PR-IMS-006-Dropped Object Preventive Scheme (DROPS)

Dropped Object Prevention Scheme PR-IMS-006
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Release Date Revision Number
20-09 -2020 R03
Review and Approvals
Personnel Role/Department Date Signature
Ali Karamat QHSE Manager 26-09-2021
Bouziane Djelloul QHSE Director 27-09-2021
Nasreen Khalid 27-09-2021

VP Risk Mitigation & Compliance
Dr. Aflah Al Hadhrami 27-09-2021

CEO
Revision History
Department
Revision No. Revision Date Description Revised By
Affected
R00 Sept 2013 Initial issue QHSE QHSE Manager
R01 July 2020 Revision QHSE QHSE Manager
R02 Dec 2020 Reviewed against new IMS QHSE QHSE Director/
and updated Ops Managers
R03 Sep 2021 Revised against PDO QHSE Ali Karmat/ Malik
comments Al-Hashami
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Table of Contents
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1.0 Purpose ............................................................................................................................................3
2.0 Definition of Dropped Objects .......................................................................................................3
2.1 Static dropped object .................................................................................................................3
2.2 Dynamic dropped object ............................................................................................................3
2.3 DROPS Red Zone ........................................................................................................................3
2.4 DROPS Temporary No-Go Zone ................................................................................................4
2.5 Zone Maps....................................................................................................................................4
3.0 Responsibilities ...............................................................................................................................4
3.1 Contract/Operations Manager........................................................................................................4
3.2 Rig Manager .................................................................................................................................5
3.3 DROPS Focal Point .....................................................................................................................5
3.4 All Personnel ...............................................................................................................................5
4.0 Details of Equipment and Operations that to be covered in DROPS.........................................5
4.1 Hoist equipment ..........................................................................................................................5
4.2 Transportation: ............................................................................................................................6
4.3 General: ........................................................................................................................................6
5.0 DROPS Inspection ..........................................................................................................................7
6.0 Forbidden Equipment and Practices ............................................................................................7
7.0 Training ..................................................................................................................................................8
9.0 References/ Records ......................................................................................................................8
10.0 Appendices ..................................................................................................................................9
10.1 Appendix 1- Inspection Guidelines ...........................................................................................9

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1.0 Purpose
The purpose of this document is to meet the requirements to prevent harm to personnel and WE
damage to equipment from dropped objects whilst carrying out Workover activities for PDO
(Reference PDO SP 2079)
2.0 Definition of Dropped Objects

Dropped objects, derive their capability for damage and harm from the conversion of their potential
energy to kinetic energy prior to impact.
For the purpose of focusing prevention and elimination strategies dropped or potential dropped
objects are classified as either static or dynamic.
2.1 Static dropped object

A static dropped object is a solid object, initially at rest, that falls from its original position under
its own weight. Examples of static dropped objects include nut dislodged in rig derrick, fallen cable
tray due to failed (corroded) fastenings.
2.2 Dynamic dropped object

A dynamic dropped object is a solid object that breaks free from its fastenings due to the applied
force from the impact of some other equipment or a moving object. Examples of dynamic dropped
objects include a stand of drill pipe falling across the derrick and hitting and breaking a light
resulting in the light falling to the rig floor.
2.3 DROPS Red Zone

A DROPS Red Zone is an area for which a high or medium potential consequence for dropped
objects has been identified during the risk assessment and in which people are required to be
present during standard operations to conduct their tasks.
Access to a DROPS Red Zone shall be controlled and authorized by the Area Authority or
delegate of the applicable red zone area. The Area Authority or delegate shall ensure:
• Only personnel who have a specific responsibility to conduct the task are authorized to enter
the DROPS Red Zone
• All personnel entering a DROPS Red Zone are made aware of the hazards, including
machinery which may be operated during the task
• Minimum exposure time of required personnel in the DROPS Red Zone
• The area on the rig floor, substructure & catwalk area shall be a permanent Red zone with
clearly identified Area Authority.
• Unit specific RED ZONE map shall be displayed near to the red zone and shall be used
during the Tools Box talks to inform people of the hazards related to Dropped Objects,
Note: Examples of Area Authority: Driller for the Rig floor area, Asst Driller /Roustabout foreman for
Catwalk area, Operator for CT units etc

