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Health, Safety and Environmental Manual

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Section 1

HSE Management

Table of Contents: Section 1

Section 1: DOSECC HSE Management

1.1 Corporate Statement of Policy

1.2 DOSECC Organizational chart

1.3 HSE Organizational chart

1.4 Management of Health Safety, and Environment

1.4.1 HSE Management Philosophy1.4.2 HSE Objective1.4.3 HSE Plans1.4.4 Communication1.4.5 Reporting1.4.6 Hardware Inspection and Compliance

1.5 Definitions of Terms and Abbreviations

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1.1 Corporate Statement of Policy

The following guidelines are implemented aspart of DOSECC’s commitment to the safety andhealth of all persons involved in the scientificdrilling operations:

Compliance with Health, Safety andEnvironment policies of DOSECC form anintegral part of all management objectives and isan essential part of the individual objectives ofeach employee.

The Health, Safety and Environmentpolicies of DOSECC shall be communicated toall employees, to the client of DOSECC and itssuppliers, and to all third parties with whomDOSECC may be associated.

It is the policy of DOSECC that workingsafely and protecting the environment is acondition of employment. No employee willcommit, condone, nor knowingly be party to anunsafe act or violation of DOSECC’s Health,Safety and Environment policies.

DOSECC shall provide training to allemployees to enable them to protect their health,to work safely and to protect the environment.

It is the responsibility of each individualto ensure compliance with DOSECC’s Health,Safety and Environment policies and procedures,and to conduct himself in a manner so as toprotect him, the environment and others whomay be affected by his actions.

Clients, suppliers and third partypersonnel working on DOSECC drilling rigs orin DOSECC facilities are required to conductthemselves in a manner, which is in compliancewith DOSECC Inc. Health, Safety andEnvironment Policies, as well as the policies oftheir respective companies.

DOSECC will help the employees to carefor their own health. When required by projectlocation and condition, medical support providedmay include vaccinations, physical check ups,and medical evacuation. In addition, DOSECCshall provide its personnel with various kinds ofassistance such as information or medicalinsurance plans. However, the ultimateresponsibility for personal health lies with eachemployee.

DOSECC will review its policies andprocedures on Health, Safety and Environmentwhenever necessary. Revised policies andprocedures will be communicated to all

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DOSECC Inc. is committed to be the leader in the scientific drilling community. It is

DOSECC’s firm conviction that to achieve this objective, an integral part of DOSECC

culture must be an absolute commitment to the safety and health of all employees

and other persons who may be affected, and to the optimum protection of the

environment in which its operations are conducted.

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concerned and shall become effective immediately.

1.2 DOSECC Organizational Chart

The above chart show the typical line managementreporting (solid line) and direct reporting (dottedline). The position of Rig Manager may not exist onall projects.

1.3 Health, Safety and EnvironmentalOrganizational Chart

DOSECC ORGANIZATIONAL CHART

President

Operations Manager

Rig Manager *

Engineering Financial Director

Rig Man In Charge (MIC)

President

Operations Manager

Administrative

Engineering

Fabrication Implementation

HSE Director

Financial

1.4 Management of Health,Safety and Environment

1.4.1 HSE Management Philosophy

HSE Management is :An effort to prevent accidents and

minimize losses.

An integral part of our business, andis of equal importance to service quality,motivation and profitability. There is apermanent interaction between HSEperformance, operation, efficiency, personnelmotivation, morale and financial success.

A line management responsibility.As illustrated in the organization charts, theHSE Departments are a specialized functionassisting the line management to adequatelyaddress HSE issues.

To manage HSE adequately the line manageris supported by DOSECC Personnel and bythe President. The guidelines arecommunicated to each project and rig.

1.4.2 Specific HSE Plans

Specific HSE plans shall be established bythe HSE Director and rig manager at thebeginning of the year and at the start ofmajor projects. Validity of such plan is oneyear or for the duration of the project.

Rig specific HSE plans shall be approved bythe Rig Manager and the Person-In-Charge(PIC).

1.4.3 Communication

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1.4.3.1 Communication of HSE Plans

When approved, the HSE plans will becommunicated to all relevant DOSECCpersonnel. The plans shall be posted atthe respective worksites. Techniques likemeetings, slide presentations, videos,etc., will be used to inform the relevantDOSECC personnel. The HSE plansshall be communicated to the Client.

1.4.3.2 Other communication techniques

a.) HSE Alerts are issued to adviseRig personnel of an immediate danger. Itrecognizes a serious deficiency in ourequipment, procedures or HSE systems.An alert must reach the rig and be actedupon on an urgent basis. The PIC shallconfirm that action had been taken. Thealert is to be filed on the rig in a 3-ringbinder called “HSE Alerts”,

b.) HSE Memorandum will be sent toPIC:

To notify DOSECCpersonnel on HSE statistics,

Sharing lessons learnedfrom accidents, through detailedaccident investigation,

Informing him/her onnew HSE techniques andequipment, and

advertising new HSEapproaches successfullyimplemented on specific rigs.

1.4.4 Reporting

Reporting is required to:

Communicate the informationthrough line management, for analysisand action,

Circulate the information of ageneral interest and nature withinDOSECC and its personnel,

Monitor the implementation ofactions,

Increase the level of HSEexpertise throughout DOSECC.

HSE reporting procedures within DOSECC are:

a) At Rig Level:

1) Accident Report ,

2) Accident Analysis Report,

3) Report Minutes of Rig HSE Meetings.

b) At Headquarters (HQS) Level:

1) Accident Review,

2) Management Inquiry for CatastrophicAccident,

3) Project/Rig HSE Plan Adjustment,

4) HQS HSE Monthly Report.

1.4.5 Hardware Inspection and ComplianceAssessment

Hardware inspection shall be carried outon the rig site by the PIC or his designate,to verify correct condition of equipment.

Compliance assessment shall be carriedout on the rig site by the HSE Director orhis designate, to verify that the Policiesand Procedures are correctly understoodand complied with.

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By comparing actual HSE results to theHSE objectives, we can determine theadequacy of the plans put in place.

1.4.5.1 Conflict

Wherever and whenever DOSECC HSEpolicies and procedures differ from theapplicable regulations in the area ofoperations, the most stringent of suchrequirements shall apply.

When an operation is asked to deviatefrom DOSECC HSE policies andprocedures, a request of exemption shallbe placed and work shall not commenceuntil the exemption is granted by thePresident.

1.5 Definitions of Terms andAbbreviations

DEFINITIONS

RigRig here refers to any drilling equipmentoperated by DOSECC on land, inlandwater or offshore.

Qualified PersonnelAny person in possession of a validcertificate of proficiency covering theactivity being carried out.

Approved PersonnelAny person officially appointed inwriting by the PIC (or higher authority) tocarry out a specific task.

AccidentAny undesired event involving contactwith substance or source of energy abovethe threshold of the body or the structure,

and resulting in harm to people, damage toproperty or environment.Potential AccidentAny undesired event, which under slightlydifferent circumstances, may have resultedin an accident.

DamageDamage can be of 3 types:

Damage to lifeDamage to propertyDamage to environment

For each type of damage, there is a severityscale: catastrophic, major, serious, light andpotential.

Reportable accidentAny accident or potential accident,involving DOSECC personnel, DOSECCproperty or occurring in circumstancesconsidered under DOSECC’s direct control.A reportable accident shall be reported onHSE accident report form.

Lost Time Injury (LTI)Any work related injury resulting from areportable accident that prevents the victimfrom continuing in the next following shiftthe same job that he was performing beforethe injury.

Logistical delay for the purpose of medicalexamination shall not be taken into account.

If the injury happens just before the victimgoes on vacation and a medical examinationreveals later on that the victim is unfit forwork, the injury is a LTI.If the victim resumed work normally afterthe injury, but later on, as a consequence ofthe same injury, has to be put off work or onlight duty, the injury shall be reclassified asa LTI.

Non-Lost Time Injury (NLTI)

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Any work related injury, which is not aLTI.

Light Duty (LD)Any work performed by a person thatdoes not include all the normal duties ofthe regular job.

Days Without Lost Time Injury(DWLTI)Number of consecutive days workedwithout a LTI. The very first day workedfollowing a lost time injury is numbered“day # 1”.

Frozen DWLTIAny time a rig is officially stacked (i.e.when the crew is partially or completelyremoved, preventing the rig fromperforming normal operations likedrilling or rig move), the count of DWLTIis stopped and frozen until the crewsnecessary to recommence the normaloperation return to the rig.

Work Related InjuryAny injury occurring during workinghours. Also includes outside work hoursinjury when occurring in circumstancesconsidered under DOSECC’s directcontrol.

Non Work Related InjuryAny injury which is not a work relatedinjury.

Occupational IllnessAny work related illness resulting in daysaway from work, days of restricted workactivity, job transfer, medical treatment orabnormal health condition. The basicdifference between injury and illness isthe single event concept. If the damageresulted from something that happened inone instant, it is an injury. If it resulted

from prolonged or multiple exposure to ahazardous substance or environmentalfactor, it is an illness.

Permanent Partial DisabilityAny injury, which results in the completeloss, or permanent loss of use, of any partof the body, or any impairment offunctions of parts of the body. Thenumber of days lost is based upon theANSI (American National StandardInstitute) tables and not upon the numberof days of unfitness.

Life LossThe number of days lost allocated is6000. It is counted as an LTI.

Days LostIt represents, in the case of a reportableaccident, either the number of days ofunfitness for work as per Doctor’scertificate, or the number of daysallocated in case of a permanent disability(partial or total), or death.

LTI Frequency RateNumber of LTI’s per million of man-hours worked. It is calculated as follows

Nbr of LTI’s x 1,000,000 Man-hours

LTI Severity RateNumber of days lost per million of man-hours worked. It is calculated as follows Nbr of days lost x 1,000,000 Man-hours

LTI RateNumber of LTI expressed per onethousand DOSECC personnel workingper year.

Man-hoursTotal number of hours worked byDOSECC personnel, including overtime

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and training, but excluding travel time,leave, rest, sickness, and other absences.

Rig Man-hoursActual man-hours worked on a rig byDOSECC employees and subcontractedemployees working under DOSECCsupervision. (Typically for an offshorerig: 12 hours per man on board, per day).Contracted catering crew are excluded.

Administrative Man-hours worked in offices, yards, andtraining centers.

Part Per Million (PPM)Concentration of a gas or liquid, involume per million of volumes. One ppmis equal to 0.0001 % concentration.

DOSECC AutomotiveAny of the following (either DOSECCowned or rented) : cars, vans, trucks,motorbikes, or any other powered 2, 3 or4 wheeler (on or off-road), forklifts,wheel-loaders and mobile cranes whichare operated by DOSECC personnel.

DOSECC PersonnelMeans DOSECC employees and anysubcontracted employees under directsupervision of DOSECC.

Reportable Automotive AccidentAny accident involving a DOSECCautomotive and resulting in damage toautomotive in excess of 1,000 US$ and/orin a LTI to employee or third partypersonnel.

Automotive Accident RateNumber of reportable automotiveaccidents expressed by one thousandDOSECC automotive per year.

Restricted AreasAreas prohibited to nonessentialpersonnel.

He, Him, HisShall mean: he/she, him/her, his/hers.

ShallIndicates a mandatory requirement.

ShouldIndicates a recommendation.

WillIndicates a future commitment

ABBREVIATIONS

CFC Chloro-fluoro-carbonsCPR Cardio Pulmonary ResuscitationDST Drill Stem TestDWLTI Days Without Lost Time InjuryEPIRB Emergency Position Indicating

Radio BeaconH2S Hydrogen SulfideHP High PressureHSE Health, Safety and EnvironmentHQS HeadquartersLD Light DutyLEL Lower Explosive LevelLTI Lost Time InjuryPIC Person In ChargeMSDS Material Safety Data SheetNLTI Non Lost Time InjuryPA Public AddressPMS Planned Maintenance SystemPPE Personal Protective EquipmentPPM Part Per MillionRVP Region Vice PresidentSCBA Self Contained Breathing ApparatusSWL Safe Working LoadTDS Top Drive SystemVAPS Vehicle Accident Prevention System

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Section 2

HSE ManagementPolicies and Procedures

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Section 2: HSE Management Policies and Procedures

2.1 Person in Charge

2.2 Emergency Response Plan

2.3 Alarms

2.4 Drills

2.5 HSE Meetings

2.6 Toolbox (pre-job) Meeting

2.7 Pre-Spud Meeting and Inspection

2.8 HSE Committee

2.9 Equipment Maintenance, Inspection and Use

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2.1 Person In Charge (PIC)

2.1.1 Designated PICThe PIC of any rig shall be theDOSECC Rig Superintendent.

2.1.2 Authority of the PIC

The PIC of any rig shall be one, and onlyone person. This critical responsibilitycannot be shared with anyone, whateverthe circumstances and/or the operationsof the rig.

