Introduction
Items being lifted or mechanically handled have the potential to cause serious
injury. This has been seen in the last few years where a number of fatalities and
serious accidents have occurred during lifting and mechanical handling operations.
As a result of this, there is a strong desire within the oil and gas industry to improve
the safety performance of such operations
Supervisors Responsibility
Drilling Supervisors are responsible for insuring that day-to-day safety is
maintained at all times during the drilling operation. The supervisor, foreman
or driller must have first-hand knowledge of the entire drilling process.
Likewise, he or she must be aware of and ensure that drilling equipment be
used properly and that tolerances and limitations not be exceeded.
The bottom line is, that safety is everyones responsibility! No job is
so important nor is any task so difficult that it cannot or should not
be performed safely!
less likely that the jacks will sink into the ground." Even on asphalt, jacks
could possibly, over time, sink down to the point that the rig might not
remain level.
Insure that the rig is level and everything is secured PRIOR to raising the
mast. NEVER, under any circumstance, move the rig while the mast
is raised! Also, make sure that nothing is loose on the mast that would fall
when the mast is raised to its upright position. Once the mast is raised, take
measures to secure it properly.
and be able to check and authorize plans that have been written by others.
He must have the practical skills and theoretical knowledge to plan lifting
operations, undertake risk assessments and conduct toolbox talks. The
Competent Person may or may not supervise the lifting operation but he is
the focal point for all the technical aspects associated with lifting operations
and lifting equipment. He must know his own competency limitations and
know when additional technical support is required and from where this can
be obtained.
The Competent Person will have identified the appropriate lifting equipment
and accessories required. It is essential that the equipment being used is
certified, fit-for-purpose and visually checked for any defects etc before
being used. The Competent Person must take into consideration:
The technical specification and integrity of equipment
The place where it will be used
The conditions under which it will be used
The purpose for which it will be used
Inherent risks to health and safety as a result of its use
Ergonomic risks
Manual handling.
Crane Failure
A rig crane boom fell down due to the failure of the main gear. Due to lack of
inspection & maintenance.