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SafeGulf/SafeLandUSA Training
What is SafeGulf?
SafeGulf is the basic safety training standard developed by four major offshore oil companies: BP, Shell, Chevron and ExxonMobil. All contractors who perform offshore work for these operators must:
  • Complete training in accordance with SafeGulf approved curriculum
  • Pass a 100 question test
  • Carry a SafeGulf Identification Card (these cards have no expiration date)
  • Be listed in the SafeGulf database


What does the course cover?
The course consists of the following twenty-one subjects:
  • Behavioral Safety
  • Hazcom/HAZWOPER
  • Fall Protection
  • Hand Safety
  • Accident Prevention Signs & Tags
  • Electrical Safety (Non-qualified)
  • Lockout/Tagout
  • PPE & Respiratory
  • Incident Reporting & Investigation
  • Fire Prevention & Portable Fire Extinguishers
  • Maritime Security
  • Offshore Orientation & Evacuation
  • Permitting
  • Drug and Alcohol
  • Bloodborne Pathogens
  • Prevention of Workplace Violence
  • Confined Space
  • Job Safety & Environmental Analysis
  • Walking/Working Surfaces
  • Back Injury Prevention
  • Marine Debris

To complete the SafeLandUSA requirements, the following topics have been added:
  • Environmental Awareness
  • Excavation – Trenching and Shoring
  • Occupational Health
  • First Aid / CPR
If you are interested in taking a SafeLandUSA training course, please contact us at (281) 578-3388 for more information and class dates.


Can I test-out instead of taking this class?
Yes! J. Connor Consulting, Inc offers test-outs. A score of 90 (out of 100) is necessary for SafeGulf certification. You must meet the SafeGulf or SafeLandUSA requirements for previous safety training in order to be eligible for a test-out.
Please contact Cheryl Sue at (281) 578-3388 for more information.

How can we receive this training?
J. Connor Consulting, Inc. is an ASC Accredited SafeGulf and PEC Accredited SafeLandUSA Training Provider. Our training facility is located in Houston, Texas. We are also available to train your personnel at a location convenient to your operations.

How much does the training cost?
SafeGulf training costs $250 per student when taught at our facility or a training facility provided by the client. SafeLandUSA costs $350. If you have previously completed SafeGulf training, you may attend only the SafeLandUSA specific training for $100.

The minimum fee for an offsite class will be $1250 for SafeGulf, or $1750 for SafeLandUSA, which covers the tuition for up to five students. Regular class fees apply for each additional student over the five. This price does not include travel time and expenses for the instructor.

How long does the training take?
The training class is approximately 8.5 hours long for SafeGulf, 10.5 hours for SafeLandUSA. At the end of the class, there will be a one-hour test. An 80% score on the test is required to receive certification.

Replacement Cards
Replacement cards are available for past students who are listed in the SafeGulf online database. For questions concerning replacement cards, please contact Cheryl Sue at (281) 578-3388.

More information?
Please contact Cheryl Sue at (281) 578-3388.

Classes are taught in English. In order to participate, all students must have a verbal and written understanding of the English language. We do not supply translators.

SafeGulf Training   SafeLandUSA Training


2010 Training Dates

June 7
July 12
August 9
September 13
October 4
November 8
December 6

SafeGulf and SafeLand training begin at 8:00 and last until approximately 4:30. For SafeLand certification, training continues the next morning from 8:00 until approximately 11:00 am.

Please contact Cheryl Sue at (281) 578-3388 for more information.

Due to class size limitations, reservations are highly recommended. Classes start at 08:00. Please arrive 30 minutes early for registration.

If classes are postponed for any reason, students will be notifed several days in advance.

Classes and testing are held at JCC (Map).