Guidance
Guidance on regulations and testing applicable to drawworks equipment
Guidance on regulations and testing applicable to drawworks equipment
- HSE
- Guidance
- Offshore Information Sheet 14/2007
- Inspection and MaintenanceMachinery and EquipmentRegulation and Legislation
- Mechanical failureRegulation and legislation
- DrillingInspection and maintenanceLifting operations
- Competence and trainingFunctional testingIndependent audit and verificationPreventive maintenance
- Upstream oil and gas
Summary
Guidance explains UK regulatory requirements for drilling drawworks with band or disc brakes. It addresses independent competent-person duties, thorough examination, maintenance records, functional and proof-load testing, and operator competence. Static simulated load tests may be considered, with procedures agreed with the supplier or manufacturer; emergency procedures cover uncontrolled load descent.
Classifications: Mechanical failure; equipment failure.
Classifications: Regulation and legislation; safety legislation; regulatory requirements.
Classifications: Drilling; well drilling.
Classifications: Inspection and maintenance; asset inspection; equipment maintenance.
Classifications: Lifting operations; load lifting; hoisting.
Classifications: Competence and training; competency assurance; safety training.
Classifications: Functional testing; function test.
Classifications: Independent audit and verification.
Classifications: Preventive maintenance; preventative maintenance; planned maintenance.
Classifications: Upstream oil and gas; oil and gas extraction; upstream petroleum.
Summary
Guidance covers regulatory requirements and testing applicable to drawworks equipment.
Offshore Information Sheet 14/2007. Themes: inspection and maintenance, machinery and equipment, regulation and legislation.