Checklist For Workover and Rigs

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Points category Points sub-category
1 Baghjan Compliance Single IM
2 SOP Gap Analysis
3 SOP Display
5 HEALTH ASSESSMENT Draw works
6 BOP Accumulator Periodic inspection
7 BOP Accumulator Hydraulic Oil
13 Training Matrix
14 Twin Stop Testing
16 Casing line Visual inspection
18 TEED Inspection
19 Work Permit permit deficiency
24 Internal Audit MDT
27 Fire Extinguisher layout
Well Handing over and

28 taking over
Checklist
29 Bridging document deficiency
42 SCE PSV
43 CCTV available but observations
47 WELL PLAN Fishing
48 MOCK DRILL BOP

121 Training IWCF
144 CCTV available but observations
148 MOCK DRILL FIRE
Training first aid

ERP deficiency
Risk register deficiency
Loss control tour not available
BOP Function test

BOP Pressure test
BOP Blind Ram
BOP Accumulator deficiency
Trip Tank level monitor
SCBA Available
Crane Spark Arrestor

Crude tank Dyke
CCTV Monkey Board
MOCK DRILL FIRE
Training IWCF
Training Matrix
BOP Drill deficiency
BOP Function test

BOP Pressure test
Environment Aspect
not available
Register
Risk register Updation
ERP Mock drills
ERP Mock drills
OMR Competent person
Work Permit Cold Work
Work Permit Cold Work
Illumination deficiency
Earthing Welding transformer

Single Line Diagram Authorisation
TEED Inspection
HP line Anchoring
MSDS Biocide
MOCK DRILL BOP Drill
BOP Recertification
BOP Function test
BOP Pressure test
Choke Manifold Chart Recorder

HEALTH ASSESSMENT Level - II
HEALTH ASSESSMENT Rig Equipment
Training MVT
Training IWCF
JSA Welding Cutting
Well Fencing deficiency
Bypass policy not available
Twin Stop bypassed

ERP Emergency Scenarios
Handing over taking

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over
HEALTH ASSESSMENT STRAINER AND FILTER
RIG UP AND DOWN NO CHECKLIST
CCTV NO PASSWORD
TONG PULL LINES INADEQUATE CLAMPS
SLIP AND FALL HAND RAILING

MOCK DRILL FIRE
BOP Pressure test
BOP Inspection
BOP Function test
Choke Manifold Pressure test

HEALTH ASSESSMENT LEVEL II
Diary Installation Manager
Tool Box Talk Separate
Weekly Safety meeting IM
Cat walk Hydraulic Problem
Training IWCF
Training first aid

MOCK DRILL Schedule
SCE List
CCTV critical operations
Work Permit JSA
AMBIENT AIR REPORT NOT AVAILABLE
Risk register not available
RIG UP AND DOWN CHECKLIST NOT AVAILABLE
MSDS EYE WASH
AFDSS NOT INSTALLED

CRANE Spark Arrestor
SLINGS COLOUR CODE
AIR COMPRESSOR EXHAUST
HYDRAULIC RIG SOP
Internal Audit NOT CARRIED OUT
FENCING not available
MOCK DRILL FIRE

BOP Inspection
Choke Manifold Chart Recorder
BOP Pressure test
Choke Manifold Pressure test
HEALTH ASSESSMENT LEVEL III AND IV
BOP REMOTE CONTROL
BOP FIVE YEARLY
TRAINING IWCF
TRAINING first aid
Training MVT
TRAINING INTEGRATED
SCE LIST
FIRE WATER TANK CAPACITY
MOCK DRILL Schedule
MOCK DRILL ERP
Bridging document not available
AMBIENT AIR not available
HEALTH ASSESSMENT Draw works
AFDSS IC engines
CCTV not working
Fixed gas detector not available
TONG PULL LINES clamps
Insulation exhaust
MOCK DRILL medical evacuation
Pre spud conference no checklist
Risk register no created

SOP Hydraulic rig
Competency Training
Internal Audit New rig
BOP Function test

Training IWCF
Training Electrical
PME Pending
MSO Appointment
SOP No BOP
ERP deficiency
MOCK DRILL deficiency
CCTV not available
NEAR MISS UNSAFE ACT/CONDITIONS
JSA Casing lowering
Work Permit Linking

Fire Extinguisher deficiency
SCBA not available
SLD not available
Earthing Pit numbering
MOCK DRILL FIRE
Internal Audit contractual
BOP Inspection
MOCK DRILL BOP
BOP Function test
Risk register No BOP

ERP Deficiency
Safety meeting Weekly
Safety meeting Committee Meeting
JSA NOT CARRIED OUT
Fire Extinguisher placement
Smoke detectors PCR
Noise Noise survery

Earthing Plan
Unsafe conditions steps
Prespud meeting Not complied
TEED Inspection
safety torch not available
OISD STANDARD not available
MOC not done

MOCK DRILL fire
BOP Inspection
BOP Accumulator Inspection
Choke Manifold Inspection
Calibration Pressure Gauges
Training deficiency
BOP Pressure test
Mud pump Overhaul
MOC not done
Mast Inspection
MSO Appointment
SCBA not available
Electrical Gland Packing
Communication One Means

Safety meeting deficiency
SOP Gap Analysis
Incident Minor
Prespud meeting deficiency
Internal Audit Compliance
Training IWCF
Training Gap Analysis
Training Matrix
BOP RAM
BOP Inspection
Choke Manifold Inspection
Kill manifold not available
BOP Function test
IBOP Pressure test
HEALTH ASSESSMENT 5 year

HEALTH ASSESSMENT Level II
BOP Hoisting Unit
HEALTH ASSESSMENT NDT Tubular
HEALTH ASSESSMENT Vibration
PSV Calibration
Safety meeting Weekly
Tool Box Talk deficiency
SOP Awarness
NEAR MISS less reporting

ERP Mock drills
BOP drill
Work Permit Height
Power tongs Safety Lines
SOP BOP
Communication One Means
CCTV Monkey Board

Training All
BOP COC
HEALTH ASSESSMENT 5 year
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B. Departmental Drilling Rig (MMC): S#7 (E 2000) (Audit date: 11.05.2022)
Drilling Rig S#7 (E2000)

was commissioned on
31.03.1989 at OIL,
Duliajan. As on date, total
meterage drilled is
2,22,576 m and wells
drilled 50 Nos. Drilling rig
S#7 presently is deployed
at Well: DYE in Dhalia
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C. Chartered hired Drilling Rig: CH#5 (S 103) (Audit date: 12.05.2022)

Drilling Rig CH#5, 2000
HP was commissioned on
10.08.2020 at OIL,
Duliajan. Drilling capacity
of the rig is 6000m. As on
date, total meterage
drilled is 16,160 m and
wells drilled 4 Nos. Last
TPI was conducted on
10.08.2020. Drilling rig
CH#5 is presently
deployed at Well: TBP
having 2 cluster wells.
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D. Charted hired WOR: CH-7 (Audit date: 09.05.2022)
Workover Rig CH-7 was

re-commissioned on
14.08.2020 at Assam,
OIL. Last TPI was
conducted in 30.08.2018.
Total wells drilled 13 Nos.
It is deployed at Well No:
NHK-230.
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E. Charted hired Workover Rig CH-12 (Audit date: 10.05.2022)

Workover Rig CH-12 was
re-commissioned on
04.11.2020 at Assam,
OIL. Total workover wells
completed are 8 nos.
Presently, it was deployed
at Location Well: WDW-
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F. Departmental workover rig: DM-1 (Audit date: 11.05.2022)
The WOR, DM-1 was

commissioned on
04.02.2017 at Assam, OIL
and 14 nos. of workover
wells completed.
Presently, it was deployed
at Well: NHK#496.
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G. Departmental Workover rig M-1 (Audit date: 12.05.2022)
The WOR, M-1 was

commissioned on
01.10.2018 for OIL and 15
nos. of workover wells
completed. Presently, it
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(A) Drilling Rig: E-1400-21 Audit

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(B) Workover rig SKP-135-VI (Charted rig) Da

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A. Departmental Drilling Rig: RD#20-1 with O&M manpower (Audit date: 11.07.2022)
Drilling Rig, RD#20-1
was commissioned at
Raniganj, CBM project
of GEECL. Detail of the
Rig is: Drilling capacity
1600 m with 4 ½” drill
pipe, Pull back capacity
120000 lbs., Engine
power 745 HP and Mast
height is 55 feet. Last
17.05.2022 (Stability
test). It is presently
deployed at Raniganj
(South), Well No: 41 for
Workover job.
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C) Production Installation: GGS-North (Audit date: (11.07.2022)
Total wells connected to

GGS are 106, in which
flowing wells are 43 and
non-flowing wells are 62
nos. The production of
GGS-North was around
9000 SCM/HR.
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A. Chartered Hire Workover Rig: MACO# 50-01 (Audit date: 14.07.2022)
Workover Rig, MACO#

50-01 was
commissioned on
18.04.2016 at Durgapur,
CBM project of
EOGEPL. Detail of the
Rig is: Drilling capacity
50 T with 4 ½” drill pipe,
Workover wells
completed 640 Nos.
Last TPI was conducted
on 18.10.2021. It is
presently deployed at
Well No: EDC-413-D4
having 5 Nos. of flowing
cluster wells.
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B. Workover rig: MACO#50-02 (Audit date: 13/07/2022)
Workover rig was

deployed at Well Pad-
EDD-015 having Well
No-EDD-015-D5. Total
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well pad.
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C. Workover rig: REPL#11 (Audit date:14/07/2022)
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A. Workover Rig: John-50-VII (Audit date: 24/08/2022)
Chartered hired Workover

