Dropped Object Campaign

1. Dropped Object Campaign • Identified Problem • Large number of incidents • HSE recorded 20/year (1994-97) • All incidents are high potential • Collective problem amongst all drilling derrick owners

2. Dropped Object Campaign • Dropped Objects 1994-1997 (As per The H&SE Statistics) • Fixtures 29 / 54% • Collisions TDU 7 / 14% • Air winch ops. 7 / 14% • Racking arms 4 / 8% • Wireline ops. 2 / 4% • Scaffolding 2 / 4% • Dropping tools 1 / 2%

3. Dropped Object Campaign • Proposed Methodology • Form joint workgroup to tackle problem • Identify common problem areas • Develop action plan • Carry out action plan • Continuous improvement

4. Dropped Object Campaign • Joint Workgroup Formation • Representatives: • Senior Manager as Chairman • Focal Point from each Location/Site • An HSE Advisor • Focal Point from Equipment Manufacturers / Suppliers • Senior Line Management support

5. Dropped Object Campaign • Step 1 - Awareness Campaign • Alert personnel to consequences and potential of the problem • Review incident reports • Utilise poster campaign (see example) • Highlight problem at team meetings, 1-to1 conversations

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7. Dropped Object Campaign • Step 2 - Action Plan • Divide derrick into sections • Identify and remove redundant equipment • Inventorise and map each section for small equipment • Identify risks associated with the inventory and classify as High. Medium or Low • Identify and list major equipment items

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11. Dropped Object Campaign • Step 3 - Remedial Action • Review and update existing inspection checklists • Identify securing methods (using a pictorial guide is best option) • Implement effective control of ‘Temporary Equipment’ e.g. • Permit to Work • Derrick hand tool logbook

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15. Dropped Object Campaign • Step 4 - Manufacturers/Suppliers • Operators need to be sure that equipment is used as per design • From identified inventory contact Manufacturers for: • All available Bulletin Notes and Product Newsletters • Equipment modification notices • Maintenance procedures • Risk Assessment of all equipment in conjunction with manufacturers

16. Dropped Object Campaign • Step 5 - Automated Systems • Principles do not change • Guard against collision • Zone areas to be clearly identified • Most critical period is when systems are in manual override • Needs to be managed • Control by Permit to Work

17. Dropped Object Campaign • Step 6 - Third Parties • Check Hoisting and Lifting Surveys and Inspection effective • 3rd. Party rented equipment • Utilise control sheets • Equipment rig-up plan • Risk assess for dropped objects • Securing methods for equipment and components • Control mechanisms e.g. Permit to Work

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20. Dropped Object Campaign • Step 7 - Operations • Air winch use causes 20% of Dropped Objects incidents • Reduce potential by considering • Operating corridor • Design review of system • Good maintenance and inspection • Good operating procedures • Trained and competent operators

21. Dropped Object Campaign • Step 8 - Continuous Improvement • Ensure any changes are documented and system updated • Introduce and use a Derrick Inspection Performance report • Maintain focus

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23. Dropped Object Campaign • Conclusions • Methodology not a panacea • Will take time and commitment • Long term strategy • Requires commitment from EVERYONE • May require operation suspension at some points • Requires Senior Management support