Safety Alert
Safety Alert 372 - Improper Use of Equipment Causes Blasting Cap Misfire
Safety Alert 372 - Improper Use of Equipment Causes Blasting Cap Misfire
- BSEE
- Safety Alert
- BSEE Safety Alert 372
- ExplosionMachinery and Equipment
- Explosion
- Competence and trainingOperating and work proceduresSafety communication
- Upstream oil and gas
- Offshore installation
Summary
An offshore operator was injured when a blasting cap ignited during continuity testing with a megohmmeter before tubing cutting. The alert identifies unsuitable testing equipment and omission of a safety loading tube, outlines detonator test-current limits, and recommends procedures, training and equipment labelling while the investigation remains ongoing.
Classifications: Explosion; explosive atmospheres.
Classifications: Competence and training; competency assurance; safety training.
Classifications: Operating and work procedures.
Classifications: Safety communication; toolbox talk; toolbox talks.
Classifications: Upstream oil and gas; oil and gas extraction; upstream petroleum.
Classifications: Offshore installation; offshore platform; offshore rig.
BSEE Safety Alert 372. Themes: explosion, machinery and equipment.