Rig John-50-VII was
commissioned in 1978.
From 1997 total workover
wells done by rig are 300
Nos. It is presently
deployed at Well:NK565
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B. Workover Rig: GTC-100-VII (Audit Date: 25/08/2022)
Chartered hired
Workover Rig GTC-100-
VII was presently
deployed at Well:NDN#71
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C. Departmental WOR: CW-50#II (Audit date: 22.08.2022)
Workover Rig CW-50#II

was commissioned in
1987 at Mehsana, ONGC.
Capacity of the rig is 35
Ton. Major Overhauling
was done in 2020-21. It is
presently deployed at Well
No: SBN-347 (SBMK)
having 1 cluster well.
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D. Chartered Hired WOR: BVishal-100#1 (Audit date: 25.08.2022)

Workover Rig Bvishal-
100#1 was commissioned
on 01.01.2011. Capacity
of the rig is 50 Ton.
Contract commences on
18.06.2021 and wells
completed 29 Nos. It is
No: SAN-59 having 3
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E. Chartered hired DR: GTC-200#1 (Audit date: 23.08.2022)
Drilling Rig GTC-200#1

was commissioned on
30.09.2012. Capacity of
the rig is 200 Ton. Last
05.07.2022. It is presently
deployed at Well No:
NKUA_A. New contract
commences from
09.07.2022.
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F. Departmental Drilling Rig: E 760#XI (Audit Date: 24.08.2022)
Drilling Rig E 760#XI was

commissioned on
02.10.1986 at Mehsana
asset, ONGC. Capacity of
the rig is 318 Ton, total
wells completed 132 Nos
till date. Major
modifications have been
done in 2016-17. Last TPI
was conducted on
deployed at Well No:
LNJN having one flowing
cluster well.
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(A) Workover Rig : CX-XJ-500 (Chartered Hired) (Well No. P-10)
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(B) Workover rig CW-100-VIII (Departmental Rig), ( Well No.KMP#2
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(C) Drilling Rig : E-760-16 (Departmental rig ) (Well No.VJ-36)

Audit Date: 31.08.2022
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(D) Chartered Hired WOR: Udipta # 135-1 (Audit date: 17.10.2022)
Workover Rig Udipta #

135-1 was commissioned
in 29.02.2020 (YoM:
2009), at Jorhat Asset of
ONGC. Total wells
completed in this contract
40 Nos. Last TPI was
conducted in February
2020. It is presently
deployed at Well No: BR #
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(E) Chartered Hired WOR: SKP # 160-1 (Audit date: 18.10.2022)

Workover Rig SKP # 160-
1 (RG Petro ZJ-20) was
commissioned in
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at Jorhat asset of ONGC.
Capacity of the rig is 160
Ton and wells completed
in present contract 6 Nos.
Last TPI was conducted
on14.07.2022. It is
No: KH # 14 inside WHI:
KHAG.
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A. Chartered Hired WOR: Akash # XV (Audit date: 27.09.2022)
Workover Rig Akash # XV

(New Rig) was
commissioned in
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Ahmedabad asset of
ONGC. Capacity of the rig
is 50 Ton and wells
completed 210 Nos
(13.09.2022). Last TPI
was conducted on
deployed at Well No: NJN
# 79 having 1 cluster well.
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B. Departmental WOR(O&M): CW # 50-X (Audit date: 28.09.2022)
Workover Rig CW # 50-X

was commissioned in
29.10.2089, at
Ahmedabad asset of
is 37 Ton (original: 50T)
and wells completed 843
Nos (17.09.2022). Last
deployed at Well No: AM
# 218 having 4 cluster
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C. Chartered Hired WOR: KG # 501 (Audit date: 29.09.2022)

Workover Rig KG # 501
was commissioned in
21.09.2020, at
Ahmedabad asset of
is 50 Ton and wells
completed 58 Nos (till
11.09.2022). Last TPI was
conducted in 21.09.2020.
It is presently deployed at
Well No: VJ # 055 having
1 cluster well.
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A. Workover rig
ROM-50-II
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D. Workover Rig: ROM-

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ROM-50-1
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F. Workover Rig:
Aakash-XVI
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A. Departmental WOR (MMC): IR 500-VII (Audit date: 07.09.2021)

The WOR, IR 500-VII was
commissioned on
25.05.1991 for ONGC and
300+ nos. of workover
wells completed. This is a
trailer mounted, self-
driven Workover rig and
having a capacity of 120
Ton. Last TPI was
conducted in 25.05.2019;
NDT of mast, sub-
structure conducted on
August’ 2021. Presently, it
is deployed at Well:
LKW#588 since
01.09.2021
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B. Chartered hired WOR: SKP 150-1 (Audit date: 08.09.2021)
The WOR, SKP 150-1

was commissioned on
2008; and re-
commissioned on
till date 8 nos. of workover
Ton. Last TPI was
conducted in 26.12.2020;
NDT of mast, sub-
structure conducted on
November’ 2019.
Presently, it is deployed at
Well: GLK#92 since
02.09.2021
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C. Chartered hired WOR: SKP 135-III (Audit date: 07.09.2021)
The WOR, SKP 135-III

was commissioned on
13.09.2019 and till date
24 nos. of workover wells
completed. This is a trailer
mounted, self-driven
Workover rig and having a
capacity of 135 Ton. Last
TPI was conducted in
13.09.2019. Presently, it
was deployed at Well No:
RDS #149.
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A. Departmental Workover Rig BHEL-120-IX (Audit date: 14.12.2021)
Workover Rig BHEL-120-

IX was re-commissioned
on 30.05.1990 at
Ankleshwar Asset,
ONGC. Workover Rig
capacity is 120 tons.
Location Well: G#163.
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B. Departmental WOR: ROM-100-I (Audit date: 15.09.2021)

The WOR, ROM-100-I
was commissioned on
223 nos. of workover
Ton. Presently, it is
deployed at Well: G#56.
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C. Departmental WOR: BHEL-120-III (Audit date: 15.09.2021)

The WOR, BHEL-120-III
was commissioned on
340 nos. of workover
Ton. At that time rig mast
was down for rig move.
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D. Workover rig Sitaram-100-01 (Audit Date: 15.12.2021)
The workover rig Sitaram-

100-01 is commissioned
in 2009. This rig is hired
by ONGC on 23.12.2020.
It is having a load capacity
of 100 tons and workover
17 wells so far. Presently
rig was deployed on Well
Olpad#25.
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E. Workover rig Cardwell-50-VIII (Audit date 16.12.2021)

The rig was
commissioned in the year
1989. The rig has load
capacity of 50 tons. The
rig has capital repair in
CWS, Baroda in Sept
2018. The DNV has
reduced the capacity of
the rig to 37 tons. It has
workover 368 wells.
Presently rig was
deployed on well
ANK#221
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A. Chartered hired WOR: Akash-50 XIII (Audit date: 28.02.2022)
WOR, Akash-50 XIII was

commissioned on March,
2019 and till date 103 nos.
of workover wells
workover rig and having a
01.03.2021. Presently, it
is deployed at Well:
AMD#136 since
24.02.2022.
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B. Chartered hired WOR: DR#2 (Audit date: 02.03.2022)
WOR, DR#2 was

commissioned on 1989 at
Ahmedabad asset,
ONGC; and re-
commissioned on March,
2020 and till date 63 nos.
of workover wells
22.03.2020; NDT of mast,
sub-structure conducted
on 2020. Presently, it is
deployed at Well:
NGM#293 since
02.03.2022
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C. Departmental Workover Rig: CW-50-VI (Under O&M Contract) Audit date:28.02.2022

Workover Rig CW-50-VI
was commissioned on
22.01.1988 at
Ahmedabad asset and
764 workover wells have
been completed by the rig
till 11.02.2022. This is a
driven workover rig and
Tons but in last TPI, the
capacity of the rig is
reduced to 35 tons.
Well: JH#168.
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D. Chartered Hired Workover Rig: REPL#12 (Audit date: 01.03.2022)
Workover rig REPL#12

was commissioned on
10.03.2019 at
Ahmedabad asset and
182 workover wells have
been completed by the rig
till date. This is a trailer
capacity of 30 Tons. Rig is
manufactured in 2014 and
last TPI was carried out
on 15.02.2020. Presently,
it is deployed at Well:
WSN#75.
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E. Chartered Hired Workover Rig: John#8 (Audit date: 02.03.2022)
Workover Rig John#8 was

commissioned on
04.05.2021 at
Ahmedabad asset and 22
workover wells have been
completed by the rig till
date. This is a trailer
capacity of 50 Tons. Rig is
manufactured in 1995 and
last TPI was carried out
on 04.05.2021. Presently,
it is deployed at Well No:
876
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observation
The Installation Manager was appointed for

more than two work over rigs in addition to
existing workover rig.
SOPs were available but gap analysis of SOPs

was not carried out.
SOPs for rig engine, mud pump, BOP control

unit were not displayed
Inspection record of draw works was not

available
Record of periodic inspection of BOP control

unit was not available.
Observed that the hydraulic oil level of the BOP

control unit was below the low-level mark.
Training matrix was not available at site.

