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This procedure is developed by Dalma Energy Algeria and defines as the Dalma Energy
operations will ensure that emergency response activities are carried out with the
following priorities.
Safeguard Lives
Protect the Environment
Protect Assets
Maintain Dalma Reputation
Personnel involved in dealing with the emergency will follow these priorities when making
decisions and formulating an action plan.
Emergency Response Systems on Dalma Rigs will consist of the following major areas:
Provision of Equipment
Emergency Procedures and
Emergency Response Drills.
Who
Drilling Superintendent
Chief Mechanic
Chief Mechanic is responsible to maintain Assembly points (primary & secondary area)
& BA sets storage facility.
Medic
Medic is responsible to maintain Eye wash stations at mud mixing area, shaker area, rig
floor & workshop. He will ensure that standard first aid boxes at rig (TP Office, rig floor,
workshop) & camp mess rooms are in place & maintained.
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Tool pusher
Tool pusher will ensure that one normal stretcher & one with crane lifting facility is in
place. He is also responsible to maintain search routes maps at both assembly points &
wind socks at Dog house, mud tank, workshop office roof & at assembly point.
He will be responsible to maintain respiratory protective equipment, alarms & ensures
that Safety signs & instructions, mainly at rig & camp direction signs are suitably placed
to guide ambulance or fire tenders. Rig alarm sign, electric shock treatment sign, well
shut in instructions inside the dog house, H2S response instruction in dog house, fire
response instruction in dog house, layout maps indicating safety equipment on the rig &
camp & TP office are displayed.
Tool pusher make sure that emergency information Notice board at Rig (TP’s office) &
camp (Senior Mess) displaying all up-to-date contact numbers of nearby hospitals /
clinics, client emergency support stations if exist, nearest police stations, fire stations, fire
team list & first aiders list.
As per schedule TP will conduct emergency exercise & all drills will be recorded. TP will
be responsible to implement emergency response system at rig site & actively Involved
in emergency response plan.
At the Algeria base ware house, warehouse manager is Responsible for implementation
of emergency response system.
In order to achieve the above, the Company prepared the following arrangements
through its HSE Strategy.
1. Provision of Equipment
The following equipment will be made available on each rig for suitable response to any
emergency situation:
- Eye wash stations at Mud mixing area, shaker area, rig floor and workshop
- Standard first aid boxes at Rig (TP office, Rig floor, workshop) & camp (Mess
Rooms)
- Stretchers (1- normal folding stretcher, 1- with crane lifting facility)
- Ambulance ( to be provided by Dalma if included in contract, otherwise client to
supply) (See section 2.15)
- Clinic (See section 2.15)
- Respiratory Protection Equipment ( See section 2.11)
- Search Route Maps with attached white board pen in both Assembly Points
(laminated with full coverage of rig location)
- Wind socks (1- Dog House Roof, 1- Mud tank, 1- Workshop roof, 1 on each
Assembly Point roof)
- Alarms ( 1 air horn on rig floor, fire alarms on rig and at camp)
- Safety signs & instructions (Rig & camp direction signs suitably placed to guide
ambulance or fire truck, Rig Alarm sign, Electric shock treatment sign, Well
shut in instructions inside Dog house, H2S Response instruction in Dog house,
Fire response instruction in Dog House & TP Office)
- Layout maps indicating Safety equipment on the rig & camp.
- Well control Equipment
- Emergency information Notice board at rig (TP’s office) & camp (Senior Mess)
displaying all up-to-date contact numbers of nearby hospitals/clinics, client
emergency support stations, nearest police stations, Fire Team list, First Aiders
List & Safety Equipment Layout.
o Terrorist attack
Initiation of alarm
Securing of well, where applicable
Headcount, where applicable
Communication (Internal & external)
Responsibilities of persons involved in dealing with the emergency
Client interface
Evacuation
Reporting
The following Emergency Response Drills are mandatory on all Dalma Rigs in Algeria
Operation.
o Assembly Point
o 1 Stretcher (Folding type)
o Fire Alarm
o Emergency information Notice Board containing all up to date contact numbers of
hospitals, police station and fire stations.
