text: process is saving the company an average of $12 million per year in the 
  Marcellus Shale alone. 
  
  topics covered includes Occupational Safety and Health Administra- 
  tion (OSHA)-required safety training, such as hazard communica- 
  tion, personal protective equipment, confined spaces and respiratory 
  protection. In addition to operations training, we also provide safe work 
  practices, vehicle safety and specialized training for employees and 
  contractors who perform specific tasks such as emergency response. 
  Specialized environmental training is also provided to address topics 
  such as air compliance, waste management and spill prevention. 
  
  ***Green Frac*®**
  Chesapeake’s*Green Frac®*program was launched in October 2009 to 
  evaluate the types of additives typically used in the fracking process. As 
  an industry-leading program, 
  *Green Frac*is a decisive move 
  toward an even greener fluid 
  system. By reviewing all of the ingredients typically used in each fracking 
  operation, the program identifies additives that can be removed and tests 
  alternatives. To date, the company has eliminated 25% of the additives 
  used in frack fluids in most of its shale plays. 
  
  In 2010 we conducted a total of 2,306 instructor-led training courses 
  and 67 web-based training courses on safety and environmental pro- 
  grams for employees, contractors, vendors and visitors. 