Testing of twin stop device was not recorded in
Daily Progress Report (DPR).
Record of visual inspection of casing line was

not available
Inspection record of TEED was not available.
The following shortcomings were observed in

hot work permit no. 22 for logging operation
dated 26.03.2023.
· Gas monitoring was not done,
· Electrical energy isolation permit no. was not
linked,
· JSA was not attached &
· No record of conducting relevant TBT for the
said job.
Internal audit was not conducted.
Fire extinguisher lay out was not displayed at

strategic locations at site.
Well handing over and taking over (HOTO) was

not maintained as per the standard format.
Following deficiencies observed in the bridging
document,
a) RACI chart was not included,
b) MOC procedure was not mentioned,
c) SIMOPS procedure was not mentioned,
d) Incident reporting system was not included
&
e) Training details and plan not mentioned.
Inspections including calibration and testing of

the PSVs of mud pump, air receiving vessel
etc. were not carried out.
a) CCTVs were available and the same were

put into operation, but not focused on derrick
floor operational area.
b) Observations on CCTV footage:
· It was noticed that one of the side railings
of the staircase to the derrick floor was found
missing. Potential slip & fall hazard - at 0855hrs
on 8.12.2022. · Unauthorized persons
were moving in operational area without PPE –
at 1100hrs on 11.04.2023.
Fishing operation was carried out during

workover operation. But the same was not
recorded in the modified work over well plan.
Following shortcomings were observed during

BOP pit drill,
a) Response of the team was very poor.
Response time was 7 minutes.
b) Allocation of the job was not proper.
c) Flow check was not done.
Seven key operational personnel including DIC
& Asst. Drillers ( two nos), shift I/cs (4 Nos.) and
one tower pusher have only L-2 IWCF well
control certificates instead of L-3/ L-4
certificates.
a) CCTVs were available and the same

were put into operation but were not focused on
derrick floor operational area.
b) Observations on CCTV footage at 2300 hrs
on 27th March, 2023.:
· Unauthorized vehicle movement .
· Unauthorized persons without PPE.
Mock fire drill was carried out based on the

scenario of fire in chemical tank and following
deficiencies were observed.
a) Siren was installed at the assembly point
and due to which communication was not
proper.
b) The siren of the ambulance was non-
standard one.
c) Rescue of injured person was done through
the obstructed area.
d) Reporting and chain of command was not
followed during the drill.
e) Onsite Incident commander was not
performing his duty as per the ERP.
No record was found regarding First Aid training

of crew.
Rig specific Emergency response plan (ERP)
copy findings,
a) Frequency of scenario base mock drill to
be conducted was not defined in ERP.
b) Frequencies and different scenarios of
BOP drill to be conducted were not defined in
ERP.
c) Procedures and techniques for Well
control (Prevention and control of kick) part was
missing in ERP. Although Well kick is identified
as one of the major hazards during operation.
Ø Risk associated when there was no BOP and

X-Mass tree in the wellhead was not included in
the Risk register even after Bhagjan incident.
Ø Further, issue date & signatory of Risk
register was also missing.
HSE inspection by Mines Manager was not

conducted.
BOP function test conducted on 16/03/2023 was

found not recorded in IADC report.
BOP stack Pressure test observations:
a) BOP stack was not tested at rated working
pressure or the well head rated pressure,
whichever is lower at new location.
b) Choke manifold was found not tested
during BOP pressure test.
c) IBOP/FOSV/TDS IBOP valves were not
found tested in BOP pressure test report.
In the 7 1/16” BOP stack, blind ram was never

pressure tested due to non-availability of
required equipment.
Accumulator Control Unit (ACU) findings:

a) Calibration of ACU relief valve and
pressure gauges was due since March 2023.
b) No record of nitrogen pressure monitoring
of accumulator bottles found at new location.
c) BOP hydraulic lines were not being
pressure tested at maximum operating pressure
periodically.
Trip tank level monitor was not visible from

derrick floor. Person has to go to the top of trip
tank to monitor.
Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA)

was not available at rig site.
Rig crane (Reg. No. AS23Y/ 9851) was not

having spark arrestor.
Low wax crude tank was observed exceeding
beyond the dyke area.
Surveillance by CCTV camera of operational

area was missing including monkey board.
Observations during mock fire drill (electric fire)

conducted near welding transformer (All 49
persons reported):
a) Head count of persons reported was done
haphazardly; no clear system for it.
b) Roles and responsibilities of different
persons were not set-up; who will do what? No
defined Emergency response team.
c) Response time was too long; it took almost
20 minutes to complete the drill.
Well control training certificate of Company man

Sh. T.S Singh was found expired on 7.4.2023
Total manpower associated to rig is 99. Rig

specific training matrix was not found.
Drill deficiencies:
a) BOP trip drill was found not conducted in
all the scenarios as per the report generated
(conducted d/p against BOP only).
b) Record of only few BOP drills were found
available; only 4 in number.
BOP stack Function test observations:

a) BOP function test was not witnessed by
operator side.
b) Few of the BOP function test performed
were not mentioned in the IADC Report.
a) BOP pressure test was not witnessed by
operator side.
b) TDS IBOPs were not found tested in BOP
pressure test report.
c) Periodicity of pressure test was not
maintained (conducted on 11/2, 7/4/23).
d) Initial BOP pressure test on installation
was found not conducted at rated working
pressure of the preventer stack or well - head
whichever is lower.

a) Air inlet supply to pneumatic pump of ACU
was found in closed position.
b) BOP hydraulic lines were not being tested
at maximum operating pressure periodically.
c) No record of nitrogen pressure monitoring
of accumulator bottles found at new location.
d) Annular pressure gauge of remote panel at
rig floor was found malfunctioning.
Environmental Aspect & Impact register was not

prepared.
Risk register was not reviewed & authenticated.
Risks highlighted after the Bhagjan blow out
was not incorporated, (Failure of secondary
seal).
Frequency of scenario base mock drill to be

conducted was not defined in ERP.
Mock Fire drill was not conducted at ODD

hours; always conducted same time at day
hours.
Competent person declaration by Mines

Manager was not available.
Cold work permit issued on 04/04/2023 and

05/04/2023 (MP-2 liner change) was not
interlinked with Electrical isolation permit.
Gas testing was not done while issuing Hot

work permit on 10/04/2023.
Illumination report of dated 03/01/2023 at Well

No. MGD reveals low illumination level in
several key places.
Earthing of welding transformer was not

observed.
Single line diagram was not authenticated by a
competent person/ agency.
Servicing/ inspection report of TEED was not

found available. Competent person to inspect
TEED was also not declared.
Chain/ wire rope slings were missing at the end

of hammer union of high-pressure line at ‘H’
manifold (below rig floor), kill manifold.
Toxicity test report of biocide used in the well

was not available.
Observations during mock Pit drill:

a) During mock BOP pit drill conducted while
drilling, crew closed the BOP in open hole
section. Whereas BOP should not be closed in
actual situation as per the standard procedure.
b) Didn’t record response time.
Recertification of Double Ram 11” X 10K BOP was

available at site and certificate was provided by a
facility. But API- 16A certificate of the facility was not
available.
There were some gaps during function test of BOP.

Initial pressure and closing pressure were not
properly documented in the annexure used for
recording function test.
Initial Pressure test of BOP was carried out at 10000

PSI against rated working pressure of BOP 15000
PSI.
Chart Recorder for pressure testing of Choke

Manifold was not maintained.
Level-II inspection of mast, substructure as per
Annexure-I was not maintained as per OISD-GDN-
202. It was last done in 14.07.2022 and inspection
has not been performed since then.
There were no records of inspection for workover

equipment.
a) 19 number of contractual workers have not

undergone MVT training. Similar observation has
been made in DGMS audit too dated 17.01.2023.
b) Well control training of one shift in charge due

since April’2023
Welding & cutting is a non-routine job. No JSA was

mapped with the work permit no 651 date: 29/04/23
issued for job of welding and cutting. Similarly for
other work permits number 650, 649 etc regarding
cutting welding, JSA has not been mapped.
Fencing around the rig was not proper. Domestic

animals from nearby fields were seen encroaching
the boundaries of installation.
Bypass policy for the interlocks and other

equipments being used in the workover rig was not
available.
It was observed that Crown-o-matic and floor-o-

matic was bypassed on 2/11/2022.
ERP number IMS/HSE/RD/04/008 dated 10.06.2022
contains 14 emergency scenarios but no mock drills
have been either mentioned or done for Oil spill,
Chemical spill. Annual calendar mentioning
frequency for all drills should be prepared for
installation.
Handing and taking over document should be

maintained for ONGC company man.
There were no records of cleaning and change of

Hydraulic oil filters and strainer. There was no
maintenance schedule or frequency mentioned for
cleaning strainer and changing filter.
No checklist was used during mast up process done

in June 2022.
CCTV was available. But there was no one at the

installation who know the password of the system to
watch recordings of previous days. Moreover, CCTV
records were not observed by installation manager
to find out unsafe acts and unsafe conditions.
Clamps of tong pull lines and other wire ropes were

found not in adequate numbers and were put in
different directions at many wire ropes.
Hand railing of staircase near catwalk was not fixed.

