JSA Table C - Job Sheets

JSA TABLE OF CONTENTS
As of September '07
LOW LEVEL HAZARD SHEETS

#
Alcohol and Drugs

Arc Welding Equipment
Batteries
BOP Control Lines
Casing on Racks
Caustic Soda
Cement
Cement Additives
Chain Tong
Cheater Bars
Chemical Cutters
Chemicals
Chicksan Lines
Combustible Materials
Compressed Air
Contaminated Water
Core Samples
Cutting Sample
Dangerous Animals
Dangerous Waste
Diesel
Doors and Hatches
DP, DC & Casing on Pipe Rack
Drawworks
Drilling Line
Dust and Fragments
Electric Logging Cable
Electrical Stormes
Electricity
Elevators
Entry into Closed Spaces
Equipment in the Derrick
Excavations
Exhaust Fumes
Explosives
Fire Sources
Fuel Oil
Gas Bottles
Gas Cutting Equipment
Grinders
Grit Blasting
Hammer
Hand Tools
Heat
Hot Surface / Hot Materials
Hydrochloric Acid
Hydraulic Equipment
Hydrogen Sulfide
Insufficient Mud Gradient
Kelly
Koomey Unit
Ladders
Liquid Nitrogen
Malaria
Manual Lifting and Carrying
Moving Heavy Equipment
Mud Losses
Mud Pump Suction Dampers
Needle Guns
Noise
Non-Standard Equipment
Oil and Gas at surface
Oil and Grease
Overhead Power Lines
Paint
Pipe Tongs
Pits
Poisoned Food
Poor Lighting
Power Tongs
Processing core on rigsite
47
51
73
22
97
8
10
9
56
57
15
12
17
43
20
45
5
4
41
46
2
50
25
63
74
38
72
39
85
JOB SHEETS
#
Pressure Testing
Pumping at High Pressure
Radioactive Equipment
Reservoir Samples
Rotary Table
Rotating Equipment
Run 30" Conductor
Shale Shakers
Shallow Gas
Sharp Objects
Skid Ramp for Rig Set-up
Simultaneous Operations
Slips
Slippery / Untidy Surface
Spanners
Standing / Leaning Equipment
Stored Energy
Sunlight
Swabbing
The Airwinch
The Crane
The Forklift
Vehicles at Rig and Camp Site
Visitors
Wash Gun
Wireline / Sandline Cable
Work on BOP and Cellar
Working at Height
Zinc Bromide
18
19
32
6
64
53
101
71
95
96
98
90
69
81
58
31
91
40
92
28
26
27
84
87
24
66
80
77
11
70
79
29
83
16
33
42
3
54
52
61
JOB SHEETS
76
55
59
37
35
14
75
7
94
65
21
78
34
49
30
60
93
23
62
36
89
1
48
86
13
67
82
44
88
68
15A
Drilling 24'' Top Hole

Install & Weld Riser
Install kelly hose on goose neck
Lift and Spot Choke Manifold
Mixing of Caustic Soda
Prepare & Drift Casing
Tandem Lift ( mud tanks )
Testing of Escape Line
Trip Out
Unloading Cement to Silo
Use Power Tongs
Use Slips
Use Tongs
Wireline Logging
Work at Monkey Board
Work at Stabbing Board
Work in Cellar & Substructure
Work with sandline
83
84
87
82
88
86
16A
85
57
72
10
9
8
39
11
12
29
15
Break-out of Kelly Connections 7 5/8

Change Shaker Screens
Changing BOP Rams
Changing Tong Dies
Change Valve at Mud Tank
Circulate Casing
Clean Mud Tanks
Cleaning with Pressure Washer
Core Recovery
CST / Sidewall Core Gun
Cut and remove Casing
Cut Tubulars
Displace Well
Fishing
Gravel Packing
Handle BHA
Handle Drill Pipe
Handle RFT Samples
Install and Test Cement Head
Install BOP
Install Casing Housing
Install WE Casing Hanger Slips
Jarring
Lay Down DD BHA
Laying Down Collars/Pipes
Leak - off Testing
Logging with Drillpipe
LWD Logging
Maintain Pumps
Make up Casing
Make up Casing shoe & Float
Making a Connection
Man Riding Basket
Mast Lowering Down
Measure Mud Properties
Milling
Mix and Pump Cement
Mix and Pump Kill Mud
Mix and Pump LCM
Mix Chemicals
Nipple Down BOP
Offloading Casing with Crane
Offloading Casing with Forklift
Perform Acid Job
Pick up Casing
Pick up Collars
Pick up Equipment
Pick up Drill Pipe
Pick up/Lay down MWD
Picking up of DD BHA
Prepare Casing
Pressure Testing Equipt. @ location
Pressure Test Standpipe
Pull out old completion
Rig up & use Natih Line
Rig up for Logging
Rig up/down Casing Tools
Rig up/down Wireline
Run Completion
Set Slip and Seal Assembly
Set Wear Bushing on CHH
Squeeze Cement
Stab Kelly Cock / Gray Valve
Stimulate Well
Stripping over Wireline
Sweeps on Connection
Test BOP
Test Well
Transfer of DP fr. basket to basket
Trip in
Transfer acid from potable tank to
tank on rig
77
17
74
70
66
25
18
69
43
44
55
53
48
21
49
6
7
37
26
31
30
73
20
61
1A
33
40
41
14
24
23
68
13
78
19
52
27
36
22
16
63
71
71A
47
4
1
5
2
59
60
3
76
62
50
35
38
65
64
46
28
67
54
34
51
42
58
32
45
75
56
79
Raise Mast
Make up BHA
80
81
LOW LEVEL
#
Oil and Gas at Surface
1
Diesel
2
Fuel Oil
3
Cutting Sample
4
Core Samples
5
Reservoir Samples
6
Hydrogen Sulphide
7
Caustic Soda
8
Cement Additives
9
Cement
10
Zinc Bromide
11
Chemicals
12
Paint
13
Hydrochloric Acid
14
Chemical Cutters
15
Exhaust Fumes
16
Chicksan Lines
17
Pressure Testing
18
Pumping at High Pressure
19
Compressed Air
20
Koomey Unit
21
BOP Control Lines
22
Mud Pump Suction Dampers
23
Wash Gun
24
DP, DC & Casing on Pipe Rack
25
The Crane
26
The Forklift
27
The Airwinch
28
Equipment in the Derrick
29
Manual Lifting and Carrying
30
Standing / Leaning Equipment
31
Radioactiv Equipment
32
Explosives
33
Liquid Nitrogen
34
Hot Surface / Hot Materials
35
Noise
36
Heat
37
Dust and Fragments
38
Electrical Stormes
39
Sunlight
40
Dangerous Animals
41
Fire Sources
42
Combustible Materials
43
Poisoned Food
44
Contaminated Water
45
Dangerous Waste
46
Alcohol and Drugs
47
Oil and Grease
48
Malaria
49
Doors and Hatches
50
Arc Welding Equipment
51
Gas Cutting Equipment
52
Rotating Equipment
53
Gas Bottles
54
Hammer
55
Chain Tong
56
Cheater Bars
57
Spanners
58
Hand Tools
59
Moving Heavy Equipment
60
Drinders
61
Needle Guns
62
Drawworks
63
Rotary Table
64
Kelly
65
Wireline / Sandline Cable
66
Pipe Tongs
67
Power Tongs
68
Slips
69
Elevators
70
HAZARD SHEETS
Shale Shakers
Electric Logging Cable
Batteries
Drilling Line
Hydraulic Equipment
Grit Blasting
Working at Height
Ladders
Entry into closed Spaces
Work on BOP and Cellar
Slippery / Untidy Surface
Pits
Excavations
Vehicles at Rig and Camp Site
Electricity
Overhead Power Lines
Visitors
Poor Lighting
Non-standard Equipment
Simultaneous Operations
Stored Energy
Swabbing
Mud Losses
Insufficient Mud Gradient
Shallow Gas
Sharp Objects
Casing on Racks
Skid Ramp for Rig Set-up
sewage treatment plan (STP)
wastes compactor
JOB SHEETS
#
71
72
73
74
75
76
77
78
79
80
81
82
83
84
85
86
87
88
89
90
91
92
93
94
95
96
97
98
99
100
101
102
103
104
105
106
107
108
JOB SHEETS
Offloading Casing with Crane
Offloading Casing with Forklift
Unloading Cement to Silo
Install WE Casing Hanger Slips
Changing BOP Rams
Transfer of DP basket to basket
Pressure Testing Equipt. @ locatio
Break-out Kelly connections 7 5/8
Mast Lowering Down
Transfer Acid form Potable tank
to tank in rig floor
71
71A
72
73
74
75
76
77
78
79
Pick up Collars
Pick up Pipe
Prepare Casing
Pick up Casing
Pick up Equipment
Handle BHA
Handle Drill Pipe
Use Tongs
Use Slips
Use Power Tongs
Work at Monkey Board
Work at Stabbing Board
Man Riding Basket
Maintain Pumps
Work with sandline
Mix Chemicals
Change Shaker Screens
Clean Mud Tanks
Measure Mud Properties
Jarring
Fishing
Mix and Pump LCM
Make up Casing Shoe & Float
Make up Casing
Circulate Casing
Install and Test Cement Head
Mix and Pump Cement
Set Slip & Seal Assembly
Work in Cellar & Substructure
Install Casing Housing
Install BOP
Test BOP
Leak - off Testing
Stab Kelly Cock / Gray Valve
Rig up & Use Natih Line
Mix and Pump Kill Mud
Handle RFT Samples
Rig up for Logging
Wireline Logging
Logging with Drillpipe
LWD Logging
Stripping over Wireline
Core Recovery
CST / Sidewall Core Gun
Test Well
Run Completion
Perform Acid Job
Displace Well
Gravel Packing
Pull out old completion
Stimulate Well
Milling
Cut Tubulars
Sqeeze Cement
Cut and remove Casing
Trip in
Trip out
Sweeps on Connection
Pick up/lay down MWD
Picking up of DD BHA
Lay Down DD BHA
Pressure Test Standpipe
Nipple Down BOP
Rig up/Down Wireline
Rig up/Down Casing Tools
Change Valves at Mud Tank
Set Wear Bushing on CHH
Making a Connection
Cleaning with Pressure Washer
Changing Tong Dies
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2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
31
32
33
34
35
36
37
38
39
40
41
42
43
44
45
46
47
48
49
50
51
52
53
54
55
56
57
58
59
60
61
62
63
64
65
66
67
68
69
70
Job Safety Analysis (JSA )
5
Rig:
Location
Seq. No
NEW
Main Job: Pick up equipment.

Workin Area:
Detailed working sequence
Potential Hazards
The steps involved in doing the job
What could go wrong & what could the effect be?
REVISED
Register No: 5
Date:
Recommended safety measures
How can the hazard be prevented?
T-211
1) Move equipment beside the derrick with
I) Forklift load tips or falls.
I) Only approved driver to operate Forklift.
forklift.
2) Slings not strong enough or wrongly attached.
Make sure equipment is correctly supported.
2) Attach lifting slings.
3) Poor signalling of to crane or airwinch
May need to be on pallet.
3)Lift equipment to rig floor with crane with
operator.
If a sling load, use adequate sling and use
instructions from signal man on the floor.
4) Poor positioning and releasing load.
the boom fitting on the forklift.
4)Lower and release equipment on the rig floor.
5) Bad signals when clearing floor with hook an
2) Drive with load low at slow speed.
5)Lift and remove crane hook and boom from
boom.
3) Select crane stings suitable for load.
over floor.
Make sure slings positioned so load does

I) Hit or crushed by forklift or load.
not tip or tilt.
2) Slings break and equipment falls hitting crew man
Use lifting pad or eyes if they are present.
3) Equipment swings and hits or crushes a crew man.
Check load for loose items.
4) Load set on end falls over hitting floorman.
Attach and use tag lines.
5) Cranehookor boomorcatchesairwinchcableor
4) Nobody stand or walk underneath load.
derrick beam.
5) One man on rig floor to give lifting signals

to crane operator.
Watch for boom, hook or load hitting or
catching rig, particularly air winch cables.
One man to take tag ropes to guide load.
6) Set down the load on flat surface and so
it cannot fall or roll.
Tall equipment like lifting subs must be laid
flat, never on ends. They could fall over.
7/12/2007
16
NEW
Main Job: Mix Chemicals

Working Area:
Location:
Potential Hazards
Seq. No The steps involved in doing the job
Rig:
REVISED
Register No: 16
Date:
T-211
Most Chemical Mixing is for the mud.
I) Chemicals not stored correctly. mixed types,
I) Chemicals must be stored separately. Do not stack too high. 3 pallets
Occasionally for cement mix water and completion fluids
broken pallets, stacked too high. out in rain.
maximum.Stack on a level syrface.
chemicals are mixed in the mud or brine tanks.
2) Incorrect chemical lifting and movement
Use part or broken pallets first. Cover broken pallets and open sacks from rain
Chemicals are generally mixed into a mud tank as dry
method.
with a tarpaulin.
powder through a mixing hopper.
3) Chemicals handled by crew without knowing
2) Lift and move chemicals with the correct equipment. Use the liftingsling for
A few chemicals come as liquids and are poured or
what they are.
big bags with hooks through all four loops.
dripped directly to the tank.
4) Mixingcrew handling chemicals not using
Usethe forklift on pallets.Pickup gently and drive slowly.
A few special chemicals (for example Caustic Soda)
correct protection equipment.
3) Crew men mixing chemicals must be informed of what they are handling
require special safety precautions and equipment for
5) Wrong chemical mixing method used.
and the protection equipment required.Get relevant Chemical data sheets from
mixing.
6) Chemical mixing equipment not properly
the Medic and keep them on the mud tanks.
Many chemicals have some associated health hazards.
maintained or used wrong way.
Check before starting to mix a new chemical what protection equipment is
Handling and mixing can release this hazard.
1) Sacks damaged or split spilling chemical and
required.
When using crane, only one man signal.
exposing it to crew and environment.
4) Crew men handling and mixing chemicals must use the correct protection
Never get under load. Use tag lines.
2) Sacks could rip and fall on crew man. chemical spill
equipment.
Always have an alternate escape route.
and expose it to crew and environment.
5) Only mix chemicals the correct way. Powder chemicals through the hopper.
3) Poisonous or toxic Chemicals are handled and crew
Caustic through the crusher, liquids dribbled or poured directly to the tank.
become sick.
6) Only trained and experienced crew men are to operate and maintain the
4) Mixing crewman is burnt, poisoned or affected by
chemical mixing equipment.
the chemical.
7) Always wear proper PPEs (dustmask, safety googles and gloves).
5) Crew man injured by chemical or equipment.
8) Stand upwind as much as possible.
6) Chemical or mud spalshed on crew causing injury

or spilled on ground causing environmental danger.
45
NEW
Main Job: Test well.