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2.4 DROPS Temporary No-Go Zone
A DROPS No-Go zone is an area for which a high potential (HIPO) consequence for dropped
objects has been identified during the Risk Assessment and where people are not normally
present or required to be present during standard operations. The following shall be complied
with:
• DROPS No-Go Zones are to be physically barricaded off (e.g., by gates, fence or chains)
and signage be placed to prevent unauthorised access to the work site.
• The extent of the barricaded zone must take into account the height an object can drop from,
the potential path it may take (including deflection) and environmental factors. Access to
DROPS No-Go Zone shall be controlled by a documented method (e.g. Area Authority
managing the entry to the Zone, Permit to Work (PTW) system etc).
• A permanent Red zone can be upgraded to a temporary No Go zone depending on the

activity taking place in that area
Note: Examples of DROPS temporary No-Go zones area near a catwalk/substructure when
continuous tubular handling activity takes place or additional dynamic dropped risks are
introduced i.e. a crane lifting items to the rig floor etc, work area close to the catwalk and/or (semi-)
automated pipe- handling system, area designated by the path of the Coiled Tubing Reel to the
injector head, area designated by the path of the Wireline from the Wireline unit to the Wireline
lubricator on the well etc
2.5 Zone Maps

• Permanent Red Zones & Step back Safety Zones on location shall be identified on a site
specific Zone Map and displayed on the location. Step back safety zones adjacent to the Red
Zone shall be clear of obstacles.
• This Zones/Step back shall be identified as part of the Dropped Objects Survey done on the
unit.
• The zone map should be based on the risk of all potential static dropped objects and when
any activity with the potential of dynamic dropped object arises the zones shall be extended
based on the risk or made into a No Go Zone
• The area authority for the zones shall be clearly identified and mentioned in the Zone Map
Note: If rig/hoist dimensions make the creation of Step Back safety zones impossible or
impractical, a separate Risk Assessment must be made to identify an agreed step back area.
3.0 Responsibilities
3.1 Contract/Operations Manager

The Contract Manager shall be responsible to ensure the necessary resources and facilities for the
Implementation of this procedure. He shall monitor that DROPS is implemented at rig site.

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3.2 Rig Manager

The Rig Manager shall be responsible for ensuring that the DROPS is performed and recorded in
an appropriate file.
He is responsible to present the DROPS Data to PDO (client) Site Representative as & when
required.
He shall nominate a person to act as DROPS Focal point.
3.3 DROPS Focal Point

The Focal Point is responsible for conducting an effective DROPS whenever situations demand
and to maintain the DROPS picture book in the each unit.
In each unit there must be a DROPs lead with following responsibilities:

-Accountable for implementation and compliance to this specification for the installation(s) he/she
is responsible for. As owner of the site DROPS campaign, the contractor worksite DROPS lead is
responsible for verification inspections; follow through on actions arising and identification and
reporting of non-compliances
Job Tasks:
− Ensure the requirements of the Client DROPS Object Program is implemented in His/her location
− Ensure Drops inspections are done on a weekly basis and they are verified
− Ensure the DROPS picture book is maintained and up to date
− Ensure that the crew is trained in the DROPS campaign modules
Appendix 6-DROPs lead assignment letter
3.4 All Personnel

All personnel, (rig crewmembers) to assist Focal Point in performing DROPS.
4.0 Details of Equipment and Operations that to be covered in DROPS

The following equipment and operations are potential sources for dropped object incidents.
Dropped Object Prevention Schemes at the worksite shall have plans in place for each of them (as
applicable). DROPS should not be limited only to these operations but to any operation where
there is a risk of dropped objects.
4.1 Hoist equipment

- Derrick, mast
- Light fixtures
- Gratings, handrails, stairs
- Rig floor
- Catwalks
- Tubular handling
- Collision or impact of drilling equipment

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- Rig up/down of BOP Stack (including hydraulic lines)

- Drops to lower levels/decks
- Parted wire and wire drops to deck/ground
- Well control equipment
- rig moves
4.2 Transportation:
- Movement of wells equipment to/from and between PDO locations
- Vessels, road transport
- Movement in and around the location with forklifts, manlifts, multi-functional vehicles and
portable cranes
4.3 General:
- Personnel working at height
- Use of tools at height
- Objects at height (crossover flanges, nuts and bolts, etc.)
- Simultaneous operations and work at different heights
- Barrier policy
o No-Go Zones in which there is a high potential risk for dropped objects. These areas shall
be controlled with a permit to work and be physically marked off at all times with rigid or
chained barriers.
o Red Zones in which there is a high or medium potential risk for dropped objects. A
designated person in charge (PIC) shall be accountable for permitting personnel to enter
the Red Zone. Step back safety zones adjacent to the Red Zone shall be clear and shall
have fixed gates across designated access points to Red Zones to provide additional
control and increase awareness.
➢ Red zone classified on maps as following

1) Red zone (Red) which is the area that has high potential risk/drop inside red zone.
2) Red zone medium risk (Yellow) which is the area that has medium potential risk/drop
inside red zone.
3) Red zone low risk (Green) which is the area that has low potential risk/drop inside red
zone.

