Oil Patch Bits: ASRC Energy Services’ facility approved for program

As reported by State of Alaska Department of Labor and Workforce Development Feb. 15, Labor and Workforce Development Commissioner Dianne Blumer approved ASRC Energy Services’ Grind & Inject Plant and Oily Waste Injection Facility for the Alaska Voluntary Protection Program renewal as a result of outstanding employee safety and health programs.

“ASRC Energy Services Inc. and its subsidiary AES Alaska Inc. are extremely proud to operate two VPP Star sites,” said Don Gray, vice president of Health, Safety and Environmental Training. “Earning Star recertification for both the Grind & Inject Plant and the Oily Waste Injection Facility is in keeping with our Incident Free Culture and reflects our commitment to keeping everyone safe.”

VPP recognizes and promotes effective workplace safety and health management through a cooperative program between a company’s management, employees and Alaska Occupational Safety and Health.

As VPP Star recipients, AES Grind & Inject Plant and the Oily Waste Injection Facility won’t be subject to random enforcement inspections for five years. Enforcement regulations remain in effect, however, and cases of employee complaints, accident investigations or other significant incidents will result in an enforcement inspection. Participation in the program is voluntary.

There are 12 sites in Alaska with the AKOSH VPP designation. For a complete listing of the sites and more information about the program, go to www.labor.alaska.gov/lss/vpp-participants.html.