The Emergency Response Procedure is prepared for Algeria operation for the following
emergency situation applicable to base office & Warehouse facility:
Algeria operation will maintain an up-to-date emergency contact numbers list including
Local authority & hospitals. The local emergency number will be displayed prominently
on all notice boards.
The chance of becoming the subject of an armed robbery or attack is likely and civilians
carrying guns can be common place in some areas. If, however you do get involved in an
incident when someone is armed please remember the following basic points:
Reference Documents :
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Controlled Distribution :
Country Manager, All DS, QHSE Manager, All Rig TP, Base Warehouse Supervisor, All
HSE working group and all DH.
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1- Introduction
The following section details about Emergency Response arrangement used in Dalma
Energy to meet the company’s HSE Policy
To achieve Dalma Energy Emergency Response HSE management objectives Rig specific
emergency response plan is developed and issued for work location.
Personnel involved in dealing with the emergency shall follow these priorities when making
decisions and formulating an action plan.
At no time should any action be taken that could endanger the lives on personnel.
CLIENT
Civil defence CLIENT
Fire Medical Team
Fire Team
Site Team
Command Emergenc
& Control OSC yController
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If you observe or in contact with any emergency you should dial the number:
…………………….. – within
If the emergency is in the coast the LETO will ask you six basic questions in order
to have details of the incident and to know your immediate requirement – Fire
Brigade and/or Medics.
LETO is empowered to mobilise either/both response services – Fire Brigade
and Medics if required.
The ETO will then contact the Local Emergency Base Controller (LEBT) and the
entire CLIENT’s Emergency Response Management System (ER-MS) is thereby
activated.
Information to be given includes:
Name and position of person reporting the emergency and contact number
(mobile / radio etc)
Location of Emergency (Rig / Hoist / other No. / Field / Area)
Brief description of the emergency
Emergency services required (Fire / Medical)
a) On Scene Commander
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b) Emergency Controller
The Emergency Controller is the person who controls the activities of all of the
emergency teams on-site and confirms the well/process/utility shutdown.
He reports and liaises with the OSC, working closely as a team, both informing and
requesting external support/assistance as required. His generic responsibilities are
Proceed to Command & Control Point; Register as "Mustered"
Put on the EC's Jacket (Fluorescent Jacket)
Receive briefing on situation including i) What has happened; ii) Current well
status iii) Personnel known/suspected to be involved; iv) Notifications made
Mobilise Camp Medic if not on site
Organise Fire Team and delegate actions as specified by OSC (process / well
shutdowns, initial fire fighting, search and rescue)
Organise medical team / first aiders and delegate actions as specified by OSC
Confirm process / well shutdown
On arrival - advise CLIENT Fire Team (Fire brigade) of facility status (missing,
H2S, potential for escalation)
On arrival – advise CLIENT medical team on injured status, no. missing
On arrival – advise earthmoving equipment, cranes etc of actions as authorised
by the OSC
On arrival – advise police requirements to limit access, block roads,
inform public
The above generic responsibilities should be applied to all emergencies
f) Medic
Medic will perform following duties
Attend to injured
Assess if injured can be stabilised at camp clinic
Request additional medical support
Inform OSC/EC if aerial medevac will be required
Prepare injured for travel if required
Liaise with CLIENT / Medical Support on arrival
All Emergencies are normally handled through CLIENT’s Emergency Crisis Centres
Interior : Local –Emergency Crisis Team Centre (LECTC) at Hassi Messaoud
Corporate: Emergency Co-ordination Team (CECTC) at Algiers
Call outs for local CLIENT Fire Services & Local CLIENT Medical Services (including
MEDEVAC) is done by LETO if requested by OSC.
CLIENT Well Engineering performs technical support role to LECTC and CECTC
The decision to mobilize requirement of resources outside of CLIENT Emergency Services
and resources is taken by Client’s Corporate Emergency Co-ordination Team at Hassi
Messaoud.
1.2.3 Communications
The communication systems deployed on LR 12/LR13 comprise of Intercoms, 2-way
handheld radios (Walkie Talkies), External Telephone links and, HF, VHF radios, Public
address system & Emergency Siren.
