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What is SafeLandUSA?
SafeLandUSA 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 SafeLandUSA approved curriculum
  • Pass a 100 question test
  • Carry a SafeLandUSA Identification Card (these cards have no expiration date)
  • Be listed in the SafeLandUSA 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


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 SafeLandUSA certification. You must meet the SafeLandUSA or SafeLandUSA requirements for previous safety training in order to be eligible for a test-out.
Please contact Marta Rojas or Melissa Mundell at (281) 578-3388 for more information.

How can we receive this training?
J. Connor Consulting, Inc. is an ASC Accredited SafeLandUSA 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?
SafeLandUSA 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 SafeLandUSA training, you may attend only the SafeLandUSA specific training for $100.

The minimum fee for an offsite class will be $1250 for SafeLandUSA, 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 SafeLandUSA, 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 SafeLandUSA online database. For questions concerning replacement cards, please contact Marta Rojas or Melissa Mundell at (281) 578-3388.

More information?
Please contact Marta Rojas or Melissa Mundell 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.

SafeLandUSA Training


2012 Training Dates

January 10
February 7
March 6
April 3
May 8
June 5



For SafeGulf training dates, please visit the JCCTeam.com SafeGulf Training page.


SafeLand will be a day-and-a-half course. Please let us know if you have successfully completed SafeGulf in the past.

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).

Please contact Marta Rojas or Melissa Mundell at (281) 578-3388.