The PIC shall be in complete andultimate command of the rig. The PICactions shall be governed by the policiesand procedures of DOSECC.

2.1.3 Delegation of the PIC

The PIC is not necessarily an expert inevery aspect of the installation of the rigand its operations. The PIC commandsthe assistance of specialist techniciansand can delegate certain tasks withrespect to the execution of such specialistfunctions. However, the PIC shall remainin ultimate command at all times.

2.1.4 Exception

On an offshore self-propelled rig, theDOSECC designated PIC shall be theCaptain holding a Master (unlimited)license.

2.2 Emergency Response Plan

2.2.1 Approval of the Emergency ResponsePlans:

Each Plan shall be approved by the linemanager in charge of the operation.The level of approval is as follows:

Rig level Rig Manager/PICRegion level HSE DirectorHQS level President

2.2.2 Scope of the Emergency ResponsePlans:

The Emergency Response Plans shallcover the various scenarios resulting inpossible critical situations and shallmention the course of action requested.The Emergency Response Plans arerecommended to cover, when and whereapplicable:

Medical evacuationMan overboardMissing personHelicopter accidentRoad accidentCollision at seaLoss of stabilityFire/ExplosionEmission of flammable or toxicsubstancesSabotage/criminal acts/riots/war

On all rigs, the PIC isresponsible for ensuringcompliance with the HSEpolicies and procedures.

There shall be Emergency Re-sponse Plans at DOSECC Head-quarters, and each rig. TheEmergency Response Plans shallbe in writing and made avail-able to the personnel con-cerned.

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BlowoutSevere weather conditionTotal power failurePollution control

2.2.3 All the applicable Emergency

Response Plans shall be maintained inone binder.

Recommended Control Mechanism:Emergency Response Binder

2.3 Alarms

2.3.1 Alarms will be tested during drills.

2.3.2 Alarm signals will be clearly posted inconspicuous places.

2.4 Drills

2.4.1 List and frequency of drills:

Fire and abandonment drills -once a week on rig, once a year elsewhere

Fire with a mock injury - once a month

Rescue drill - once a month

Man overboard drill - once every 3months, weather permitting

Lifeboat launching drill - once every 3months, weather permitting

Pit drill and blowout drill - once aweek as per Well Control Manual

H2S drill - once a week by each crew,when drilling in suspected or known H2Sarea

Other Emergency Response drills - asmentioned in the Emergency ResponsePlan

2.4.2 Drills Evaluation

The PIC shall evaluate the drill with theSupervisors and personnel involved,upon completion of the drill.

2.4.3 Recording of the drills

The drills shall be recorded in the DailyDrilling Report in use.

2.4.4 Drill Procedures

Abandonment Drill (offshore and inlandwater only)

Purpose: To prepare all personnel toabandon the rig in the event of anemergency and to demonstrate thatpersonnel can perform their assignedduties.

Conduct of the drill

• The drill shall be preplanned andshould emphasize the keylearning points.

Drills shall be conducted at spe-cific intervals and attended byall required personnel.

The PIC is responsible for defin-ing clearly distinguished alarmsignals to identify various emer-gency situations.

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• The drill should be held onvarying days of the week and at varyingtimes. The scenarios of the drill shallchange, incorporating operationalproblems to better assess reaction ofcrew. For example: simulate a boat non-operational, a PIC incapacitated, orengine not starting, etc.

• An announcement over the publicaddress system shall be made “this is adrill, this is a drill, this is a drill, abandonrig, abandon rig, abandon rig, this is adrill, this is a drill, this is a drill”,repeated in the predominant locallanguage.

• The designated alarm for abandonrig shall be sounded.

• All personnel shall reportpromptly to their station bill assignmentunless excused by the PIC.

• All personnel will be musteredand should, as called, state their duties.

• The standby boat, whereavailable, will be mobilized to a standbyposition.

• All personnel shall don properclothing, preferably coverall, and a lifevest or carry immersion suit, if requiredon board. Hard hats, boots and safetyglasses shall be worn during the drill.

• Two qualified lifeboat men shallbe assigned to each lifeboat.

• The lifeboat then shall preparelifeboat for boarding. Gripes/Safetypedals will be attached and all releasemechanism safety pins will be confirmedin place.

• Personnel shall enter the lifeboatfollowing instructions of the lifeboat man

in command, and then fasten their seatbelts. The recommended maximumnumber of personnel to board shall notexceed the safe working load of the safetypendant assembly.

• The lifeboat man in commandshall explain the operation and thelowering procedure.

• The boat engine shall be startedand operated.

• The rudder shall be activated tocheck it is free.

• The boat radios shall be tested.

• After personnel havedisembarked, the lifeboats shall belowered 10-15 feet below the boardingdeck to ensure the lowering mechanismfunctions properly. The release cablefrom inside the boat shall be used fromthe deck. Under no circumstances willanyone be allowed inside the boat duringlowering. The Davit winch brake will bemanned.

• Upon completion of the drill, thelifeboat man in command shall ensurethat the lifeboat is returned to a state ofreadiness.

Fire drill

Purpose: To prepare rig crew for theemergency of a fire and to demonstratethat personnel can perform their assignedduties.


• Fire drill should be followed byabandonment drill every week (offshoreand inland water).

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• At least once a month, the drillshould include a mock injury or a rescuesituation.

• The scenario of the drill shallchange, incorporating operationalproblems to better test the reaction of thecrew.

• For example: empty fireextinguisher, fire team leaderincapacitated, use smoke generator, etc.

• The rig medic shall be ready toassist in the sick bay.

• The observer of the fire willimmediately pass the alarm and indicatethe location of the fire.

• The designated alarm will besounded.

• An announcement over the publicaddress system shall be made “This is adrill this is a drill this is a drill. fire in ,fire in , fire in , this is a drill this is a drillthis is a drill repeated in the predominantlocal language.

• The PIC or his designate shallimmediately go to the designatedcommand center.

• Personnel not assigned to the firefighting/rescue team or to critical rigoperation, shall muster promptly at therequired location. Excuses shall requireprior approval of the PIC. Muster shall betaken by a designated person.

• The fire fighting/rescue team shallmuster at the fire station closest to thefire location with the appropriateequipment. Life jackets will not be wornby the team during the drill.

• A designated person shall startthe fire pump and stand by forinstructions.

• Reports shall be regularlyrendered to the command center.

• Standby boat, if available, shall benotified and mobilized to a standbylocation.

• Before securing from the fire drill,the PIC is responsible for clearlyindicating what additional actions wouldbe taken in the event of a real fire.

Man overboard drill (Offshore andinland water)

Purpose: To train personnel in rescueoperations and launch/recoveryprocedures, and check response time tothe emergency.


• The drill shall be preplanned andshall emphasize the key learning point(s).

• The scenario of the drill shallchange, incorporating operationalproblems to better test the reaction of thecrew.

• For example: faulty rescue boat,team leader incapacitated, etc.

• The drill shall consist of a manoverboard dummy being thrown in thewater. The floatable doll or dummyshould be the approximate size, shapeand weight of a man.• The word “Man Overboard” shallbe passed upon throwing the dummyoverboard.

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• An announcement over the publicaddress system shall be made “This is adrill, this is a drill, this is a drill, manoverboard at..., man overboard at ..., manoverboard at ..., this is a drill, this is adrill, this is a drill”, repeated in thepredominant local language.

• A life ring buoy shall be thrownover the side in the vicinity as soon as theword has been passed. Periodically, lightsand smoke flares shall be used to addrealism to the drill.

• On alarm announcement, therescue team shall muster at the rescueboat or the designated lifeboat.

• The standby boat, if available,shall be notified for assistance.

• The crane operator shall prepareto lower the rescue boat, if no specialdevice exists.

• A lookout shall be posted whosesole responsibility is to watch the manoverboard and continually point towardshim.

• The rig medic shall stand by inthe sick bay.

• If available, the standby boatshall retrieve the dummy. If no standbyboat is available, the rescue team shoulddescend and retrieve the dummy with therescue boat, only upon PIC’s instructions.

• Before concluding the drill, thePIC is responsible for clearly indicatingwhat additional actions would be taken inthe event of a real man overboardsituation.

Lifeboat launching drill (Offshore only)

Purpose: To ensure proper operation ofthe lifeboats and associated equipmentand to demonstrate that personnel canperform their assigned duties.All lifeboats shall be launched, fullyoperated and retrieved, but only onelifeboat will be tested at a time.


• The drill shall be held once everythree months weather permitting, at thediscretion of the PIC.

• The drill may be held offshorewhile on a drilling location, or in shelterwaters when the rig or vessel isundergoing annual inspection. In eithercase, a launching drill shall only be heldin calm weather and sea conditions.

• The maximum crew necessary tooperate any lifeboat for this drill shall be6 men:

In command: certifiedlifeboat man,

Release mechanismoperator: certified lifeboat man,

4 others:one being amechanic, to assist whenevernecessary for launching andretrieving the lifeboat and toassist in correcting mechanicalproblems.

• No other personnel shall beallowed in the boat during the drill.

• The standby boat, if available,shall move downwind of the lifeboatlanding area prior to commencing thelowering of the lifeboat.

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• The lifeboat man in command isto ensure a clear landing area below thelifeboat before starting to lower the boat.

• Radio contact shall be madebefore launching and maintained at alltimes with rig.

• When the lifeboat leaves thedavits, no one other than the lifeboat manin command shall do anything to affectthe lowering of the boat.

• The order to release the boat fromthe Davit falls shall not be given byanyone other than the lifeboat man incommand and shall not be given by himuntil he ensures by visual means that heis waterborne.

• All equipment shall be operatedto ensure proper functioning.

• The lifeboat man in commandshall maneuver the lifeboat alongside therig, reconnect Davit falls to hooks and beraised back up to the davits.

• If a permanent radio installationexists in the lifeboat, the current rig radiofrequencies shall be posted. Courseheadings to safely clear the rig may alsobe posted at lifeboat man in commandposition.

Rigs equipped with life rafts

A review of launching instructions andboarding procedures shall be conducted.Rafts are not to be launched.

Rescue Drill

Purpose: To train the fire rescue team inrescue operations, and check responsetime to the emergency.



• The drill shall include the use ofvarious lifesaving equipments and shallbe conducted in a realistic manner.

• The PIC and the Rig Medic shallbe part of the drill.

• Retrieval from a confined spaceshall be done in conformity with theprocedure on confined space entry.

• Before concluding the drill, thePIC and the Medic are responsible forclearly indicating what additional actionswould be taken in the event of a realaccident.

H2S drill

Purpose: To prepare rig crew to the eventof H2S release in the air, and check theresponse time to the emergency.


• H2S drills are mandatory on aweekly basis when drilling in a suspectedor known H2S area.


• The drill shall be held on varyingdays of the week and at varying times.


• Announcement shall be madeover the public address system that “Thisis drill, this is a drill, this is a drill. H2S,H2S, H2S, this is a drill, this is a drill, this

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is a drill”, repeated in the predominantlocal language.

• The standby boat, if availableshall be notified and moved to an areaupwind.

• Any helicopter flying to the rigshall be notified over the radio that a H2Sdrill is in progress. - All nonessentialpersonnel shall promptly report to thedesignated upwind safe briefing area. -The essential crew, as listed on the H2Scontingency plan, shall don theirbreathing apparatus, and wait forinstructions.

• The PIC and a designatedassistant wearing SCBA shall go to thescene with a portable gas detector toassess the H2S concentration.

• A muster shall be taken by adesignated person, and reported to thePIC. Any missing person shall besearched for. .

• The PIC shall clearly indicatewhat additional actions would be taken inthe event of a real H2S alert.

Recommended Control Mechanism: DailyDrilling Report in use

2.5 HSE Meetings

2.5.1 The HSE meetings shall be held for thepurpose of:

• discussing/explaining/reviewingthe HSE policies and procedures,• reviewing an accident or apotential accident,• bringing up a new Health, Safetyor Environment issue.

