Thought that this was ironic. Looks like Exxon values the bicycle as a cheap, easy, effective, productive tool.

I found this safty pdf document on the Exxon website, when I plugged in "Bicycles".

http://www2.exxonmobil.com/corporate...anuary2004.pdf

5.0 Bicycles
5.1 All Company-owned bicycles are required to be equipped with chain guards.
5.2 Ride bicycles on the right-hand side of the road.
5.3 Bicycles are used for in-plant transportation. Process units should not be used as thoroughfares.
5.4 DO NOT:
§ Ride bicycles inside a building.
§ Stunt or race on bicycles.
§ Hold on to moving vehicles while riding a bicycle
§ Ride on walkways where vehicular roads are available
§ Weave in and out of traffic
§ Have more than one person on a bicycle at a time
DO:
§ Give pedestrian's right-of-way on walkways
§ Obey traffic control signs
§ Fasten all objects carried on bicycles
§ Park bicycles in a bicycle rack, if provided. Use the bicycle stand where racks are not
provided
§ Wear safety glasses and hard hat at all times inside the plant when riding bicycles
5.5 Recommended maximum basket load for bicycles is 25 pounds on the front or 40 pounds on the
rear. Three-wheeled bicycles are permitted to carry heavier loads, but should not exceed the axis
rating.
5.6 Bicycle baskets at BOP are required to be lined to prevent objects from falling through.
5.7 All bicycles at BOP are required to be inspected annually and display a BOP inspection sticker.