Location
Workin Area:
Potential Hazards
REVISED
Register No: 45
Date:
Rig:
Testing a well with a rig on site is sometimes done on
1) Equipment failure causing leaks of oil and gas at
1) Crew members must be alert for oil and gas leaks during well tests. If you
deep exploration wells.If oil and gas was been seen on
surface during the well test.
see anything wrong report it to your supervisor immediately. Keep away from
cuttings and on the Schlumberger logs,a test may be
2) Equipment failure or mistake causing a leak of H2S
other contractors equipment and operations.
made.Well tests are usually made after casing or a liner
gas at surface during the well test.
2) H2S could be present at any time during a well test. Use you personal H2S
is run but sometimes an open hole test is made.During a
3) Hot work (welding / grinding),causing of sparks or
detectors.If breathing apparatus is required wear it all times.Know the H2S
well test. part of the hole is allowed to flow through a
using a match during the well test.
alarms,(light and siren).Floormen must know where the Escape Sets. how to
special test string and test tree.The well might flow on its
4) Mistake while handling perforating guns or failing to
use them and where to assemble in an emergency.
own or it may need to be helped by pumping Nitrogen
keep radio silence during perforation.
3) There is to be no hot work,(welding / grinding / cutting) or any work that
through coil tubing.Nitrogen comes as a very cold liquid
5) Mishandling or incorrect use and disposal of liquid
could spark during the test.There is to be no smoking outside the permitted
and is dangerous unless used correctly.If the test is
nitrogen.
area.
successful oil and gas,possibly also H2S is brought to
6) Mishandling of hot materials or exposing equipment
4) Radio silence must be observed while handling Schlumberger perforating
the surface and usually burned off.Heat and smoke from
to heat during well testing.
guns.For TCP guns. only the minimum number of crew members shall be
the flare can cause safety problems.Leaks of gas and
present.
oil could cause a fire or explosion as welt as be
1) Oil and gas catch on fire or explodes causing very
5) Liquid Nitrogen is extremely cold. It can freeze you fingers or skin to ice in
poisonous.Keeping the crew,rig and well safe during the
serious injuries and damage.
seconds.Do not go near the liquid nitrogen tanks. Never handle liquid nitrogen
test is important.
2) Crew men killed or badly poisoned from breathing
or touch the tanks and pipes.Liquid nitrogen must never be poured onto the rig
H2S gas.
steel. It can crack it.
3) Spark or match lights oil or gas causing explosion
6) During testing,pipes and equipment may be very hot. Be alert for hot
or fire causing very serious injuries and damage.
surfaces.Gas bottles,fuel tanks,combustible materials must not be exposed to
4) Explosion of perforating guns at the surface killing
heat.
and severely injuring many crew.

5) Crew man badly burnt or killed by liquid nitrogen.
Also possible serious damage to rig or equipment.
6) Crew men burnt or equipment badly damaged by
heat with possible very dangerous effects.
46
NEW
Main Job: Run Completion

Workin Area:
Location:
Potential Hazards
Rig:
REVISED
Register No: 46
Date:
T-67
A completion is run when a well is found to have
I) Mis-handling of tubing by forklift driver or
1) Only approved driver to operate forklift. Forks wide spaced. Drive slowly
sufficient oil or gas to produce.
crew when lifting and preparing tubing on the
with tubing load low.
A completion consists mostly of tubing, with a few tools
pipe rack.
2) Make sure the end stops are up on piperack. Roll Tubing from ends only,
added to perform special jobs.
2) Incorrect handling of the completion TCP
nobody between or in front.
Nipples are a special fitting in which to set a wireline
Gun. ( if used).
3) Use correct lifting sub. tighten fully, attach hook correctly. hands clear
plug. Packers are used to separate parts of the hole.
3) Tubing tongs, slips & elevators not used or
before lifting starts.
Gas lift mandrels let gas into the tubing to help lift the oil.
handled correctly.
4) Use securing rope to hold the joint. One man on winch. one man on rope,
Pumps will push the oil to the surface
4) Using wrong tools or not following
Tie off rope when removing the thread protector.
The tubing hanger holds the completion in the well head.
Completion Supervisors instructions when
5) All crew clear when handling of the completion TCP Gun. ( if used).
The Xmass tree joins the tubing to the flowline,
handling and making up completion tools.
6) Only move and operate the tubing tongs, slips & elevatorsby the handles
All these parts need to be cleaned. prepared and
5) Crew standing too close during wiretine work.
.never any where else.
measured then joined together as the well completion.
6) Crew standing too close during pressure
7) Follow the Completion Supervisors instructions when handling and making
Special size elevators, slips and tongs are used to match
testing of the completion.
up completion tools.
the tubing.
I) Tubing dropped onto crew man, or fingers and
Use the correct tools for the job. Fasten tongs only on place indicated. Set
Power tongs are used to make up and torque the joints
hands crushed when rolling and cleaning tubing on the
slips only on place indicated.
correctly.
pipe rack.
8) All crew must keep well clear of the wireline unit sheaves and line when
The completion tools require special handling under the
2) Explosion of perforating guns at the surface killing
they are in use.
Completion Supervisor's direction.
and severely injuring many crew.
Never step over or go near loose line,
Pressure testing is done often to check no leaks are
3) Crew man's fingers pinched or hands crushed in
9) All crew must all keep well clear during pressure testing of the completion
present in the tubing and tools.
elevators or tongs.
and Xmas tree.
4) Tongs or elevators slip dropping the tool or

crushing crew man's fingers pinched or hands.
5) Crew men hit by wireline cable or sheaves.
6) Bad leak or burst of equipment severely injures
Crewman.
63
Rig:
Main Job:
Location:
Work Area: BOP CELLAR
NIPPLE DOWN BLOWOUT PREVENTER (BOP)
REVISED
Register No: 63
Date:
Potential Hazards

1) The existing BOP is to be replaced with another
1) Slips and fall injuries to personnel.
1) Conduct pre-job safety meeting.
size or be removed completely to give way to
2) Pinch points.
2) Inspect all lifting equipment ratedcapacities.
master valve or well head christmas tree.
3) Hydraulic oil splashed on personnel. Skin and
3) Use appropriate scaffoldings.
2) The hydraulic line connections are removed.
eye contact with hydraulic oil.
4) Use fall protection body harness and lanyard.
3) Lifting slings are hooked up in place.
4) Hand injuries due to use of hammer wrenches.Tools
Secure tools so as not to slip or drop.
4) Stud bolts/hold down clamps are removed.
may slip, drop and hit personnel working below.
5) Ensure correct lifting sling position on the load.
5) BOP is lifted out and hanged using overhead
5) Pinch points.
blocks under the rig floor and with the crane
6) BOP may fall out of balance.Personnel injuries.
assisting.
7) Pinch points, Hydraulic oil leaks. Skin and eye
6) BOP is set back on the side of the substructure.
injuries.
7) BOP is opened, cleaned, inspected, and
8) Dropped load and injuries to personnel.
Seq. No

NEW
lubricated.
8) BOP is mounted on the BOP skid.
CREW SIGN IN
SAFETY EQUIPMENT REQUIRED TO PERFORM JOB/TASK

HOT WORKS PERMIT
SAFETY GLASSES
Yes
FACE SHIELD
COLD WORKS PERMIT
Yes
HARD HAT
Yes
GLOVES
CONFINED SPACE
Yes
SAFETY SHOES
Yes
CHEMICAL APRON
LOCKOUT/TAGOUT
SAFETY HARNESS
Yes
WORK VEST
FIRE EXTINGUISHER
EAR PROTECTION
SPILL CONTAINMENT
SAFETY GOGGLES
OTHERS
BARRICADES
Yes
Yes
NEW
Main Job: Diesel Fuel

Location
Workin Area:
Potential Hazards
Register No: 2
Date:
Rig:
Diesel Fuel is a highly combustible liquid which can be
REVISED
1) Diesel Fuel is NOT to be used as a cleaning liquid for CASING or any other
ignited by a flame, a spark or contact with heat.
equipment, only Shellsol.
Diesel fuel vapours or fumes are also highly combustible
Always use correct PPE including Rubber Gloves if handling Diesel Fue! or
combustible and even explosive. Fumes or vapours
SHELLSOL.
are invisible and may be present witout being detected
2) Diesel Fuel must not be e)(posed to a flame. spark or heat.
Diesel fuel is an environmental contaminant,it will poison
3) Vehicle Refuelling :-a)
poison or kill plants and animalsit comes in contact with
Stop the vehicle engine before refuelling.
It must not be spilled or dumped.
b) Connect the Earth Lead to the vehicle to discharge any electrical sparks.
Diesel fuel. along with all other oils and greases can
c) Only switch the fuel transfer pump on when you need it, switch it off
cause health problems to people. It must not be
immediately afterwards.
allowed to come in long term contact with exposed skin
d) Do notover-fill the tank.
or through clothing.
e) Secure the filler line and lock the power supply.

4) Diesel Fuel must not be dumped. It must be placed in Waste Oil Drums and
returned to PDO.
5) Diesel Fuel spillage to skin or clothes must be wipedand washed off
I) A flame. spark or heat source igniting diesel fuel to
immediately.
cause fire or e~plosion.
If cover-alls or clothes are wet from Diesel Fuel.change them and have them
2) Spilling or dumping of diesel fuel causing poisoning
washed beforere -use.
of people,animals and plants.

3) Long term skin contact with Diesel Fuel (& all other
oils and greases), through failure to wear PPE or
failing to remove and wash diesel spillages off clothing
and skin. "
18
Rig:
Location
Seq. No
NEW
Main Job: Pressure Testing

Workin Area:
Potential Hazards
REVISED
Register No: 18
Date:
During pressure testing there could be a teak of liquid
I) Only use the correct pressure equipment.
at very high pressure that could spray and injure.
2) Pressure Testing only to be done by Toolpusher. Driller or Chief Mechanic.
A piece of equipment or pipe could break causing it to
3) All lose pipes such as Chicksan must be secured with check wires.
crash or fly about about and hit a crew man.
4) All crew to stand well clear during the test.
Only the correct type of equipment is to be used in
No walking near or over high pressure lines.
pressure testing.and in the correct way.
There could be pipes at pressure under the rig floor or beside the mudtanks
We pressure test equipment to make sure it will be
during a test.
strong and safe during the main operation. for example
Keep clear of all lines on. under or to the rig floor.
before cementing, the lines are pressure tested to
5) Pipe unions must not be hammered on or broken while pressure is on.
ensure there will be no cement leaks.
All pressure must be bled off before tightening or loosening couplings.
1) Spray from a leak during a pressure test hitting a

crewman.
2) A piece of equipment breaking during a pressure
test and hitting a crew man.
3) Pressure Testing to a too high pressure.
31
Main Job: Standing/ Leaning Equipment

Workin Area:
Location:
Potential Hazards
Rig:
T-67
NEW
REVISED
Register No: 31
Date:
Often when we lift or shift equipment. we leave it
1)Equipment must not be left standing on a narrow base.
standing on its own.
Equipment like lifting subs. stabilisers. crossovers. bushings must be laid
If the equipment has a wide base it will stand without
down flat. (Not kicked over).
risk of falling.
2) On soft or wet ground. use a pallet or lengths of wood to form a solid
If it is tall and has has a narrow base it could easily fall
base for equipment.
over and cause an injury.
Even wide items like a :tmas tree could tip over on soft or sloping ground
Even wide based equipment. if left on soft or unstable
unless well supported.
ground could later fall over and cause an injury.
3) Do not lean equipment against another item. Lie it down flat on the ground,
Some times we leave equipment leaning against
in a basket or on a rack.
another item.
When lifting or moving equipment. first check there is nothing leaning
Round equipment like lifting subs could suddenly start
against it or loose on top.
to roll and then fall onto a crew mans foot or leg.

The supporting equipment item might be moved. then
the leaning object falls and could injure.
Care needs to be taken when placing and leaving
equipment we have lifted or shifted.
1) Standing a tall object on a thin base.
2) Standing a heavy object on soft or unstable ground.
3) Leaning one object against another.
32
NEW
Main Job: Radioactive Equipment

Location
Workin Area:
Potential Hazards
REVISED
Register No: 32
Date:
Rig:
Radioactive equipment is equipment that uses a
I) Crew members must always keep well clear of radioactive tools.
radioactive source to make a measurement.
Only the radioactive tool operators are allowed to be present.
Examples of such equipment are the Schlumberger
2) Radioactive sources must be stored in sealed containers and in a radiation
logging tools to measure rock density & rock porosity.
shielded box.
Halliburton has a radioactive source in a tool on their
The Schlumberger source box must only be removed from the truck when the
truck to measure the density of the cement.
sources are required.
Inspection crews sometimes use a radioactive source
If you see a box with a radiation symbol on it (three black triangles on a
in a tool to measure steel thickness on the standpipe.
yellow background);
Radioactive sources are extremely dangerous.
Do not touch it or go near it. If it is unattended. report it to your supervisor
They emit tiny particles and rays that can pass through
immediately.
rock and stee!.
3) During Radioactive Tool Use :.
When these particles pass through the human body .
LoggingTools: Only Logging Engineeer and crew to be on floor when
they kill or change cells that make up the body.
radioactive source handling.
A person exposed to radioactive source radiation
Inspection Work: No crew to be inside red and white hazard taped area.
could die. at least become very sick. or could get
Cement Unit :- Drilling crew should keep clear of the pump end of the Cement
cancer.
Unit at all times.
Very strict precautions against radiation exposure
4) LWD Tools :- Only LWD Engineeer and crew to be on floor during
must be applied.
radioactive source handling,

During LWD Tool use. a radiation measurement tool is fitted to the flowline
1) Incorrect handling of a radioactive source at the
with a light and siren alarm.
rig site.
Know the radiation alarm sound and light
2) Incorrect storage of a radioactive source at the
Know the Emergency Procedures when the alarm sounds.
rig site.
3) Loss of a radioactive source at the rig site.
4) Radioactive source lost or stuck in the hole.
33
Rig:
Location
Seq. No
NEW
Main Job: Explosives