It poses a slip and fall hazard. It was an unsafe
condition which was not captured in any hazard
identification card.
Fire mock drill was conducted. Scenario was fire at
Pipe rack.
Few shortcomings observed were: -
a) Person noticing the fire made no attempt to fight
the fire or shout Aag, Aag.
b) Initial and final counting during mustering didn’t
match.
c) Fire water hose was punctured at many places.
d) Fire control team took time to start initial
firefighting. Undefined roles and responsibilities were
quite evident during the mock drill.
e) All clear siren was not announced.
a) Initial pressure test of Double Ram 7.1/16” X 10 K

BOP at Test stump at rated working pressure has
not been performed.
b) Pressure testing of Double Ram 7.1/16” X 10 K
BOP at well head was done at below anticipated
surface pressure of the well.
Major inspection report of Double Ram 7.1/16” X 10

K BOP and Choke manifold were not available.
There were some gaps during function test of BOP.

Initial pressure and closing pressure were not
properly documented in the annexure used for
recording function test.
Pressure testing of Choke Manifold, FOSV and

IBOP was not done at rated working pressure and
pressure chart recorder was also not available.
Level-II inspection of mast, substructure as per
Annexure-I was not being followed as per OISD-
GDN-202. Considering hydraulic rig having certain
new features, there was no new annexure prepared
for inspection.
An Observation in Installation manager diary dated

01.05.2023 depicts PPE’s were compromised while
chemical handling of Caustic.
Separate toolbox talks were being carried out by

ONGC and drill mech daily for the same operation.
Installation manager was not presiding weekly safety

meetings and agenda too was very repetitive.
There was problem of catwalk getting stuck while

operating hydraulically. Few changes were in the
process of being made by Drillmech. No
Management of change process was present for the
same.
a) Well control training of three assistant drillers

was pending. Well control training certificate of one
Drillmech driller got expired on 22nd April 2023.
b) Moreover, firefighting and first aid of one

driller and assistant drill was also pending.
Annual calendar of mock drills was not available.
Only two types of mock drill being conducted.
Safety critical equipment list for new hydraulic rig

was not prepared and its bypass policy has also not
been made.
CCTV cameras were present but recording was not

being done.
Hot work permits no 2 dated 25/04/2023 does not

include JSA.
Ambient air quality report was not available at site.
Rig specific Risk register was not available which

depicts different types of risk available at the
installation.
Mast up and mast down checklist was not available.
Eye wash at mud pit was not available.
Automatic Fire detection and Suppression System

has not been installed at strategic locations.
Crane was working at site during the time of audit. It
was observed that spark arrestor in crane vehicle no
WB 30 Z8368 was not available.
Slings used for lifting was not as per colour coding

policy of ONGC.
Exhaust of air compressor pump was not at proper

height and orientation.
Automization of few processes at newly inducted

hydraulic rig was observed, but new SOPs were not
available for any such processes. Gap analysis for
SOP for process was not done.
Internal audit was due for the rig.
Rig was not surrounded with proper fencing and

gate.
Mock drill was conducted at 16:00hrs. fire at pit

area.
Few observations were:
a) Very poor response by fire team.
b) Firewater pump couldn’t start. It was only after 10
minutes that fire water pump got started.
c) Hose was leaking at various places.
d) Only 4 kg/cm2 pressure was achieved against
the requirement of 7kg/cm2.
Major inspection report of Double Ram 7.1/16” X 10
K BOP, Choke manifold, Kill manifold and BOP
control unit were not available.
Pressure Chart recorders were not available for
pressure test of 7.1/16” X 10 K BOP, Choke
manifold, Kill manifold, FOSV etc.
Initial pressure test of Double Ram 7.1/16” X 10 K
BOP at Test stump at rated working pressure has
not been performed.
Pressure testing of Choke Manifold, Kill manifold

and FOSV were not done at rated working pressure.
NDT of substructure needs to be done under level-

III, level-IV inspection as per OISD-GDN-202.
Remote control panel to operate BOP control unit

was not in working condition. It was also an
observation during previous ESA conducted during
2018.
Five yearly Major inspection and Repair/service

record of BOP control unit was not available.
a) Well control training of 4 ONGC coordinators not

done.
b) Firefighting and first aid training was due for 3

ONGC coordinators.
c) 23 pax out of 35 from Rig tech people were due

for MVT training.
d) Integrated training matrix between ONGC and rig

tech to be prepared to reduce any training gaps.
Safety critical equipment list was not available.
Capacity of existing Fire water tank is 40 cubic

meter against requirement of minimum capacity 53
cubic meter. Also, fire pump was unable to deliver
the required volume and pressure.
a) Annual calendar of mock drills was not available.

Only two types of mock drill being conducted.
b) ERP for HH-100-01 to be reviewed and should

identified more emergencies and their response with
proper roles and responsibilities of person at site.
No Bridging document was available between

ONGC and Rig tech (O&M contractor).
Ambient air quality survey has not been done at

current well location. It was also an observation
during previous ESA conducted during 2018.
Maintenance record of Outfit engine, Drawworks,

travelling block, Crown pulley Mud pump etc were
not available.
Automatic Fire Detection and Suppression System

were not fixed above IC engines.
There were 4 CCTV cameras installed. Only one
was working and display was not live. Recordings of
previous date was also not available.
Fixed gas detectors were not available at site.
Break out tong pull line was not secured with three
number of clamps. It was also an observation during
previous ESA conducted during 2018.
Insulation of exhaust at rig carrier was not properly

insulated.
Fire and medical evacuation mock drill was

conducted. Fire at Bunk house.
a) Pressure of fire water pump was only 4
kg/cm2. It was also an observation during previous
ESA conducted during 2018.
b) Siren didn’t work.
c) Security personnel should also assemble at
muster station.
Spud meet conference checklist was not prepared

for new generation rig. Checklist of conventional rig
was used during spud meet. Gap analysis w.r.t. new
requirement for Significant Points related to
instrumentation, hydraulic system, electrical etc was
not carried out before conducting spud meeting.
Risk register though available was not updated for

risk associated with hydraulic and instrumentation
system incorporated with new generation rig.
Operating manuals were provided by the
manufacturer for operating all equipment like TDS,
Pipe racker, Catwalk etc., but safe operating
procedures (SOP) has not done been developed
and displayed on site.
There was no record of assessment of crew

competency after on job training during
commissioning.
Internal audit of the rig has not been carried out

since its commissioning on 12.12.2022.
Function test & Pressure test discrepancies:

a. Function test was not carried out weekly.
b. During all Function tests, procedure of closing
Bop & opening HCRs was not followed. It was
observed that in all Function test reports, Kill HCR
was closed during F/Test.
c. Accumulator Pressure drops during function tests
were same for closing 21 ¼” Annular BOP & 13 5/8”
Annular BOP.
d. TDS safety valves, IBOP, FOSV were not tested
along with pressure test of BOP.
e. Pressure tests were not carried out every 21 days
(Last tests were carried out on 17.01.23 & 06.04.23).
f. Function Test details were not mentioned in Daily
Progress Report.
BOP Control Unit discrepancies:

a. Nitrogen checking/ refilling of accumulator
bottles was not done since commissioning of the rig.
b. Remote control panel were showing 70 psi air
pressure while main unit was showing 140 psi.
Well control training was not available for 5 key
personnel.
Training deficiencies:
a. MVT was due for 11 regular staff.
b. Electrical supervisory licence covering mining
installation was not available for electrical competent
person.
c. Training needs were not identified as defined in
OISD-STD-176.
Periodic Medical Examination was due for 2 staff

members.
Mines safety officer (MSO) appointment letter was

not available.
Risk associated when there was no BOP and X-

Mass tree in the wellhead was not included in the
Risk register
Rig specific Emergency response plan (ERP) copy
findings:
a. Mock drills for different scenarios like snake
bite, electrical shock, chemical emergencies etc
were not mentioned in ERP.
b. Frequency of scenario based mock drill to be
c. Updated Contact information was not available
in ERP.
Mock drill deficiencies:

a. Mock Drills were carried out for fire, evacuation
scenarios only.
b. Drill deficiencies were not recorded in report.
c. Since commissioning, only 3 trip drills and 2 pit
drills have been conducted.
d. Trip drills for all three scenarios (D/P in BOP,
DC in BOP, No string in hole) were not conducted.
CCTV recording was not available at the time of

audit. Also, round the clock CCTV surveillance of all
operational areas like mud pump area, mud tanks,
generator area etc was not available.
The unsafe act and unsafe conditions were not

recorded to prevent incidents and were not
deliberated in the safety committee meeting.
a. Job safety analysis (JSA) was conducted (for

casing lowering, cementing etc) but only 2-3 hazards
were identified and discussed.
b. Work permits were not interlinked with JSA.

a. Fire extinguishers placement plan was not
available.
b. Details of test of extinguishers were not
available.
c. Inline foam eductor and foam compound (200
litres) was not available at site.
Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA) was not

available at rig site.
a. Single line diagram was not available.
b. Earthing layout with earth pit number were not

available.
Observations during mock fire drill (Scenario: Fire

near BOP control unit) conducted:
a. Crew assembled at assembly point after siren
was raised. Head count of persons reported was not
done. It took more than 3 minutes for everyone to
report.
b. After briefing by DIC, the fire team started
firefighting. Instead of using fire monitor, the team
spend around 3-4 minutes laying the fire hose.
c. After starting fire pump, water was leaking from
hose and nozzle joint as the seal has fallen during
laying the hose. The seal was installed, and fire was
doused.
d. No debriefing was done by DIC after the drill
and all clear signal was not given after completion of
drill.
Internal audit has not been carried out after the

commencement of the contract in Sep 2022.
Major Inspection of BOP control unit was due since

