Thorough planning and specific hazard identification for lifting operations, working at height, and preventing potential dropped objects allow hazards to be safely managed.
We play a key role in the promotion of safe work practices within the oil & gas industry, providing a means for workers to raise safety issues within the workplace. With our Collaboration Partners, Step Change in Safety (UK) and Always Safe (Norway) in Q3 the focus is on Safe Lifting, Working at Height & Preventing Dropped Objects.
On the Q3 page, we’ve collated a suite of resources to enable our members to respond to the needs of their worksite, resources intended to:
- Improve hazard awareness of routine lifting tasks and their potential to cause a major accident,
- Identify and manage hazards related to working at height, &
- Increase awareness of potential dropped objects and their effects.
In addition to other resources available, you’ll also find Learning Event Bulletins (LEB) and Products and Programs related to the Q3 topic.
Here's an example of a Learning Event Bulletin (LEB):
What Happened?
A 60 metre, 3-inch diameter bunkering hose was being uncoiled by lifting one end with a crane at an offshore processing facility. During this activity, the hose parted at the breakaway coupling in the middle of the hose. The upper half remained attached to the crane whip (auxiliary) line via the hose lifting saddle and 1 tonne soft sling. The lower half fell back down to the landing area. The dogman and spotter were standing to one side. After hearing a pop and seeing the hose end closest to the deck falling, they exited the lower landing area. There were no injuries associated with this event. The weight of dropped section was estimated to be 150 kg - 200 kg. The drop height of the lower end was approximately 10 metres. This could have been fatal (DROPS Calculator).
How to use an LEB with your team?
- Print the Bulletin and post it to notice boards.
- Use the Toolbox slide pack to discuss the Bulletin at site safety meetings (e.g. toolbox sessions, pre-start meetings, pre-tours). It is important that this discussion is two-way. Provide information about the Learning Event and lessons learnt AND use it as a chance to discuss “Could this happen to you?”