, infrastructure and operations. 
      • Wildfire Field Guide
      • Wildfire Best Management Practices Guide
      • Wildfire Risk Assessment
      • Wildfire Smoke Guideline
      • Learn More
  • Available for industry review: DACC IRP 1 & 22
    • IRP Volume 1: Updates reflect a targeted review of Section 1.9 (Drill String Design and Metallurgy) to modernize drill pipe grade specifications and align with current industry standards. Learn More
    • IRP Volume 22: Update reflects a limited-scope review of IRP 22 to align with API 92M updates, particularly regarding dynamic influx management, definition standardization, and MPD training considerations. Revisions are intended to clarify expectations and reduce ambiguity without significantly changing the intent of the IRP. Learn More