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Note: if rig/hoist dimensions make the creation of Step Back safety zones impossible or
impractical, a separate Risk Assessment must be made to and controls implemented to mitigate
the risk to personnel from dropped objects adjacent to any Red Zone.
5.0 DROPS Inspection
• All equipment and loads shall be inspected prior to transportation, for secure retention or
removal of loose objects not intended for transportation to the operations site or return to logistics
base.
• Routine DROPS inspections shall be performed weekly and on rig up of other well
intervention equipment. (See Appendix 1 for inspection guidelines.)
• An independent dropped object survey of the permanent installation structure (fixed derrick type
rigs) shall be performed prior to all rig start-ups and every two years thereafter.
• A documented procedure for pre-mast raising, post-mast raising and pre- mast lowering
inspections shall be in place and strictly followed.
• Dropped object inspections shall be performed following jarring of stuck pipe, activities causing
excessive vibrations or severe storms.
6.0 Forbidden Equipment and Practices

There were many incidents occurred as a result of misuse of equipment, lack of maintenance or
misplaced creativity by individuals trying to get the job done. To avoid such incidents, the following
high risk items are forbidden.
- Uncertified lifting equipment including ‘home made’ lifting devices.

- Surface drill pipe filters.
- Use of hammers with wooden handles at height.
- Bolts secured with a double nut arrangement.
- Use of welding rods/wire/tie wraps instead of properly engineered split pins or safety pins.
- Use of hooks on any part of the rigging on winch lines and stabbing board.
- Slings wrapped around derrick/mast beams.
- Unsecured water bottles, grease tubes/guns, etc.
- Drifting stands in the derrick without a formally documented procedure and JSA detailing how the
No-Go or Red Zones will be controlled.

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7.0 Training
DROPs required training
Training Content Target Audience Requirement Frequency

Prevention of Introduction to All AOS Well Mandatory Once
Dropped Objects DROPS Engineering Staff Key
Awareness Training Specification and contractor staff
(PDOAT) (Computer supporting (Operations manager,
Based) documents DS, Tool Pusher, Rig
Awareness Level manager, HSE
Manager, HSE
Advisor etc.)
Minimum Minimum All crew as per PR- Mandatory Once
Requirements for requirements with IMS-006 Worksite
Lifting and Hoisting respect to key DROPS Lead Drops
controls for safe Focal Points
lifting and hoisting
operations.
Knowledge Level.
DROPS Learning Learning packs for Worksite DROPS Mandatory Once
Packs face to face training Lead All Crew (and repeated if
− No-Go Zones and on specific topics need be)
Red Zones pertaining to (all new
− Tools at Height DROPS to educate employees
− Drilling Equipment site based staff on should be
− Tubular Handling content and inducted in
− Handling Tool mandatory and these modules)
strings and recommended
Lubricators controls as
− Winches and included in the
Tuggers DROPS
Specification and
− Lifting and Hoisting
supporting
documents.
Knowledge Level.
9.0 References/ Records

• F-IMS-PR-006-001-Workplace Checklist- Handling Tubular
• F-IMS-PR-006-002-Temporary Equipment & Tools at height Register
• F-IMS-PR-006-003-Temporary Equipment & Tools at height checklist
• F-IMS-PR-006-004-Drops Appointment Letter NTP, HSV
• F-IMS-PR-006-005-Hoist Drop Zone Management Area Authority Role & Responsibilities
• F-IMS-PR-006-006- Drop Zone Map Hoist 63

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• F-IMS-PR-006-013-Drops zone map Hoist 01
• F-IMS-PR-006-014-Drops zone map Hoist 02
10.0 Appendices
10.1 Appendix 1- Inspection Guidelines

Derrick and elevated lights, etc..
• Is the light/unit working; is the unit defective, i.e. cracked or dirty glass, water ingress, etc.?
• Does it have an effective safety line or another effective form of locking device; will it prevent all
parts of the unit from falling if they come loose?
• Is the sling secure, in good condition and of the correct type, e.g. not made on the rig?
• Is the clamp in good condition, i.e. tight, free from rust, etc.?
• Is the clamp secured with an approved locking method, (see above)?
• What improvements can be made to the current securing arrangement?
• Are cables, ground wires, etc., in good condition?
Cable trays/junction boxes

- Are cable trays firmly attached to the derrick structure, e.g. no excessive movement?
- Are the clamps/fixings secured with an approved locking method (see above)?
- Are the cable trays in good condition, e.g., free from rust, cables secured with appropriate
tie-wraps?
- Are cables, ground wires, etc. in good condition (visual inspection)?
- Are junction box bolts secured with approved locking method?
- Are junction box face bolts tight and cable glands in good condition (visual inspection)?
Winch/tong line sheaves