Emergency Response Drills and Tests are executed in accordance with Drilling Contract
Requirements at time intervals and in compliance with instructions as detailed below:
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All new employees joining the company are required to undergo induction. The induction
takes place in three stages. During first stage, employee induction is carried at Hassi
Messaoud Base (Part-I). Induction is continued on the rig as Part-II & III.
Dalma Energy’s Training/Medical Examination Programme is structured into 4 categories
and detailed in the following HSE MS Procedures:
- Employee induction programme (Section 2.6)
- Medical Facilities & Medical examination (Section 2.15)
Evacuation and Escape arrangements with reference to emergency plans are described in
following Safety System Procedures
- H2S Precaution & Response
- Emergency Response on Land Rigs (Section 2.12)
Evacuation and Escape arrangements for H2S response is reproduced below as an
example.
On hearing of emergency alarm the driller shall activate the air horn & don the
escape set together with his crew.
The driller shall secure the well with the assistance of Drill crew as per
standard well shut- in procedure.
If the Derrick man is up on the monkey board, then he shall don the escape
set, climb down the derrick & join the drill crew.
After the well is safely secured, the drill crew shall proceed in an upwind or
crosswind direction to the upwind H2S cabin.
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The driller shall note H2S reading from the H2S monitoring unit before moving
to the upwind H2S cabin with the crew.
Mud tester shall down escape set, secure the worksite & move to the upwind
H2S cabin. Any other staff present shall move to muster point without delay on
hearing the alarm.
All other personal on the rig site shall proceed to the upwind H2S cabin,
dedicated escape set wears after having donned their escape set & secured
their work place.
The gate shall be locked by the Gate guard & the control board shall be taken
to the secondary assembly point if the wind direction requires the crew to
assembly there.
The Rig clerk (Radio Operator) shall use the control board to make a head
count of the personnel at the assembly point.
If any person is found missing then the following actions shall be taken
As immediate response two search team A & B & a back up team shall be
organised. Each team shall consist of 2 persons who shall wear 30 minutes
breathing apparatus. The senior member of a search team shall be the search
team leader of that particular team. He shall be equipped with the respective
search route plan & conduct the search according to plan.
If any of rig personnel is sleeping in rig accommodation not being aware of the
situation, he shall be rescued by the search team & brought to upwind
assembly point after he has donned his escape set
If H2S victim is located, the search team will immediately move the victim to
the safe assembly point for first aid & immediate action will be taken by Medic
to review casualty with 100% Oxygen treatment using Oxygen Resuscitator,
then casualty shall be rushed to the nearest clinic for expert medical care.
If no victim is found, the search team shall go to the assembly point and wait
further instruction.
The back up team will remain on stand by the assembly point for providing
any assistance to the 2 search teams if required.
The Tool pusher at the assembly Point shall designate 2 reliable crew
members to don 30 minute B.A. sets & send them to survey the location with
portable H2S detectors. On completion of survey they will return to the
assembly point & report to the Tool pusher.
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The Tool pusher will discuss the findings with client representative on site &
inform all parties of the situation on hand including local emergency base
team & wait for further instruction.
Only after “All clear” is given by LEBT work is to be resumed as normal.
Arrangements for rescuing personnel from Rig and transporting to a place of safety are
as follows:
a) Stretchers
Two types of stretchers are available on the rig. One is a manual carry type
(Make: DOHERTY), while the other type (Make: LECSAFE) has a provision for
lifting by crane. The stretchers are stored one in each Safe Breathing Area (SBA)
Cabin, one in the dog house and one in the clinic
Additionally each Rig has been provided with a Scoop Stretcher to be used for
lifting casualties who must not be moved unduly, or who must be lifted in the
position in which they are found (for example, a casualty with spinal injuries). This
stretcher splits into two halves, which are placed on either side of the casualty,
then reassembled
b) Breathing Apparatus
SCBA: 6 sets in the Primary H2S Cabin, 6 sets in the Secondary H2S Cabin, 6
cylinders in the Primary H2S Cabin, 6 cylinders in the Secondary H2S Cabin, 04
sets in Dog house, 1 set in Maintenance Office, 1 set each in Dalma Energy-
TP’s Office, Client DS’s office, client Safety representative’s office, Geologist’s
office and OLC’s office,
Escape Set : 2 sets in Dog House, 1 set on Monkey Board, 1 set on Active Pits,
1 set on shale shaker area, at least 4 cylinders in the Primary H 2S Cabin, at least
4 cylinders in the Secondary H2S Cabin).