Jan 2023.
Drill deficiencies:
a) BOP trip drill was found not conducted in all the
scenarios as per the report generated (conducted
d/p against BOP only).
b) Record of only few BOP drills were found
available; only 4 in number.
BOP stack Function test & pressure test

observations:
a) TDS safety valves, FOSV, IBOP, Kelly cock
were not found tested in BOP pressure test report.
b) Periodicity of pressure & function test was not
maintained (conducted on 11/2, 7/4/23).
c) Initial BOP pressure test on installation was
found not conducted at rated working pressure of
the preventer stack or well - head whichever is
lower.
d) A few function reports were not mentioned in
the daily progress report.
a. Risk register was not available.

b. Risk associated when there was no BOP and X-
Mass tree in the wellhead was not included in the
Risk register.
findings:
a. Mock drills for different scenarios like snake
bite, electrical shock, chemical emergencies etc
were not mentioned in ERP.
b. Frequency of scenario based mock drill to be
c. Updated Contact information was not available
in ERP.
Weekly safety meeting though conducted discussed

mostly about operation of that particular day.
Safety committee meeting MOM was not available at

site.
a. Job safety analysis was conducted (for last

cementing job) but only 2-3 hazards were identified
and discussed.
b. Work permits were not interlinked with JSA.
a. Fire extinguisher placement plan was not

available.
b. Adequate number of Fire extinguishers were not
placed as per OISD-STD-189.
Smoke detectors were not installed in both AC/DC

PCRs.
Noise survey was conducted but did not cover all

high noise areas.
Earthing plan was not available.
Steps to climb above ETP plant tank was not having

side railings and proper steps
Prespud meet format was not covering all checks

(like Electrical, instrumentation etc.) which are to be
complied before spudding.
Servicing/ inspection report of TEED was not found

available.
02 nos. of FLP torch were not available.
OISD standards were not available at site.
Management of change procedure was not followed

for fabrication of shed above driller working console.
Observations during mock fire drill conducted:
a) Crew assembled at assembly point after siren
was raised. Head count of persons reported was
done even before everyone assembled.
b) After briefing by DIC, the fire team started
firefighting. Instead of using fire monitor, the team
spend around 3-4 minutes laying the fire hose.
c) After starting the fire pump, there were little
leakages at the joints. However, the fire was
doused.
d) Debriefing was done by DIC after the drill, but
all clear signal was not given after completion of drill.
a. Major inspection record of BOPs was not

available at site.
b. Major inspection record of BOP control unit was

not available at site.
c. Major inspection record of kill and choke

manifold was not available at site.
Calibration of Gauges of BOP control unit is due

since 05.03.2023.
Training Deficiencies:
a. MVT training is due for 2/27 regular staff and 6/15
contractual staff.
b. Training needs were not identified as defined in
OISD-STD-176.
Pressure test and function test deficiencies:
a. FOSV, IBOP, Kelly cock were not found tested in
BOP pressure test report.
b. Function test was not carried alternately from
remote panel & main control unit.
Major overhauling report of mud pumps was not

available.
MOC for major modification of the rig was not

available.
Inspection of mast was not carried out after tilting of

mast during drilling and mast was lowered for repair
of bottom box foundation.
MSO appointment letter was not available.
02 Nos. of SCBA was not available at site.
Gland packing was not proper for most electrical

connections (DC PCR, SC motors & agitator motors,
water pump motor)
Only one means of communication was operational.

Safety meeting was not detailed.
a. Rig specific safe operating procedures were not

available.
b. Gap analysis not found as per recommendation
on System of SOP issued by OISD vide letter
OISD/E&P/SOP/2021-22/01 dated 09.09.2021.
Minor accident investigation report for accident (foot

crushed under mouse hole incident) in Feb 2023
was not available at site.
Pre spud meet checklist was not covering all the

safety aspects.
Pending observation of Internal audit by Corporate

HSE of ONGC dtd 18.10.2022 was not complied and
action taken report was not available.
All the 4 Assistant Driller (Headman) were not

having Well control trainings.
Gap analysis by OIL w.r.t. training requirements

based on regulatory, OISD-STD-176 etc. to develop
competency was not found.
i) Training matrix was not found available at rig.

ii) PME record & fitness report were also not
available at rig.
In both 12 ¼” & 8 ½” section, only one 13 5/8”X10M
DBRAM BOP (includes blind & ram BOP) besides
annular BOP was used in the BOP stack during
drilling.
Major servicing (COC) of 13 5/8”X10M, WOM make

SRAM BOP (S/No. 280-00-03) is due since October
2021.
Major servicing of Choke manifold (S/No.

E135DHOOH) used is due since October 2021.
Kill manifold was not available.
BOP control unit, Sara make (S/No. 15-415-2A-510-

0) had following deficiencies,
i) Major inspection (periodicity 5 year) of BOP
control unit is due since May 2021.
ii) Inlet valves of pneumatic pump (2Nos) were found
in closed position.
BOP Fn. test issues,

i) Function test of BOP stack is not being carried out
alternately from both remote panel and Control unit;
not mentioned in its report too.
ii) Function test is not mentioned in the IADC report.
Pressure test of IBOP of TDS was not found

conducted.
5 yearly periodic inspections/ servicing of Draw

work, Rotary table, Crown block, travelling block,
Mud pumps was not conducted (due since
Aug’2021).
Record of Level II inspection of Mast, Substructure
as defined in OISD-GDN-202 was not found
available.
NDT & Load test of BOP hoisting unit is not found;

Safe Working Load (SWL) was also not found
mentioned on it.
NDT of Tubular handling tool, Bails, winch hanging &

tong hanging pulleys were not found.
Details inspection for vibration monitoring of Rig

equipment was not conducted.
Report of PRV’s is available, but the calibration

record of Master gauge used was not available.
Site specific safety meeting was not conducted on

weekly basis as per the recommendations of
Baghjan HLC report. Same was conducted on
monthly basis.
Toolbox talk (TBT) record reveals only 2/3 common

points were discussed in all the meetings.
Effective implementation of SOP – creating

awareness is not found evident.
Very few ‘Near misses’ were found reported

(14/5/21, 17/6/21, 17/1/22) in last one year.
Only 3 scenarios were mentioned in ERP; out of
this, mock drills were conducted in fire & BOP drill
only. Other emergency scenarios viz. earthquake,
rig transportation, oil spillage etc. were missing in
the ERP.
Only two scenarios covered in the BOP trip drill out

of three.
Work permit for ‘work at height’ for non-routine job

(like greasing of crown block etc.) were not followed.
Both the Power tongs used were found not having

safety lines.
SOP of N/UP & N/DN of BOP and X-mass tree was

not available.
Only one communication system was available at

rig, whereas minimum two independent
communication systems should be provided.
CCTV installed at present is not covering operational

area viz. rotary, monkey board.
i) First aid training is due 76/98 persons as per
their training matrix.
ii) Firefighting training is due 74/98 persons as per
iii) Gap analysis by OIL w.r.t. training requirements
based on regulatory, OISD-STD-176 etc. to develop
competency is not found.
Major servicing/ re-certification of 21 ¼”X2M, Hydrill

make ABOP (S/No. R000000042-1) was not found
available.
BOP control unit, (Make: Consolidated Pressure

control) deficiencies,
i) Major inspection (periodicity 5 year) was not
available.
ii) Nitrogen pre-charge pressure check periodicity
was not followed.

work, Crown block, travelling block, Mud pumps was
not conducted.

as defined in OISD-GDN-202 was not carried-out
(frequency during Rig-up, OISD-GDN-202).
Pre-spud electrical safety check list as per

Annexure-2 of OISD-STD-216 was not followed.
Rig specific De-rigging & rigging-up procedures was

not available.

As per SIMOPS checklist format, PTW is not
generated during the Mast-up of rig having 3 cluster
wells (Dated: 11.04.2022).
Only 3 scenarios were mentioned in ERP; out of

the ERP.
Very few ‘Near misses’ incidents were reported

(15/10/20, 6/7/21, 1/8/21, 23/1/22).
Detailed Internal audit (MDT) by OIL after hiring of

the chartered rig was not conducted (Contract
commences 27.09.2020).
By-pass register for Electrical & Mechanical
equipment was not found maintained.
Mast lowering/ raising Hydraulic system issues,
i) No hydro test record of both the hydraulic

cylinders (Pr. developed up to 3500 psi).
ii) There was no system (frequency) for periodical

cleaning/ changing of hydraulic filter fitted at unit.
Details inspection for vibration monitoring of Rig

equipment was not conducted.
Earthing of pipe racks was not found.
Non-Flameproof features of electrical fittings were

found inside Doghouse.