2.5.2 The PIC and the Manager are responsiblefor ensuring that HSE meetings are held.

2.5.3 Each meeting shall be chaired on arotating basis by a member of the crew.

2.5.4 Each meeting shall be documented on aDOSECC HSE meeting report form.

2.5.5 A nominated person shall be responsiblefor taking the minutes of the HSE meeting.

2.5.6 The list of personnel attending themeeting shall be shown on the HSE meetingreport form.

2.5.7 A copy of the meeting report shall beposted and kept on the rig.

2.5.8 The list below suggests topics that can bediscussed during HSE meetings:

• recent accidents, potential accidents topersonnel, equipment and/orenvironment, that may be of interest tothe crew,• HSE plan progression,• hazards not corrected,• substandard practices observed by thecrew,• HSE news memorandum,• review of a particular policy,• communication of HSE alertsconcerning the crew,• introduction of new arrivals tothe crew,

All DOSECC personnel working onrigs shall participate in a HSEmeeting at least one week. Thirdparty personnel and Client shallbe invited to the HSE meetings.

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• practical demonstration of equipment,such as lifesaving, fire fightingequipment, SCBA’s, manual lifting, CPRtraining, etc...

Recommended Control Mechanism : HSEMeeting Report

2.6 Toolbox (pre-job) meeting

2.6.1 The toolbox meeting shall be short andconcise, and held preferably on the site where thework is to be performed.

2.6.2 All persons involved in the operationshall attend the meeting and have input to thediscussion.

2.6.3 A toolbox meeting should also be held ifthe Supervisor feels the crew is not experiencedenough for a certain task, when the operationsdeviate from plan, upon request of a crewmember, or when a work permit has to be issued.

2.7 Pre-Spud Meeting and Inspection

2.7.1 The pre-spud meeting shall include allthe key participants to the project; includingService Companies and Client representatives.

A pre-spud meeting shall be heldto ensure that all parties in-volved are fully aware of thescope of work, and that HSEissues are addressed. On landrigs, a pre-spud inspection shallbe performed before spuddingeach well.

2.7.2 The responsibility of holding the pre-spud meeting lies with the DOSECC RigManager or PIC.Example:

New contract or geographical area -Rig Manager and PIC

New well within same contract - PIC

2.7.3 The pre-spud meeting shall address thevarious HSE aspects of the project.Responsibilities shall be clearly defined as wellas line of reporting. When relevant, theemergency responses and well controlprocedures shall be discussed and finalizedbetween the participants.

2.7.4 Minutes of the meeting shall be issuedand dispatched to each attendee.

2.7.5 In the case of a new contract or change ingeographical area, the pre-spud meeting shall becarried out on the rig site and chaired by the RigManager. The attendees shall include the Clientrepresentative, the PIC, the Barge Engineer, theChief Mechanic, and the Chief Electrician.

2.7.6 For land rig operations, the pre-spudinspection should be performed using apredefined check list.

Recommended Control Mechanism : Pre-spudmeeting inspection check list.

Prior to starting any non-routinejob, a toolbox (pre-job) meetingshall be held by the Supervisor incharge to acquaint each personinvolved in the operation withthe scope of work, the hazardsand the specific procedures to befollowed.

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Annexed document: Sample of pre-spudinspection check list Annex # 1

2.8 HSE Committee

2.8.1 The HSE committee shall participatein :

• Investigation and review of allaccidents including personnel injuries,occupational illness, damages toequipment and/or environment,as well as potential accidents.

• Review employee’srecommendations taken from the safetysuggestions box.

• Making recommendations to themanagement to prevent recurrence ofaccidents.

• Carrying out inspections atworksite.

• Keeping the employees informedon HSE actions and progress.

• Developing HSE plans andmonitoring progress.

2.8.2 The following minimum composition isrecommended:

• At Rig level: PIC

• Department heads:Chief Mechanic, Chief Electrician, Bargeengineer, Rig medic, HSE officer/Training instructor if any

• At Headquarters level:President, HSE Director, OperationsManager, Personnel Manager, R&EManager or his designate Employeesrepresentative(s)

2.8.3 A minimum of 3 members is required tohold a HSE committee meeting. Client andService Companies may be invited to contribute.

2.8.4 The Chairman shall rotate at everymeeting and shall be designated in advance forthe next meeting.

2.8.5 A HSE committee meeting shall be heldat least once every three months.

2.8.6 The meeting shall start by reviewing theminutes of the last meeting and giving an updateof the actions undertaken.

2.8.7 There shall be a designated personresponsible to administer the minutes of themeeting. The minutes shall show the names ofthe participants, the summary of the discussion,and the lines of actions decided, with deadlines.The minutes shall state the proposed date for thenext meeting, and shall be endorsed by twopersons attending the meeting.

2.8.8 The minutes of the meeting shall beposted on HSE bulletin board.

Recommended Control Mechanism : HSECommittee Report

Annexed Documents : Sample of HSE CommitteeReport Annex # 2

2.9 Equipment Maintenance,Inspection and Use

2.9.1 Modification or alteration of equipmentis dangerous to your safety and those who maysubsequently use the machine that are not awareof the modification.

There shall be a HSE committeeon all rigs and at Headquarters.

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2.9.2 All modifications must be submitted tothe Operations Manager, where uponengineering will be done to determine if this is asafe modification, and how to best implementthe modification.

Recommended Control Mechanism :Modification Proposal Note

HSE related equipment and sys-tems shall be maintained, in-spected and used as per DOSECCmaintenance policies and proce-dures.Each item of equipment andsystem shall not be modifiedwithout prior approval from theOperations Manager.

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Section 3

HealthPolicies and Procedures

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Section 3: Health Policies and Procedures

3.1 Pre-employment Medical Examination

3.2 Regular Medical Examination

3.3 Special Medical Examination

3.4 Malaria Prevention

3.5 Vaccinations

3.6 Noise

3.7 Personal Medical Record

3.8 Emergency Medical Response Plan

3.9 Personal Hygiene

3.10 Rig Medic

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3.1 Pre-Employment MedicalExamination

3.1.1 The examination shall be carried out asper the appropriate DOSECC questionnaire.

3.1.2 Similar examination is recommended forsubcontracted labor.

3.1.3 A certificate of fitness shall be issued bythe examining physician.

3.1.4 The examining physician will beprovided with copy of the guidelines forunfitness to work on a DOSECC operation.

Recommended Control Mechanism : Certificate of Fitness

Annexed Documents :DOSECC Confidential Medical Form Annex # 3Certificate of Fitness Annex # 4Criteria for Unfitness to Work on DOSECCOperations Annex # 5

3.2 Regular Medical Examination

3.2.1 The periodical examination shall beperformed in one of the selected worldwide

medical centers, and following the appropriatemedical questionnaire.

3.2.2 The periodicity should be every 3 years,following the pre-employment examination.

3.2.3 The results of the examination shallremain strictly medically confidential, and shallbe accessible to the employee concerned, uponrequest. A health passport is issued to theemployee.

Recommended Control Mechanism : HealthPassport Annexed Documents: DOSECCConfidential Medical Form Annex # 3 HealthPassport Annex # 6

3.3 Special Medical Examination

3.3.1 A certificate of fitness shall be issued bythe examining physician.

3.3.2 Personnel returning home after more than6 months continuous stay in one of the followingcountries, is entitled to a medical.

Recommended Control Mechanism:Certificate of Fitness

Prior to employment, personnelshall be medically examined by acompetent medical center inorder to assess the individual’sfitness for work.

All employees assigned outsidetheir home country, are entitledto undergo a periodical medicalexamination.

Prior to resuming work after aninjury or an illness, the DOSECCemployee shall be confirmed fitto work by a competent physi-cian. DOSECC employees return-ing from a risk country are en-titled to a medical examination.

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3.4 Malaria Prevention3.4.1 Malaria infected countries are dividedinto 3 zones depending on malaria resistanceto Chloroquine:

Zone 1 Areas where Chloroquine iseffective against malaria

Zone 2 Chloroquine is moderatelyeffective

Zone 3 Chloroquine resistant areas

Malaria infested countries:(This list defines known areas and is not

exhaustive)

All DOSECC employees travelingto a Malaria infected countryshall be briefed about Malariaprior to departure.

Country Zone Country Zone Country Zone Country Zone

Angola 3 Bahrain 1 Argentina 1 Papua/New 3Cameroon 3 Bangladesh 3 Bolivia 2 Guinea

Chad 2 India 2 Brazil 3Congo 3 Indonesia 2 Columbia 3Egypt 1 Iran 1 Coasta Rica 1Gabon 3 Iraq 1 Equador 3

Ivory Coast 3 Malaysia 2 Guatemala 1Nigeria 3 Myanmar 3 Mexico 1Somalia 2 North China 2 Peru 2

South Africa 2 Oman 1 Venezuela 3Sudan 2 Pakistan 2Ziare 3 Philippines 3

Saudi Arabia 1South China 3

Syria 1Thailand 3Turkey 1U.A.E. 1Yemen 2

Australia/OceaniaLatin America Asia Africa

Latin America Asia Africa OceaniaBarbados Bangladesh Algeria Papua-New GuineaBolivia Brunei AngolaBrazil Cambodia CameroonChile China CongoColombia India EgyptCosta-Rica Indonesia EthiopiaEcuador Iran Ivory CoastGuatemala Iraq LibyaMexico Jordan NigeriaPeru Laos SomaliaTrinidad &Tobago Myanmar SudanUruguay Pakistan Zaire

PhilippinesTurkey

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3.4.2 Preventing mosquito bites is the firstline of defense against malaria. It consists ofthe following actions:

Indoors:• Keep the doors and windows

closed Install fine mesh screens on thewindows (16 holes per 6 mm x 6 mmsquare)

• Use air-conditioning (cool air preventsthe presence of mosquitoes).

• Use insect-repellent such as: allethrin,pyrethroid, etc.

• Use mosquito nets impregnated withPermathrine or Deltamethrine over thebeds

Outdoors:• Protect skin with long sleeve clothing• Protect exposed skin with mosquito-

repellents (creams, sprays, lotions)containing DEET (Diethyltoluamide:Autan*, Cutter*, Combat*, Neophiltre*).

3.4.3 Briefing shall include review of thepamphlet “ DOSECC “.

3.4.4 It is the responsibility of the employeeto ensure that the malaria briefing is received.

Note: * is the commercial name of the product.

3.5 Vaccinations

3.5.1 Vaccinations recommended byDOSECC:

• Yellow fever 1 shot - validity: 10years

• Tetanus + Polio 3 shots at 4/6weeks intervals “- a booster one year later- a booster every 10 years

• Hepatitis A 2 shots at one monthinterval 1 booster one year later - abooster 10 years later

• Hepatitis B 3 shots at one monthinterval a booster one year later - abooster every 5 years

• Typhoid 1 shot - validity: 2 years

• Cholera 2 shots at one monthinterval - validity: 6 months (onlymandatory if going to and coming from acholera infested country)

3.5.2 Vaccinations to be discussed with aconsulting physician, depending on thedestination and health status:

• Tuberculosis: if negative test,vaccination to be repeated.

• Meningitis: especially if travelingto risk countries (Sahelian Africa, Brazil,Uruguay)

Recommended Control Mechanism: HealthPassport

3.6 Noise

All DOSECC employees workingoutside their home countriesshall have current valid vaccina-tions required by the countryassignment. It is recommendedto follow DOSECC vaccinationguidelines.

Each rig shall establish a mapindicating the zones where noiselevels are above 85 dba for thework area.

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Every worksite shall have a Medi-cal Emergency Response Plan.The plan shall be posted in con-spicuous places

Anyone present on a DOSECCinstallation shall conform withelementary personal hygienestandards such as: regular show-ers, changing clothes, shaving,treatment of minor injuries,proper use of facilities(sanitaries, bathrooms, dispos-als).

3.6.1 A map showing the decibel zones forthe site shall be posted on the HSE bulletinboard.

3.7 Personal Medical Record

3.7.1 The personal medical record shallindicate

• The name and address of the new arrival• His blood group, if known• Any known allergy to drug or treatment• Any known physical preexisting

condition• Any known medication taken or given• Person to contact in case of emergency

3.7.2 It is the Rig Medic responsibility toensure that the above information is gatheredfrom each new comer, and that proper personalrecord forms are completed.

3.7.3 The personal medical record shall befiled in the Medic’s filing system and shall bekept confidential and current.

3.7.4 In case of medical evacuation, the Medicshall complete the reverse side of the personalmedical record form which shall accompany theevacuated person.