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The clinic located at the camp site the list of equipment shall be approved by
CLIENT. The clinic shall be marked for identification as defined in Dalma Energy
sign Standard.
f) Ambulance Services
A 4WD vehicle capable of carrying one stretcher shall be provided.
Vehicles must be on the location at all times (at the rig or camp site, but should
be in close proximity to the rig medic and crash box).
The list of equipment contained the ambulance shall be approved by CLIENT.
A blowout is defined as an "uncontrolled flow of gas, oil or other well fluids into the
atmosphere". A blow-out situation will not only affect the facility and will involve CLIENT
corporate response as well as drilling and service contractor personnel.
In a blowout emergency the primary objective is the safeguarding of human life. Secondary
objectives are minimising damage to the environment, assets and protection of CLIENT
reputation.
The Local Emergency Coordination Team (LECT) has responsibility for the emergency in
conjunction with the OSC until the safety and proper treatment of all personnel at the
location has been ensured and escalation has stopped.
Once the objectives of safeguarding life in complete, and escalation has stopped, the
blowout moves into recovery phase, see Blowout Contingency Plan. This section does not
address routine well control procedures as these are contained in DOPs
Setting the well on fire should be considered if human life is threatened or there is a risk of
an uncontrolled explosion.
Benefits of firing the well are no uncontrolled explosion and a reduction of environmental
damage. In addition, well control specialists tend to prefer to work with a well on fire.
Consideration should be given to explosion and radiation patterns on the surrounding area.
Firing the well can be done provided the following guidelines are adhered to with
authorisation of the LEBT:
1. Use a rocket flare or equivalent with at least 150m range. (Obtainable via the
LEBT).
2. Select a spot with good cover upwind of the Rig and easy route for retreat.
3. Two men should approach the spot wearing SCBA. One must carry Combustible
Gas Detector.
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4. Check for explosive atmosphere and fire flare at blowout some distance above rig
floor.
Brace for loud explosion and heat radiation.
On Scene Commander
The primary concern is for the safety of Personnel and secondary concern is for the
Environment, the Rig and associated equipment will come third.
Action Chec
k
Make an assessment of the risk of escalation from hydrocarbons, consider:
Is HC bearing formation in open hole section
Does it contain oil or gas
What are the formation pressures with present mud weight
What are the formation characteristics
What is currently in the Well, position of tubulars
Is the Well stable
Can the Well be circulated
Have you had any trip gas How long can the well be left without circulating
Can tubulars be moved
Is sufficient kill mud available
Can the well be shut in using the BOP accumulator
Is there an H2S risk –
If there is a risk of escalation (HCs at surface) inform the LEBT
Assess the environmental sensitivity of the area (Flatness of the area; Distance to a
Wadi; Distance to potable water source; Distance to settlement; Distance to nature
reserves (e.g Oryx Area); Permeability of surface rock) inform LEBT
If well cannot be shut in using BOPs, can a secondary method be used i.e. plugging
with cement or barite, if so put on standby
If the well cannot be shut in assess whether of not the rig is safe to approach. If not
cordon off area (hazard tape, drums etc), go to Recovery.
If there is risk of Hydrocarbon leak, mobilise equipment for environmental protection
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If the well can be shut in and there is no risk from hydrocarbons, mobilise required
equipment and resources for repair to site.
1.5.4 Fire/Explosion
This section addresses explosions and fires that may involve facilities or equipment items,
that has risk to personnel and has a risk of fire spreading.
Primary fire-fighting must not endanger personnel. The first priority in any emergency is the
safety of personnel. Primary fire-fighting may be carried out by trained personnel using the
appropriate type of fire extinguisher. If no fire team is available on-site, they the primary
response must be by the CLIENT fire-team on arrival.
If a fire breaks out at the associated facility camp, the OSC must mobilise to the camp.