Workin Area:
Potential Hazards
REVISED
Register No: 33
Date:
Explosives are a very useful tool but a very dangerous
1)Explosives Handling:-a)
enemy.
Only the explosives Contractor Engineer and crew are permitted to handle
Most common and biggest use of explosives in a well .
explosives at the rig site.
is for perforation of the casing in the oil zone
b) All other crew must keep we!! away. SOmor more is recommended .
Small perforation charges may be used to make a hole
during all explosives operations
in the dril1string.
c) NO welding is permitted during explosives operations.
Bigger explosive charges are use for backing off the
Welding must not be restarted until the Assistant Dri!!ing Supervisor or
drill pipe or drill collars.
Toolpusher gives permission.
The sidewall core gun has 30 small charges, fired one
2) Radio Silence :.
after the other to take core samples.
a) All mobile and fixed radios at the rig site must be switched off and not used.
Small explosive charges are also used when setting
b) Radio silence warning signs must be posted on access roads 200m
plugs and packers with the Schlumberger cable.
or more from the rig.
Special conditions must be in place during the handling
c) The Gateman must warn all new arrivals when e,'(plosivesare being used
and use of explosives.
in the well.
If they are not, there could be very serious incident
3) The Explosives Engineer and the PDO Assistant Drilling Supervisor will
with possibly many deaths and injuries.
keep a list of explosives.

and ensure that they are stored and transported correctly.
1) Failure to observe no welding,radio silence and

explosives safety measures.
2) Incorrect storage or transportation of explosives.
3) Mis-handling of mechanical firing system for
explosives.
4) Loss of explosives at the rig site.
34
Rig:
Location
Seq. No
NEW
Main Job: Liquid Nitrogen

Workin Area:
Potential Hazards
REVISED
Register No: 34
Date:
Liquid Nitrogen is sometimes used during well testing to
I) Only the Liquid Nitrogen Contractors crew are permitted to operate their
assist the oil flow.
equipment.
Liquid Nitrogen is extremely cold, MINUS 195 degrees C
All Drilling crew must keep clear at all times.
Touch or handle liquid nitrogen or the pipes containing
2) Liquid Nitrogen must only be stored in the the Liquid Nitrogen contractors
it and the skin will be frozen instantly.
tanks.
After the frozen area in melted, there will be a very
It must never be stored in, transfered through, or allowed to come in contact
serious injury that has blisters like a burn.
with any rig tanks or pipes..
Permanent damage and scars will result. Liquid
The Liquid Nitrogen Contractors equipment must al\ be fully insulated.
nitrogen must never be handled or any containers
The Contractors crew must wear suitable protection equipment at all times.
touched.
3) All combustible materials must be kept away from liquid nitrogen tanks and
Liquid nitrogen boils to make nitrogen gas. In a closed
pipes.
space or calm weather, the nitrogen can push away
(Next to Liquid Nitrogen tanks there can be extra oxygen due to removal of
the oxygen we breathe to live. Without oxygen we
nitrogen in the air.
will collapse and die.
This extra Oxygen can ignite some combustible materials).
If Liquid nitrogen is poured on nonnal steel it can
There must be no hot work near any liquid nitrogen storage or pumping
cause it to crack and break.
facilities.
Serious damage has happened to rigs when liquid

nitrogen has been spilled on the deck.
1) Mis-handling of Liquid Nitrogen or equipment
containing Liquid Nitrogen.
2) Using liquid nitrogen without good ventilation.
3) Spillage of Liquid Nitrogen onto steel.
4) Hot work or storage of combustible materials near
Liquid Nitrogen. --
35
Rig:
Location
Seq. No
NEW
Main Job: Hot Surfaces/ Hot Materials

Workin Area:
Potential Hazards
REVISED
Register No: 35
Date:
Bum injuries at the rig and camp site are common
I) Communication :-Warn
incidents.
others you are working with or under your supervision of hot materials
Hot materials and surfaces can take very many forms.
and surfaces..
Welding work heats materials and produces hot sparks
Welder. Mechanic. Electrician. Galley Staff in particular must warn others of
and slag.
hazards in their work area.
Petrol and diesel engine parts such as exhausts and .
2) Procedures :.
radiators are at high temperatures
Only approved operator. engineer. mechanic to use. maintain or repair
Some electrical engine parts can be very hot.
specialist equipment.
The mud in the well can be close to boiling point.
Always allow equipment to cool down before starting maintenance or repair.
Food and drink preparation in the camp galley and rig
3) Heat / bums protection clothing must be worn at al! times.
tea-room uses heat and can cause bums.

Fires. from accident or on purpose can cause burms.
Care needs to be exercised at all times with hot
materials and surfaces.
1) Poorly insulated hot materials or surfaces.

2) Mis-harydling of hot materials.
3) Accidental contact with flame or hot materials.
4) Spillage ,falling into or contactwith hot liquid.
36
Rig:
Location
Seq. No
Main Job: Noise

Workin Area:
NEW
REVISED
Register No: 36
Date:
Potential Hazards
Steady loud Noise can slowly damage your hearing
1)The rig has been Noise Mapped:- .
and lead to partial loss of hearing.
This has identified all the areas with the noise hazard.
Instant.very loud noise can quickly damage your ear
Warning signs are erected and are marked for wearing of ear protection.
leading to partial or total loss of hearing.
Obey the signs. Wear ear protectors where required to!
Noise is measured in units call decibels.
Rig crew should be regularly checked for their hearing.
Steady loud noise which wiII lead to slow hearing
2) Communication :-
damage starts at 85 decibels.
It is the responsibility of all supervisors to tell the crew working for them
This is the sort of noise level in the generator trailer.
of the noise hazards,
Sudden very loud noise that Ieads to instant hearing
and the means of reduce noise exposure. ear protectors and ear plugs.
damage starts at 135 decibels.
3) Procedures :-
This is the noise level like being beside a bomb
Crew working in marked noise hazard areas must wear ear protection.
explosion.
1)Exposure to steady noise levels of 85 decibels or
more.
2) Failing .to wearear protectors when working in
noisy places.
37
Rig:
Location
Seq. No
Main Job: Heat

Workin Area:
NEW
REVISED
Register No: 37
Date:
Potential Hazards
The temperature in the Oman desert during summer
I) Heat Minimising Equipment:-When
regularly exceeds40 degreesC for much of the day.
possible. during the hottest part of the day work in the shadeor in the wind.
Much rig work is in performed in direct sunlight and is
Use sun shading and fans if available.
often hard and physical.
2) Procedures :-a)
Heat exposure can lead to inattention and contribute to
Drink plenty of water.
unsafe acts.
b) If you work means are sweating a lot. take at least one salt tablet a day.
Serious heat exposure can produce collapse and
c) Take regular rest breaks in the tea room.
heat stroke.
d) If you are feeling sick. tell your supervisor.

e) Do not start any work at height if you are feeling unwell.
1) Minor heat exposure leading to inattention.
3) Supervisors must discuss the causes. the effects. the prevention and
2) Serious.heat exposure leading to a heat stroke.
relief of heat with their crew.

4) Special consideration must be given to Moslem crew members during
Ramadan.
38
NEW
Main Job: Dust and Fragments

Location
Workin Area:
Potential Hazards
REVISED
Register No: 38
Date:
Rig:
Dust from the desert is always present in Oman.
I) Protection Equipment :.
Evenin no winddust is blownup by vehicles.
a) Always use dust masks whenever there is a hazard of breathing dust.
In any wind fine dust is picked up into the air. In storms
b) Always use goggles if there is a problem of dust or particles getting in
coarse dust and sand particles are blown about.
the eyes.
Some drilling operations can produces dust and
2) Where ever possible. wet any dusty area to settle the dust or particles.
fragments as well.
Paint chipping and flaking should only be done on wet surfaces.
Maintenance work involving paint and rust chipping
Grit blasting or dust producing work should be done away from the location
creates fragments.
and downwind if possible.
Grit blasting can also produce and scatter dust and
Wet very dusty locations with dehydration water. This will form a salty
fragments.
crust and reduce dust.
All types of dust can be drawn into the lungs white
3) Supervisors must highlight the problem of dust and particles to crew
breathing and can lodge in the eyes, nose and mouth
members and make sure protection is worn.
causing initation, injury and illness.

1) Failing to wear adequate protection against dust
and fragments.
2) Failing,to provide adequate shielding against dust
and fragments.
39
NEW
Main Job: Electrical Storms

Location
Workin Area:
Potential Hazards
REVISED
Register No: 39
Date:
Rig:
Electrical storms, (thunder and lightning) sometimes
I) Warn your supervisor if you see an electrical storm approaching.
occur in Oman.
If Schlumberger have explosive tools on site. tell the PDQ Supervisor of the
Lightning strikes to the ground will always pick high
storm coming.
points.
2) Crew members could move into shelter. away from the derrick.
Very often in the Oman desert, the derrick is the
Always stay low to the ground. Do not touch any part of large metal
highest object for a very long distance.
equipment.
If lightning is going to strike the ground. it is likely to

hit the derrick.
Lightning could cause electrocution to crew. It could
start a fire. It could cause serious equipment damage.
With explosives such as perforating guns and
sidewall cores it could trigger a fatal explosion at the
surface.
Precautions must be in place, and always extra
precautions if explosives are going to be used.
1) Lightning strike to the rig causing crew electrocution
. a rig fire. major equipment damage or detonation
of explosives.
40
Main Job: Sunlight

Location
Workin Area:
NEW
REVISED
Register No: 40
Date:
Rig:
Potential Hazards
Sunlight can create a hazard in a number of different
1) Procedures ;.
ways.
a) Canvas covers shall be used for protection of chemicals including 'big bags
Sunlight can damage some materials particularly
'from weather.
plastic and make them weaker.
b) The lifting cross must be used for all handling of 'big bags',
Big bags get degraded in the strong Oman sunlight and
c) 'Big bags'shalt nOt be re-used. They must be disposed of in a safe manner.
can burst or break unexpectedly when lifted causing
d) Safety sun glasses should be worn in strong sun light.
injury.
e) Sun shading screens should be used were practical to reduce sunlight
Eye strain can result from intense light.
and glare in critical areas.
Dazzling of sight when looking into the sun or from

bright reflections can cause temporary blindness.
Prolonged and excessive skin exposure to sunlight
can cause severe bums and skin cancer.
Walking suddenly from dark to light or from light to
dark will cause brief blindness.
1)Sunlight weakening materials.
2) Eye strain from long exposure to bright light.
3) Glare from sun/reflections. And rapid changes of
light causing temporarily blindness.
4) Sunburn or skin damage causing health problems.
41
Main Job: Dangerous Animals

Location
Workin Area:
Potential Hazards
Rig:
NEW
REVISED
Register No: 41
Date:
There are a number of dangerous animals in Oman.
a) Crew members should not sleep or rest on the ground.
Poisonous scorpions and spiders are common in the
b) When lifting objects from the ground. a check should be made that there
desert.
are no scorpions or snakes underneath.
Poisonous snakes are also sometimes present.
c) Snakes or other wild animals should not be approached.
Cats. dogs and foxes sometimes have the fatal
d) Handling of cats and dogs should be avoided.
disease rabies.
e) Camels and donkeys should not be approached too closely.
This is transferred to people through a bite or scratch

from art infected animal.
Anti rabies treatment has been given to people after
being bitten by a fox. while sleeping on the ground.
Camels and donkeys can be unpredictable and kick or
bite.
Stinging insects such as wasps and bees can attack
crew men.
1) Crew man being bitten. stung or struck by an animal.
42
Main Job: Fire Sources

Location
Workin Area:
Potential Hazards
Rig:
NEW
REVISED
Register No: 42
Date:
A Fire Source combined with a combustible material
1)A Permit to Work must be used for all non routine Hot Work outside the
will lead to smoke, fire and possibly an explosion.
welders work shop.
The most common tire sources at the rig and camp site
A GasTest must be made before work starts in Zone I and Zone 2 areas.
are from Hot Work. matches and cigarettes.
(cellar/floor/mudtank areas).
Other fire sources are from sparks from engine
Fire Extinguishers must be on hand. All combustible materials must
exhausts.electrical sparks. sparks from metal to metal
removed before work starts.
colision. static electricty discharge and sparks from
2) Smoking is not permitted outside the designated areas.
waste burning.
Smoking is not permitted in bed.
Heating to flames can occur from friction and in food
3) Electrical repair work must only be done by the Electrician.
preparation when cooking with oils or fats
Electricity supply must be switched off and locked out before any electric
Any of these Fire Sources combined with something
powered equipment is opened.
combustible can cause a dangerous fire.
The crane and the forklift must not be operated in the cellar and mud
tank area during a gas alert.
1) Failing to follow correct procedures with Hot Work.
(Sparks from the exhaust could ignite gas frbm the well).
2) Smoking or using matches in a prohibited place.
Care must be taken when using hammers and tools in Hazardous
3) Sparks created from electricity. engine exhausts,
areas not to drop them.
metal to metal collision, waste burning etc.
Work is best done with wet surfaces.
4) Excessive heating from friction / cooking / radiant
Waste burning must be done well away from the rig or camp site, with the .
heat to ignition temperature.
wind blowing away

4) All rig equipment must be properly maintained and regularly inspected.
Kitchen Staff must be alerted to fire hazards from heating oils and fats.
5) Good Hosekeeping hall be maintained at rig and camp sites.
All combustible waste (sacks I rags / paper) must be properly disposed of.
43
NEW
Main Job: Combustible materials

Location
Workin Area:
Potential Hazards
REVISED
Register No: 43
Date:
Rig:
Combustible materials are anything that can burn.
Communication at Safety Meetings I Toolbox Meetings.
Combustible materials combined with a fire source
All crew must be alerted to the hazard of combustible materials and told the
will bum to form smoke. fire and possibly an explosion.
control procedures.
For example, waste paper in a bin can be ignited by a
Procedures :.
fire source such as a cigarette butt thrown in the bin.
a) Combustible materials must always be stored in small quantities.away
This could grow into a major fire killing or injuring many.
from fire sources.
There are many types of combustible materials.
b) Cigarette ends must never be put in waste paper bins. Only in ash trays.
Paper. cloth. rubber, plastics, oils. greases. fats are
No Smoking signs must always be obeyed.
just a few.
c) Good house-keeping measures must always be applied.
Some man made materials such as plastics can burn
Waste materials must b: collected and correctly disposed of.
to form a poisonous smoke.
Spillages and accumulations of combustible materials like paper I oil I fat /
At the rig site the most hazardous combustible
grease must be removed.
materials are gas and oil from the well.
All passageways. exits.fire doors, extinguishers. alarm points must be kept

clear and unobstructed.
I) Combining of Combustible Materials with a Fire
d) Heating of combustible materials, (cooking oils) must be continuously
Source.
watched.
Cooking pots must be removed from heat if being left unattended.
44
NEW
Main Job: Poisoned Food

Location
Workin Area:
Potential Hazards
REVISED
Register No: 44
Date:
Rig:
All crew members eat food from the galley at the camp.
Health Standards :.
Contaminated or poisoned food could easily affect the
Food handlers must be medically tested yearly to see they have no diseases.
whole crew.
Training:-
Typical effect5of food poisoning are stomach pains,
Food handlers must be trained in food hygiene methods.
vomitting and diarrhoea.
This must include food storage and preparation.
Some types of food poisoning can be very serious,
Inspection :.
even requiring hospital treatment for the badly affected
1)Weekly inspections of food.storage food preparation facilities must be
The extreme heat in Oman makes it important for
made by Medic and Camp Boss.
people affected by food poisoning to drink liquids.
2) Medic must be present at times food arrives at rig to inspect (or quality. He
It is extremely important that all aspects of food quality
can reject poor quality food.
be of the higherst standard.
Procedures:- .
1)Food must be of good quality and supplied from reliable sources.
1) Poor quality food from supply source.
2) Food must be correctly transported in refrigerated or cooled trUcks.
2) Poor quality or incorrect food transportation.
3) At the camp site, frozen food must be kept under retirgeration until required.
3) Bad food storage method.
Refrigerators must be kept in good working order.
4) Contamination during food preparation or cooking.
Frozen food once defrosted. cannot be refrozen.