Recommended Control Mechanism: PersonalMedical RecordAnnexed Documents : Personal Record FormAnnex # 8

3.8 Medical Emergency Response

Plan3.8.1 The Medical Emergency Response Planshould indicate actions and contingencies toaddress adequately the medical emergency.

Recommended Control Mechanism: MedicalEmergency Response PlanAnnexed Documents : Guideline to MedicalEmergency Response Plan Annex # 9

3.9 Personal Hygiene

A personal medical record shallbe established for each DOSECCpersonnel assigned to a rig. Thisrecord shall contain information,which might be required in caseof emergency, and shall alsomention any illness or medicaltreatment followed by the indi-vidual.

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3.10 Rig Medic

3.10.1 The Rig Medic reports to the PIC. Hisfunction is to manage Health Care on the workplace. His responsibility covers all the personnelliving and/or working on the rig site.

3.10.2 Main Responsibilities of the Rig Medic:

• The main responsibilities are: medicalemergency case treatments, routine medical care/hygiene, routine health care, administration andother clerical work. He must know the medicalprocedures.

• Emergency: An emergency is a life-threatening situation and includes: shock, cardiovascular problems, heavy bleeding, fracture,unconsciousness, burns (chemicals, electrical,cold...), intoxication, bites, trauma.

• In such cases, the duty of the rig medic isto administer first aid and to stabilize thecondition of the patient(s) until arrival of amedical doctor, or until a medical evacuation iscarried out.

• He must be able to accompany thepatient(s) to the medical evacuation place, afterproper preparation for the transportation. Heshall be able to use emergency techniques asestablished by DOSECC.

3.10.3 Routine Medical Care/Hygiene

• The rig medic shall ensure that thecatering services comply with DOSECCstandards.

• The rig medic shall keep a list of allhazardous materials on the rig and shall have all

the relevant hazardous MSDS available. He willensure, that the proper first aid treatment neededto handle any accident involving existinghazardous material is available.

If a medic is employed on aDOSECC rig, he shall be certified.

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Section 4

SafetyPolicies and Procedures

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Section 4: Safety Policies andProcedures

4.1 Personnel

4.1.1 Safety Training for NewlyHired Employees

4.1.2 Employee Certification

4.1.3 New Comers

4.1.4 Facial Hair

4.1.5 Medical Care

4.1.6 Safety Award

4.2 Fire and Gas

4.2.1 Fire Protection

4.2.2 Fixed Gas Detectiondevices

4.2.3 Hydrogen Sulfide (H2S)

4.2.4 Storage and Use ofCombustibles

4.3 Life Saving and PersonalProtective Equipment (PPE)

4.3.1 Personal ProtectiveEquipment (PPE)

4.3.2 Life Saving Equipment

4.4 Electrical

4.4.1 Electrical Lockout

4.4.2 Electrical Work

4.4.3 Grounding Circuit

4.5 Pressure

4.5.1 High Pressure Lines andFittings

4.5.2 Pressure Vessels

4.5.3 Compressed Air

4.6 Manual and Mechanical Lifting

4.6.1 Lifting Equipment

4.6.2 Cranes

4.6.3 Personnel Lifting

4.6.4 Handling and Storage ofTubulars

4.6.5 Tripping Tubulars

4.7 Derrick and Mast

4.7.1 Derrick and MastStructure

4.7.2 Casing Stabbing board

4.7.3 Equipment installed in theDerrick or Mast

4.8 Hazardous Conditions andOperations

4.8.1 Restricted Areas

4.8.2 Protection

4.8.3 Confined Spaces and TankEntry

4.8.4 Working Over Water

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4.8.5 Hazardous SubstanceHandling and Storage

4.8.6 Mud Pump Relief Lines

4.8.7 Wireline Operations

4.8.8 Well Perforating

4.8.9 Rig Mobilization,Demobilization, and Sitemoves

4.9 Automotive Safety

4.9.1 Seat belts

4.9.2 Maximum TravelVelocities

4.9.3 Driving DOSECCAutomotives

4.10 General and Miscellaneous

4.10.1 Drugs, Alcohol, andWeapons

4.10.2 Horseplay and PracticalJokes

4.10.3 Smoking

4.10.4 Swimming and Diving

4.10.5 Wearing of Jewelry

4.10.6 Housekeeping

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4.1 Personnel

4.1.1 Safety Induction Briefing for NewlyHired Employees

4.1.1.1 The safety induction briefing willbe administered by the District linemanagement.

4.1.1.2 The safety induction briefingwill cover as a minimum the followingtopics:

• Corporate Statement of Policy• Chain of command: rig organizationchart Introduction to the HSE manual• Introduction to HSE systemsapplicable to the new hire position

4.1.1.3 During the safety inductionbriefing, a HSE handbook listing theDOSECC policies will be given to thenew employee, with receipt ofacknowledgment, and instruction to readand follow the DOSECC policies.

4.1.1.4 The safety induction briefingshould normally be done in one day.

4.1.2 Employee Certification

4.1.2.1 Each supervisor or line manageris responsible for his subordinate’scertification.

4.1.3 New Comers

4.1.3.1 Newcomers are considered to beall personnel arriving at the rig site forthe first time.

4.1.3.2 Each rig shall have a system inplace ensuring that all new comers reportimmediately to the PIC or his designate.

4.1.3.3 The new comers shall beimmediately instructed on the layout ofthe rig, the location of mustering stations,the different types of alarms, emergencyprocedures and station bills.

4.1.3.4 Offshore and inland water: thenew comer shall be assigned anembarkation station, and shall be escortedto it. He shall be shown where spare lifejackets (or immersion suits) are storedand use will be demonstrated. He shall beshown his quarters and the emergencyescape routes.

4.1.3.5 The new comers shall be issued asafety information card or leaflet specificto the rig. The DOSECC HSE handbookwill be made available.

4.1.3.6 A rig orientation by his directsupervisor shall be conducted tofamiliarize him with the lifesavingequipment, high risk areas, no-smoking

Each newly hired employee shallbe given a Safety Induction Brief-ing, in order to safely carry outhis duties.

Each employee shall pursue cer-tification in his function as perDOSECC training requirements.

All newcomers shall report im-mediately to the PIC or his desig-nate representative to be briefedon HSE policies, emergency pro-cedures and rig orientation.

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areas, working areas and conditions, andto review with him DOSECC HSE rulesapplicable to his function.

4.1.3.7 A tutor shall be designated fromthe regular crew members to assist theDOSECC new comer in working safelyduring his first hitch.

4.1.3.8 The PIC or his designate willinform the relevant supervisors of all newcomers.

4.1.3.9 The new DOSECC employeeshall wear a hard hat.

4.1.3.10 The Rig Manager is responsibleto ensure that each new employee isprovided with adequate PPE prior totransfer to the rig.

4.1.3.11 The PIC is responsible to ensurethat each new employee is provided uponhis arrival on the rig with the adequatePPE.

4.1.4 Facial Hair

4.1.5 Medical Care

4.1.6 Safety Award

4.2 Fire and Gas

4.2.1 Fire Protection

4.2.1.1 Personnel

a) Personnel shall be instructed in the useof the fire-fighting equipment during firedrills and training exercises.

b) Each rig shall have designated fire-fighting/rescue team(s): - 2 on eachoffshore and inland water rig - 2 on eachland rig (rig and camp) - 1 on shore baseand yard

c) Each rig fire-fighting team shallconsist of at least 6 men, one of which isdesignated “Team Leader” and shall bequalified in Basic Fire Fighting.

4.2.1.2 Detection

a) Each accommodation space shall havea smoke or heat detector.

4.2.1.3 Equipment

a) Each offshore and inland water rigshall be equipped with at least two (2)

Any rig without readily availablemedical care shall have a RigMedic.

Each DOSECC rig shall have asafety award scheme.

Each rig shall be equipped withsufficient and regularly main-tained fixed and/or portablefire-fighting equipment.

Those personnel who may berequired to wear SCBA’s or es-cape masks in the course of theirduties, shall trim facial hair so asnot to interfere with mask sealareas.

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firemen’s outfits and two (2) sets ofpersonal equipment.

b) Fire-fighting equipment, pumps andstations shall be visually inspected atintervals not exceeding 28 days. A recordof inspection shall be maintained at riglevel and fire extinguishers taggedshowing date of inspection.

c) Fire-extinguishing appliances shall bekept in good order and be available forimmediate use at all times. Fire hosesshall not be used for general purpose, andfire stations cabinets shall be sealed withlead wires or similar system afterinspection.

d) Aluminum parts shall not be used onfire mains, hoses or nozzles for offshoreor inland water rigs.

e) There shall be a fire emergencyresponse plan posted in conspicuousplaces.

4.2.1.4 Fire Extinguishers

a) The fire extinguishers shall be markedwith an identification symbol and theletter(s) that indicate the class of firesthey shall be used for.

b) The fires shall be treated depending ontheir class:

- Class A fires: occur in commonmaterials such as wood, paper,mattresses, rags, rubbish, etc... Thequenching and cooling effect of water orwater solutions is recommended.

- Class B fires: occur in the vapor-airmixture over the surface of flammableliquids such as gasoline, oil, grease,paints and thinners. Class B fires are

extinguished by limiting air (oxygen) orby providing combustion-inhibitingagents.

- Class C fires: occur in or near electricalequipment. Nonconducting extinguishingagents must be used.

- Class D fires: occur in combustiblemetals such as magnesium, titanium,zirconium, lithium and sodium.Specialized techniques, extinguishingagents and equipment must be used tocontrol this type of fire.

c) Fire fighting foam concentrate

It shall be tested by an authorizedlaboratory as per Manufacturer’sRecommendations

4.2.1.5 Oil-based mud, flammable orcombustible fluids

a) Any rig working with an oil-based mudor storing flammable or combustiblefluids shall be equipped with anappropriate fire detection and protectionsystem.

b) The rig will be kept free of mud/liquidspills that represent a source of firehazard. Adequate cleaning equipment anddetergents will be made available to therig and regular cleaning schedule will beenforced.

4.2.1.6 Reporting of fire

Any fire shall be reported to the PIC, andthe Rig Manager, and an Accident Reportissued.

Recommended Control Mechanism: FirePlan

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4.2.2 Fixed Gas Detection Instruments

4.2.2.1 The minimum detection pointsshall be as follows:(**) Refer to policy on H2S (see 4.2.3)

4.2.2.2 The detectors shall be regularlyinspected, calibrated and informationrecorded.

4.2.3 H2S

4.2.3.1 The H2S contingency plan shallgive clear instructions to the rigpersonnel on what action is to be taken inthe event of an H2S emergency.

4.2.3.2 These instructions shall include:

• The location of safe briefing areasdepending on wind direction.

• The location of H2S protectiveequipment.

• The identification of the alarm.• The search and rescue procedures.• The evacuation procedures.• The communication procedures.• The specific assignments and

duties of all rig personnel.• Any other relevant points.

4.2.3.3 The H2S contingency plan shall betested periodically by performing H2SDrills. The periodicity shall be fixed bythe PIC, but at least once a week for eachcrew in a suspected or known H2S area.

4.2.3.4 Recommendations on H2S alarmactivation

a) Low level alarm: on detection, it shallactivate an alarm to inform the personnelof the presence of H2S and state of alertwill be initiated. All the nonessentialscrew will immediately muster to theupwind safe briefing area.

b) High Level Alarm: on detection, itshall activate an alarm and reaction ofpersonnel will be as above. Remainingessential personnel will don SCBA and/orconnect cascade system and carry outassigned duties as per H2S contingencyplan.

4.2.3.5 Training Requirements

Each rig shall be equipped with afixed gas detection system forcontinuous monitoring of theconcentration of combustiblegases and hydrogen sulfide inatmosphere.

Rig Type Combustible H2S Gas** Land Rig 2 (bell nipple

& shaker) 3 (rig floor, shale shaker, cellar deck)

Offshore & Inland water rig

3 (bell nipple, shale shaker, mud pit room)

5 (rig floor, shale shaker, cellar deck, mud pit room, living quarter air intake)

In known or suspected H2S area,each rig shall have a written H2Scontingency plan, and H2S detec-tion equipment. Each rig shallhave adequate protective equip-ment for all personnel on eachrig.

