TABS - Behavior-Based Safety Program:

Harvey Gulf has implemented a Behavior-Based Observation program called TABS (Taking Aim at Behaving Safely). It was created as part of our initiative of taking aim at Target Zero. This program involves each employee staying alert for possible safety concerns while working and completing a TABS form in the event he or she observes some behavior or circumstance creating a potential hazard.

We currently require each employee to turn in a minimum of five (5) TABS per quarter. As part of the program, every employee, whether land based, or a crew member, is able to earn a quarterly bonus of $250.00. To qualify for the quarterly Safety Bonus, each employee must attend all safety meetings and training, turn in the required five (5) TABS, and not be involved in any major incident or environmental event. Harvey Gulf gives away over $160,000 each year in Safety Bonuses under our TABS program.

Prizes such as caps, hard-hats, mugs, and t-shirts are also given each quarter to the employees turning in the most significant TABS. At the annual Safety Awards Banquet, all employees who received all Safety Bonuses during the year are entered into a drawing. At the end of 2008, Captain Roddy Dufrene of the Harvey Viking was selected in the drawing and received a new Kawasaki four-wheeler. At the end of 2009, two $5,000 cash rewards will be given in two separate drawings.