Extraction Helper how-to

How to Be Safe as a New Field Worker

New workers face the most risk.

Updated By the Career Education Institute Curriculum Team
Quick answer

New workers face the most risk. In short: wear; ask; follow, then complete the remaining steps below.

Step by step

  1. Wear your short-service hard hat.

  2. Ask questions.

  3. Follow your mentor.

  4. Know the muster point.

  5. Stop unsafe work.

  6. Report hazards.

Safety reminders for extraction helpers

  • Attend JSAs
  • Wear PPE
  • Know H2S procedures
  • Stop unsafe work

MSHA · Part 46/48 training · Ground control · Pre-shift exam · Self-rescuer · SafeLand: see the full extraction helper glossary.

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