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a) In non suspected H2S areas: thefollowing personnel shall be qualified forH2S operations:

• PIC• Drillers

A non suspected area is defined as an areawhere previous drilling and work overoperations on wells have shown no tracesof H2S, or if so, levels always less than10 ppm.

b) In suspected or known H2S areas: allessential crew shall be qualified for H2Soperations. The essential crews are theworkers assigned to critical operationsthat are necessary to ensure the safety ofthe installation and personnel on the rig.An approved H2S instructor shall bepermanently present on the rig fortraining.

A suspected or known H2S area is definedas an area where there is a knownoccurrence of H2S. Previous drilling andwork over operations on wells haveshown concentration of H2S inatmosphere at levels equal or above 10ppm.

c) The list of essential crew shall be madeby the Rig Manager and the PICdepending on the rig type and activity.

d) Guidelines for H2S Contingency Planare recommended to be used.

Recommended Control Mechanism: H2SContingency PlanAnnexed Documents: Guidelines for H2SContingency Plan Annex # 13

4.2.4 Storage and Use of Combustibles

4.2.4.1 Oil, paints and thinnerscontainers shall be kept closed when notin use.

4.2.4.2 Paints and thinners shall bestored in a dedicated paint locker, locatedoutside classified zones and as far aspossible from quarters, offices,hazardous areas, ignition sources or othercombustibles storage areas.

Offshore and inland water rig :paint locker shall be an enclosed spacewith:

• a fire detection system• a fixed fire-extinguishing system• an explosion-proof extractor fan

Fire-fighting instructions shall be clearlyposted in English and/or the predominantlanguage

Onshore paint locker shall beeither:

• designed as above, or• a well ventilated container orskid, with a roof-protection against sun.This container shall be away from rigcomponents, and a portable fire

Storage of combustible with alow flash point shall be limitedto the minimum stock possible,according to the operationalconstraints. These products shallbe stored in appropriate contain-ers and spaces.

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extinguisher shall be available in thevicinity.

4.2.4.3No one shall be allowed to paintin an unventilated area. If necessary, airsupplied respirators will be provided tothe personnel.

4.2.4.4 When using spray equipment,painters shall wear filter masks andgoggles, or air-supplied respirators.Exposed skin shall be coated with barriercream.

4.2.4.5 Flammable liquids such asgasoline or helicopter fuel shall never beused for cleaning mechanical parts ofworking clothes. Nonflammable productsshall be used, preferably nontoxic andbiodegradable.

4.2.4.6 The storage and use of helicopterfuel shall only be authorized with aproper helicopter refueling station,located at least 15 meters (50 feet) fromthe wellbore. Appropriate fire fightingequipment shall be available.

4.2.4.7 Storage areas shall havecontainment facilities to prevent freespillage and minimize fire hazards.

4.3 Life Saving and PersonalProtective Equipment

4.3.1 Personal Protective Equipment

4.3.1.1 Head Protection

a) Hard hats shall be worn by allpersonnel at all times in the specifiedareas, and outside accommodations andoffices.b) Hard hats shall be fitted with achinstrap, while working aloft, in windyareas or on helidecks.c) Hard hats should be designed toaccommodate earmuffs or face shields.d) Hard hats shall be made ofnonconductive material.

4.3.1.2 Hearing Protection

a) Hearing protection shall be worn by allpersonnel in specified areas.b) Hearing protection shall be madeavailable by the DOSECC to allpersonnel.

4.3.1.3 Eye Protection

a) Safety goggles shall be worn whenchipping, grinding, hammering, cuttingwireline, changing tong dies, scrappingpaint, using a drill machine, operating apress, a lathe- machine, and for any otheractivity which may result in a foreignbody in the eye.b) In addition to the safety goggles, a faceshield shall be worn when handlingcorrosive or harmful products (solids orliquids).c) Welding helmet or hand-held shieldshall be used when performing arcwelding, rather than welding goggles.d) Welding goggles shall be worn whenusing a cutting torch.e) Except when required above, safetyglasses shall be provided on an individualbasis, and worn by all personnel inspecified areas and when outsideaccommodations and offices.f) Eye wash stations shall be available atleast in the following areas: rig floor,

Personal protective equipment(PPE) shall be provided byDOSECC and used by personnel.

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mud pit room, mud mixing area and shaleshaker area.

4.3.1.4 Clothing

a) Coveralls worn by all DOSECCpersonnel working on a rig, yard,workshop or warehouse are optional.b) Long sleeve coveralls arerecommended for all personnel.c) Loose clothes that can be caught inmoving machinery must not be worn.d) Rain suits shall be provided in case ofrain, use of oil-based mud or use ofcompletion fluids.e) Apron, face shields and rubbergauntlets shall be worn when handlingcaustic or corrosive product.f) In cold areas, adequate thermalclothing shall be worn.

4.3.1.5 Hand Protection

a) Safety gloves shall be provided to allDOSECC personnel and worn asappropriate.b) Asbestos-free high temperature glovesshall be worn when handling hot piecesof equipment.c) Leather welder’s gloves shall be usedwhen welding, cutting or heating.

4.3.1.6 Foot Protection

a) Safety boots or safety shoes shall beworn by all personnel at all times inspecified areas and outsideaccommodations and offices.b) Safety boots shall be preferred tosafety shoes for rig personnel, for betterankle protection. Safety shoes may beaccepted for visitors and catering crew.c) Neoprene safety boots or over bootsshall be worn for chemical protectionwhen handling caustic or corrosiveproducts.

4.3.1.7 Respiratory Protection

a) Appropriate respiratory protectionequipment, as specified by the MaterialSafety Data Sheet, shall be worn forpersonal protection.b) Whenever there is a risk inencountering an atmosphere immediatelydangerous to health, a SCBA positivepressure type, shall be worn.

4.3.1.8 Anti-fall devices

An anti-fall device coupled to a full bodysafety harness shall be worn at all timesby personnel working while exposed to afall of 2 meters (6 feet) or greater, orclimbing unprotected vertical ladderswith the same exposure.

• The anti-fall device shall becertified as per manufacturer’sinstructions.• The system shall be able to stopthe person’s free fall within 0.6 meters (2feet).

4.3.1.9 Derrickman’s safety harnesslayout

There shall be permanently installed twoderrickman harnesses at the monkey-board. Each harness shall be connected toa vertical anti-fall device (see above),secured to the mast or derrick. In additioneach harness shall have two adjustablehorizontal lines, to hold the derrickmanwhen in working position.

• The harness shall be a full bodyharness with a wide belt, two lateral “D”rings for the horizontal lines, and a back“D” ring for the vertical line.• The vertical anti-fall device shallnever be disconnected, except if thederrickman has to escape in anemergency (without having time to

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remove his harness), or when the harnessis to be replaced.

4.3.1.10 Derrickman’s escape device

Each rig shall have at least one escapedevice, allowing the derrickman toevacuate from the racking platform level,in case of an emergency.• The device shall be installedbefore spudding the well as per theManufacturer’s instructions.• The device shall be of acontrolled descent type.• A test shall be done whenever thedevice is installed, and every 3 monthsthereafter, as per Manufacturer’sinstructions.• The test shall be carried out usinga dead weight.• The landing point shall be as faras possible from the well center. It shallbe located at an unobstructed level thatallows a quick and safe escape.• The saddle and carriage shall notbe tied to the derrick, mast or rackingplatform, but shall be secured by a simpleand easily releasable latch, so as to beready for immediate use.• The saddle shall be positioned atracking platform level in such a mannerthat the user may safely access it withoutrisk of falling.

4.3.2. Life Saving Equipment

4.3.2.1 The inspection and maintenanceof the life saving equipment shall berecorded.

4.3.2.2 Life saving equipment shall beprotected as much as possible againstcorrosion, dust, grease, oil, chemicalattack, or other agent: thereforefiberglass cabinets are recommended.

LIFEBOATS

4.3.2.3 Launching instructions shall bedisplayed near the lifeboat loading areaand inside the lifeboat.

4.3.2.4 When the lifeboat is in thestowed position, it shall be in ready-to-go condition.

4.3.2.5 The safety pendants shall beattached when a person is working on thelifeboat or winches, and duringabandonment drills.

4.3.2.6 Load testing shall be done withsack material or water bags only. UnderNO CONDITION shall crewmen be usedfor a load test.

4.3.2.7 Lifeboats shall be maintained ina continuous state of readiness. Lifeboatsinspections shall be carried out visuallyevery week, and using a checklist everymonth.

4.3.2.8 The release mechanism will beof the “on-load” type.

4.3.2.9 All safety pins or other safetydevices used to avoid accidental releaseof the boat shall be checked monthly

All rigs shall be equipped withthe necessary life saving equip-ment, which shall be regularlyinspected and maintained inconstant state of readiness.

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during Preventive Maintenance task forcondition and correct positioning.

4.3.2.10 The release lever shall bepainted in red and marked “DANGER –LEVER DROPS BOAT”.

INFLATABLE LIFE RAFTS

4.3.2.11All life rafts shall be installed inelevated position so that they do not liein pooled water and to allow existingdraining holes to perform correctly.

4.3.2.12 Launching instructions shall bedisplayed near the life raft station. Allpersonnel shall be familiar with thelaunching procedures.

4.3.2.13 Installed inflatable life raftsshall be attached to the rig with ahydrostatic release and a weak linkconnected to the painter line, in order toallow the raft to be released and inflatedautomatically in case of vessel sinking.The manual release of the life raft shallnot require more than one person foroperation. When hydrostatic releasecannot be manually operated, a quick-release device shall be installed.

4.3.2.14 Inflatable life rafts shall beserviced every 12 months by an approvedservicing station.

4.3.2.15 Hydrostatic release shall also beserviced at the same time by an approvedstation, or be replaced. Special attentionshall be given to the replacement andproper hook up of the weak link.

4.3.2.16 The life raft container shall bemarked with:• Rig’s name• Manufacturer’s name.• Serial number.

• Number of people who can beembarked.

• Length of the painter line.• Maximum permitted height of

stowage above the waterline.• Validity date.

4.3.2.17 The life rafts shall be visuallyinspected every week, and inspectedmonthly using a checklist.

LIFE JACKETS

4.3.2.18 Liife jackets shall be available oneach offshore rig and inland water rig.Number of life jackets shall not be lessthan 150% of the maximum allowablepersons on board.

4.3.2.19 They shall be fitted with awhistle firmly secured by a cord, a lightand retro-reflective material.

4.3.2.20 The life jackets shall be stowedinside each bed room (one per bed), andspare units in closed and labeledcontainers located in the vicinity of thelifeboat stations (life raft for inland waterrig).

4.3.2.21 Life jackets donninginstructions shall be posted inconspicuous places. They shall be donnedproperly and returned to their respectivestowage place after use.

4.3.2.22 Life jackets shall be inspected atleast once a year, or more frequently ifdeemed necessary.

WORK VESTS

4.3.2.23 Sufficient number of work vestswith reflective material shall be providedon each offshore rig and inland water rig.

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4.3.2.24 A work vest shall be wornwhenever working over the side, belowthe main deck, or anywhere a personcould fall overboard.

4.3.2.25 Work vest shall be adjusted tothe wearer’s size arid securely fastened.

4.3.2.26 The work vests shall bereturned to labeled stowage containersafter use.

4.3.2.27 The work vests shall beinspected weekly.

IMMERSION SUITS

4.3.2.28 All rigs in cold water areas shallbe equipped with enough immersion suitsfor at least 150% coverage of personnel.

4.3.2.29 One suit shall be stowed at eachbunk and the remainder shall be properlystowed near the lifeboat station.

4.3.2.30 At least two (2) suits shall bedesignated for training purpose only.Each person shall don a training suit atleast once a year. The person’s name andthe date shall be documented.

4.3.2.31 When immersion suits are onboard, the life jackets shall be wornduring the abandonment drill, and theimmersion suit carried by each person.

4.3.2.32 The immersion suit shall not beremoved from the bag during the drill. Itshall only be removed for emergenciesand annual inspections.

LIFE BUOYS

4.3.2.33 Each offshore rig and inlandwater rig shall have at least eight (8) lifebuoys.

4.3.2.34 At least four (4) life buoys shallhave a flashing water-operated light, ofwhich at least two (2) shall have buoyantsmoke signals.

4.3.2.35 In addition to the above, at leasttwo (2) life buoys shall be fitted with abuoyant lifeline having a minimumlength of 30 meters, or twice the distancefrom the stowage location to thewaterline, whichever is the greater.

4.3.2.36 A life buoy shall never bepermanently tied or attached to the rig inany way, in order to be easily and quicklythrown over the side.

