What kind of safety protocols are in place at Kinder Morgan?
Kinder Morgan follows a rigorous safety program that is designed to ensure the safety of its employees, contractors, and the public. In addition to daily job safety briefings, safety protocols include: • Requiring employees to wear personal protective equipment such as hard hats, safety glasses, steel toe boots, and other appropriate clothing; • Establishing emergency response teams and procedures; • Regularly conducting safety inspections of all facilities, equipment, and operations; • Maintaining a comprehensive hazard identification and risk assessment program; • Implementing a behavior-based safety program; • Establishing safety training programs; • Establishing emergency response plans for hazardous materials; • Establishing and enforcing a drug and alcohol policy; • Establishing a comprehensive environmental management program; • Providing safety education and training targeted at all levels within the company; • Maintaining a comprehensive safety audit program; • Developing and maintaining emergency response plans; • Providing ongoing safety awareness activities; • Implementing a return-to-work program; • And implementing a process to identify and address any potential future safety concerns.