- Does the sheave have the current colour code and have the correct rating and type?
- Is the safety line effective, will it prevent all parts of the unit from falling if they come loose?
- Is the sling of the correct colour code/rating, e.g. can it support the maximum SWL of the
winch?
- Do the shackles/pad eyes have the correct colour code/rating for the winch?
- Is the shackle of the approved type, i.e. bolt type shackle with safety pin, SWL, and ID number
on it?
- Is the grease line nipple in good condition and does the sheave turn freely?
- Ensure that all safety lines do not foul winch/tong lines.
- Ensure winch lines run freely and do not contact derrick/mast beams, monkey board fingers,
etc..
- Ensure tong counterbalance weights are suitably secured.
- What improvements can be made to the current securing arrangement?
Crown block
- Check painted lines on crown block hold down bolts to ensure they have not slackened off.
- Check crown sheaves for defects, i.e. excessive noise or melted grease (signifying sheave
running hot).

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- Check hold down arrangement on each individual sheave and ensure it is tight and secure.
- Check crown sheaves for excessive tar build-up, especially below the crown block.
- Check from all possible angles to ensure there is no tar build-up on steelwork.
- Consult with the driller prior to removing excess tar. Ensure the drill floor is barriered off, in
case of dropped tar.
- Check all grease lines and grease nipples, ensuring grease lines are properly secured.
- No grease tubes/guns left at height.
- Check the drill line retaining device on crown sheaves. Report any signs of fouling keeper
bars or excessive movement on bars. Report any changes from previous inspection.
- Is the bumper block in good condition and secured?
Ladder/steelwork
- Check ladders and derrick steelwork as you climb to ensure you identify defective areas
before you get onto them.
- Check paint marks on ladder brackets to ensure bolts have not slackened off.
- Check steelwork for bent or damaged sections.
- Report any excess movement of any ladder, even if the bracket is secure.
- Check individual rungs for even spacing and uniform construction.
- Check safety frames (back scratchers) for damage/security.
- Check climbing assist devices, especially around top sheave and wire line termination.
Walkways and platforms

- Are handrails and gates secure and in good condition, i.e. free from rust, no excessive
movement?
- Are clamps/brackets secured with an approved locking method?
- Are grating clips or welds intact; is the grating of the correct size, i.e. no gaps or holes?
- Do all work platforms/walkways have kick plates securely attached to them?
- Are all safety lines effective; will they prevent all parts of the unit from falling if they become
loose?
- Are all hinges on crown area hatches in good condition with effective safety lines fitted?
- Are all walkways free from debris and loose equipment?
- Are fall arresting devices available for safe access to monkey board fingers, stabbing board,
etc.? Are they in good condition and correctly secured?
- Are Derrickman’s belly buster, working ropes, etc., correctly secured at the monkey board?
- Is Derrickman’s emergency escape system in good condition and correctly secured?

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Review and Approvals

Personnel Role/Department Date Signature

Ali Karamat QHSE Manager 26-09-2021

Bouziane Djelloul QHSE Director 27-09-2021

Nasreen Khalid 27-09-2021

Dr. Aflah Al Hadhrami 27-09-2021

R01 July 2020 Revision QHSE QHSE Manager

Dropped Object Prevention Scheme

Dropped Object Prevention Scheme

2.0 Definition of Dropped Objects

2.1 Static dropped object

2.2 Dynamic dropped object

2.3 DROPS Red Zone

• Minimum exposure time of required personnel in the DROPS Red Zone

Dropped Object Prevention Scheme

2.4 DROPS Temporary No-Go Zone

• A permanent Red zone can be upgraded to a temporary No Go zone depending on the

2.5 Zone Maps

3.1 Contract/Operations Manager

Dropped Object Prevention Scheme

3.2 Rig Manager

3.3 DROPS Focal Point

In each unit there must be a DROPs lead with following responsibilities:

Appendix 6-DROPs lead assignment letter

3.4 All Personnel

4.0 Details of Equipment and Operations that to be covered in DROPS

4.1 Hoist equipment

Dropped Object Prevention Scheme

- Rig up/down of BOP Stack (including hydraulic lines)

➢ Red zone classified on maps as following

Dropped Object Prevention Scheme

5.0 DROPS Inspection

6.0 Forbidden Equipment and Practices

- Uncertified lifting equipment including ‘home made’ lifting devices.

Dropped Object Prevention Scheme

Training Content Target Audience Requirement Frequency

9.0 References/ Records

Dropped Object Prevention Scheme

• F-IMS-PR-006-012- Drop Zone Map Hoist 77

10.1 Appendix 1- Inspection Guidelines

Cable trays/junction boxes

Winch/tong line sheaves

Dropped Object Prevention Scheme

Walkways and platforms

Dropped Object Prevention Scheme

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