4) Food must be stored, prepared and served in clean and hygienic
surroundings.
5) Weekly inspections of food, storage food preparation facilities must be
made.
45
NEW
Main Job: Contaminated Water

Location
Workin Area:
Potential Hazards
REVISED
Register No: 45
Date:
Rig:
Water can be contaminated by chemicals and bacteria.
I) Water supply must only come from a tested and approved source.
Chemicals and bacteria can enter water supplies in a
2) Vessels used to transport potable water must be cleaned. inspected and
number of ways.
certified for potable water.
They can be present in the source water.
They must not be used for transporting any other liquids.
They can enter during transportation to the camp and
3) Storage tanks at rig and camp sites must be inpected and certified for
rig sites,
potable water storage.
and they can enter the rig and camp site water storage
They must not be used for storage of any other liquids than potable water.
tanks.
Tanks must be completely covered and light proof.

4) Potable water supplies must have a treatment system against harmful
I) Using untested water supply.
bacteria.
2) Using unhygienic water transportation.
Potable water supplies must be tested once a month for bacteria and
3) Incorrect water storage or treatment at rig & camp
chemicals.
site.
5) Bottled water must be available when working in areas where local water
supplies fail to meet health requirements.
46
NEW
Main Job: Dangerous Waste

Workin Area:
Location:
Potential Hazards
Rig:
REVISED
Register No: 46
Date:
T-67
Waste is defined as "any material for which there is no
I) Camp sewage to be piped to fenced pits at least 30m away from the
economic demand and which must be disposed or'.
accommodation.
Dangerous waste is waste material that could have a
2) Camp food waste must be placed in appropriate waste containers and
bad effect on people or the environment.
regularly disposed of in a pit, well away from the accommodation.
Examples of such waste are domestic sewage; camp
3) Environmentally dangerous waste such as oil must be collected in dirty
and drilling rubbish such as food waste, packaging
crude tankers and taken away for correct disposal.
materials such as sacks and wood and drilling waste
4) Used engine oil must never be tipped on the ground or in the waste pit.
such as mud chemicals, used oil, produced oil. old
It must be collected in drums and sent back to Supply for correct disposa1.
batteries and metal off cuts.
5) Waste packaging must be regularly collected and placed in the PDQ
In Oman most dangerous waste is disposed of in
Waste Bin.
special land fill sites.
The location must be left completely clean.
I) Incorrect handling of dangerous waste leading to

crew injury or illness.
2) Poor storage of dangerous waste leading to waste
spillage and health or environmental damage.
3) Poor disposal of dangerous waste leading to
environmental contamination. -...
47
NEW
Main Job: Alcohol and Drugs

Location
Workin Area:
Potential Hazards
REVISED
Register No: 47
Date:
Rig:
Alcohol and drugs have serious effects on the user.
The following are the Alcohol and Drugs Policies :-
The most serious immediate effects are slow reaction
a) Alcohol is prohibited in interior rig and camp locations.
times. loss of co-ordination and poor judgement.
b) All crew must be competent to carry out their tasks and responsibilities
Long term use can lead to drug or alcohol dependency
at work.
and physical and mental deterioration.
c) Being at work while affected by alcohol or drugs is strictly prohibited.
Crew members may be taking medicines given by a
d) The possession. sale or use of illegal drugs is strictly prohibited.
Doctor or a Chemist.
e) Crew taking medicines must report to the Rig Medic on arrival at the rig
Some medicines can have adverse side effects on
or camp.
the taker.
The medicine must remain in the original bottle with the users name
Approval must be obtained from the Rig Medic for
on the label.
medicine use at the camp or rig.
f) Breaking of any of the above rules wiIl lead to disciplinary measures.

This could mean dismissal.
1) Alcohol or drug use affecting crew members work.

2) Taking of medicines with adverse side effects on
the user.
48
Rig:
Location
Seq. No
NEW
Main Job: Oil and Grease

Workin Area:
Potential Hazards
REVISED
Register No: 48
Date:
Oil and grease used in engines and for lubrication are
Awareness :.
harmful to people.
Alert your crew to be made aware of the hazard of oil and grease and the
(This includes diesel and fuel oils).
measures taken to minimise the risk.
They can dissolve some of the natural oils in the skin
Protection Equipment :-I)
and leave the skin open to damage and infection.
Regular handlers of grease and oil should use a barrier cream on their hands.
Some grease such as pipe dope have special metal
2) Gloves must be worn by crew handling oil and grease.
additives which can be absorbed into the skin.
3) Oil or greasespilled on skin should be wiped and washed off immediately.
Contact with oil and grease over a long period can
Special hand cleaning materials should be available for removal of oil and
lead to health problems including cancer.
grease.
4) Cover-ails and clothing should be regularly washed.
1) Failing to wear protection clothing when handling
Cover. alls badly stained with oil and grease should be discarded.
oil and grease.
Cover.allsfreshly soaked in oil should be replaced with a clean pair.

5) Do not carry oily and greasy rags in you pockets.
6) Always thoroughly wash your hands before eating.
49
Rig:
Location
Seq. No
Main Job: Malaria

Workin Area:
NEW
REVISED
Register No: 49
Date:
Potential Hazards
Malaria is a disease that is transmitted by mosquitoes.
Prevention of Mosquito bites :.
When a Malaria infected mosquito bites you. the
a) Do not sit in areas where mosquitoes are common. particularly in the
microscopic malaria animal can enter your body
evenings.
The Malaria start feeding on blood which causes
b) Wear clothing that covers all exposed skin. particularly arms. legs. ankles.
fever and flu like sickness.
c) Use an insect repellant if mosquitoes are present.
The common Malaria type in Oman is one that affects
d) Use mosquito netting over beds or covering windows.
the brain. This type can cause death.
Anti. Malaria Treatment :.
People most at risk arc expatriates.
a) Regularly take the Anti. Malaria treatment.
Mosquitoes arc more common during the wet season,
Remember. Anti. Malaria treatment has to be taken well before and after
and in areas where permanent water exists. such as
visiting a malaria area.
in wadis
I) Exposing yourself to mosquito bites.
2) Failing to take anti. malaria treatment.
50
Rig:
Location
Seq. No
NEW
Main Job: Doors and Hatches

Workin Area:
Potential Hazards
REVISED
Register No: 50
Date:
A far too common accident on rig and camp sites is
Procedures :-a)
the closing of a door or ahatch or fingers or hand.
Doors and hatches should be closed gently. never slammed or dropped.
This generally leads to bad cuts/ bruising but in some
Before closing,always check that nobody has their fingers/handsI feet in
cases has broken bones.or fingers cut off.
the way.
If hatches or gratings on tanks are left open or
b) If there is catch to holda door or a hatchopen, use it.
removed someonecould fall through the hole.
In windy weather take even greater care.
Care must be taken at all times when using doors and
c) If hatches are left open or gratings removed, tape off the area with red &
hatches.
white hazard tape to prevent other crwe falling through.
1)Closingof a door or dropping of a hatch on

fingers or hand.
2) Leaving hatches open or lifting and removing
gratings.
51
Rig:
Location
Seq. No
NEW
Main Job: Arc Welding Equipment

Workin Area:
Potential Hazards
REVISED
Register No: 51
Date:
Arc welding equipment is used to join or weld pieces
1) Only the authorised Welder is to operate the welding equipment and
of metal.
perform welding work.
A powerful electricity generator or a large transformer
2) The Welder must have and use all protection clothing. including face visor
is used to make a strong electric current.
with eye protection screen.
As this current jumps from the welding rod it melts the
leather gloves. apron. leggings and boots.
welding rod steel which then flows to make the weld
Fire Ex.tinguishers.(C02/ Dry Powder types) must be nearby. No water type
If eye protection is not used the bright blue. white
extinguishers.
flash from welding can cause temporary blindness.
3) Screens must be used to protect nearby workers from welding flash.
The flash also causes burns to exposed skin. These
4) Welding away from the Welders Shop may require a Permit To Work.
burns are similar to sun burn.
Welding on the well head. rig floor or mud tanks does require a Permit.
The fumes created from welding on galvanised metals
Check before starting work.
can cause sickness.
5) Any equipment that contains or may have contained oil. gas or fuel. must
Because welding can act as a rite source it is subject
be cleaned before welding.
to special controls.
An Ex.plosive Gas Test must be made before work starts.
In many cases a Permit to Work is required when
Further Gas Tests may be required during the welding work.
working away from the welding shop.
NO welding while well testing.
Welding is not permitted at certain times such as
6) When welding on galvanised metals check for good ventilation. Use the
when explosives are being used in the well.
mobile blower if no wind.

7) NO welding during Radio Silence there is to be . NO welding when
1) Failing to wear eye protection or adequate clothing
explosives are being used in the well
when welding.
8) Do not weld near batteries. Batteries give off the very explosive gas
2) Welding on galvanised metals without good
Hydrogen and can explode.
ventilation.
Batteries must be disconnected when welding on equipment to which they
3) Welding without a Permit to Work.
are connected.
4) Welding when explosives are being used in the well.

5) Welding near batteries or welding on equipment with
batteries connected.
52
Rig:
Location
Seq. No
NEW
Main Job: Gas Cutting/ Welding Equipment

Workin Area:
Potential Hazards
REVISED
Register No: 52
Date:
GasCutting / Welding equipment usesthe very hot
1) Only the authorised Welder is to allowed use the Gas Cutting equipment.
flame from burning acetylene gas with pure oxygen.
2) All GasCutting equipment must be in good condition. properly maintained
This flame is hot enough to melt, cut, or weld thick steel
and regularly inspected.
The acetylene gas and oxygen gas come from
3) The Welder must use all protection clothing, including eye protection,
separate bottles. (See Hazard GasBottles).
leather gloves, apron, leggings and boots.
The gases are delivered to the cutting / welding torch
4) Remove all combustible materials before starting gas cutting work.
through rubber hoses,mixed, then burned at the tip.
5) Fire Extinguishers. (C02/ Dry Powder types) must be nearby. Not water
Skin bums are a common injury. Fires can start from
types.
hot fragments landing on combustible materials.
6) Only use a welders flint gun or special electric igniter for lighting the torch.
Fumes from cutting galvanised metal or painted metal
NEVER use gas lighters and matches. Lighters can explode. Matches
can causeserious sickness.
can catch a light.
Because gas cutting can act as a fire source it is
7) Gas Cutting away from the Welders Shop may require a Permit To Work.
subject to special controls.
Gas Cutting in the cellar. rig floor or mud tanks requires a Permit. Obtain the
In many casesa Permit to Work is required when
Permit before starting.
working away from the welding shop.
8) Before Gas Cutting on or near any equipment that contains or may have
Gas Cutting. welding and all Hot Work are not
contained oil, gas or fuel,
permitted at certain times such asduring well testing.
it must first be thoroughtly cleaned. An Explosive Gas Test must be made

before work starts.
I) Using poor condition gas cutting equipment.
Further GasTests may berequiredduring the cutting work.NO Hot Work
2) Failing to wear correct or adequate protection
while well testing.
clothing when gas cutting or welding.
9) Always have good ventilation when cutting galvanised or painted
3) Gas Cutting or welding without a Permit to Work.
metals.Use the mobile blower.
4) Gas Cutting or Welding on or near combustible
10) Never cut or weld on light metals and alloys. Some can bum. (magnesium
materials.
for example).
53
NEW
Main Job: Rotating Equipment

Location
Workin Area:
Potential Hazards
REVISED
Register No: 53
Date:
Rig:
Almost all fixed and portable machinery has rotating
1) All revolving parts of engines and machinery must be fitted with guards.
parts.
All revolving parts of hand tools must be fitted with guards.
These rotating partScould be belts. shafts. wheels.
Guards on machinery and tools must not be removed unless it is for
gears. fans. paddles, pulleys. axles etc.
maintenance or repair.
On hand tools such as drills and grinderswe are using
If a guard is missing or broken. do not use the equipment.
the exposed rotating parts.
2) Rotating equipment should only be used by trained crew.
All can produce severe injuries unless handled
Repairs and maintenance to rotating machinery can only be done by the
correctly.
Electricain or Mechanic.
Injuries can result from being hit a moving part such
Guards can only be removed after the power has been shut off.
as putting a finger or hand in a fan, or being hit by a
The power must be locked out and warning signs posted.
mud tank paddle. Trapping injuries can result from
Guards must all be replaced before the machinery is returned to use.
getting caught by a moving part. for example a finger or
(Maintenance and repair work on machinery may require a Permit to Work.
hand caught by a belt and trapped onto a pulley. Long
Check first).
hair. loose jewellery and clothing can catch on
3) No loose clothing to be worn when working with or near rotating
rotating equipment and cause serious injury. Other
equipment.
equip such as ropes & hoses can catch on rotating
Nojewelleryto be worn, (necklaces/ braceletsetc).
equipment and fly about trapping or hitting crew men
Long hair should all be tied up or pushed under the hard hat.
nearby.
4) All appropriate safety clothing must be worn when working with

rotating equipment.
1) Using rotating machinery with no guards.
5) Rotating equipment should only be used in the way it was designed.
2) Failing to lockout rotating machinery before working
Not abused or mis-used.
on or near it.
3) Wearing loose clothing. jewellery or long hair when
working with rotating equipment.
4) Incorrect use of rotating machinery.
54
NEW
Main Job: Gas Bottles