(E 2000) (Audit date: 11.05.2022)
Observations
i) Well control training of RM (Sh. L. Dutta) is due

since 13.12.2021.
ii) All the 4 Assistant Drillers are not having Well

control training certificates.
i) Firefighting training is due for 44/88 persons as

per their training matrix.
ii) First aid training is due for 78/88 persons as per
iii) MVT training is due for 4/88 persons as per their

training matrix.
In both 12 ¼” & 8 ½” section, only one 13 5/8”X10M

DBRAM BOP (includes blind & ram BOP) besides
annular BOP was used in the BOP stack during
drilling.
Major servicing/ re-certification issues,
i) COC of 13 5/8”X10M, WOM make DBRAM BOP

(S/No. BAW-280-00-02) is due since October 2021.
ii) Choke manifold, (Make: T3-Energy Services)

major servicing record was not available.
Kill Manifold was not available.
BOP control unit, Make: Windless Energy Services

(S/No. AU4982) deficiencies,
i) Major inspection (periodicity 5 year) of BOP

control unit is due since January 2022.
ii) Inlet valves of pneumatic pump (2Nos) were found

in closed position.
iii) Blind ram lever at both the Remote panel is not
having any locking/ protective system.
iv) BOP control lines (from control unit to BOP stack)

are not being tested at maximum operating pressure
periodically.
BOP Function test is not being carried out

alternately from both remote panels and Control unit.
BOP Fn. test & Pr. test is not witnessed by operator

side.

work, Rotary table, travelling block, Mud pump#1
has not been conducted.

available.
Pre- spud electrical safety check list as per


not available.

Baghjan HLC report. They have conducted the same
on monthly basis.
Detailed Internal audit (MDT) by OIL after hiring of a
new contract was not conducted (Contract
commences April 2019).

Only 3 scenarios were mentioned in the ERP; out of

the ERP.
Installation manager diary was not being properly

maintained/ recorded.
Details inspection of Rig equipment for vibration

monitoring is not conducted.
Inspection record of BOP lifting slings was not

available.

available at rig site.


(S 103) (Audit date: 12.05.2022)

Observations
3 out of 4 Assistant Drillers are not having Well

control training.
Gap analysis w.r.t. training requirements based on

regulatory, OISD-STD-176 etc. to develop
competency was not found.
Choke manifold (Chinese make, 2013) major

servicing/ inspection record was not available.
Kill manifold was not used.
BOP test issues,
i) Fn. test is not witnessed by operator side.
ii) Few of the function test was not mentioned in the

IADC report.
iii) Pressure test of IBOP of TDS not found

conducted.
BOP drill format has no clarity, what type of drill is
conducted; needs review.
Mock drills were not conducted in odd hours.
Only 3 scenarios were mentioned in the ERP; out of

the ERP.

Detailed Internal audit (MDT) by OIL after hiring of a

new contract was not conducted (Contract
commences 10.08.2020).
It was observed that internal audit carried out in Nov’
21 have not captured many of the issues raised
during this ESA.

not available (OISD-GDN-218, Cl 3,4)
Having 2 producing cluster wells, SIMOPS

requirement was not following.
Flow lines of the two cluster wells were not protected

as per OISD-STD-186.
Safety line of Make-up tong is undersize (dia.) &

found short of clamps (2).
Details inspection of Rig equipment for vibration
monitoring is not conducted.
Gland packing was not in place at the electrical

junction box fitted on 75 hp motor connected with
multistage pump.
Emergency light was not found in the enclosed ACU
enclosure.
Work permit for ‘work at height’ for non-routine job

(like greasing of crown block etc.) were not followed
(Dated:16.4.22).
Installation manager diary was not being properly

maintained.


(Audit date: 09.05.2022)
Observations
(a) Level III derrick inspection was pending since
21/12/2021. Last inspection was done in
21/12/2019.
(b) No records of level I and level II inspection of

Mast found at rig site.
BOP control lines from control unit to BOP stack

were not being tested at rated working pressure
periodically.
BOP Function tests were not conducted from

Remote control panel.
Pre-charge pressure of Nitrogen in accumulator

control unit bottles were not checked periodically
and no records were maintained.
(a) SOP prior to Nipple down X-Mas tree should be
properly mentioned in workover well plan prepared
by multi-disciplinary team i.e. how much time well
should be kept under observation and circulation to
be done.
(b) No records of Well under observation and

circulation prior to Nipple down X-Mas tree in IADC
reports.
No records of BOP testing performed in all the IADC

reports.
DGMS audit report dated 11.03.2021 brings out

certain observations which were still not complied:
Installation manager of CH-7 rig was acting as an

Installation manager of total three workover rigs.
These rigs were at a substantial distance from each
other. Thus, it was not possible for IM to visit each
installation on daily basis to see safety aspects.
Weekly safety meetings were not being conducted.
(a) There was no check list for Rig mast up and rig
mast down procedure.
(b) Rig move checklist along with electrical safety

check list as per Annexure-2 of OISD-STD-216 was
not followed.
There were no Loss control tours done by senior

officers periodically.
Emergency shut off (ESD) testing records were not

maintained.
Wire ropes / slings, which were in use for critical

service, were not periodically inspected or
examined.
Stencilling on fire water tank and mud tanks were

not done.
There was no SIMOPS matrix for combined

operations being conducted. Employees were
unaware of allowed, restricted & operations which
were not allowed during various combined
operations.
There was no demarcation of healthy slings (load

tested) at work site. All the slings were kept at one
place.
8 numbers of staff members didn’t undergo MVT

training.
No Training matrix was found at site. Further, Gap

analysis for training was also not done.
Gap analysis for SOP to be carried out.
Various SOPs are still missing like for rig mast down
and rig mast up process, SOP for controlling blow
out when there is no BOP or X-Mas tree on well etc.
Work Instructions to be displayed in trilingual format
at all the designated locations.
(a) ERP to include all types of drills like Gas leakage

drills, earthquake drill, terrorist attack drill etc.
(b) ERP should have updated telephone numbers of

emergency contacts.
Fire drill was conducted with scenario “Fire at

canteen”.
Gaps observed were:
a) Proper siren code was not followed.
b) Fire water through hose could not reach canteen

area. Pressure was less than 7 kg/cm2.
c) Final Mustering head count was less than the

initial mustering head count. Even then no rescue
team was activated to find the missing.
d) No all-clear siren was activated after the drill.
H-12 (Audit date: 10.05.2022)

Observations
a) Level III derrick inspection was pending since
21/03/2020.
b) No records of level I and level II inspection of

periodically.
Records of overhauling of crown block, travelling

block, draw works, rotary table, mud pumps were
not available.

Inspection Record of BOP control unit was not

available.
be done.

reports.
No records of BOP Pressure test were found in the

IADC report.
Installation manager of CH-12 rig was acting as an

Installation manager of total three workover rigs.
These rigs were at a substantial distance from each
other. Thus, it was not possible for IM to visit each
installation on daily basis to see safety aspects.
Installation manager diary was not maintained as

required. It was more of a daily DPR (covering
technical data). It was not covering any safety
aspects nor any compliance of it.
(a) Safety officer was not having firefighting and

first aid certificates and,
(b) While interaction with safety officer it was found
that competency level of safety officer was not
adequate, considering he was unaware about
OMR’17
ISA dated 10.03.2021 states that:
“15 nos. of employees didn’t complete firefighting

and first aid training”.
Training has not been imparted yet.
Pit level meeting dated 11.04.2022 states that:
a) Drills not being practiced regularly and those

conducted were not mentioned in daily IADC report.
b) MVT training to be imparted to 3 staff members.
These points were still pending.

not followed.

maintained.

examined.
Stencilling on fire water tanks and mud tanks were

not done.
Insulation mat in PCR/ electrical panel was not of

recommended BIS standard.

operations.

place.


a) ERP to include all types of drills like Gas leakage
b) ERP should have updated telephone numbers of

emergency contacts.
Fire drill was conducted with scenario “Fire at tank”.
Gaps observed were: -
(a) Proper siren code was not followed.
(b) Mustering done was very unprofessional with lot

of chaos and miscommunications.
(c) No all-clear siren was activated after the drill.

M-1 (Audit date: 11.05.2022)
Observations
a) No record of Category III derrick inspection

available.
b) No records of level I and level II inspection of


periodically.
Air pressure at BOP control panel at derrick floor

was found to be 800 psi only, it was less than the
recommended pressure.
Calibration of pressure gauges/ regulators of BOP
control unit was not done. Even record of last
calibration was also not available.

not available.

Inspection record of BOP control unit was not

available.

be done.

reports.

reports.
ISA dated 17.11.2021 states that.

Ambulance designated was not having oxygen
cylinder and blanket.
Point is still not complied.
(a) Safety officer was not having firefighting and first

aid certificates and,
(b) While interaction with safety officer it was found

that competency level of safety officer was not
adequate, considering he was unaware about
OMR’17.
Safety committee meeting dated 28.07.2021 doc no
DOC.WM. FORMAT18 states that:
The plinth should be hardened, and necessary
ancillary jobs were to be ensured for safety.
This has not been complied till date for many

locations (wellsite)
Installation manager of DM-1 rig was also acting as

a shift in charge of the rig.



not followed.


maintained.

examined.

not done.
Insulation mat in PCR/ electrical panel was not of

recommended BIS standard.

operations.

place.
8 nos. of staff members didn’t undergo MVT training.

Trainings pending were:

(i) First aid- 6 nos.
(ii) IADC – 2 assistant driller (Headman).
(iii) IM has done level 3 well control training only.



emergency contacts.
M-1 (Audit date: 12.05.2022)
Observations
(a) No record of Category III derrick inspection

available.
(b) No records of Category I and Category II

inspection of Mast found at rig site.

periodically.
BOP pressure test done on 22nd April 2022 didn’t
mention about blind ram testing.
TEED and fall prevention device were not inspected

as per recommended frequency.
Hazardous area classification not done at rig.
Calibration of pressure gauges/ regulators of BOP

control unit was not done. Even record of last
calibration was also not available.

not available.

