Safety Alert
Crew Change Communications
Crew Change Communications
- IADC
- Safety Alert
- IADC Alert 98-28
- Control of WorkHuman Factors
- Dropped objectsHuman factors
- Drilling
- Blowout preventer
- Upstream oil and gas
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Summary
During tripping at crew change, shear rams were activated while personnel believed the tubing was clear. The rams cut the tubing, dropping 420 feet (128 metres) into the well. Concurrent work was taking place in the cellar. Fishing recovered the tubing, with two days of rig time lost.
Classifications: Dropped objects; falling objects; DROPS.
Classifications: Human factors; human performance; ergonomics.
Classifications: Drilling; well drilling.
Classifications: Blowout preventer; BOP; blow-out preventer.
Classifications: Upstream oil and gas; oil and gas extraction; upstream petroleum.
Summary
The alert addresses communication requirements during crew changes.
IADC Alert 98-28. Themes: control of work, human factors.