Location
Workin Area:
Potential Hazards
REVISED
Register No: 54
Date:
Rig:
Gas Bottles are in daily use about the rig site.
I) Storage of gas bottles
Bottles are used to store many different types of gas.
a) Each gas type must be stored separately. Different types of gas bottles
Bottles are labelled. have colour coding and different
must not be mixed.
thread types for different gases.
b) Store full and empty bottles separately. ALWAYS with the protection caps
For cutting and welding work acetylene and oxygen
fitted.
bottles are used.
c) Store all bottles upright position.in rack so they cannot fall over.and
Propane bottles may be present for paint stripping/
shaded from sun.
heating work.The Mud Logging unit can have
d) Oxygen Gas bottles(blackcolour)must be stored 6m or more away from all
Hydrogen gas in bottles. There will be special gas
other bottles.
bottles for fe-charging of air conditioners.
e) All bottles must be 20m or more away from fuel tanks / oil skid / waste bin.
There is plenty of chance to use the wrong type of
2) Use of gas bottles.
gas bottle.
a) Gas Bottles must only be handled and used by trained crew.
Gas bottles also require special care in handling. They
b) Check the gas bottle name before connecting it.
can explode like a bomb if mis-handled.
If name is not clear get the Gas Tester to check the bottle contents.
c) If threads on connector do not match. Check the bottle and connector.
1) Using wrong type of gas bottle.
NEVER force together.
2) Mis-handling or poor storage of gas bottles.
d) NEVER drop. hit or hammer an Acetylene cylinder. (red colour). This can
3) Allowing oxygen gas to come in contact with a
lead to an explosion from
flammable material.
a self heating reaction. If an acetylene cylinder is bumped and heats up.

cool it with a stram of water.
3) a) NEVER use Oxygen to test or purge when Air or Nitrogen is called for.
b) NEVER allow Oxygen to come in contact with grease / oil or any
combustible material.
It could cause a fire or explosion.
55
NEW
Main Job: Hammers

Location
Workin Area:
Potential Hazards
REVISED
Register No: 55
Date:
Rig:
Hammer accidents are very common at the rig.
1) Hammer Maintenance :-
In ten years of PDO Drilling accidents. 5%. (1 in 20) of
Hammers must be maintained in good condition.
the accidents involved hammers.
Always have two or more hammers availableso if one is damaged or in bad
Typical descriptions of the causes of hammer
condition, a spare is ready.
accidents
Make regular checks on the condition of hammers.
were "hammer slipped. hammer missed. hammer
Check hammer head is on tight and good condition; not loose. head chipped
dropped, hammer broke".
or flattened over.
In most cases, the hammer accident was easily
Check the handle is not split or cracked. Never tape over splits and cracks.
preventable.
Throw away excessively damaged hammers. Repair any minor damage

before using.
2) Hammer Use :-Always
1) Using worn or damaged hammer.
check the hammer is in good condition before you use it.
2) Using a hammer in the wrong way
Use a hammer of the correct size for the job. not too big or too small.
3) Loss of control of a hammer.
Clean the handle or change your gloves so they are not slippery.
Only use the hammer as a hammer. never as a lever or a bar.
If working at height. use a check rope to tie the hammer to your belt.
Never drop or throw a hammer (or any other tools). Put it down or pass it to
another worker.
Do not hammer near or above another crew man. Clear others away.
Do not use excessive swing or force when using a hammer.
56
NEW
Main Job: Chain Tongs

Location
Workin Area:
Potential Hazards
REVISED
Register No: 56
Date:
Rig:
Chain Tongs and injuries have a close association,
1) Chain Tong Inspection :-Always
Chain Tongs are very regularly used and commonly
check the Chain Tong is in good condition before you use it.
mis-used tool.
Check the Chain Tong die area for good condition. dies sharp, not broken.
Badly worn chain tongs can suddenly slip free
burred or rounded.
resulting in the users falling,
Check the Chain Tong chain and chain catch lugs. chain and lugs not bent or
Chain tongs are easily damaged by using excessive
damaged.
force with a cheater bar,
Check the Chain Tong handle. not bent or cracked,
Hammering on Chain Tongs can damage them so that
2) Chain Tong Use :-Use
they suddenly break under load,
a Chain Tong the correct size for the job. not too big or too small.
Set the Chain Tong with as much of the die on the pipe as possible,
LIFT the chain around the pipe and log into the lugs.
NEVER hammer on a Chain Tong. NEVER use a winch or a pully on a Chain
1) Using worn or damaged chain tong.
Tong. Just Pull or Push.
2) Using a chain tong in the wrong way
Do not apply excessive force if using a cheater bar, The Chain Tong bar
3) Failure of a Chain Tong.
could bend or break.

Take care breaking off the Chain Tong it doesn't drop and trap or pinch
fingers or hands.
Never drop or throw a Chain Tong (or any other tools), Put it down or away
in the correct place..
57
NEW
Main Job: Cheater Bars

Location
Workin Area:
Potential Hazards
REVISED
Register No: 57
Date:
Rig:
Cheater Bars are the name given to the pipes that are
I) Procedures :-a)
put over the handles of tools to get more leverage.
Cheater Bars should not generally be used.
Cheater Bars are sometimes used on chain tongs on
If a connection is still too tight for breaking by hand. it should be put back
the rig floor.
into the tongs
Cheater Bars are dangerous because they can break
or iron roughneck for further loosening.
the tool they are being used on or make it slip.
b) If tongs or roughneck are not available a Cheater Bar can be used.
If the tool slips or breaks. the crew usiing on the
PROVIDED
cheater Bar could fall and injure themselves.
the Cheater Bar is fitted right over the tool handle,

the Cheater Bar is less than twice as long as the original tool handle.
1)Using Cheater bars so that a tool breaks or slips.
the crew apply force to the Cheater Bar gently.

the Cheater Bar must not be bounced I jumped I hammered on. pulled with
airwinch, forklift or crane.
Crew using the Cheater Bar must take special care to steady themselves in
case of slipping.
c) Cheater Bars must NOT be used on hand tools such as spanners, sockets
and hammers.
58
NEW
Main Job: Spanners

Location
Workin Area:
Potential Hazards
REVISED
Register No: 58
Date:
Rig:
Spanner injuries are generally the result of use of a
I) Always check a spanner is in good condition before you use it.
poor condition spanner or spanner misuse..
Check the jaw area. that it is not bent or battered. Check the spanner arm is
A badly worn spanner can suddenly slip free resulting
not bent or cracked.
in the user scraping his knuckles.
On ring spanners check the teeth are still sharp not, bent or burred over.
Using excessive force on a spanner can result in the
Replace damaged spanners.
spanner snapping and hitting a user..
2) Use the correct size spanner for the job. not too big or too small.
Hammering on spanners not designed for it can
Check the condition of the nut head or bolt. Possibly even a good spanner
damage them so that they suddenly break under load.
may not get a good hold.

Use a ring spanner wherever possible.
1) Using worn or damaged spanners.
Only hammer on spanners made for hammering. Use a rope to hold the
2) Mis.use of a spanner.
spanner when hammering.
3) Failure of a spanner.
NEVER hammer on ordinary spanners.

Do not apply excessive force to spanners by using a cheater bar.
Think what could happen if the spanner slips before applying hard force.
Never drop or throw spanners (or any other tools).Put it down or away in
thecorrect place.
When working at heights. spanners must be tied to the users belt.
Clean all tools after use and put them away in the correct place.
59
Main Job: Hand Tools

Location
Workin Area:
Potential Hazards
Rig:
NEW
REVISED
Register No: 59
Date:
Hand Tools contribute to 10% of injuries in Drilling.
I) Hand Tool Inspection ;-Make
Most injuries are the result of a "slipping. hitting,
regular checks on the condition of all hand tools. Make it part of a checklist.
striking or trapping" incident.
Replace damaged hand tools.
Most injuries are to fingers & hands. A few injuries are
2) Using Hand Tools :-Always
to the face or legs.
check a tool is in good condition before you use it.
Hand tool incidents are mostly a result of tool mis-use.
Only use the tool in the way it was made for.
Using excessive force on a hand tool or using the
Never hammer on ordinary tools.
wrong type or size of hand tool are common causes.
Never apply ex:cessive force to tools.
Also see Hazards; Hammers (55), Chain Tongs (56),
Think what could happen if the tool slips before applying force.
Spanners (58), Cheater Bars (57).
Never drop or throw tools. Put it down or away in the correct place.
Clean the tool after use.
1) Mis-use of a hand tool.

3) Using a worn or damaged hand tool..
When working at heights. all tools must be tied to the users belt.
60
NEW
Main Job: Moving Heavy Equipment

Location
Workin Area:
Potential Hazards
REVISED
Register No: 60
Date:
Rig:
Many drilling operations require the moving of heavy
1) Supervision :.
equipment. often close by or being handled by crew.
Follow the directions of your supervisor.
The racking and picking up of stands of collars and
2) Procedures:- These are only general procedures.
pipe is the most cornman example.
a) Always stand fn a position that allows an escape route or gives protection
Thirty men-elengths of heavy steel are moved and
from any moving equipment if control is lost.
handled by and near crew.
For egg: NOT between a casing joint & drillpipe stands. But beside the stands.
A small mistake or a split second inattention and a .
b) Never block the view of the man controlling the moving equipment.
serious accident could result
A Signal Man must be used if the conn-oller cannot see the equipment.
Other examples are the installation or removal of the
c) Use tag lines to conn-ol moving equipment where ever possible.
BOP, picking up of casing and many crane operations.
Do not handle directly unless absolutely necessary.
All involve movement of heavy equipment. that has
Handle only from the open side. never from a closed side.
potential to catch or trap crewmen nearby.
When handling directly be very alert for possible trapping of hands / arm /
A crew man standing in the wrong place can get
body by the equipment.
trapped and crushed.
c) Never walk. stand or put hands / arm / feet / legs under any moving
A crew man using the wrong handling methods can
equipment.
loose controlof the load and an injury result.
3) Simultaneous Work :.
Moving of heavy equipment is often performed at the same time as other work.
1)Wrong crew positioning during heavy equipment
Take great care that the jobs do not conflict.
moving.
Stop one job if there could be a conflict. Do not restart until the danger is over.
2) Incorrect handling method during heavy equipment

moving.
65
Rig:
Location
Seq. No
Main Job: Kelly

Workin Area:
NEW
REVISED
Register No: 65
Date:
Potential Hazards
A numberof hazardsare present in use of the Kelly.
1)Inspection:. All parts of the kelly must be regularly inspected and tested.
The kelly requires a lot of handling for picking up.
2) Training and Supervision :. Driller must train and supervise Floormen in
stabbing.connections and setting back. Handling errors
kelly handling.
contribute to many kelly accidents. When the kelly is
3) Procedures :.
rotating the bushings and the shaft can catch any
a) Wait until the pump pressureis reduced to zero before breaking the
loose items such as ropes. hoses, tugger lines. slips
kelly connection.
etc. These can then catch or strike any crew man
b) Floor men must keep their hands and body clear of the pin and box
nearby. Even the kelly spinner can have the same
when stabbing the kelly on pipe.
result. While drilling the kelly takes the whole weight of
Use a short rope to pull and control the swing of the kelly.
the drill string. All parts of the kelly must be in good
Wash the kelly pin each connection.
condition to hold the string weight. The kelly is also
c) Keep clear of the kelly while the kelly spinner is working.
the path way for high pressure mud circulation.
d) The tongs should not be applied until the pipe rotation has stopped.
All parts of the kelly must be in good condition to
e) Floormen must clear the rotary table and kelly of tongs. lines, ropes and
contain this pressure.
hoses before the table is turned.
.Compressed air is used to drive the kelly spinner.
4) Routine checks during Kelly use :.
The compressed air hoses must be in good
a) Look for thread damage on the Kelly Saver Sub.
condition.Also seeHazards: RotaryTable (64).
Look for damage to the Kelly Cocks. the Kelly Spinner hoses and Kelly Hose
Rotating Equipment (53). Pumping at High Pressure (19
securing clamps.
b) During jarring with the Kelly on, keep well clear at all times. Look for loose
1) Incorrect handling or operation of the kelly to

cause an accident.
2) Drill floor equipment getting caught by the turning
kelly and striking crew men.
3) Breaking of part of the kelly resulting in the kelly
falling.
4) Leak or bursting of part of the kelly resulting in
releaseof high pressuremudor air.
or damaged equipment.
76
NEW
Main Job: Grit Blasting

Workin Area:
Location:
Potential Hazards
Rig:
REVISED
Register No: 76
Date:
T-67
Grit Blasting is sometimes done at the rig to prepare
I) Protection equipment :-a)
equipment for inspection.
The special grit blasting helmet must always be worn during grit blasting work.
Compressed air is used to blast hard and abrasive
The fresh air supply to the helmet must be always be used.
grit or sand like material at the equipment.
b) Long arm gloves.an apron and high boots must be worn.
The grit blast rapidly chips off paint and dirt leaving
c) Regularly check the condition of all protection equipment. Replace
the equipment clean down to the metal.
if worn or damaged.
The proper type and good condition protection
2) Training :- Only trained Grit blasting crew are to operate and use the
equipment must be worn or a grit blast injury will occur.
equipment.
Special breathing equipment is required to prevent
All other crew must keep well cleat.
breathing of dust.
3) Grit Blasting Equipment :.
Silica sands must never be used for grit blasting.
a) Grit blasting gun must have an automatic shut off switch. If grip is lost,
If silica dust is breathed into the lungs death from a
air and grit must shut off.
cancer can result.
b) Air supply hose must be earthed to prevent static electricity shocks.

c) Air lines connections must be secured with locking wires & safety chains.
1)Failing to wear good or adequate protection
d) NEVER use Silica sand grit. Only used approved types.
clothing resulting in grit blasting injury to skin or eyes.
4) Grit Blasting Procedures :-a)
2) Injury fonn breathing the dust from grit blasting.
Grit blasting must be performed inside a safety tape marked off area.
3) Using wrong type of grit or sand for blasting work.
b) Ventilation must be good. Get a portable fan if dust is blocking sight.

c) Regularly stop and sweep up. Keep the area clean
d) No more than 40 minutes work before 10 minutes rest. , ,
77
NEW
Main Job: Working at Height

