Safety Alert
Verify Riser Fin Retention Systems Before Prompts Riser-Handling Operations
Verify Riser Fin Retention Systems Before Prompts Riser-Handling Operations
- BSEE
- Safety Alert
- BSEE Safety Alert 519
- Lifting OperationsStructural and Asset Integrity
- Dropped objectsLine of fireStructural and asset integrity
- Inspection and maintenanceLifting operations
- Contractor managementOperating and work proceduresPositive retention and reliable securingPre-use checks
- Upstream oil and gas
Summary
Two thermoplastic fins detached during slick-riser handling, creating dropped-object near misses. Findings identified inadequate retention tension, omitted torque verification and 48-hour re-torque, deficient refurbishment and inconsistent checklists. BSEE recommends manufacturer-specified securing checks, design improvements, procedural discipline, vendor acceptance assurance and dropped-object risk assessment.
Classifications: Dropped objects; falling objects; DROPS.
Classifications: Line of fire; struck-by hazards.
Classifications: Structural and asset integrity; asset integrity; structural integrity.
Classifications: Inspection and maintenance; asset inspection; equipment maintenance.
Classifications: Lifting operations; load lifting; hoisting.
Classifications: Contractor management; contractor assurance.
Classifications: Operating and work procedures.
Classifications: Positive retention and reliable securing.
Classifications: Pre-use checks; pre-use inspection.
Classifications: Upstream oil and gas; oil and gas extraction; upstream petroleum.
Summary
An alert urging verification of riser fin retention systems before riser-handling activities.
BSEE Safety Alert 519. Themes: lifting operations, structural and asset integrity.