4.3.2.37 If a person falls overboard, a lifebuoy shall be thrown near him, not athim, even if the person cannot reach it, soas to mark the approximate position andassist in rescue operation.

LINE THROWINGAPPARATUS

4.3.2.38 Each offshore rig or inlandwater rig shall be provided with at leastone (1) line-throwing appliance.

RADIO LIFESAVINGAPPLIANCES

4.3.2.39 Two portable VHF units shallbe available on the rig so that they can berapidly placed in any lifeboat or life raft.

4.4 Electrical

4.4.1 Electrical Equipment for ClassifiedAreas

4.4.1.1 Classified areas

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All DOSECC rigs shall have clearlyidentified hazardous areas. Definition ofclassified areas:

Zone 1 In which an explosive gas/mixture is likely to occur in normaloperations.

Zone 2 In which an explosive gas/mixture is not likely to occur in normaloperation and if it occurs, will exist onlyfor a short time.

Nonhazardous area: manned orunmanned areas in which an explosivegas/mixture will not occur in normaloperations.

Note: a “Zone 0” is also defined as a zonewhere an explosive gas/air mixtures arecontinuously present or present for longperiods.

4.4.1.2 Equipment suitable for classifiedareas

Electrical equipment shall comply withflag authority and API specifications foreach of the classified areas. AdditionalClients requirements shall be referred toDOSECC Engineering for review.

4.4.1.3 Combustion engines locatedinside zone 2

All combustion engines operated within azone 2 area shall be equipped with:

• spark arresting system on exhaust (orspark arrestor silencer)• quick shut• off device acting on fuel supply and/or air intake manifold

Engines permanently located within azone 2 area will be equipped with aflameproof starter (air).

4.4.2 Electrical lockouts

4.4.2.1 A work permit shall be obtainedprior to commencing potentiallyhazardous work on any electricalequipment or electrically drivenequipment.

4.4.2.2 A test shall be performed on theisolated equipment to verify that theisolation is effective.

4.4.3 Grounding circuit

Land rig loads connected to elec-trical supply shall be groundedimmediately when set on loca-tion. Fuel tanks shall also begrounded.

All electrical equipment or elec-trically driven components willhave lockout safety switches.Before performing any work onsuch equipment, it shall belocked out and correspondingswitchgear panel tagged, toprevent accidental activation.

All electrical equipment installedin a classified area shall have acorrect type of protection.The classified areas drawings oneach rig shall be defined by theDOSECC Research and Engineer-ing Department.

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4.4.3.1 Each land rig shall have aohmeter capable to measure theresistance of the grounding circuit, whichshall not exceed 20 ohms.

4.4.3.2 The grounding circuit shall bevisually inspected every week, andresistance measured at the installationand once a month thereafter. Informationshall be recorded.

4.4.3.3 The grounding diagram shall beof a “loop” type, i.e. the continuity of thegrounding circuit will still be maintainedeven if one conductor is severed.

4.4.3.4 The ground connection will be therat-hole on the rig-site at the beginning ofthe operations, and well head as soon aspractical; on campsite, it can be madeusing a galvanized grating in a 1 meterdeep pit, the grating being placed on abed of sand, and covered by a bed of saltand followed by a top coat of sand. Theplace will be kept wet for a goodconductivity.

4.4.3.5 The skids grounding connectionsshall be rustproof (stainless steel bolts arerecommended).

4.4.3.6 The grounding cable shall have asection equal to the largest conductor, butlimited to 125 mm2.

4.4.3.7 For each location, the groundingdiagram shall be conspicuouslydisplayed.

4.4.3.8 Any time the rig or camp layout ismodified either by adding, removing ormoving a skid, the PIC or his designateshall verify that the grounding circuit ismodified accordingly, and retested.

4.4.3.9 On all rigs, the ground faultdetection system shall be in compliancewith the Research and Engineeringstandards.

4.5 Pressure4.5.1 High Pressure Lines and Fittings

High Pressure Line Snubbing

4.5.1.1 As a guideline, high pressuremeans equal to or above 7,000 kPa(1,000 psi) working pressure.4.5.1.2 Rigid piping shall be tightlyclamped so as to minimize vibrations.

4.5.1.3 All open ended high pressurerelief lines shall be secured.

4.5.1.4 High-pressure rigid piping shallnot be modified without followingDOSECC procedures for modification.

Snubbing of chicksan lines

4.5.1.5 High pressure chicksan lines shallbe snubbed at each joint as well as thedischarge end to prevent violent swingingin the event of a sudden release ofpressure. High pressure fittings

4.5.1.6 All high pressure lines shall beequipped with high pressure fittings ofequivalent rating. Care shall be taken toensure that no low-pressure fittings are

All connections on high-pressuresurface circulation lines shall besnubbed with adequate means toprevent them from swinging orkicking in case of sudden releaseof pressure.

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ever installed in high pressure lines. Forreplacing or repairing damaged highpressure lines rated more that 21,000 kPa(3,000 psi) working pressure, weld ontype connections shall be used.

Mud pumps relief lines Refer to 4.8.6

4.5.2 Pressure Vessels

4.5.2.1 Pressure vessels include both highand low pressure vessels. Each rig shallhave a listing of the pressure vessels onthe rig, showing the followinginformation:

• Safe working pressure / Date oflast pressure vessel inspection and test• Pressure Relief Valves setting /Date of last relief valve test

4.5.2.2 Each pressure relief mechanismshall be tested annually or following anyrepair.

4.5.2.3 Pressure vessels shall be testedpreferably hydraulically. Pneumatictesting is extremely dangerous and shallbe avoided when at all possible.

4.5.2.4 The period between two pressuretests shall be :

• 5 years for portable fireextinguishers, SCBA cylinders

• 3 years for fiber wound cylinders• Other pressure vessels: as per

Manufacturer’s recommendations.

4.5.3 Compressed air

4.5.3.1Compressed air shall not be usedfor cleaning a person’s body.

4.5.3.2 The use of compressed air forclearing a blocked line or pipe isprohibited, with the exception of theroutine operation of the bulk system.

Sweeping surfaces to remove debris isauthorized with adequate nozzle.

4.5.3.3 The main air system supplyingthe rig shall not be connected to the flareboom. The air supply to the flare boomshall be independent from the rig air,coming from a dedicated air compressordirectly piped to the flare boom.

A check valve shall be located at theburner end of the flare boom airline. Suchcheck- valve shall be tested prior tostarting a Drill Stem Test.

4.5.3.4 Isolation valves shall never beinstalled between an air relief valve andair pressure vessel.

4.6 Manual and Mechanical Lifting

4.6.1 Lifting Equipment

All pressure vessels (pneumaticor hydraulic) shall be factorymade and certified, equippedwith a pressure relief mecha-nism, and a pressure gauge.They shall be regularly in-spected, and retested after anyrepair, or modification.

Compressed air may be used onlywith pneumatic tools and equip-ment designed for its use.

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4.6.1.1 The SWL (Safe Working Load)shall be marked on all lifting equipment.

4.6.1.2 A register of existing liftingequipment shall be established and keptupdated.

4.6.1.3 Wire rope clips or grips shallnever be used on man riding equipment.

4.6.1.4 Lifting equipment shall beinspected thoroughly by an approvedperson every six month, and recorded inthe lifting gear register.

4.6.1.5 Non factory built or certificatedlifting equipment shall be load tested to 2times the safe working load. This test willbe witnessed by the PIC and recorded inthe lifting gear register.

4.6.1.6 A color coding system shall be inforce on all rigs and worksites, in order toeasily identify the lifting gear currently inuse. Only equipment found fit forpurpose during inspection by theapproved person, will be color-coded.Any lifting equipment incorrectly color-coded shall not be used.

After each 6 monthly inspection, adifferent color shall be used. The color“red” shall not be selected except toidentify unfit equipment.

4.6.1.7 All certificates covering liftingequipment shall be safeguarded and filedunder the responsibility of the PIC.

Lifting hooks

4.6.1.8 Rig floor tugger lines used forpicking-up and laying-down tubular shallbe equipped with a shackle and a ballbearing swivel of adequate SWL. The useof hooks on tuggers is forbidden.

4.6.1.9 Positive locking hooks shall beused when lifting casing by the box andpin ends with a crane.

4.6.1.10 Whenever a risk exists torelease the load if the sling is slacked off,a shackle should be used instead of thehook.

4.6.1.11 Plate lifting clamps should beused to lift/handle steel plates.

4.6.1.12 Shackles used for a permanentconnection shall have the pin secured.

4.6.1.13 A drilling line record shall beavailable on all rigs and kept under thePIC’s responsibility.

It shall contain the line certificateof origin, service date, slippingand cutting details, as well asrecord of inspections.

4.6.1.14 The line-pull reading shall beavailable at all time by means of acertified weight indicator. The weightindicator shall be maintained andcalibrated.

4.6.1.15 No part of the drilling line shallbe in direct contact with the metalcomponents of the rig floor mast or blockguards, or any other parts that maydamage the cable.

Factory-built and certificatedlifting equipment will be used onall rigs and worksites. Otherlifting equipment will only bepermitted after a successfuldocumented load test.

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4.6.1.16 Splicing of the drilling line isstrictly prohibited.

4.6.1.17 A visual inspection shall becarried out by the PIC or his designate,and after an operation involving workthat may have caused extra wear and tearof the line (jarring, fishing, running heavycasing...).

4.6.1.18 Use of the weight of the drillstring to facilitate slipping of the line isstrictly forbidden. Rigs equipped withmotion compensators and/or powerswivels shall hang the block withcertificated safety pendants prior to slipand cut line.

4.6.1.19 Cutting drilling line will be doneusing a cable cutter (preferably hydraulictype).

4.6.2 Cranes

4.6.2.1 Cranes shall be fitted with aminimum of:

• Load / radius charts• Weight indicators on the load line• Radius indicator• An over boom stop• An under boom stop• A block saver on the load and fast

line• A portable fire-extinguisher for

class A, B or C fires

4.6.2.2 Offshore cranes shall be equippedwith a “load watcher”, giving acontinuous indication of the hook loadand rated load for each radius. Theindicator shall give a clear andcontinuous warning when approachingthe rated capacity of the crane. A VHFradio system shall be installed.

4.6.2.3 Mobile cranes shall be equippedwith an audible alarm and a flashing lightwhile in transit, as well as a panoramicrearview mirror. They shall not beoperated without outriggers deployed.

4.6.2.4 Crane operators shall be able toclearly communicate with the handlingcrew. It is the duty of the Crane Operatorto know the weight of each cargo beforeproceeding to the lift. Only one (1) manshall give signals to the crane operator.Should the crane operator receiveinstructions/signals from more than oneperson at a time, he shall stop theoperation. There shall be a common setof crane signals in use by all banks manand crane operators on each rig.

4.6.2.5 The crane signaling, found in theaccompanying chart, is recommended.

4.6.2.6 The crane operator shall only lift aload after confirming that the load isproperly slung, tag lines used and areaclear of obstruction and personnel. Theload should remain in his direct sight.Where not possible, a banks man shallremain in his direct sight to give signals.

4.6.2.7 Tag lines shall be used to controlthe movement of any load handled by thecrane.

4.6.2.8 It is the responsibility of the craneoperator to ensure that the lifting

DOSECC cranes or subcontractedcranes shall comply with HSEstandards and shall be operatedonly by approved crane opera-tors.

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assembly includes an adequately ratedweak link.

4.6.3 Personnel Lifting

4.6.3.1 A certified “man-riding” tuggershall be used when lifting personnel.

4.6.3.2 Draw works catheads shall not beused for lifting personnel or equipment.

4.6.3.3 The person being lifted shouldalways remain in the sight of the operatorof the lifting device. If not possible, heshall be directed by an experienced banksman.

4.6.3.4 Personnel shall not ride theelevators and links either up or downderrick. Personnel shall not ride on acrane’s hook, sling or load.

4.6.3.5 No one shall be hoisted into thederrick/mast while the drill-string isrotating and/or the blocks are in motion.

4.6.3.6 No one shall be hoisted using podline tensionners or any other tensionners.

4.6.4 Handling and Storage of tubulars

4.6.4.1 Picking-up and laying-down oftubulars shall always be done using alifting cap shackled on the lifting line, ora single-joint elevator.

Tubulars shall be stored andhandled safely.

Lifting of personnel shall only beperformed using equipment thatcomplies with HSE standards. Theperson operating the lifting ma-chinery shall be an approved op-erator.