Location
Workin Area:
Potential Hazards
REVISED
Register No: 77
Date:
Rig:
Very many jobs require working at height.
1) Training :-a)
Work at heightis defined as any work at over
The Derrickrnan must have practical and theoretical training.
two metres from the ground or a deck.
No inexperienced crew to do derrickman work.
In particular the Derrickman does much of his work at
2) Inspection :- Check Safety Harnesses and lines for wear before you put
the monkey board and thes tabbingboard.
them on.
Other crew members often work at heights during
3) Procedures :.
rigging up and maintenance.
a) Inform the Driller before climbing into the mast.
Work in the substructure and on the roof and sides
b) Warn the Driller and crew of any special work involving use of
of trailer units and mudtanks is also work at height.
hand tools overhead.
At all times special precaution must be in place to
c) Wear a Safety Harness strapped to a strong anchor point for all work over
ensure that the worker does not fall, or his tools and
2m height.
equipment fall onto other crew members working
d) Use the climbing rail I fall arrestor when climbing mast ladders.
below.
e) All tools used at heights must have safety lines attached to the users belt.
f) The Derrickmans EscapeLine must be inmlled before startll1g drilling and
1) Failing to wear and use a Safety Harness or fall
regularly tested.
arrestor when working at height.
f) For work at awkward locations use the riding basket and crane.
2) Failing to use safety lines on tools and equipment
Secure barriers (I.e. V.door gate).
when working at height.
g) Nobody to be in the derrick when jarring or raising the mast.
3) Absence of supervision leading to unsafe acts
h) When working at height, consider your best escape route in case
when working at height.
of an emergency.
4) Poor escape routes for crew working at height.
Check wind direction and best escape route and method in caseof H2S
S) Failure to secure chains. guards or barriers.
78
Rig:
Location
Seq. No
Main Job: Ladders

Workin Area:
Potential Hazards
NEW
REVISED
Register No: 78
Date:
Ladders are in daily use by many of the crew.
I) Ladder Inspection :-a)
Long fixed ladders are found in many places including
Checkthat the ladder is in good condition before you use it.
the derrick and substructure..
Report any damaged ladders. Remove any damaged portable ladder from use.
Short fixed ladders are present in & on the mud tanks.
3) Ladder Use :-a)
Portable ladders made of aluminium or wood are used
Properly secure the bottom of portable ladder before climbing.
for temporary access for rig maintenance or repair.
Get a crew man to hold the ladder on slipery surfaces. Secure the top of tall
Aluminium ladders will conduct electricity and could
ladders with a rope.
could electrocute the climber.
b) Always climb up and down and work facing the ladder.
Aluminium can also make a spark if dropped and could
c) Always hold on to the ladder with at least one hand.
ignite gas.
d) Never climb higher than the third rung from the top.
All ladders need to be of good quality and condition.
e) Never stretch more than one arms length from the side.
and must be used correctly.
g) Wooden ladders should not be painted.

h) Aluminium Ladders must not be used for electrical work.or in the
1) Use of a damaged ladder resulting in the user falling.
cellar area,(Zone 1).
2) Using an unsecured ladder on a slippery surface
i) Ladders must not be used horizontally as walk ways.
causing the ladder and user to fall.
j) A Fall Arrestor must be used with a Safety Harness on vertical ladders
3) Using or climbing a ladder incorrectly.
of more than 3 metres height.
4) Using an aluminium ladder for electrical work.

or in the cellar. --..
79
Rig:
Location
Seq. No
NEW
Main Job: Entry into Enclosed Spaces

Workin Area:
Potential Hazards
REVISED
Register No: 79
Date:
Entry into a an enclosed space by a crew man could
1) Procedures :.
expose him to a shortage of oxygen.
a) A Permit to Work must be obtained BEFORE entry into an enclosed space.
The air we breathe must have enough oxygen in it for
b) The enclosed space must be ventilated and Gas Tested for safe entry.
us to live. If it doesn't, we collapse and will die.
Gas tests must be made by an approved Gas Tester.
Oxygen can be removed by chemicals and bacteria. or
Gas Tests must be for Oxygen and any other poisonous / explosive gas
can be pushed away by other gases.
(H2S. CO2. Hydrocarbons etc)
We must take precautions before and during work in
c) Gas Tests must be made every 30 minute intervals there after.
enclosed spaces to make sure we do not suffer
d) All valves and lines leading to the enclosed space must be closed & tagged.
oxygen deficiency.
e) All work must be done under the buddy system. (two men at all times in
Other gases. possibly poisonous or explosive could
the enclosed space).
also be present.
f) There must be a standby man at the entrance to keep watch and tally of
deficiency.
men in the enclosed space.
Gas tests must be made for these as well as Oxygen
g) Breathing Apparatus must be available in case rescue is required.
to make sure the area is safe.
h) Two means of lighting must be available. one may be a torch.

i) Only tools suitable for use in hazardous areas to be used.
1) Entry into enclosed space without first checking the

air and taking all precautions.
j) All appropriate protection equipment and clothing to be worn.
80
Rig:
Location
Seq. No
NEW
Main Job: BOP and Cellar Area.

Workin Area:
Potential Hazards
REVISED
Register No: 80
Date:
The BOP and cellar area provide panicular hazards.
a) Follow the Driller's instructions.
They are both often wet and slippery.
b) If jobs are likely to come into conflict, stop one until it is safe to start again.
Work at height is often required.
Procedures for BOP and Cellar work :.
Lifting and moving of heavy equipment is performed.
a) The BOP and cellar should be cleaned before starting work. (high pressure
Small and large manual labour work has to be done .
washed / hosed).
often in very cramped conditions
b) Climbing Harness and / or Fall Arrestor must be used by all crew working
Two or more jobs can be going on at the same time.
at heights of 2m or more.
Panicular care must be taken at all times for BOP and
c) Check all lifting equipment and lifting points are in good condition before
cellar work.
starting lifting.
d) BOP and weJJheadparts should not be climbed on until they have been
1) Failing to clean BOP and cellar area before starting
fully set down on the casing.
work.
d) BOP and weJJheadparts should not be climbed on until they have been
2) Failing to use a safety harness or fall arrestor
fully set down on the casing.
when working on the BOP.
e) Cellar covers and guards should be in place during BOP work to prevent
3) Incorrect placing of hands, feet or body while
falling accidents.
moving BOP or wellhead equipment.
f) Hands, feet and body must all be kept clear from betwen flanges and bolts
4) Incorrect Useof hand tools when working on BOP
during moving and lowering of BOP and well head parts.
or wellhead.
BOP Work :.
a) Closed socket spanners with securing ropes to be used. Suitable size
hammers to be used.
b) No hammering on pressurerised connections. No crew on BOP while
testing.
c) No climbing on BOP during pressure and function testing.
d) No looking down well from rig floor when testing or opening / closing BOP
rams.
81
Rig:
Location
Seq. No
NEW
Main Job: Slippery/ Untidy Surfaces

Workin Area:
Potential Hazards
REVISED
Register No: 81
Date:
Slippery and untidy surfaces cause or contribute to a
Try and prevent spillages. use the mud bucket, use correct size containers.
large number of accidents.
use funnels. dig drains, etc.
Many jobs, particularly on the rig floor must be done
b) Clean up any spillages immediately, hose down. wipe up with rags. cover
without being able to look exactly where you walk.
with sand. clear the drains.
We just come to expect the area around the rotary
c) Apply good housekeeping at all times.
table to be clear and clean.
Put all equipment away immediately after use. Do not leave it or drop it where
If a tool is left in the wrong place or the floor is
you used it.
covered in mud we can easily trip or slip and be
Keep all work areas clean and tidy. Dispose of waste packaging and
injured.
materials quickly and in correct way
The same problem can apply to all areas of the rig and
Never have hoses, cables or tools on or over stairs.
camp.
d) If you damage, or see any damaged work surfaces or handrails, inform
Good house keeping rules must be applied at all times.
your supervisor.
Look out for bent, rusted or badly worn plating, grating and rails.
1) Failing to clean up spillages, (water, mud, oil,
Thisincludes special non skid steel and rubber surfaces, metal plating.
grease, diesel, fat etc) leaving a slippery surface.
metal gratings, steps and stairs.
2) Poor housekeeping causing untidy or cluttered
Keep the rig site dry and smooth. Cover wet areas with soil.Try and smooth
surfaces resulting in tripping accidents.
out bad ruts and holes.
3) Worn or damaged surfaces resulting in slipping or
e) Always walk, never run. Never walk backwards. Carry loads so you can
tripping hazard to crew men.
still see where you are going.
4) Running, walking backwards, doing two things at
Always have one hand on the rail when going up or down stairs.
once resulting in slipping or tripping accident.
82
Rig:
Location
Seq. No
Main Job: Pits

Workin Area:
NEW
REVISED
Register No: 82
Date:
Potential Hazards
Pits on the rig and campsite are possible sites for
1) Procedures :-a)
falling and drowning accidents.
There is to be no swimming in any water pits. This includes the mud tanks.
Drilling water and waste pits are usually unfenced.
'No Swimming' signs to be posted around water tanks and waste pits.
with steep. soft slopes and are deep, with a soft
b) Crew must keep away from the edges of water and waste pits.
bottom.
Crew men working on suction line for the water transfer pump should have a
Water soaking into the sides of pits can make them
line attached to their waist
unstable. particularly for heavy vehicles.
held by another crew man to help them back up the bank.
Pits usually have poor night time lighting. Rig noise also
c) Vehicles must keep away from the edges of the water and waste pits.
could prevent hearing of any accident.
Heavy materials (casing I mud chemicals) should not be stacked too close to
All crew and vehicle operators must be careful at all
the pits.
times near pits.
d) Never dump waste oilI drums/ rubbish/ packaging etc in the wastepit.
Pits are designed to contain the drilling waste from the
Drill cuttings, mud. cement & water only.
rig site. They should not be allowed to overflow
e) If the waste pit is nearly full. alert the PDO Supervisor to get an extension
into the desert or have non drilling waste put into them.
to the pit dug.

Never allow the waste pit to flow into the desert.
1) Entry or falling into a water or waste pit resulting in

injury or drowning accident.
2) Overflowing of the waste pit into the desert or
dumping on of non-drilling waste into the pits.
83
NEW
Main Job: Excavations

Location
Workin Area:
Potential Hazards
REVISED
Register No: 83
Date:
Rig:
Excavations at the rig and camp site can causeof
1) Procedures :-a)
falling and burial accidents.
Crew men should not go into or go close to the edges of any excavations.
A crew man or vehicle could easily fall into an
b) Vehicles must not go into or go close to the edges of excavations.
unfenced excavation, particularly at night.
Heavy materials (casing I mud chemicals) should not be stacked close 10
Many desert soils in Oman aresandor sandy. Sand
excavations in case the excavation wall collapses.
walls can easily collapse burying those below.
c) A Permit to Work must be obtained before starting any excavation work.
Buried electricity cables, underground wires. gas and
d) Consider placing a barrier around any excavation to prevent accidental
oil pipes may be present under rig and camp sites.
entry.
Any digging work could hit any of these and cause
Make a fence of Hazard Tape, use signs. or get an extra soil barrier strip
electrocution or a fire.
bulldozed.
Excavation work must be strictly controlled.

1) Crew man or vehicle falling into an excavation
resulting in an injury.
2) Crew man buried by a collapse of an excavation
wall.
3) Uncontrolled digging hitting a buried cable or pipe
resulting in electric shock or fire.
84
NEW
Main Job: Vehicles at the Rig and Campsite

Location
Workin Area:
Potential Hazards
REVISED
Register No: 84
Date:
Rig:
There are always vehicles in use at the rig and camp
1) Vehicle Drivers I Operators :. Only approved and authorised drivers
site.
are to drive or operate vehicles.
The Drilling company may have four 4 wheel drive
No driver to work more than 12 hrs shift. 15 min rest after 2 hrs driving, I hr
vehicles as well as a crew bus, forklift and crane.
rest afler 4 hrs driving.
Other contractors may have trucks or special vehicles
2) Location Access :-a)
on the site.
Driver must obtain permission before bringing vehicle on sileo
Most vehicle incidents occur from collisions,
b) Only enter the rig location through the main gate. no other way.
particularly while reversing.
c) All other vehicles must be reverse parked in parking area.
High speed and driving in dust clouds are other major
3) Procedures :-a)
accident causes.
Trucks when reversing must have helper who remains in sight of driver. to
All vehicles need to be carefully used at all times to
guide the driver.
ensure an accident free operation.
b) All vehicles must be fined with an alarm that sounds when reversing.
c) Speed limit on rig site is 5 kmlhr. Speed limit on graded roads is 80 kmlhr.
1) Vehicle collision with crew man or equipment.
Reduce speed in dust. Drive with lights on.
2) Driving too fast, particularly in dust leading to a roll
d) Passengers shall only be carried in cabin of suitable vehicles. (not on
over or collision.
forklifts, not on truck trays).
3) Inexperienced or unauthorized driver or operator of
e) Driver and passengers must wear the seat belts in seats fitted with belts.
vehicle causing an accident.
f) Drivers must remove ignition keys from vehicle when not in use.
4) Use of a poor condition vehicle leading to an
g) Drivers must wear approved footwear, (not sandals I flip flops I slippers).
accident.
h) No sleeping under vehicles.

i) Check your vehicle before driving it. Tyres, fuel. brakes. water, lights.
steering etc.
85
NEW
Main Job: Electricity

Location
Workin Area:
Potential Hazards
REVISED
Register No: 85
Date:
Rig:
Electricity is used to drive most of the engines on the
1) Electrical Maintenance :-a)
rig site.
Electrical maintenace and repair work is only to be performed by the
The large diesel engines in the power trailer turn
rig Electricians.
generators to make the electricity for the electric
No others are permitted to attempt to open or repair any electrical equipment.
engines
2) Procedures :-a)
on the drawworks, pumps and rotary table.
Lockouts must be applied to electric power supply to electric engines when
The diesel engine & generator at the camp makes the
maintence is being done to Equipment
electicity used there.
For example. signs and lockouts put on switch to mud tank agitators before
All crew at the rig and campsite are daily using or
start of cleaning mud tanks
working alongside electricity.
b) Check before starting if a Permit to Work is required.Electrical work
Electricity is a very useful tool but a dangerous enemy.
probably requires a permit.
An electric shock can kill in a split second. It cannot
Maintenace and repair work to electric driven equipment may require a permit.
normally be seen. It can jump a long way as a spark.
c) Electric tools must not be used in places where there may be gas without
Good equipment and correct working procedures are
obtaining a Permit to Work.
essential for safe work.
Sparks inside the tool could ignite the gas.

d) Make sure tools are turned off before connecting or disconnecting the
1) Unauthorised crew opening or attempting repair of
electricity.
electrical equipment resulting in electric shock.
e) No washing around any electrical fittings or connection boxes.
2) Failing to switch off and Jockout power supply on
f) Portable electric powered tools must not be used in wet conditions;
electrical equipment.
g) Never overload power plugs. One plug per supply point.
3) Spraying water onto or into electrical fitting
If a fuse or breaker blows. call the Electrician. -...
or equipment causing in electric short or shock.

