Toolkit
Incidents and Lessons Learned
Incidents and Lessons Learned
- National STEPS Network
- Toolkit
- Unknown
- Learning from IncidentsPressure SystemsProcess SafetyWorking at Height
- ExplosionFalls from heightLine of firePressure systemsWell control
- Hydraulic fracturingInspection and maintenanceWell interventionWorking at height
- Blowout preventerFall protection equipmentHosePersonal protective equipmentProcess pipework and pipelines
- Competence and trainingOperating and work proceduresPositive retention and reliable securingSafety communication
- Upstream oil and gas
Summary
Presentation examining fatal and serious oilfield incidents involving derrick falls, boiler maintenance, snubbing, rig dismantling, well control and hydraulic fracturing. Case-specific prevention points address harness anchoring, manufacturer procedures, task-specific training, BOP installation, escape arrangements, flame-resistant clothing, securing pressurised lines and communication between contractors.
Classifications: Explosion; explosive atmospheres.
Classifications: Falls from height; fall from height.
Classifications: Line of fire; struck-by hazards.
Classifications: Pressure systems; stored pressure; pressurised systems; pressurized systems.
Classifications: Well control; kick control; loss of well control.
Classifications: Hydraulic fracturing; fracking.
Classifications: Inspection and maintenance; asset inspection; equipment maintenance.
Classifications: Well intervention; workover; well servicing.
Classifications: Working at height; work at height.
Classifications: Blowout preventer; BOP; blow-out preventer.
Classifications: Fall protection equipment; safety harness; fall arrest equipment.
Classifications: Hose; flexible hose.
Classifications: Personal protective equipment; PPE; personal protection equipment.
Classifications: Process pipework and pipelines; process piping.
Classifications: Competence and training; competency assurance; safety training.
Classifications: Operating and work procedures.
Classifications: Positive retention and reliable securing.
Classifications: Safety communication; toolbox talk; toolbox talks.
Classifications: Upstream oil and gas; oil and gas extraction; upstream petroleum.
Summary
Incident examples demonstrate controls for falls, boiler explosions, uncontrolled pressure, rig assembly, well control and high-pressure fracturing lines.
Themes: learning from incidents, pressure systems, process safety, working at height.