On Scene Commander
The primary concern is for the safety of Personnel and secondary concern is for the
Environment, the Facility and associated equipment will come third
Action Check
Ensure the BOP is closed and the well is secure (for fire on site)
Review the emergency, provide an update to the LEBT including:
− Personnel accounting /status
− Fire services are required / not required
− Emergency medical services are required / not required
− Emergency is escalating / under control
Post a man at access road entrance to guide emergency services
Isolate all services from the fire i.e. fuel, gas, electricity and turn off any fans or
blowers
Inform nearby settlements if they could be affected by the smoke (use LECT /
ROP/ Crew)
If possible, clear access route to the fire
If possible remove any sealed containers, i.e. paint tins, gas bottles, fuel tanks,
that may fuel the fire or explode
If unable to move flammable object, consider placing solid object i.e. skip, open
top tank between fire and flammable object IF SAFE TO DO SO
If unable to move adjacent flammable materials, provide cooling IF SAFE TO
DO SO
If fire looks like it spreading to adjacent buildings or equipment, provide cooling
IF SAFE TO DO SO
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Bulk liquid nitrogen is transported and stored on site in specialised containers. Nitrogen
leak may occur from the failure of a nitrogen tank or in the future an upset in the process in
Under-balanced drilling.
On Scene Commander
The primary concern is for the safety of Personnel and secondary concern
is for the Environment, the Rig and associated equipment will come third.
Action Check
Evacuate the vicinity of the leak
Assess and inform the LEBT:
The effect of liquid nitrogen on any metallic equipment /
structures in the vicinity of the leak
The structural integrity of equipment / pipelines which could be
threatened
If the well site area is under threat, secure the well IF SAFE TO
DO SO
Move mustered personnel to a safe area
Cordon off the leak area with hazard tape, drums etc
Assessment and Evaluation by OSC with
Competent Person
Details of Incident
Quantity of nitrogen involved
Is it possible to isolate the leak or initiate a controlled
depressurisation IF SAFE TO DO SO
The Competent Person should decide whether or not he is
capable of handling the Incident himself or what type of additional
equipment or specialist manpower required
Competent Person
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The Competent Person is one who is trained specifically in the hazards and use of Nitrogen
by his company.
As the majority of Nitrogen used on locations is under the control of contracted companies,
the competent person is therefore the Nitrogen Operator. He is responsible for
transportation, storage and handling of the Nitrogen. In the event of a Nitrogen related
emergency he is required to implement his own company Emergency Procedures/Actions.
He must provide and advise the OSC with all relevant information with regards to the
equipment, inventory and course of action.
Gas leaks may arise from gas lift lines to nearby wells or from gas used in the process of
under-balanced drilling.
A gas alert may be activated by
Observation
Fixed or Portable Gas Detection System
The immediate requirement is to confirm the leak. Once the real possibility of a gas leak
is verified, response must be as per CONFIRMED GAS LEAK.
On Scene Commander
Action Check
For a Manual Report - If a person reports/suspects a gas leak the
immediate need is to confirm whether there is a gas leak or not
Send an operator with a combustible gas detector to confirm the source
of the reported leak. Instruct Operator to return IMMEDIATELY on any
positive indication of gas as he approaches the affected area - 10% LEL
at the edge of the area could indicate 100% LEL at the source
For a portable combustible gas detector alarm: For low gas (>20% LEL)
detection - Confirm with 2nd combustible gas detector
If there is any indication of gas on detector - Act as for Confirmed Gas
Leak
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On Scene Commander
The On Scene Commander must assess the scale and the potential for escalation.
In particular he has to assess the likelihood of an explosion and the risk to the
surrounding area and the public.