4.6.4.2 Any tubular lifted up horizontallyshall be slung at both ends, and tag linesused. Use of open hooks is prohibited.

4.6.4.3 While picking-up, laying-downtubulars, the vee-door stairs shall not beused by personnel.

4.6.4.4 While transferring tubulars, noone is permitted inside a pipe bin, orbetween pipe racks.

4.6.4.5 Joints of drill-pipe that are to beadded to or removed from the drill stringshall not be allowed to remain in themouse hole while hoisting or loweringpipe during a trip.

4.6.4.6 Each stand of drill pipe beinghoisted from the rig floor set back areashall be restrained using a rope, as thepipe is lifted.

4.6.4.7 Pipe racks will be fitted withstoppers at both ends.

4.6.5 Tripping Tubulars

Derrickman

4.6.5.1 The derrickman’s safetyharness(es), when not used, shall alwaysbe located at the entrance of the monkey-board, to allow the derrickman to put iton before starting to walk on theplatform.

4.6.5.2 The derrickman leaving themonkey-board shall take off his harness

only when reaching the exit of themonkey-board.

4.6.5.3 When the derrickman is changingout, the blocks shall be lowered andremain in the vicinity of the drill floor.

4.6.5.4 The monkey-board shall remainvisible to the driller, or be monitored bythe driller using a TV system.

4.6.5.5 The blocks shall not be moveduntil the driller ensures that thederrickman has the safety harness on andproperly secured. The derrickman shallverbally confirm this to the driller.

4.6.5.6 New derrickman starting to workfor the first time at the monkey-boardshall be assisted by an experiencedderrickman or the assistant driller.

Derrickman’s hoist

4.6.5.7 The monkey-board shall beequipped with an air or hydraulic winchoperated from the platform, either with afoot pedal or with a remote control panel.Sheaves used for the winch cable shall beproperly secured to a fixed part of themast/derrick.

Making-up/Breaking out connections

4.6.5.8 When making-up or breaking-outdrill collars, personnel shall stay clear ofthe lines when the tension is applied tothe tongs. All personnel shall clear therotary table.

Elevators

4.6.5.9 When tripping in or out of thehole, the floormen shall grasp theelevator horns and the elevator linksapproximately 20 in. (0.4 meters) up onthe elevator links. Hands shall never be

All rigs shall follow HSE proce-dures on tripping tubulars.

placed on or around the link eyes whereelevators can pinch.

Manual Slips

4.6.5.10 The rotary slips shall beset by using the handles with hands palmsup. It is forbidden to kick the slips intothe rotary table bowl.

4.6.5.11 When finishing a trip or aconnection, the rotary slips shall be setback well clear of the rotary table.

Drill-floor housekeeping

4.6.5.12 Floor shall be kept slip-free through regular cleaning.Appropriate nonslip material shall beused around the rotary table.

Racking drill pipe

4.6.5.13 The driller’s view of the rotarytable and set back area should not beobstructed at any time.

4.6.5.14 Pipe shall be racked by pushingagainst the outer face of the pipe whensetting it back. Feet shall be kept awayfrom beneath the pipe at any time.

4.6.5.15 After being racked in the mast/derrick, the stands shall be secured withropes or gates at the racking platform, toprevent them from moving.

Rabbiting Tubular

4.6.5.16 Compressed air shall not beused for rabbiting tubular.

4.6.5.17 When rabbiting the drill pipe,crewmen shall face away from the piperack to avoid possible eye injury.

Safety clamp

4.6.5.18 Feet, knees and hands shall notbe placed on the underside of a drill-collar clamp while the clamp is beingtightened onto a drill-collar in the rotarytable.

4.6.5.19 A drill collar clamp secured to adrill collar shall not be left on the drillcollar over head height, nor used as amean of lifting.

Changing bit

4.6.5.20 When setting the drill bit into abit breaker, hands shall not be placed onthe bit breaker. While the bit and collarare guided into the bit breaker openingfeet shall not be used to adjust the lockon the bit breaker at that time.

Bottom-hole assembly

4.6.5.21 Formation accumulations shallbe cleaned from all BHA components asbeing hoisted through the rotary table.

Handling down-hole tools

4.6.5.22 Down-hole tools removed fromthe drill-string shall not be allowed to fallonto the rig floor.

Storage of drill pipe thread protectors

4.6.5.23 Protectors shall not be thrownfrom the drill-floor, but shall be stored inappropriate racks or containers.

Removing & installing master bushinginsert bowls

4.6.5.24 Insert bowls shall be handledone at a time with the appropriate pair ofhooks.

Core recovery from a core barrel

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4.6.5.25 Hands or feet shall never beplaced under the core barrel openingwhen removing a core from the corebarrel.

4.7 Derrick and Mast4.7.1 Derrick and Mast Structure

4.7.1.1 Derrick and mast shall be visuallyinspected at least weekly by the driller orhis designate, and monthly by the PIC.

4.7.1.2 The same inspection as aboveshall be performed after jarring, whendrilling conditions generate heavyvibrations, and before lowering or raisingthe mast.

4.7.1.3 An appropriate check list shall beused for this inspection. The check listshall be signed by the driller and handed-over to the PIC. Inspection shall berecorded into the Daily Drilling Report inuse.

4.7.1.4 Any defect shall be immediatelyreported to the PIC and corrective actioninitiated.

4.7.1.5 Structural repair, alteration ormodification shall be carried outfollowing the DOSECC procedures formodifications.

4.7.1.6 Anyone climbing up the derrick/mast shall inform the driller.

4.7.1.7 The anti fall devices shall allow atleast two persons to be in the derrick/mastsimultaneously.

Erecting / lowering / dismantling masts

4.7.1.8 No one shall be permitted to ridethe mast as it is being raised or lowered.

4.7.1.9 Personnel inserting connectorpins for the mast and A-frame shallremain off the A-frame until the mast is inposition. They shall attach their safetylines to the A-frame and not the mast.

4.7.1.10 Personnel shall not stand beneaththe mast as it is raised or lowered.

4.7.2 Casing Stabbing Board

4.7.2.1 Each casing stabbing board shallbe designed with two independent lockingdevices:

• One primary locking device thatoperates when the lifting mechanism isnot operating (command in neutralposition) ; this locking device may be anintrinsically built-in brake.• One secondary locking device thatoperates if the hoisting mechanism fails,and prevents the casing board from freefalling.• These devices shall be tested priorto being used.

4.7.2.2 In addition to the above a safetyharness connected to a fall arrestor shallbe available at the casing board. The fall

Derrick and mast shall be in-spected and maintained.

Casing stabbing board shall beinspected and maintained.

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arrestor shall be secured to the derrick/mast.

4.7.2.3 The fall arrestor shall be of aninertia reel type to accommodate thetraveling up or down of the casingoperator on the casing stabbing board.

4.7.2.4 The folding platform shall have areliable system to lock it folded when notin use.

4.7.2.5 Removable casing stabbingboards shall be snubbed with safety lineswhen installed in the derrick/mast.

4.7.2.6 Protected access to the casingstabbing board shall be provided toprevent personnel fall.

4.7.3 Equipment installed in the derrick/mast

4.7.3.1 Racking platform fingers shall besecured with a safety cable running thelength of the finger.

4.7.3.2 All the hinged sections of themonkey board shall be secured to a fixedpoint.

4.7.3.3 Sheaves hanging in the derrick/mast shall have a safety sling of a SWLcapacity equal to at least twice the ratingof the corresponding winches.

4.7.3.4 The crown-block shall beprotected by bumpers which shall besnubbed, and when made of wood,covered with wire mesh.

4.7.3.5 Light fixtures installed in thederrick/mast shall be secured with a safetycable.

4.7.3.6 Tongs counterweights shall berestrained, guarded, and located to preventthem from falling on or strikingcrewmembers.

4.7.3.7 Makeshift loose weights shall notbe added to the counterbalance weights.

4.8 Hazardous Condition andOperations

4.8.1 Restricted Areas

4.8.1.1 The use of pictogram type signs isrecommended to identify hazards withinrestricted areas.

4.8.2 ProtectionFencing and Barriers

All equipment installed in thederrick/mast shall be securedwith a safety line of an appropri-ate size and strength, to preventthem from falling.

Fences, barriers, covers, guardsand handrails shall be installedto control access to restrictedareas.

Signs shall be posted, clearlyidentifying restricted areas.

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4.8.2.1 Onshore, barriers shall be erectedaround all pits. In urban or inhabitedzones, the complete location should beenclosed to control the personnel andvehicles access.

4.8.2.2 For onshore operations, a zoneextending to minimum 15 meters (50 ft.)radius from the wellbore shall bedesignated restricted area and treated assuch.

4.8.2.3 Barriers shall be installed aroundopenings presenting risk of personnelfall.

Handrails

4.8.2.4 Fixed handrails with toe boardshall be installed on all decks, raisedfloors, walkways, and on any workplatform over 1 meter (3 feet) in height.

4.8.2.5 Removable handrails shall bepositioned around the moon-pool, drillingslot, jacket, and similar areas.

4.8.2.6 Handrails shall be at least 1.2meters (4 feet) high, with a intermediaterail and toe board. Toe board to be notless than 10 cm (4 in.) high.

4.8.2.7 Chains shall not be used aspermanent handrail.

Stairs

4.8.2.8 All stairways shall be providedwith handrails and non skid treads.

Guarding

4.8.2.9 All exposed moving parts ofmachinery shall be guarded.

4.8.2.10 Any hot pipe work or surfaceswhich could cause burns to personnelshall be guarded.

Vee-door

4.8.2.11 The vee-door shall be equippedwith a safety gate, which shall remainclosed, except during picking-up orlaying down operations.

4.8.3 Confined Spaces and Tank Entry

4.8.3.1 The following equipment shall beavailable for confined space and tankentry :

• A portable gas detector capable tocontinuously monitoring theoxygen content, H2S content, andL.E.L.

• Accessories to allow remotedetection.

• A portable tripod with acombined fall arrestor-retrievingwinch, or similar system.

• One 30 minutes SCBA perperson.

• One (1) full harness with lifelineper person.

• An explosion-proof air exhaustfan (electrical or air operated).

• A minimum of two (2) explosion-proof portable lights.

• Explosion-proof radiocommunication set.

• Signs.

No one shall enter a confinedworkspace without a permit.Confined spaces and tank entryprocedures shall be compliedwith.

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4.8.3.2 Before completely removing thefastening devices on a confined space, theinternal pressure shall be checked andvented if necessary.

4.8.3.3 Sounding of the tank shall bedone before entering inside. In case ofdoubt and suspected presence of water,floatation device shall be worn bypersonnel.

4.8.3.4 All valves leading to the confinedspace shall be identified andmechanically/electrically isolated.

4.8.3.5 The area shall be ventilated andtested for safe entry.

4.8.3.6 A standby man shall be appointedat the entry site and be in contact with acontrol point (and with the personnelentering the confined space if possible).

4.8.3.7 A tally of the persons inside shallbe maintained by the standby man at theentry site.

4.8.3.8 Not less than two (2) personsshall be in the confined space at any time.

4.8.3.9 Adequate tools and PPE shall beworn.

4.8.3.10 The atmosphere shall becontinuously monitored with the portablegas detector.

4.8.3.11 Permanent ventilation shall bein force during the entire entry period.

4.8.3.12 Fuel-tanks and crude oil tanksshall not be entered without DistrictManager approval.

4.8.3.13 No hot work shall be performedon the periphery of tanks used for the

storage of volatile liquids or gas without.

4.8.4 Working Over Water

4.8.5 Hazardous Substances Handling andStorage

4.8.5.1 The PIC or his designate shallverify that any chemical received on therig is properly labeled on its container,and that the MSDS is provided. If noMSDS is available, the product shall notbe used until the MSDS information isprovided.

4.8.5.2 The PIC or his designate shallensure that personnel working withhazardous substances are made aware ofMSDS handling requirements.

4.8.5.3 The storage of all hazardoussubstances shall be in accordance withMSDS.

4.8.5.4 Suitable first aid equipment and/or fire-fighting equipment in accordancewith MSDS shall be located in thevicinity of the handling/storage area.

On offshore rigs and inland waterrigs, all over the side work shallnot be permitted without a workpermit.

Material Safety Data Sheets(MSDS) shall be provided on eachrig for each type of chemicalused.

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4.8.5.5 Caustic soda or acid shall bealways added to water, and never thecontrary. Caustic soda shall never bemixed to the mud through the hoppers.

