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Reaching Incident Free Operations with our Contractors
Chevron's global workforce is dedicated to the belief that all accidents are preventable and that the goal of incident-free operations is attainable. The Gulf of Mexico Business Unit is committed to achieving world-class health and safety performance.

Stop Work Authority

It is Your Responsibility and You Have the Authority. Your Ideas and Concerns are Important. We Always comply with the Tenets of Operational Excellence. As an employee or contractor for Chevron, you are Responsible and Authorized to stop any work that does not comply with these tenets And there will be no repercussions to you. That is our commitment to you.

Tenets of Operational Excellence

We Believe:
  • All incidents are preventable.
Two Key Principles:
  • Do it safely or not at all
  • There is always time to do it right.

We Always:

  • Operate within design or environmental limits
  • Operate in a safe and controlled condition.
  • Ensure safety devices are in place and functioning.
  • Follow safe work practices and procedures.
  • Meet or exceed customer's requirements.
  • Maintain integrity of dedicated systems.
  • Comply with all applicable rules and regulations.
  • Address abnormal conditions
  • Follow written procedures for high risk or unusual situations.
  • Involve the right people in decisions that affect procedures and equipment.
pdf icon Tenets & Stop Work Authority Posters in English and Spanish (433KB)

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