Action Check
Make the well safe and shut down machinery / engines
Clear all personnel from the site and check muster point. wind direction
Instruct gas "supplier" to shutdown
Decide whether line depressurisation is required
Assess and report to LEBT:
− Threat of fire / explosion
− Severity of the leak
− Source of the leak
− Prevailing wind direction
Is the 'gas cloud' threatening nearby buildings, pylons, roads or HC facilities
Could it threaten nearby buildings, pylons, roads or HC facilities if it escalated
What effect does wind have
Have remote isolations taken place
Are shutdowns/isolations successful
Is depressurisation working and how long it will take
What is the inventory to be evacuated either through the leak or through
depressurisation
How long should it take for gas flow to cease if shutdowns/depressurisations
work (and hold) or if shutdowns/depressurisations fail (initially or later)
How long will it take for gas to disperse
What are the ignition risks from adjoining process equipment
Perform further shutdowns / blow downs
Ensure 3rd parties and members of the public leave downwind areas
Consider deploying 'beacon' combustible gas detectors at appropriate
locations to alert increasing gas levels
Isolate public access routes downwind of the site
Fire Teams will not be sent to the source of any major gas leak, but they
may be used WHERE SAFE TO DO SO to:
Search for missing persons in safe areas
Reduce chances of escalation - cooling, manual isolations, cloud dispersion
The On Scene Commander must define the limits of any Fire Team
deployment. He must check:
If the shutdown system is working and the line is blowing down
Is the release contained or dispersing safely
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Are any portable detectors showing gas concentration lower than the
Lower Flammable Limit (LFM)
If all ignition sources been isolated in the area and downwind
Only when the On Scene Commander is satisfied that these conditions have
been met will he consider advising sending in Fire or SCBA Teams
Instruct the Fire Chief to proceed only WHERE IT IS SAFE TO DO SO
Ensure continuous contact is made with the Fire Team Leader
Instruct the Fire Team to withdraw IMMEDIATELY on any indication of risk of
fire or explosion
1.5.7 H2S
At sites where H2S is recognised as a possibility (Level 3), sites are provided with:
A Primary and Secondary Muster Point at opposite ends of the site
Windsocks to show prevailing wind direction
H2S Detectors that actuate a continuous H2S alarm or which actuate the General
Alarm
H2S Cascade System
Site personnel are instructed that on either H2S Alarm (or General Alarm if no dedicated
H2S Alarm is available) to observe the wind direction and muster at the upwind Muster
Point.
There is no auto-shutdown of facilities upon H2S alarm, however the SCBA allows for
crews to rig up with oxygen masks and work (shutdown) in the area where H2S is present.
On Scene Commander
The On Scene Commander must assess the scale and the potential for escalation.
In particular he has to assess the likelihood of an explosion and the risk to the
surrounding area and the public.
Action Check
Clear all non-essential personnel upwind well away from the site
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A Search and Rescue of missing personnel may be required once personnel accounting is
complete and either personnel are missing or are identified as being trapped in a
hazardous situation.
On Scene Commander
The On Scene Commander must assess the scale and the potential for escalation.
Any Search and Rescue must not endanger search teams.
Action Check
Establish number of personnel missing
Try to establish last known location of missing personnel through interview of
other crew members
Confirm whether the emergency is escalating or is under control (all fires are out,
BOP's closed and well secure etc)
Confirm that all ignition sources are isolated
Brief search teams [Fire teams and Rig crew] on situation including:
Any residual risks
Actions to take on identifying further problems (sight, sound, smell)
Advise to WITHDRAW IMMEDIATELY if there is any doubt as to safety of team
Number of personnel missing and expected location
Safe exit routes
Special equipment required, SCBA, portable combustible gas detectors etc
Get authorisation from LEBT for Search and Rescue to proceed
Ensure that radio contact is maintained with search team at all times
Observe if possible the area being searched
Monitor conditions and detection alarms
Advise medical services of safe location to set up triage area
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In any emergency there is potential for casualties. If any casualties or potential for
casualties the Emergency Services must be mobilised as quickly as possible. The role of the
Medic in the field is to perform triage and casualty stabilization, but if facilities are not
adequate for a serious injury or multiple casualties, the LEBT must be informed as quickly as
possible for the above so that he can organise CLIENT (Area and Corporate) medical
support and/or aerial Medevac.
On Scene Commander
The On Scene Commander must assess the scale and the potential for escalation. In
particular he has to assess the likelihood of an explosion and the risk to the
surrounding area and the public.
Action Check
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On Scene Commander
The On Scene Commander must assess the scale and the potential for escalation. In
particular he has to assess the likelihood of an explosion and the risk to the
surrounding area and the public.
