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IRAQI DRILLING COMPANY

IDC

SAFE WORK INSTRUCTION

“SWI”

DEALING WITH MAN RIDING WINCH

Nov.2015

OGS HSE Mgr. General Manager

Aug,2015 A

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Revision Record

Revision Number Date Description of Changes

0 Aug,2015 Issued as draft for review and comment

1 Nov, 2015 Issued for implementation

The custodian of this Work instruction is the IDC-HSE Manager and any suggested changes to this
instructions or queries about the applicability of it should be addressed to him. He is also responsible for
co-coordinating periodic reviews of this procedure, which will take place every TWO years.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

1.0 PURPOSE
2.0 SCOPE
3.0 POLICY
4.0 RESPONSIBILITIES
5.0 Equipment
6.0 PROCEDURE
7.0 APPLICABLE FORMS

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1- Purpose

1.1 The purpose of this work instruction is to give guidance to the installation crew on the minimum
requirements of IDC on how to perform the procedure of Operation of Man-riding Winches.

1.2 The Work Instruction to gain access within the derrick structure for operations or maintenance
purposes by the use of a designated man riding winch and riding belt.

1.3 The work instruction also defines responsibilities, equipment requirements, safety
considerations and detailed instructions that need to be followed to ensure that the operation
is performed accurately and correctly and with due consideration for the health and safety of
personnel, continued operations and protection of the environment.

2. SCOPE

This procedure established to applies to all rigs / operations throughout the IDC

3 . POLICY

3.1 AVOID Man-riding operations should be avoided whenever possible.

Man-riding should only take place when there is absolutely no
practical and safe alternative to accomplishing a task without the aid of a
Man-rider.

3.2. PERMIT Man-riding is a ‘Permit to Work’ operation. A special PTW form

( see appendix 23.6 ) should be used just for man-riding.

3.3. COMPETENCE Only persons certified as competent are allowed to partake in

man riding operations. These designated persons should be included in
the man-riding register kept on each rig ( see appendix 23.3 )
3.4. EQUIPMENT Man-riding operations will be conducted only with dedicated
IDC approved man-rider winch and equipment.

4. RESPONSIBILITY AND AUTHORITY

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4.1 The Tool Pusher is responsible for ensuring that regular inspections are carried out to ensure full
compliance with the policy and instructions contained in this section. Rig Manager will ensure all
inspections, certifications and records are appropriately recorded / maintained.

4.2 The Rig Manager (RM) is responsible for ensuring that the procedures given in this section are
followed on his rig. He should ensure that only personnel who are deemed competent in man-
riding are on the man-riding register and only these staff become involved in such operations. He
must also ensure that equipment used for man-riding is in good condition and functioning correctly.

4.3 Every time a man-riding operation is carried out a “Supervisor” will be appointed. It is the
responsibility of the “Supervisor” to ensure the man-riding operations are carried out in strict
accordance with IDC Man-riding procedures.

Note:

1) Normally the “Supervisor” will be the RM or Toolpusher. The minimum level of “Supervisor”
during man-riding operations is a Driller.

2) The “Supervisor” must not operate the winch or ride the man-rider. His job is to standback and
watch for potential hazards.

4.4 Only designated staff can share in man-riding. These staff (including the Supervisor, winch operator, 5.
observer & signalman and man in the riding belt) must all have signed off competency task lists
( appendix 7.1 ) and best practices guides ( appendix 7.2 ) and their name included in the man-
riding register ( appendix 7.3).

EQUIPMENT

5.1 Only dedicated man-riding winches are to be used for man-riding operations and shall have a
prominent notice affixed to them, or immediately adjacent to them, stating ‘Man-riding Winch’. The
Safe Working Load (SWL) of 150 kg should be clearly indicated and controls must be clearly marked
with their respective functions. The air supply should be controlled by a ball valve type with a red
painted handle and well within reach of the winch operator.

5.2 A copy of the IDC man-riding Winch signals must be posted in a prominent position adjacent to the
winch and must be kept in a clean and easily readable condition.

5.3 A triple locking Caribiner shall be used for attaching the man-riding belt to the winch line. When not
in use, the Caribiner should be protected from the elements by a plastic or rubber cover that can
keep the hook dry.

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5.4 Prior to each man-riding operation, the Supervisor (Driller minimum), hoist operator and person to
be lifted must examine all man-riding equipment to ensure they are in good condition and fit for
purpose. This shall include a function test of both the operating and emergency stop controls. All
examination of equipment will take place as per the man-riding permit pre-operation checklist.

5.5 An approved third party or certified designee within IDC must inspect man-riding winches and
associated equipment, (including riding belts) at a frequency not to exceed six months. The
inspection Manager must approve all persons inspecting man-riding equipment. A record of
inspection / certification must be maintained on the rig for a period of 3 years.

6. PROCEDURES

6.1 Personnel must be aware of upper and lower limit settings, and the operation of load limits / slack
wire detectors.

6.2 In the event of an interruption / failure of the power supply, personnel must be aware of the
actions to be taken (as per manufacturers operating manual) to ensure the safety of the person in
the man-riding belt.