4) Overloading of electrical supply resulting in burning
and electrical shorting or shock.
86
NEW
Main Job: Overhead Power Lines

Location
Workin Area:
Potential Hazards
REVISED
Register No: 86
Date:
Rig:
Many PDO roads have power lines crossing over them.
1) Procedures :-a)
The electricity in the power Jines is a particular hazard
If there are overhead lines present check with your supervisor first.
during a rig move when it could jump to a rig load.
In particular, truck drivers. Rane & forklift operators must ask for instructions.
In most cases there are are warning signs and a set of
b) All vehicles mustbe checked against the 'goal post' before it can
'goal posts' to test the load height against before the
pass under an overhead power line.
power Jines. Special permission must be still be
c) If no 'goal post' is present or the wires appear lower than they should be.
obtained before the high load can pass.
the driver must not pass.
Sometimes rig locations arc near to overhead Jines.
The driver must return and obtain sp~ial permission to pass.
This is often the case in fields like Yibal and Marmu!.
Only the PDQ Drilling Supervisor and Toolpusher can get this permission.
Great care needs to be exercised by all operators,
d) No construction or machinery is to work within 15mof any overhead
particularly crane drivers, that they do not work near
power line or pole..
the power lines or power poles. Electrocution and
If not sure on line type (power or telephone) or distance. always check with
fire are the probable results.
your supervisor first.

Never start work until certain.
I) Vehicle, equipment or load going too close to power
Crane drivers must take particular care when lifting loads and swinging or
line or pole resulting in electric shock. fire or pole
raising the boom near lines.
being knocked over.
Use a signal man at all times.

e) Under dusty. wet or windy conditions further distance must be given from
power lines.
Dust and rain can make electricity jump further.
Wind could make the lines swing closer.
Wait until dust. rain or wind has stopped before passing under.
87
Main Job: Visitors

Location
Workin Area:
NEW
REVISED
Register No: 87
Date:
Rig:
Potential Hazards
Visitors to the rig and camp site can cause difficlties to
Security ;-a)
the crew and to themselves.
The Gateman must try to prevent entry of visitors to the Rig Site.
Most visitors to the rig site are not be wearing any
If the Gateman is having problems explaining the situation to visitors, he
protection clothing.
should caIl for assistance from the Toolpusher or Roustabout Pusher
If they were involved in an accident, they would
b) If visitors vehicles are driving onto the location, the Toolpusher and
probably be injured.
Roustabout Pusher can build some extra barriers to block the access points
Most visitors arc not trained for an H2S emergency, in
c) In an emergency situation, assistance for security can be obtained
fire prevention or a fire emergency.
from the ROP.
If there was an H2S alert they visitors could be
Procedures ;-a)
poisoned or killed.
Chemical drums. buckcts, containers, sacks etc must be damaged to make
Visitors could also set something on fire or be badly.
them unusable immediately
burnt
after being used and before being placed in the waste skip.
Some visitors are looking to collect empty drums. This
Puncture drums with a pick. Slash sacks with a knife.
could have contained poisonous chemicals.
b) Part used containers must not be kept at the rig or camp site. Empty them
Poisoning is possible if drums, containers and waste
or return them.
is removed from the rig or camp.
All part used containers of cement additives must be taken back to

the HaIliburton store.
1) Visitors coming onto the drilling location without
c) Visitors must not be encouraged to visit the rig or camp site with gifts or
protection clothing.
free services.
2) Visitors coming onto the driJling location without

H2S training, fire prevention and fire training.
3) Visitors removing possibly poisonous waste
materials from the rig or camp site.
88
NEW
Main Job: Poor Lighting

Location
Workin Area:
Potential Hazards
REVISED
Register No: 88
Date:
Rig:
Work at the rig site goes on 24 hoursa day.
Communication :-a)
At night time good lighting is provided in the main work
Poor lighting to be a safety topic at weekly Safety Meetings and Toolbox
areas such as the rig floor. mud tanks and pipe
Meetings..
racks. But in the outer areas of the rig site. the lighting
Procedures :-a)
may be poor.
Rigging up or rigging down is not permitted during darkness.
On many work-over wells and infill wells on existing
b) Remember to replace dark lens Safety Glasses with clear lens type when
fields. an unusual location shape may mean that
sun sets.
lighting is very poor in places. Sometimes materials are
c) Check to see if extra portable lighting is available for areas with bad lighting.
stacked well away from the rig lights in darkness.
d) Crew to use torches in areas of poor lighting.
During rigging up. work could be starting before lights
Possibly use headlamps of a vehicle /forklift.
are connected.
Do NOT use matches 1lighter 1flame.
Working in poor light is dangerous. Work should either

proceed with great care or stop.
1)Poor lighting causing poor vision leading to injuries.
(from tripping.collision.mis-handling etc).
89
NEW
Main Job: Non Standard Equipment

Location
Workin Area:
Potential Hazards
REVISED
Register No: 89
Date:
Rig:
Sometimes the rig is required to use a nons tandard
1) Equipment :-a)
item of equipment.
Look for and use the correct lifting subs and protectors for non standard
This could be a special tool for the drill string that is
equipment.
an unusual diameter or it could be a special casing
Keep these with the equipment. Do not lose them. Send them back with the
item,a cement head or special joint for performing a
equipment if it is returned.
cementing operation.
2) Specialist Operator / Engineer.
Lifting, handling and joining these non standard tools
a) If an Engineer Operator is coming,do not handle any non standard
can often cause problems.
equipment until he arrives.
The equipment could have no lifting subs.An unusual
3) Supervisors :.
size may mean tongs cannot be easily fitted.
a) Alen all crew through a Tool box meeting of the handling hazards of
Parts of the tool may have special coatings which
non standard equipment.
slings or tongscould damage.
b) Paypanicular attentionto the operation.Apply closesupervision.
Threads may not be normal,cross overs could be
4) Procedures :-a)
required for connection.
Follow the instructions of the specialist Operator / Engineer.
In all cases,special care needs to be taken when
b) If no engineer present.look on the equipment for handling instructions.
using non standard equipment.
Check for lifting instructions and tong handling points.

c) Check all the thread types before picking up and handling.
1)Wrong lifting method used on nonstandard equipment
Make sure the thread types are matching.
leading to equipment falling and injury.
d) All crew must keep well clear when making up non standard equipment.
2) Wrong handling method used on non standard

equipment leading to injury or equipment failure.
3) Wrong thread connection used on non standard
equipment leading to injury or damage.
90
NEW
Main Job: Simultaneous Operations

Location
Workin Area:
Potential Hazards
REVISED
Register No: 90
Date:
Rig:
Drilling work can become more dangerous when two
1) Planning ;-a)
or more jobs are operations are done at the same time.
Supervisors must plan simultaneous operations before starting.
For example, during BOP and Xmas tree nippling
Think about what could go wrong. Plan how to stop it going wrong.
operations, crews are working on the rig floor & in the
b) Find out if a Permit tb Work is required.
cellar. A mistake by either could cause a serious injury
If so, obtain the Permit and implement the Permit controls before starting work.
to the other.
b) Appoint a supervisor for each operation.
Rig floor operations are often going on at the same
2) Communication ;-a)
time. When picking up or laying down drill pipe,
Hold a Toolbox Safety Meeting with the crew. Highlight the operation hazards
floormen may be operating and handling drill pipe while
and their controls.
other floormen are using the iron roughneck and
b) Inform all crewmen of their duties.
pipe spinner. A small mistake by either group could
3) Procedures ;-a)
cause a serious accident.
Remove all non. essential equipment away. Clean and tidy the work areas.
Crew men must be alert at all times of simultaneous
b) If a conflict is possible, stop one operation and proceed with the other
operations that they do not do something that could
until the danger is over.
affect any others.
c) Always use a signal man when loads are out of sight of winch or crane
operator.
1)Simultaneous operations that inter-act and lead to

an accident or the loss of control.
91
Rig:
T-67
Main Job: Stored Energy
Location:
Workin Area:
Potential Hazards
Stored Energy means a saved force.
Some action by yoursel for others could suddenly
release a saved force and cause serious injury.
Stored energy can be in many forms.Some we
can see.other very dangerous ones.we cannot see.
A very tight chain holding a load on a truck has
stored tension energy we can touch and see.
If we suddenly slip the chain the stored energy is
released.and the chain will fly off and possibly injure.
A hose has high pressure air inside.If there is no
gauge on the hose.we cannot see the pressure.
Cut the hose and the air is released like an
explosion and could cause serious injury.
Some other types of stored energy are electricity.
heat.steam.gas.chemical and compression energy.
At all times we must be alert for stored energy
and make certain we control it.
1) Sudden release of undetected or underestimated
stored energy causing an accident.
NEW
Register No: 91
Date:
Recommended safety meas
How can the hazard be preve
1) Procedures:-a)
Only trained and authorised crew me
and maintenance work.
Do not do repair work unless you are
b) Most operations involving energy
Before starting any repairor maintena
to Work is required.
Obtain the Permit and follow the requ
c) Always isolate and lock out energy
any work.
b) Always be alert for stored energy.
Check first before opening pipes. rem
chains etc that there is no stored ene
If stored energy is present,try and re
Always stand well clear when the en
The particular things to watch out for
pipes and electricity.
92
Rig:
Location

Main Job: Swabbing
Workin Area:
Potential Hazards
Swabbing is the name given to a sucking effect when
pulling the drill string out of the hole.
As the drill string is pulled up it can suck or swab gas
or oil into the hole below.
If enough gas or oil is swabbed in the hole could begin
to flow and a result in a dangerous gas and oil kick.
Swabbing depends mostly on two things, how fast
the drillstring is pulled,
and how light a fit the drillstring makes with the hole.
The faster the pulling speed,and the tighler the fit,
the more likely the drill string is to swab.
Pulling the bit fast in open hole could cause swabbing.
Having a lot of gumbo clay stuck to the stabilizers or
drill collars could cause swabbing.
Driller an crew must be alert at all times when tripping.
1) Pulling the drillstring out too fast.
2) Pulling the drillstring out when there is tight hole
and over pull.
3) Failing to measure the trip tank while tripping oul of
NEW
Register No: 92
Date:
1) Mud Properties :-a)
The mud properties must be as the p
mud gradient and viscosity.
The Mud Tester must check these be
check.
2) Supervision :-a)
PDO Drilling Supervisor and Toolpus
critical stages of wel!.
3) Procedures :-a)
Circulate the well clean before startin
b) Driller must constantly monitor the
the volume of pipe removed.
The Driller musl prepare a trip sheet
The Mud Tester may be required to d
c) Swabbing must be avoided by con
d) If the first stand does not take the
back to bottom and the hole circulat
e) The mud bucket musl be used if s
check the hole is taking the correct a
f) Make a Flowcheck.
the hole.
93
Rig:
Location

Main Job: Mud Losses
Workin Area:
Potential Hazards
Mud losses cannot directly injure us or damage the rig
but in some wells the result of mud losses could.
If severe mud losses occur in a well that has gas or oil
in it, the gas or oil could start to flow into the well
and to the surface, and a dangerous kick result. While
the hole is full of mud. the gas and oil is held in
place. If the mud level drops down the hole, the gas
and oil could be released into the well and could flow
to the surface. IfH2S gas is present, it could kill or
injure many crew.
Mud losses sometimes occur on their own, other times
as a result of a mistake by the crew.
Tripping in too fast can fracture the formation and start
losses. Drilling and pumping too fast can do the
same. Driller, Mud Tester and crew must be alert at all
NEW
Register No: 93
Date:
1)MudProperties :-a)
The Mud Tester must regularly check
and viscosity are as per
the well programme. The Mud Engin
2) Supervision :-a)
PDQ Drilling Supervisor and Toolpus
critical stages of well.
3) Procedures :-a)
While drilling, the Driller must monito
He must use the Pit Level and Retur
flowchecks at connections.
The Mud Tester must tell the Driller o
b) When tripping drillpipe. casing and
the pipe in too fast.
c) The Driller must not pump faster th
times to try and prevent mud losses and must

always measure to check for them.
1) Using too high a mud weight.
2) Poor tripping or drilling practices, (running in the
drillstring too fast, pumping too fast, drilling too fast).
3) Failing to measure the active mud tank levels while
drilling.
94
Rig:
Location

Main Job: Insufficent Mud Gradient
Workin Area:
Potential Hazards
While drilling a well the mud gradient (or mud weight) is
used as the main way of controlling the well.
As the bit drills through gas or oil it is kept in place by
using a just high enough mud gradient or weight.
If the mud gradient is too low, or the hole is not kept
fulI, the gas or oil will flow into the well.
This is called a kick. If gas or oil flows to the surface,
this is ca1leda blowout.
Sometimes by a mistake or accident we do not have
sufficient mud gradient and a kick occurs.
The pumps should be startedand bro

d) If losses are possible the DrilJer s
Slow or controlled drilling is sometim
with the Toolpusher.
e) If losses are detected, the Driller m
times.
Start filling the hole through the Natih
4) Pit Drills must be held to train the
responding to mud losses.
NEW
Register No: 94
Date:
1) Mud Propenies :-a)
The Mud Tester and Mud Engineer m
is as in the programme
2) Procedures :-a)
The Driller must constantly monitor t
losses..
He must use the Pit Level and Retur
The Mud Tester must infonn the Drill
active pits.
b) The Driller must flowcheck all drill
To control a kick we have the BOP, which is like a

series of valves on the well to stop the well flow.
By circulating mud with increased gradient or weight
we can get the well back under control.
1) Using too Iow a mud gradient or weight causing a
gas or oil kick.
2) Failing to keep the hole full causing a gas or oil kick.
95
Rig:
Location

Main Job: Shallow Gas
Workin Area:
Potential Hazards
Shallow Gas is the name given to gas in the well that
we have little or no control of.
This can happen at shallow depths. We usually have
little control of the gas for one of two reasons.
1) because we have no casing in the well and no BOP
c) If you see gas bubbling at the sha

the Driller.
The Mud Loggers must tell the Drille
peaks.
d) If the gas or oil increases to a high
and PDO Supervisor.
Ask about staning the degasser.
e) The Driller must keep the hole full
(If losses stan, use the Natih Line to
During tripping. make sure the hole i
the drill collars.
3) Pit Drills will be held to make sure
recognise a well kick and what to do
NEW
Register No: 95
Date:
]) Mud Properties:-a)
The Mud Tester and Mud Engineer m
drilling programme
Kill mud must be ready as specified
2) Planning and Supervision :- .
2) when casing is set, it is in a weak formation so that

when the BOP is closed, gas comes to the surface
outside the casing. Both result in a gas flow to the
surface. Shallow gas is present in parts of Yibal Field.
Sometimes a divener is fined that will send the gas
flow away from the rig.
When a well is planned in PDQ, checks are made for
shallow gas.
Engineers put control methods into the well programme
if shallow gas is present or suspected.
The Driller and crew must be ready and careful at all
times when drilling top hole in a shallow gas well.
1) Drilling into gas at pressure without having any
casing in the well.
2) Drilling into gas at pressure with casing in the well,
but with the shoe in a weak formation.
96
Rig:
Location

