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Health, Safety & Environment

ELEVATING HSE

Protecting our people and the communities where we work.

As one of the top three providers of land completions in the US, NexTier is committed to health, safety and environment (HSE) leadership in partnership with our customers. NexTier’s proven track record demonstrates this commitment, and we encourage all employees to maintain and strengthen our HSE impact every day.

LiveSafe

Why We Do What We Do

LiveSafe™

At NexTier, our safety philosophy is driven by the LiveSafe™ program—reflecting the core values shared across all Patterson-UTI companies and reinforcing our dedication to personal and environmental safety.

Achieving an incident-free workplace takes everyone working together at the jobsite, with a shared focus on making sure every team member returns home safely each day. LiveSafe™ strengthens our culture of responsibility, empowering us to work safely, support one another, and protect those around us at every NexTier facility and location.

How We Prepare and Execute

Tactical HSE System

When preparing for and executing operations, we rely on a tactical HSE system that drives safe execution through disciplined and consistent safe operating actions across all teams. This system is built on key elements that reinforce our commitment to achieving zero serious incidents.

Take an intentional moment to establish situational awareness, confirm execution steps and task assignments, and verify safeguards are in place and communicated.

All employees participate – through job safety analysis, quality observation participation, driving safety and skills competency development.

Safety doesn’t stop after the briefing. PAUSE prompts teams to reassess hazards and make proactive adjustments before and during every task, every time.

Consistent on-site leadership engagement and accountability lead to stronger performance, safer operations, and a culture where excellence is recognized and repeated.

NexTier Permian
Pre-job readiness

Take an intentional moment to establish situational awareness, confirm execution steps and task assignments, and verify safeguards are in place and communicated.

All employees participate – through job safety analysis, quality observation participation, driving safety and skills competency development.

Safety doesn’t stop after the briefing. PAUSE prompts teams to reassess hazards and make proactive adjustments before and during every task, every time.

What We Do: Cornerstones For Life

Our Cornerstones for Life are fundamental safety rules that guide how we work at NexTier to protect ourselves and those around us. Every employee is expected to complete the required pre-start checks to ensure safe execution and has the obligation to stop work if a Cornerstones for Life violation is identified. These principles address our highest-risk areas, reinforcing the critical importance of each safety focus.

transport and driving

Driving Safety
Think SAFE: Seatbelt, Awareness, Fit to Drive, Eliminate Distraction
line of fire

Line of Fire
Never work in the line of fire (direct or indirect)
energy isolation

Energy Isolation
Ensure all equipment is properly locked out and tagged out before beginning work
pressure

High-Pressure
Ensure equipment restraints and Controlled Access Zones are always used according to the Standard Operating Procedure
electrical safety

Electrical Safety
Stay aware of overhead power lines, never work on live circuits, and report exposed wiring immediately
lifting hoisting

Lifting and Hoisting
Ensure you are qualified before using a crane or rigging equipment
fire prevention

Fire Prevention and Explosives
Know what conditions can lead to a fire and how to use a fire extinguisher
work at height

Working at Heights
Fall protection must be in place when working at 4 ft or higher

John Lewis

VP of Quality, Health, Safety and Environment

How Do We Measure Safety?

Fatal and Physical Impairment (FPI) is a safety metric building on the foundation of Serious Injury and Fatality (SIF) tracking. Unlike traditional metrics that focus on outcomes, FPI emphasizes identifying potential risk exposure before serious harm occurs.

By focusing on the conditions that could lead to life-altering injuries or fatalities, FPI allows us to take proactive measures to prevent incidents, supporting a stronger, more forward-looking safety culture.

Downloadable Resources: HSE

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