Inspection record of BOP control unit was not

available.

be done.
reports.

reports.
ISA dated 17.11.2021 states that
Ambulance designated was not having oxygen

cylinder and blanket.
Point is still not complied.
Safety committee meeting dated 28.07.2021 doc no

DOC.WM. FORMAT18 states that:
The plinth should be hardened, and necessary
ancillary jobs were to be ensured for safety.
This has not been complied till date for many

locations (wellsite).
Installation manager of M-1 rig has not completed

IADC supervisory level well control training.

High potential near miss incident happened on 21st

Sep2021 at NHK#211. Incident occurred during
pressure testing of a kill line. No investigation carried
out till date.

not followed.


examined.

not done.

operations.

place.
8 nos. of staff members didn’t undergo MVT training.

Trainings pending were:
(i) First aid -- 6 no’s
(ii) IADC – 2 assistant drillers (Headman).


emergency contacts.
Automatic gas detection system was not installed at

strategic locations like well mouth etc.
Observations
Counterweights of the power tongs were hanging
unsafely around cellar pit working area below the
substructure. (Unsafe condition)
The well was under simulation for flow.
a) The cellar pit was filled with water and any of the
wellheads for annulus monitoring was not visible.
b) No pressure gauge was connected in outer

annulus.
c) The flare line for testing well was directed into

waste pit.
d) It was also not terminating at safe distance and
not anchored properly.
a) The pressure gauge at driller’s console was not
working and stand pipe manifold pressure gauge
was not functional.
b) The Mud Volume Totalizer (MVT) was not

functional at Rig floor.
The bleed line of standby line on stand pipe manifold

was not connected and 2” nipple connected after
valve had no threads to connect line.
IRD blower motor was fitted without cover. It may

cause trip and fall hazards besides exposing blower
motor to mud and water during wet trips.
Online gas detector had its alarm setting at 25% of

LEL instead of maximum 20% of LEL required.
The drill-o-meter calibration was not correct (Empty

travelling block was hanging and it was indicating 25
MT).
a) Chequered plates around working area of the
rotary table are badly worn out.
b) There were significant gaps between platforms at

Rig floor.
c) Eazy-torque at Derrick-floor was out of order.
Only one of the air winches (opposite Driller’s

console) was operational whose wire line was
damaged. Needs to be replaced on priority. Other air
winch line was dry.
The cable glands of the majority of the flame proof

motors installed in hazardous areas were damaged.
Record of ELR/ELCB of current setting limits was

not available.
A 20 MT crane parked at well site did not have valid
load test certificate and its limit switches were also
not working.
The guy rope of counterweight of fall prevention

device had kinks.
The Bull line was not stacked properly and also not
lubricated and covered.
a) The dyke of Diesel fuel oil tanks had become

defunct as hose was passing through a hole not
sealed around.
b) Earthing electrode for tanker unloading was
without insulation.
a) There are four cluster wells at the well site;
details of all the wells were not displayed. Status
and any actions/precautions required in emergency
or in operations were not mentioned in Pre-spud
meeting or well plan.
b) The copy of the well plan was also not signed by
the approving authority.
a) Emergency light in PCR room was inadequate.
b) AC was also not working properly.

SCBA was not available at well site for emergency
use.
Mock drill record of emergency handling during Rig

transportation, Rig dismantling and rig building was
not available. This aspect is not covered in ERP for
the Rig.
Mock drill record of emergency handling during Rig
transportation, Rig dismantling and rig building was
not available. This aspect is not covered in ERP for
the Rig.
ing Rig: E-1400-21 Audit Date: 24.05.2022

Observations
The 12 ¼” phase drilling was in progress. However,
a) BOP remote panel at rig floor was not

connected.
b) Choke console at Rig floor was not connected.
c) No choke was lined up
d) MGS was not connected.
e) SCR/KRP reading was not taken
f) kill line and choke line hydraulic valves were not

connected with operating hydraulic lines
g) Manual valve joint was not tightened properly.

This flange connection was tightened with only six
bolts.
-
a) All 3-position 4-way valve at BOP control

unit was kept in neutral position.
b) Air pressure gauge was not working.
c) BOP control unit does not have

canopy/shed cover; no provision of light was
made at BOP control unit.
d) Electrical motor at BOP control unit was

not earthed.
e) BOP control unit air supply hose was leaking.
During audit trip drill was conducted, following

observation was made;
a) Drilling crew response was poor.
b) Flow check was not properly carried out
c) No person was sent for closing of BOP, if

required
d) Shift-in-charge unable to explain

procedure to properly shut the well.
a) Trip Tank was not connected.
b) Mud Volume Totalizer (MVT) was not fully

operational.
c) SPM, RPM, Stand pipe pressure gauge at H-

manifold was not working.
Safety line of break out tong at derrick floor was long

and not anchored in correct direction defeating its
purpose,

There were gap between the Rig floor platforms,

also some of the platform were in damaged
condition.
Previous calibration report of portable gas detectors

does not indicate alarm setting @ percentage of
LEL. It was tested on @ 50% of LEL of natural gas.
Both the bottom boxes of the rig were full of water.
None of the earth pits was numbered.

A rubber hose instead of steel pipe was connected
to Choke manifold as release line and also not
anchored properly.
Gate Valves fitted on choke manifold were open
from one side.
Working platform for suction modules of the mud
pump is badly corroded and also the platform for
working area for pump liners and power end is not
stable.

motors installed in hazardous areas were not proper.
Junction box of BOP control unit motor had only two
bolt rendering its FLP feature defunct.
Power pack # 3 exhaust pipe was in bent condition.
Temporary arrangement to rotate mud pumps crank

shaft was made and fitted, however it was exposed
rotating condition while pumps are running, putting
nearby working crew in unsafe situation. (unsafe
condition)
AC-PCR air-conditioner was not working.
Electrical isolation permit is not linked with work

permit (e.g work permit no. 880, dated 25.05.2021
and isolation permit no.114)
use.
Rig crew Training status were as follows:
a) 2 out of 7 eligible person has valid IWCF
certificate
b) 14 out of 40 has received MVT training
c) None has received safety training
d) None has received first aid refresher training
e) 21 person out of total 54 is due for PME
ing Rig: E-2000-6 Audit date: 25.05.2022
Observations
The 12 ¼” phase drilling was in progress. However,
h) BOP remote panel at rig floor was not

connected.
i) Choke console at Rig floor was not connected.
j) No choke was lined up
k) MGS was not connected.
l) SCR/KRP reading was not taken
m) kill line and choke line hydraulic valves were not

connected with operating hydraulic lines
n) Manual valve joint was not tightened properly.

This flange connection was tightened with only six
bolts.
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f) All 3-position 4-way valve at BOP control
unit was kept in neutral position.
g) Air pressure gauge was not working.
h) BOP control unit does not have

canopy/shed cover; no provision of light was
made at BOP control unit.
i) Electrical motor at BOP control unit was

not earthed.
j) BOP control unit air supply hose was leaking.
During audit trip drill was conducted, following

observation was made;
e) Drilling crew response was poor.
f) Flow check was not properly carried out
g) No person was sent for closing of BOP, if

required
h) Shift-in-charge unable to explain

procedure to properly shut the well.
d) Trip Tank was not connected.
e) Mud Volume Totalizer (MVT) was not fully

operational.
f) SPM, RPM, Stand pipe pressure gauge at H-

manifold was not working.
Safety line of break out tong at derrick floor was long

and not anchored in correct direction defeating its
purpose,

There were gap between the Rig floor platforms,
also some of the platform were in damaged
condition.
Previous calibration report of portable gas detectors

does not indicate alarm setting @ percentage of
LEL. It was tested on @ 50% of LEL of natural gas.
Both the bottom boxes of the rig were full of water.
None of the earth pits was numbered.
A rubber hose instead of steel pipe was connected

to Choke manifold as release line and also not
anchored properly.
Gate Valves fitted on choke manifold were open
from one side.
Working platform for suction modules of the mud
pump is badly corroded and also the platform for
working area for pump liners and power end is not
stable.

motors installed in hazardous areas were not proper.
Junction box of BOP control unit motor had only two
bolt rendering its FLP feature defunct.
Power pack # 3 exhaust pipe was in bent condition.
Temporary arrangement to rotate mud pumps crank

shaft was made and fitted, however it was exposed
rotating condition while pumps are running, putting
nearby working crew in unsafe situation. (unsafe
condition)
AC-PCR air-conditioner was not working.
Isolation permit is not linked with work permit (e.g

work permit no. 880, dated 25.05.2021 and isolation
permit no.114)
use.
Rig crew Training status were as follows:
a) 2 out of 7 eligible person has valid IWCF
certificate
b) 14 out of 40 has received MVT training
c) None has received safety training
d) None has received first aid refresher training
e) 21 person out of total 54 is due for PME
ing Rig: EV-2000-IV Audit Date: 26.05.2022
Observations
Crown block and Travelling block were due for major

overhaul.
BOP remote panel indicator lights were not working.
a) Remote choke console air pressure gauge was

faulty and damaged.
b) Choke position indicator was not working.
a) Stand pipe manifold pressure gauge was faulty.
b) Mud pump#1 pressure gauge was faulty.

a) One Air-conditioner in AC-PCR was not working.
b) Emergency light at AC-PCR was inadequate.
40 MT Crane AS-04-BC-3199 parked at well site:
a. Load test certificate shows that load test was not

done at required load.
b. Boom Limit switch of the crane was not working
c. Sling load test certificate was expired (dated

13.11.2020)
During the fire drill alarm was not audible at Derrick

Floor especially in Dog House.
The rig layout is opposite from conventional.