4.8.6 Mud Pumps Relief Lines

4.8.6.1 Each mud-pump shall have apressure relief safety device, such as aspring-loaded safety valve, a rupture diskor equivalent, installed and maintained. Ayearly visual inspection of the systemshall be carried out. Result of theinspection shall be recorded in the PMSfile.

4.8.6.2 The relief valve and the lines shallbe securely clamped to a fixed support.

4.8.6.3 Bleed off valve shall be installedon the discharge piping of the pump, toallow the residual pressure after isolationof the high pressure circuit to be safelyrelieved.

4.8.6.4 The relief line pipe shall be madeof a schedule 80 pipe. The installationshall be configured to allow self drainingof mud from the relieve valve. Weld-onunion connections are recommended.

4.8.7 Wireline Operations

4.8.7.1 During wireline operations, thedrill floor and wireline unit shall bedeclared restricted area.

4.8.7.2 The driller shall monitor the pitlevel throughout all the wireline activity.

There shall be a means of communicationbetween the wireline unit and drill floor.

4.8.8 Well Perforating

4.8.8.1 Prior to commencing wellperforating operations, a meeting shall beheld with all personnel involved,covering the procedures for operations,hazards and emergencies.

4.8.8.2 The restricted area shall bedefined.

4.8.8.3 In order to prevent accidentalfiring of explosives due toelectromagnetic phenomena, thefollowing precautions shall be taken,prior to rigging up perforating guns:

• Radio silence shall be established.• Electric welding shall be stopped.• Effects of electric generators andany active cathode protection systems onthe rig shall be discussed with the

Prior to conducting a wirelineoperation, a tool-box meetingshall be held with the crew andthe service company doing thework. An announcement shall bemade over the public addresswhen the operation starts.

Perforating activities shall becarried out in accordance withDOSECC safety and well controlprocedures. They shall be cov-ered by a licensed contractor.

Mud pumps shall be equippedwith relief valves and bleed offdevices.

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perforating Contractor, and shut down ifnecessary.• In case of doubt, all potentialsources of electromagnetic radiationsshall be shut down.

4.8.8.4 Perforating activities should notbe carried out during electrical storms orvery high winds.

4.8.8.5 Announcements shall be madeover the public address system oncommencement and upon completion ofperforating operation. Normal work shallonly resume when the perforatingequipment is rigged down and the workpermit is closed.

4.8.8.6 If high surface pressure, H2S orother problem is anticipated, theperforation should be done during daylight to avoid unnecessary risk increasedue to darkness.

4.8.9 Rig Moves

4.8.9.1 The meeting shall review thescope of the work.

4.8.9.2 The minutes of the meeting shallbe available to the PIC.

4.8.9.3 Critical tasks involving heavylifting and work overhead should beplanned by daylight, as far as possible.When not feasible during daylight, theycould be authorized by the PIC during

nighttime only if a satisfactoryillumination is available.

4.8.9.4 Communication systems shall befully operational and the EmergencyResponse Plan shall cope with potentialrestrictions: transports, search, rescue,etc...

4.8.9.5 For land rigs, measurement ofpower lines height shall be done usingremote means only (like trigonometry,telemetry).

4.9 Automotive Safety4.9.1 DOSECC Automotives

4.9.1.1 Each automotive shall have aroad-book, indicating the mileage and themaintenance performed.

4.9.1.2 Each qualified driver shallconduct a daily inspection of hisautomotive, including:

• Engine oil level• Engine cooling fluid level• Tires condition and pressure• Automotive lights• Spare tire and jack• Automotive documents• Windscreen wipers and reservoir• Desert driving kit when

applicable

4.9.1.3 Each DOSECC automotive shallhave a qualified driver approved. by the

Prior to starting any rig move, apre-move meeting shall be heldbetween all parties involved.

DOSECC automotives shall beregularly inspected and main-tained.

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PIC to be responsible and accountable forit’s condition. The qualified driver shallperform the automotive safety check listbimonthly.

4.9.1.4 Any automotive found unsafefollowing the automotive safety checkshall be immediately removed fromservice until necessary repairs are carriedout.

4.9.2 Seat Belts

4.9.2.1 Seat belts should be of retractableself-locking type. The three points typeshould be always preferred to the twopoints type, and installed wheneverpossible.

4.9.2.2 In the event that seat beltinstallation is not possible, the speed ofthe automotive shall be limited to 40m.p.h. (60 km/hour).

4.9.2.3 The car or pickup driver isresponsible for the condition of the seatbelts and for ensuring their use by allpassengers prior to starting the engine.

4.9.2.4 Children under 10 years old shallnot be allowed in the front seat.

4.9.3 Driving DOSECC Automotives

4.9.3.1 Driving DOSECC automotivesunder influence of alcohol (more than 0.3g/l), narcotic or drug is forbidden andshall be liable to disciplinary action.

4.9.3.2 All drivers of DOSECCAutomotives shall be named as anauthorized driver on DOSECC autoinsurance policy.

4.9.3.3 Driving speed shall not exceed inany case:

• Paved roads outside built up areas75 m.p.h. (120 kmph)

• Gravel roads 45 m.p.h. (70 kmph)• Built up areas 30 m.p.h. (50

kmph)• Worksite 5 m.p.h. (5 kmph)

4.9.3.4 Driving at night should beavoided if possible

4.10 General and Miscellaneous

4.10.1 Drugs, Alcohol and Weapons

4.10.1.1 It is the responsibility of theDistrict Manager to issue a substanceabuse and weapons policy for theoperating area.

4.10.1.2 Unauthorized possession or useof drugs, narcotics, alcohol and weaponsis not permitted at any of work locations,either onshore or offshore. Furthermore,reporting to work, working, driving aDOSECC automotive under influence of

In all DOSECC autos, front andrear seat belts shall be installedand worn at all times by driverand all passengers.

DOSECC automotives shall bedriven by approved persons hold-ing a valid driving license recog-nized by the local authority, andtrained in defensive driving.

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alcohol, drugs or narcotics is notauthorized by DOSECC.

4.10.1.3 All personnel, contracted orotherwise, on DOSECC installations maybe subject to searches and/or urinalysisscreening requested by DOSECC.

4.10.1.4 These searches may include theperson, his or her personal effects,lockers, desks, offices and quarters.DOSECC can also search other areas ofits worksites, as well as crew changevehicles, aircraft and boats.

4.10.1.5 Any individual discovered inpossession of a prohibited item will beremoved from the rig on the firstavailable transportation. Any individualwho, as a result of urinalysis or bloodanalysis screening, is found to have tracesof a prohibited substance in his system,may be liable to the disciplinary action.

4.10.1.6 Personnel taking prescribedmedication must present a statement fromtheir doctor detailing the medication,reason for use, and expected duration ofthe treatment. This information should bepresented to the medic upon arrival at theworksite.

4.10.1.7 Refusal by any individual toagree to a search and/or urinalysisscreening will result in removal from therig.

4.10.1.8 Drug screening shall be carriedout under supervision of a Doctor.

4.10.2 Horseplay and Practical Jokes

4.10.3 Smoking

4.10.3.1 The PIC will decide these areasand times.

4.10.3.2 Offshore and inland water rigs:smoking is not allowed outside the livingquarters. Land rigs: smoking is onlypermitted outside the restricted areas.

4.10.3.3 Smoking shall not be allowed inthe kitchens, dry stores, cold stores,lockers and laundries.

4.10.3.4 “No smoking” signs shall beposted in areas where smoking isprohibited.

4.10.3.5 Smoking in bed is prohibited.

4.10.4 Swimming and Diving

4.10.5 Wearing of Jewelry

Horseplay or practical jokes arenot permitted on any DOSECCworksite, at any time.

Smoking will be allowed only indesignated areas.

All rigs shall have a substanceabuse and weapons policy postedin conspicuous places.

Recreational swimming and div-ing is prohibited from all rigs.

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4.10.5.1 Exception is made for watches.

4.10.6 Housekeeping

4.10.6.1 Floors, steps and stairs shall bekept clean and free from oil, grease andother slippery substances.

4.10.6.2 Steps, walkways, passages anddoorways shall be kept clear ofobstructions.

4.10.6.3 Soiled cleaning materials, scrapand waste oil shall be placed in theappropriate containers for properdisposal.

4.10.6.4 All offices and workshops shallbe kept clean and clear of scrap.

4.10.6.5 Cargo handling materials shallbe stored in a designated area.

4.10.6.6 Escape routes and access tosafety equipment shall not be restricted inany way.

4.10.6.7 Lube oil and fuel oil tanks shallhave level indicator gauges, rather thansight glasses whenever possible. If sightglasses are fitted, they shall be of heatand impact resistant material. There shallbe a isolation valve at each end, so thesight glass can be shut off when it is notbeing read.

Each worksite shall maintain thehighest standards of housekeep-ing at all times.

Finger rings, ear rings, necklacesand bracelets shall not be wornwhile working on all rigs, work-shop and yards.

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Section 5

EnvironmentalPolicies and Procedures

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Section 5: Environmental Policies and Procedures

5.1 Environmental Protection

5.2 Periodic Environmental Assessment

5.3 Rig Site Abandonment Survey

5.4 Environmental Emergency Response Plan

5.5 Performance Measurement

5.6 Business Transaction Environmental Assessment

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5.1 Environmental Protection

5.1.1 Each worksite shall make plans tominimize waste and efficiently use naturalresources. These plans will be an integral part ofthe yearly HSE Plan.

5.2 Periodic EnvironmentalAssessment

5.2.1 The periodic environmental assessmentmay be performed using the EnvironmentalAssessment check list.

5.2.2 It is the responsibility of the HSEDirector to initiate the EnvironmentalAssessment which shall be carried out by aformalized inspection team including the HSEDirector or his designate.

5.3 Rig Site Abandonment Survey

5.3.1 The survey team shall include the PIC orhis designate and the survey shall be performedwithin one week after completion of the rigmove.

5.3.2 The rig site abandonment survey checklist shown in annex should be used as a guide.

5.3.3 Any DOSECC action item shall becorrected as soon as feasible and status of all outstandings shall be communicated to the Client’srepresentative and to the Rig Manager at theearliest possibility.

5.4 Environmental EmergencyResponse Plan

5.5 Performance Measurement

5.5.1 Each rig shall define its own preferredmethodology to monitor progress.

5.5.2 Waste minimization shall be monitored atthree different levels:

1. Natural resources / Energyconsumption2. Chemical usage3. Generation of waste

5.5.3 DOSECC proposes the use of thefollowing indicators:

Protection of the environmentshall be given due care and con-sideration while conducting op-eration on DOSECC worksites.

Environmental assessment shallbe conducted on every DOSECCworksite at least every twoyears.

A land rig location shall not beabandoned without performing asite abandonment survey.

Every DOSECC rig shall monitorthe progress made on wasteminimization.

Every DOSECC worksite shallhave an environmental emer-gency response plan.

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INDICATOR 1 : Average fuel consumption permeter drilled

It is the total fuel consumed in theengines of the rig while under drillingcontract divided by the number of metersdrilled under same contract. Unit: Liter /meter drilled

This value can be reported for eachworksite monthly.

INDICATOR 2 : Quantity of mud used permeter drilled

It is the total quantity of mud fabricatedand/or received during the drilling of thewell minus the eventual quantity of mudreusable on another well, divided by thenumber of meters drilled. Unit: Liter /meter drilled.

This value can be reported for each well,at the end of the operations.

INDICATOR 3 : Total lube oil returned / totallube oil consumed

It is the total quantity of any type oflubricant (excluding grease) that is sentback to town (including lost product,spilled product), divided by the totalquantity consumed. Unit: Dimensionless

This value can be reported by eachworksite monthly.

If the 3 above indicators are used, then thefollowing record can be completed.

INDICATOR 4: Total yearly quantity of C.F.C.product consumed

It is the total quantity of any type ofC.F.C. product (Chloro-fluoro-carbon)like Freon 12, Halon 1301, etc... used,

less the quantity eventually re-cycled.Unit: Kg

5.6 Business TransactionEnvironmental Assessment

5.6.1 DOSECC shall initiate an environmentalassessment prior to buying, selling, leasing orvacating any real property used for businesspurposes including yards, warehouses and officebases.

5.6.2 DOSECC local management isresponsible to contact the HSE organizationbefore performing such assessment.

No real property transactionsshall be finalized without fullconsideration of the conclusionof an environmental assessmentreport.

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