6.3 A full Job Safety Analysis must be available and fully discussed before any man-riding operation. A
man-riding permit must be raised prior to commencing the operation.

6.4 Man-riding operations are carried out only under a Permit to Work. Personnel involved must read,
understand and strictly adhere to the conditions of the relevant permit (Man-riding Work Permit).

6.5 The minimum level of supervision is the Driller. At all other times, the Supervisor on shift (as
designated by the Rig Manager) must supervise the operation.

Note: The Supervisor must NOT be the man in the riding belt.

6.6 The Supervisor shall hold a pre-job tool box talk to ensure personnel involved in the Man-riding
operation, and others who may be affected, are fully conversant with the task to be carried out. If
any one of the personnel change, then the operation will cease and another Pre-job tool box talk
will take place to ensure clear understanding of the operation.

6.7 A minimum of 3 personnel are required for each individual Man-riding operation.( At least one is to
be the Supervisor). The Supervisors shall either be a Rig Manager/ Toolpusher or Driller. At a
minimum, personnel involved in a Man-riding operations shall consist of the following:

i) Winch Operator
ii) Observer / Signal Man
iii) Man in Riding Belt

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Note: Additional personnel will be utilized as necessary. Each certified Man-rider Hoist Operator
must receive instruction from the Rig Manager (or his designee) on the operation and
maintenance of the Man-rider Hoist, Carabiner hook and Man-rider belt. Additionally, all
personnel involved in the operation are to be deemed competent and have their name
logged on the Man-riding Winch Register.

6.8 Ensure that the winch line is clear of all overhead obstructions before commencing operations and
that the line is spooled correctly on the drum.
6.9 Before an operation commences personnel must ensure loose articles are removed from pockets
and hand tools are tied off to ensure they do not drop, while also ensuring any tools attached to the
riding belt cannot snag during ascent and / or descent.

Note: Hand signals are the only form of communications – Hands free radio is prohibited

Lack of line of sight can lead to an especially hazardous situation. Winch operations must be

stopped whenever continuous signals are not forthcoming or in any case where there is even

the slightest misunderstanding.

6.11 Under no circumstances is a man to be suspended from a winch with less than a full two layer of
hoisting line remaining on the winch drum.

6.12 A separate utility, which should be used to raise other equipment to the work position. Hoisting or
lowering of personnel in the riding belt must be halted while the utility winch is being operated in
the particular work area.

6.13 The Supervisor must ensure the winch is operated in a controlled manner to ensure the safety of
the man in the riding belt and, should any confusion arise regarding communications between
those involved, the operation must be halted immediately and must not re-commence until clear
communications are re-established.

6.14 Personnel are to keep clear of the area directly below where a man in a riding belt is working. If
deemed necessary, barriers must be erected and PA announcements made to warn non-essential
personnel to stay clear of the affected area.

6.15 Work shall never take place overhead of personnel suspended in a riding belt at a lower level

6.16 Personnel must not be hoisted inside the derrick while the drill string is rotating or blocks are in
motion, or when operations such as wire lining or coiled tubing are ongoing on the rig floor. The
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Draw works brake must be chained down and a warning sign posted in a prominent area of the
doghouse to ensure personnel are aware that man-riding operations are ongoing.

6.17 As with all winch operations, once the work has been completed the operator must secure the
winch line to it’s designated anchor point and take up the slack, ensuring the line is not fouled on
overhead equipment.

6.18 The Record of Man-riding Operations shall be fully completed for every man-riding activity taking
place (see appendix 7.4 )

7. ATTACHMENTS / APPENDICES

7.1 Man-riding Competency Task List

7.2 Best Practices Guide - Man-riding Operations
7.3 Man-riding Winch Register
7.4 Record of Man-riding Operations

7.5 Man-riding Winch Signals

7.6 Man-riding Permit to Work

MAN-RIDING COMPETENCE TASK LIST

 All persons involved in man-riding operations at IDC sites must demonstrate a baseline of competency
prior to becoming involved in man-riding operations.

 This man-riding competence task list is to support and not replace any planned or existing training you
have on your installation, and is a checklist of minimum standard.

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 It is also important that a record of the type of man-riding equipment you have been deemed
competent to use is retained on company record. Also keep a copy of this checklist for your
competency profile.

 If the man-riding equipment on your installation changes or you move to a different installation then
the competence task list will need to be re-visited.

 After you have consistently performed the competencies below a responsible competent supervisor
who has witnessed you completing the tasks will sign the record of competency.

Name : __________________ Signature : ____________ Position : __________

Date : __________________

Competency Task List 

1. Carry out a pre-use harness inspection to identify any damage

2. Carry out a pre-use inspection of the man-riding winch (only applicable to winch operators)

3. Operate the man-riding winch as per manufacturers instructions (only applicable to winch
operators)

4. Prepare PPE and clothing to prevent dropped objects

5. Don the man-riding harness correctly

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6. Demonstrate hand signals for Raise, Stop and Lower

7. Secure hand tools for safe use while overhead

9. Complete the ‘Manriding Checklist’

Equipment Record
Winch Make, Model and Ser. No. / /

Harness Type and Ser. No. /

Responsible Person Name : __________ Signature : ____________ Date : __________

Supervisor/Manager : __________ Signature : ____________ Date : __________

Name

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Before proceeding with any task requiring man-riding, ask yourself the following question.