Action Chec
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Request resources from LECT these may include vacuum trucks, pumps, dirty
crude tanks, transporters, earth moving machinery, loaders, dump trucks, piping,
barriers, telecoms skid
An explosive emergency has occurred if an unplanned detonation has taken place on the
surface (see Explosion) and un-exploded material remains on the site.
Objectives of this contingency after ensuring personnel are safe is to ensure remaining explosives
are in a safe condition. Material covering hazard assessment, controls and recovery concerning
Explosives can be found in the Hazard Register.
On Scene Commander
The On Scene Commander must assess the scale and the potential for escalation.
In particular he has to assess the likelihood of an explosion and the risk to the
surrounding area and the public
Action
Check that Competent Person present at scene (see below)
Check that all personnel have been evacuated to a safe distance
If the explosive device is on or near the facility, execute controlled shutdown and make well
secure
Mobilise emergency services to standby at site
Inform LEBT
Assessment and evaluation by OSC with Competent Person
Details of Incident
Type and quantity of explosives involved
The competent person should decide whether or not he is capable of handling the incident
himself or it beyond the scope of his training
Any additional equipment or specialist manpower required?
Competent Person
The Competent Person is one who is certified to work with Explosive Devices used by his
company.
As the majority of Explosive Devices used on the Rig belong to Electric Logging Contractors
the Competent Person is therefore the Logging Engineer. Should Tubing Conveyed
Perforating guns be used the Competent Person is then the Perforating Engineer.
The Competent Person is solely responsible for transportation, storage and handling of the
Explosives. In the event of an Explosives Incident he is also required to implement his own
company Emergency Procedures. He will also provide the OSC with all relevant
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information on the Explosives. The Logging Company operators are not normally
Competent Persons.
The Incident Scene must not be approached until given the all clear by a Competent
Person. As the effect of certain types of Explosives can be felt over some distance ensure
there is solid cover between the Explosives and all personnel. After clearing the area
contact the LECT will mobilise a Competent Person.
No attempt to recover or handle Explosive Devices should be made by any Rig Personnel.
Chemical radioactive sources are used in wireline electric logging tools. Radiation can also
occur naturally and is known as NORM (Naturally Occurring Radio-active Material).
Potential for NORM is assessed prior to well handover and is not considered in this
procedure (see SP-1170 NORM). A radiation emergency has occurred if:
Radiation source is lost on the site
A radiation release occurs outside the control of planned operations
In the event of a Logging Tool containing a Radioactive Source being stuck downhole, refer
to CLIENT Drilling Operations Manual (check with CLIENT)
Additional material covering hazard assessment, controls and recovery concerning
Radioactive Sources can be found in the Hazard Register,
On Scene Commander
Action Check
Request mobilisation of Competent Person to location if not already present (see
below)
If the radio-active source is on or near the drilling facility, execute controlled
shutdown and make well secure
That all personnel have been evacuated to a safe distance (demarcate using
hazard warning tape / drums etc)
The closest Safe Distance required by the strongest unshielded electric logging source is
40m
Mobilise medical assistance to site
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Competent Person
The Competent Person is one who is trained and certified to work with the Radioactive
Sources used by his company. He is also aware of Local Regulations concerning use of
Sources.
As the majority of radioactive sources used on the rig belong to the electric logging and
MWD/LWD contractors, the competent person is therefore the logging engineer. He is
responsible for transportation, storage and handling of the sources. In the event of a
radiation emergency he is required to implement his own company Emergency Procedures.
He must provide the OSC with all relevant information on the source.
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On Site
1. Defined Command and Control Station (recommended at Main Gate). Command and
Control Station to be provided with:
OSC jacket
EC jacket
Communications (Telephone or Thuraya under charge)
Command and Control Board
Command and Control Clipboard
PA system or loudspeaker (Loudhailer)
3. Two defined Muster Points (Primary and Secondary). For known H2S sites, windsocks
must be installed.
Human Resources Staff: These staff are to direct media calls to CLIENT during an
emergency. They are also required to facilitate the informing of next of kin once a Dalma
Energy casualty is confirmed.
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