Keep clear of the landing zone (LZ) or helipad until the helicopter has landed.

On offshore structures passengers shall not stand on heliport until pilot has given signal after aircraft has safely landed and aircraft is ready to be safely approached and / or boarded by passengers.

Under no circumstances should a passenger or any personnel walk under the tail rotor or tail boom of the helicopter.

Do not touch pilot tube of helicopter, as tube may be extremely hot.

Bend over when approaching or departing the helicopter. Beware of the large main rotor.

Keep a firm grip on hand carried articles when approaching / leaving helicopter.

Provide the pilot with a Passenger Manifest before boarding the helicopter. Declare any magnetic or hazardous materials.

Instructions from the pilot must be followed, as he or she is the Pilot in Command of the aircraft. The pilot shall provide passengers with a complete safety briefing, including use of life vests, when required.

Enter aircraft using only the step provided. Take care not to damage floats or skids.

Never throw anything out of the helicopter. This can cause damage to the rotor systems.

Do not distract the pilot with unnecessary conversation or actions.

Hearing protection shall be worn during helicopter flights including boarding or disembarking.

As a front seat passenger, you should keep an eye out for other aircraft. Do not sleep or read a newspaper or magazine.

During refueling operations, passengers shall not be in the aircraft.

Only the pilot or trained personnel shall refuel the helicopter.

Helicopters shall not land on offshore structures that are operating under radio silence.

All cargo shall be secured in baggage compartment of aircraft or tied down before takeoff.

Never carry blasting caps and blasting agents (dynamite) in the aircraft at the same time. When carrying any explosive substance, be sure it is in a proper container with authorized labels.

No passengers shall be allowed to ride in any helicopter while it is performing long-line operations or while an external hook is attached.

Helicopters generate extremely high static electricity charges, thus, lines should touch the ground and dissipate the charge before being handled.

Tag lines shall be the length such that they cannot be drawn up into the rotor blades.

The person / persons designated to unhook the load shall be the only person / persons under the hovering helicopter.

The person / persons working under the helicopter shall have radio communications with the pilot and inform him of the type, size, and destination of the load.

No person shall ride the hook, sling, or net for any reason other than life or limb emergency situation. Suitable emergency litters must be available for long-line evacuation of an injured person.

Follow the boat Captain's instructions. He / she is in complete charge of the boat and its passengers. The Captain has the complete authority to refuse passage to anyone he or she considers to be an unsafe passenger. Follow the Captain's instructions as to the loading / unloading procedures, storage of luggage and cargo, seating arrangements, and smoking restrictions. NOTE: No smoking or open flame is allowed within 150 feet of an offshore structure.

Provide the Captain with all information requested at the time of boarding. This may include your name, company affiliation, destination and materials.

Disembarking to / from boat and offshore structures in open water is potentially hazardous. A Coast Guard approved TYPE 1 LIFE JACKET must be worn, snugly fitted, and securely fastened during personnel transfer by personnel basket or by swing rope.

Transfer by personnel basket: Position yourself on the deck of the boat out from under the basket as directed by the Captain. The basket will be lowered onto the deck of the boat from the structure or rig platform. When it is on the deck, place your luggage in the bottom center of the personnel basket. Place one foot on the outside rim of the basket and grasp the basket ropes securely. Keep your knees bent or flexed and be prepared for the unexpected moves, particularly in rough seas. As the basket is lifted off the boat deck, step onto the outside rim of the basket with the other foot. Do not lean in or out, but instead stand straight. NOTE: ONLY PERSONAL LUGGAGE SHALL BE TRANSFERRED ON PERSONNEL BASKET.

Transfer by the swing rope: Face where the boat is bumping against the offshore structure, if seas allow boat to bump the structure, or where boat is at a safe position as determined by the boat Captain. Have both hands and arms free, catch the knotted rope when the boat is at top of a swell and swing to the structure by pushing off from the boat with your feet. Do not let the swing rope get between your legs. Always keep feet and legs clear of the structure's landing. NOTE: DO NOT CARRY LUGGAGE WHILE TRANSFERRING BY SWING ROPE.

In the event that a person falls into the water, immediately inform the boat Captain by shouting, "Man Overboard" and keeping in visual contact with person in the water. Assist in the rescue as directed by the Captain.

Report immediately to the person in charge of the structure. Sign in if required.

Platform / rig procedures shall be explained to you. Listen carefully.

Assigning you to your section and duties in the event of an emergency.

Making your bunk and locker assignment (if applicable).

Familiarizing you, as applicable, with structure, emergency alarms, H2S, emergency signals and shutdown systems, pollution prevention, location of first aid equipment, injury reporting procedures, safe work practices, personal flotation devices, ear protection requirements, escape routes, excavation procedures, fire protection, etc.

Do not throw anything overboard. Follow all rules designed to prevent pollution.

Immediately report any escaping oil and gas or other hazards to the person in charge of the facility.

Always have a life jacket inside and outside the survival craft.

Do not operate release mechanism before reaching the water.

Do not allow the craft to be towed, unless equipped with an approved towing package.

Once inside the survival craft, personnel should stay seated with their seat belts fastened.

The person in charge of the boat is the person driving the boat. All passengers are required to follow instructions of that person.