IS THERE AN ALTERNATIVE FEASABLE METHOD FOR CARRYING OUT THE TASK ? IF SO DO IT!

MAN-RIDING CHECKLIST
Man-riding Task: Date:

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All persons involved in the man-riding operation are to be involved in the completion of
checklist
1. Have the reasons for man-riding and job objectives been adequately explained to you?

2. Have you reviewed the Risk Assessment and the Rig Specific Procedure for Man-riding?

3. Are the current environmental conditions suitable for performing Man-riding Activities?

4. Have you attended a pre-job meeting with all the people involved?

5. Have you reviewed the emergency escape and rescue plan and examined the associated
equipment?

6. Have all control measures detailed in the Permit to Work been implemented and confirmed to
be suitable?

7. Have all other planned activities that may interfere with man-riding been stopped?

8. Have ‘DO NOT USE’ warning signs should be placed on the drillers brake / derrick ladder / other
winches / other interfering machinery ? (machinery isolated ? )

9. If ‘over the side’ working is possible has a standby boat been notified?

10. Hand Signals – Have the RAISE, STOP and LOWER hand signal been agreed with the crew
involved?

11. Has the winch operator agreed the principle of ‘NO SIGNAL NO MOVEMENT’?

12. Is the harness, carbiner / shackle and winch line ferrule certification in date, clean and all in
good condition?

13. Has the harness been adjusted properly, and is the man-riding wearing a helmet chin strap ?

14. Is the winch line connected directly to the harness (no swivels or hooks)

15. Is the winch marked ‘MAN-RIDING WINCH’ and is the winch certification in date ?

16. Is the winch cable in good condition, and spooled correctly ? (min two full layer on drum)

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17. Where possible, have mast obstacles been tied back and checked ?

18. Are the manual and automatic brakes operating correctly ?

19. Does the control lever operate correctly, is it clearly marked, and does it return to neutral
automatically?

20. Has the emergency stop facility been tested?

21. If fitted, has the load limiter been overload tested?

23. Has the approach route been checked, will the operator do a check each time he lowers the
man-rider ?

24. Has the winch operator agreed that he will not leave the winch while the person is man-riding ?

25. Are the hand tools of sufficient size for easy handling?

26. Are the hand tools tied off to the harness / man-rider securely?

27. Have the man-rider’s pockets been emptied of loose articles (especially money and other small
metal objects)

28. Has an operations review been held? (Make comments below)

29. Has the equipment been properly demobilized (cleaned, inspected, records updated, correctly
stored)

30. Has the man-riding register been completed?

Comments

Signature :-------------- Company------------------------- Date :--------------

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MAN-RIDING WINCH REGISTER

NAME COMPANY POSITION DATE

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(Full names to be used)

DATE WINCH OPERATOR MAN IN BELT JOB DESCRIPTION START FINISH TOOLS USED TOOLS RETURNED SUPERVISOR
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Man-riding Winch Signals

Raise Arm raised overhead, rotating clockwise.

Lower Arm pointing downward, rotating clockwise

Stop Arm outstretched horizontal from body wave back and forth
with a horizontal direction.

Man-riding Winch Signals

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ARM RAISED OVERHEAD

ROTATE IN HORIZONTAL CIRCLES

ARM POINTING DOWNWARD

ROTATE IN HORIZONTAL CIRCLES

ARM OUTSTRETCHED HORIZONTAL FROM BODY

MAKE SIDE TO SIDE MOVEMENT 4th April, 1999

Man-Riding hand signals (virtual line of sight) are the only means of communication.

The use of Radio is prohibited

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MAN RIDING WINCH SUPPLEMENT TO PERMIT TO WORK

Rig Name: _________________ Attached to Permit No.: ___________

Location: ______________________

1.0 Description of Work : ______________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________________________

Signature Line / Job Supervisor (Driller): _________________________

2.0 Safety Check List To Be Completed by Line Supervisor Check/Initial

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2.1 Top Drive or Rotary Table secured to cease rotation of drill string. ___/___

2.2 Drawworks secured to stop up or down movement of traveling blocks & ___/___
elevators.

2.3 Mud flow checked with Mud Pumps shut down. ___/___

2.4 Minimum of 3 persons assigned to task. ___/___

a) Winch Operator ___/___

b) High Elevation (Low Elevation) Observer ___/___

c) Person(s) to be Hoisted ___/___

2.5 Personnel fully briefed on operation. ___/___

2.6 Winch, harness, and snatch block inspected for defects & certified. ___/___

2.7 Hand tools required provided with safety line attached. ___/___

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3.0 Work requiring Man Rider commenced TIME: ______ DATE: __________

Work requiring Man Rider completed TIME: ______ DATE: __________

Comments: ______________________________________________________________________

______________________________________________________________________

Authorization :

Signature of Rig Manager: Client Rep:

Original Copy: Rig Manager’s 1st Copy: Supervisor at Job Site (to be returned to Rig Manger at
File end of job).

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