Main Job: Sharp Objects
Workin Area:
Potential Hazards
a) PDQ Drilling Supervisor and Toolp

of Shallow Gas.
3) Procedures :-a)
While drilling, the Driller must monito
losses..
The Driller must use the Pit Level an
The Mud Tester must inform the Drill
pits.
b) The Driller must flowcheck all drill
c) Tell the Driller of any gas peaks se
Loggers.
d) If the gas levels stay high. tell the
e) During tripping the trip tank must b
must be kept.
f) The Driller must keep the hole full
hole for bad losses).
Extra care must be taken not to swab
4) Pit Drills will be held to test the Dr
responding to Shallow Gas.
NEW
Register No: 96
Date:
Sharp objects arc the source of a lot of minor injuries

at the rig and camp site.
Most common sharp object incidents arc from nails
and wire.
Nails are mostly stepped on and wire spraggs catch in
poorly protected fingers and hands.
The other common sharp objects are edges of
equipment, particularly mud tank gratings.
Most accidents are to hands and feet as small cuts
and scratches but there is potential for much worse
injuries if a crew man falls onto a sharp object or edge.
1) Poor housekeeping practices in leaving sharp
objects about the rig and campsite.
2) Poor maintenance or construction in leaving sharp
objects or edges about the rig and camp site.
3) Failing to wear suitable protection equipment when
working witb sharp objects.
1) Inspection and Maintenance :.

a) Look for sharp objects and surface
work and during rig and camp inspec
Tell your supervisor or during inspec
b) Sharp objects and surfaces must
2) Procedures :.
a) At all times be alert for sharp obje
Take particular care with nails and w
and wire rope.
In the workshop area watch out for m
cutting.
b) Good housekeeping. remove or e
wire, metal cuttings / burrs
Bend over or remove nails and stapl
Clean up and dispose of sharp objec
rubbish skip.
b) Always wear protection clothing w
Use leather gloves for handling wire,
c) Sharp objects and sharp tools suc
never be carried in pockets.
If you fall or hit something, the tool o
97
Rig:
Location

Main Job: Casing on Casing Stack
Workin Area:
Potential Hazards
Casing on the casing stack form a major hazard to all
crew members.
Casing can drop off the end of the stack & can cause
injury.
Uncontrolled rolling of casing can cause trapping.or
collision Injuries.
Walking on unsecured casing can result In slipping and
failling injuries.
1) Failing to have proper casing stack end stops and
casing failing to ground.
2) Standing betwen rolling casing on casing stack.
3) Roiling the casing by the wrong method.
4) Walking on loose casing on the casing stack.
5) Rolling the casing without the Forklift in Place.
NEW
Register No: 97
Date:
1) Always ensure that end stops are
rolling casing.
2) Roll casing from the ends. best wi
Push from behind. never pull from fro
Never stand between casing when ro
Roll the casing In a slow controlled w
Always keep the roiling casing at righ
it could roll and fall.
3) Never walk on unsecured casing o
Do not rely on dirt or a stone. best to
4) Use a bar or wood lever to move j
arms and legs clear
5) Avoid too high layers of casing sta
6) Install stopper to prevent uncontro
98
Rig:
Location

Main Job: Skid Ramp for Rig Set-up
Workin Area:
Potential Hazards
Placing ramp on new location
Pich point, caught in between
Picking up ramp by crane
Hit by load, struck by swinging ramp
Setting up the ramp
Hit by load, caught in between
SAFETY EQUIPMENT REQUIRED TO PERFORM JOB/TASK

HOT WORKS PE
SAFETY GLASSES yes FACE SHIELD
COLD WORKS P
HARD HAT
yes GLOVES
NEW
Register No: 98
Date:
Stay away
Keep eye on th
CONFINED SPAC
LOCKOUT/TAGO
FIRE EXTINGUI
BARRICADES
SAFETY SHOES
yes
SAFETY HARNES
EAR PROTECTION
SAFETY GOGGLE
CHEMICAL APRO
WORK VEST
SPILL CONTAINM
OTHERS
REVISED
Register No: 91
Only trained and authorised crew members are to perform specialised repair
Do not do repair work unless you are authorised.
b) Most operations involving energy are controlled by Permitto Work.
Before starting any repairor maintenance work.check to see if a Permit
Obtain the Permit and follow the requirements closely.
c) Always isolate and lock out energy and power supplies before starting
b) Always be alert for stored energy.
Check first before opening pipes. removing bolts. cutting wires. releasing
chains etc that there is no stored energy
If stored energy is present,try and release it slowly.
Always stand well clear when the energy is being released.
The particular things to watch out for are chains. wire ropes. springs. Closed
REVISED
Register No: 92
The mud properties must be as the programme has specified: correct
The Mud Tester must check these before tripping. The Mud Engineer will
PDO Drilling Supervisor and Toolpusher must supervise tripping operalions at
Circulate the well clean before starting tripping.

b) Driller must constantly monitor the hole volume to see the hole has taken
the volume of pipe removed.
The Driller musl prepare a trip sheet and use it during a trip.
The Mud Tester may be required to do check measurements.
c) Swabbing must be avoided by controlling tripping speeds.
d) If the first stand does not take the right amount of mud the bit must be run
back to bottom and the hole circulated again
e) The mud bucket musl be used if stand are being pulled wet in order to
check the hole is taking the correct amount of mud.
REVISED
Register No: 93
The Mud Tester must regularly check during drilling that the mud gradient
the well programme. The Mud Engineer will also check and supervise.
PDQ Drilling Supervisor and Toolpusher must supervise drilling operations at
While drilling, the Driller must monitor the hole volume to check for losses.
He must use the Pit Level and Return Flow sensors to do this and make
The Mud Tester must tell the Driller of any transfers to or from the active pits.
b) When tripping drillpipe. casing and at connections, the Driller must not run
c) The Driller must not pump faster than the programme states.
The pumps should be startedand brought up to speed slowly.

d) If losses are possible the DrilJer should not drilJ 100fast.
Slow or controlled drilling is sometimes required. The Driller must check
e) If losses are detected, the Driller must attempt to keep the hole full at all
Start filling the hole through the Natih Line if it is fitted.
4) Pit Drills must be held to train the Driller and crew in identifying and
REVISED
Register No: 94
The Mud Tester and Mud Engineer must regularly check the mud gradient
The Driller must constantly monitor the mud volume to check for gains and
He must use the Pit Level and Return Flow sensors to do this.
The Mud Tester must infonn the Driller of any transfers to or from the
b) The Driller must flowcheck all drilling breaks.
c) If you see gas bubbling at the shaker box or oil on the shakers inform
The Mud Loggers must tell the Driller of any gas peaks and connection gas
d) If the gas or oil increases to a high level inform the Driller, Toolpusher
Ask about staning the degasser.
e) The Driller must keep the hole full at all times.
(If losses stan, use the Natih Line to fill the hole if it is available).
During tripping. make sure the hole is kept full. Panicularly when handling
3) Pit Drills will be held to make sure the Driller and crew know how to
recognise a well kick and what to do in response to a well kick.
REVISED
Register No: 95
The Mud Tester and Mud Engineer must keep the mud gradient as in the
Kill mud must be ready as specified in the drilling programme.
2) Planning and Supervision :- .
a) PDQ Drilling Supervisor and Toolpusher will have prepared a plan in case
While drilling, the Driller must monitor the mud volume to check for gains and
The Driller must use the Pit Level and Return Flow sensors to do this.
The Mud Tester must inform the Driller of any transfers to or from the active
b) The Driller must flowcheck all drilling breaks.
c) Tell the Driller of any gas peaks seen by crew or measured by the Mud
d) If the gas levels stay high. tell the Driller. Toolpusher and PDQ Supervisor.
e) During tripping the trip tank must be used at all times. A record of hole fill up
f) The Driller must keep the hole full at all times. (Use the Natih Line to fill the
Extra care must be taken not to swab when tripping. Pump out if necesaary.
4) Pit Drills will be held to test the Driller and crew in recognising and
responding to Shallow Gas.
REVISED
Register No: 96
1) Inspection and Maintenance :.

a) Look for sharp objects and surfaces in work areas and on tools during
work and during rig and camp inspections.
Tell your supervisor or during inspections. put them down on the checklist.
b) Sharp objects and surfaces must be removed during maintenance.
a) At all times be alert for sharp objects and edges.
Take particular care with nails and wood splinters on boxes, with gratings
In the workshop area watch out for metal burrs from drilling. grinding and
b) Good housekeeping. remove or eliminate all sharp objects. nails. glass.
Bend over or remove nails and staples on packaging.
Clean up and dispose of sharp objects correctly. into waste drums and the
b) Always wear protection clothing when handling sharp objects.
Use leather gloves for handling wire, glass etc
c) Sharp objects and sharp tools such as screwdrivers and knives should
If you fall or hit something, the tool or sharp object could stab you.
REVISED
Register No: 97
1) Always ensure that end stops are in good condition and installed when
2) Roll casing from the ends. best with one man at each end.
Push from behind. never pull from front.
Never stand between casing when rolling it.
Roll the casing In a slow controlled way.
Always keep the roiling casing at right angles to the casing stack, otherwise
3) Never walk on unsecured casing on the causing stack.
Do not rely on dirt or a stone. best to use a piece of wood or rope as a chock.
4) Use a bar or wood lever to move jammed casing. Keep fIngers. hands.
5) Avoid too high layers of casing stacking.
6) Install stopper to prevent uncontrolled rolling of casing.
REVISED
Register No: 98
Stay away from the load and never put feet under the load
Stay away from the load
Keep eye on the load until setting up of the ramp is completed safely
CREW SIGN IN

Rig:
T-211
Main Job:
Location
Algeria
Workin Area:
REVISED
Register No: 101

Date:

Seq. No
NEW
Run 30" Conductor pipe
Potential Hazards
17/12/2007
1) Roll Casing Joint onto or beside catwalk
I) Incorrect rolling of Casing Joints.
1) Only roll Casing joints from the end & behind,never pull
2) Attach Casing thread protector.
2) Attaching Lifting subs, chain and sling with
towards you. Make certain nobody is in front.
3) Attach lifting slings or single joint elevators. Lift
tension on or cable moving.
2) \Vhen attaching slings or elevators keep fingers and hands
Casing Joint to floor with crane or draw-works.
3) Incorrecdy suspended Casing Joint in Crane.
clear of where they could get trapped.Wait until cable
4) If using crane, then attach Casing elevators
4) Incorrect hand position attaching elevators.
stopped before attaching.Hands must be clear before lifting
5) Control Casing Joint with securing rope while
S) Poorly conrrolled swinging CasingJoint
starts.
3) If using crane to lift Casing Joints to rig floor use tag lines to
lifting. removing thread protector.
6) Wrong hand or body position when stabbing
6) Lift Casing Joint into derrick and stab onto casing
Casing Joint
control the load.Never handle directly.Floormen never stand
collar in hole.
7) Standing in wrong place when making up
where they can get trapped (for example.beside stands of
7) Make up Casing Joint with tongs.
Casing Joint
pipe).
8) Pause in the pick up or lay down of tubular at
4) When fitting main elevators only hold and move elevators
the V.door/tugger line caught on V.door...etc.
by the handles.Never anywhere else.

Secure Casing Joint with rope,tie the rope
What could happen!
off remove the protector.
I) Rolling Casing Joint crushes fmgers or hand.
Make sure all clear before releasing
2) Pinching or hitting fmgers or band.
protector down the line.Roustabouts must
3) Casing Joint falls or hits and crushes a crew man.
not stand at end of line.
4) Pinching or hitting fmgers or hand.
5) Control casing swing with rope, never
5) Casing Joint hits and crushes a crew man.
any crew man between the swinging joint &
6) Hitting fingers or crushing hand on casing box.
the casing in hole.
7) Backlash or whip from tongs or dead line.
6) Hands and body clear above the thread
8) Leaving V.doorgate open / fall down the V.door.
when stabbing the casing joint.

7) Only one man to close the casing jaws
using only the handles.
8) Crew stand clear of tongs and dead lines
during Casing make up.
9) Close the V.door gate whenever there is
See work instruction S0102A_fn
a pause in the pick up/lay down operation.

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Job Safety Analysis (JSA )

Main Job: Pick up equipment.

1) Move equipment beside the derrick with

I) Forklift load tips or falls.

I) Only approved driver to operate Forklift.

2) Slings not strong enough or wrongly attached.

Make sure equipment is correctly supported.

2) Attach lifting slings.

3) Poor signalling of to crane or airwinch

May need to be on pallet.

3)Lift equipment to rig floor with crane with

If a sling load, use adequate sling and use

instructions from signal man on the floor.

4) Poor positioning and releasing load.

the boom fitting on the forklift.

4)Lower and release equipment on the rig floor.

5) Bad signals when clearing floor with hook an

2) Drive with load low at slow speed.

5)Lift and remove crane hook and boom from

3) Select crane stings suitable for load.

Make sure slings positioned so load does

not tip or tilt.

2) Slings break and equipment falls hitting crew man

Use lifting pad or eyes if they are present.

3) Equipment swings and hits or crushes a crew man.

Check load for loose items.

4) Load set on end falls over hitting floorman.

Attach and use tag lines.

4) Nobody stand or walk underneath load.

5) One man on rig floor to give lifting signals

Job Safety Analysis (JSA )

Main Job: Mix Chemicals

Most Chemical Mixing is for the mud.

I) Chemicals not stored correctly. mixed types,

I) Chemicals must be stored separately. Do not stack too high. 3 pallets

Occasionally for cement mix water and completion fluids

broken pallets, stacked too high. out in rain.

maximum.Stack on a level syrface.

chemicals are mixed in the mud or brine tanks.

2) Incorrect chemical lifting and movement

Chemicals are generally mixed into a mud tank as dry

powder through a mixing hopper.

3) Chemicals handled by crew without knowing

A few chemicals come as liquids and are poured or

what they are.

big bags with hooks through all four loops.

dripped directly to the tank.

4) Mixingcrew handling chemicals not using

Usethe forklift on pallets.Pickup gently and drive slowly.

A few special chemicals (for example Caustic Soda)

correct protection equipment.

require special safety precautions and equipment for

5) Wrong chemical mixing method used.

6) Chemical mixing equipment not properly

the Medic and keep them on the mud tanks.

Many chemicals have some associated health hazards.

maintained or used wrong way.

Check before starting to mix a new chemical what protection equipment is