Assembly point is behind most hazardous areas i.e
Well and Diesel storage tanks.
a) Online gas detection system is not available.
b) Portable gas detector calibration record shows

that it has been tested at 50 % of LEL. No record of
alarm setting at maximum 20% of LEL.
Only one of the bull (bridle) lines was hanging

properly. However, both lines were not lubricated
and covered.
In pre-spud meeting, details and status of all cluster

wells should be covered.
Training status was as follow:
a) IWCF (2 person have valid certificate out of 10)
b) Safety training is not imparted to anyone.

c) MVT(6 person are due)
d) PME (10 person are due)
Audit Observations
All shifts are not being monitored by Organization’s
competent persons/ officials during each working
shifts, Only one Installation Manager (IM) and two
ONGC shift Coordinator are posted at present
Traveling block safety device, crown-o-matic and

floor-o-matic was not in working order Same was
found mentioned in TPI report by M/s ABS carried
out in Feb’2020 and rig is found working without twin
safety device since its commissioning.
(i) BOP pressure test of blind ram was not carried

out at well head as per requirements.
(ii) BOP was alternatively not closed by derrick floor

remote panel and accumulator control panel during
function test.
(iii) No BOP pressure chart record was available.
(i) No BOP drill was carried when there was no

string in the well.
(ii) Medical evacuation drill was not carried out.
Inspection (NDT) record of handling tools was not

available at rig.
All Cointract crew are required to be Mines

Vocational Trained (MVT), Fire Fighting and First Aid
trained as per contract.
(i) MVT found due for 18 out of 42 persons

(Contract requirements)
(ii) Only 4 nos of firefighting training valid

certificates were available
(i) There was no temporary protection of cluster
well provided.
(ii) SIMOP matrix was not available at site.
Lesson learnt from past incident was not available

and not discussed in the safety meetings.
9 nos. well control certificates were available against

the requirement of 10 number
Insulation test meter was available but not suitable

for zone 1 and 2
Stack monitoring of DG sets, Mud pump, carrier

engine and Fire pump is due, last done in Feb’2021.
Pressure gauge of stand pipe was defective.
(i) Electrical motor was tripping during testing of

BOP accumulator.
(ii) Log book of accumulator was not available.
(iii) Accumulator was placed at about 13 meter from

well head.
BOP sling was not certified/examined by competent

person on yearly basis.
Only 6 nos. of studs against the requirement of 12
studs were provided in the changeover spool of well
head.

available at rig.
(i) TEED record was available. However no

maintenance and replacement record was available.
(ii) No rest record of fall prevention device was

available.
Suitable electrical cable trays are not available for

laying electrical cables, found laid on ground.
Loss control tours/inspections were not conducted

by Mines manager
Risk register was available at site. Recent risks were

not evaluated due to major accidents like Blow out,
over turning of workover rig, casing /fast end etc.
Site fencing was found missing at one –two places.
High noise survey record was available. However

high noise area was not displayed.
Acetylene cylinders of welding-cutting set were

found lying on ground in open.
(i) SOP for N/UP and N/DN of BOP and X-MAS

tree not available.
(ii) Gap analysis was not carried out as per
recommendation on “System of SOP” issued by
OISD.
Emergency Response Plan (ERP) was updated
recently. However the old statutory requirements
were found mentioned in the ERP like OMR-1984
and IER-1955.
I-card with validity of MVT and IME was not issued
to O&M crew members as per contract
Bridging document was not mentioning roles and

responsibility of contractor and company, at present
only contractor responsibilities are found mentioned.
Fast end and dead end of casing line were not

visually inspected
Rig aviation light was not of intermittent type
Installation Manager diary was available at

installation. However, it was filled up upto 19th
February 2022.
Toilet facility was not provided at site.
Fire drill was conducted with fire scenario” Fire at

well head area during activation of well at 11:45 hrs.
The following short coming were the observations:
(a) All crewmembers were assembled at assembly

point for head count rather than fight the fire by a
person who noticed the fire at initial stage.
(b) Wind direction was not taken care during using

portable DCP fire extinguisher.
(c) There was a delay from shift incharge to
understand the situation and act.
(d) Firewater pump was started which was leaking
from the delivery line
(e) All clear was given by audit team
(f) All clear siren was not blown.
kover Rig IR-500-II (O&M Contact) DATE: 24 th May 2022

Audit Observation
NDT of handling tools was not conducted. No record

was available at rig.
NDT of rig report was available. However, ATR of

recommendations of NDT report was not available
Major repair record of BOP, Accumulator and high

pressure line was not available.
Trip tank was available but not in use therefore no

trip sheet was maintained at site.
Kill manifold was not provided at site.

Safety meeting at installation is being conducted
monthly, need be conducted weekly as per HLC
recommendations and lesson learnt from accident,
SOPs, unsafe act, unsafe conditions etc. to be a part
of agenda.
There was three cluster wells in the drill site.
(i) Pre-workover meeting record was available.

However, all the hazards related to the proposed
SIMOP were not identified, assessed and
determined to have the risk as low as reasonably
practicable.
(ii) The equipment and bunk house were not placed

as per approved lay out plan.
(iii) No well protection was provided on all the

cluster wells.
Emergency Response Plan (ERP) was updated
recently. However the old statutory requirements
were given in the ERP like OMR-1984 and IER-
1955.
BOP drills without string was not conducted on each

well.
Two IADC supervisor certificates were available

against the requirements of 6.
Safety trainings other than MVT, fire fighting and first

aid training were not imparted
Insulation tester was available but not suitable for

Zone1 & 2.
(i) BOP pressure and function test record was
available. The pressure test of hi-pressure line &
FOSV along with pressure test of BOP was not
conducted.
(ii) No pressure chart recorder was used during

the BOP pressure test.
Risk register was available at site. Recent risks were

not evaluated due to major accidents like Blow out,
overturning of workover rig, casing /fast end etc.
BOP accumulator logbook, maintenance record was

N2 check in the bladder of accumulator bottle was

done on six monthly basis but not checked on on
each well.

tree not available.
(ii) Gap analysis was not carried out as per

OISD.
Anchoring of high-pressure line rubber hose, steel

line and BOP line was not done.
Ambulance was available at site. However, the

following observations of the audit team:
(i) The fitness certificate expired in the year
2019.
(ii) No key to operate O2 cylinder was available.

(iii) Face mask available but it was dirty and
cannot be used during emergency.
(iv) Only one ambulance driver was available

against the requirement of two numbers.
Casing slip and cut record was available. It was

noticed that the casing rope strands were broken
after running of 3566 meters therefore replaced 190
meters. The quality of casing rope need be checked
from the field report.
Illumination survey record was available. However
the corrective action was not taken where
illumination level was low.
SOP of workover operations was available of the

year 2012.
Toolbox Talk (TBT) record was available at site.

However, Hazards associated with the operations
and control measures, SOPs were not discussed in
the meeting.
(i) Accumulator was placed at a distance of 2 meter

from cluster well GLK# 290, around 6 meters from
another cluster well GLK#293 and around 10 meters
from the well which was under workover.
(ii) BOP accumulator, Mud pump, Air compressor

found placed very close to wellhead and not as per
approved lay out plan.
Gap was observed in toe board between the railing

and derrick floor.
No pressure gauge was installed on the stand pipe

of rig to monitor the pressure during drilling of
cementing/milling operation
No remote BOP panel was provided on the derrick

floor.
Only two clamps were provided in the jerk line and
main guy ropes
All O&M crew are required to be MVT, Fire Fighting

and First Aid trained as per contract. Only 8 persons
out of 34 found having valid MVT and First aid
training found due for 8 persons,


visually inspected
Fire drill was conducted considering fire scenario in

“well head area” at 12:00 hrs. The following short
comings were noticed by audit team:
(a) All crewmembers were assembled at assembly

point for head count rather than fight the fire by a
person who noticed the fire at initial stage.
(b) Wind direction was not taken care during using

portable DCP fire extinguisher.
(c) Firewater pump was started which was not
developing pressure up to 7 Kg/cm2.
(d) All clear was given by audit team
(e) All clear siren was not blown.
kover rig SKP-135-VI (Charted rig) Date 25 th May 2022

Audit Observation
NDT of handling tools is due, last done during

commissioning in April 2019.
Record of Well control certificate of IMs were not

available at site.
Kill manifold was not provided at rig.
ERP was updated recently. However the old

statutory requirements were found referred (OMR-
1984 and IER-1955).

Safety trainings other than MVT, fire fighting and first

aid training were not imparted as per the
requirements of OISD-STD-176.
Loss control tours were not conducted by Mines

manager
BOP pressure and function test record was

available.
(i) The pressure test of BOP at first installation was

not tested upto rated pressure at well head.
(ii)No pressure chart was used during the BOP

pressure test.

done on six monthly basis but not on each well.
(i) SOP for N/UP and N/DN of BOP and X-MAS tree
not available.
(ii) No gap analysis was done
Anchoring of high-pressure line rubber hose, filling

line steel line and BOP line was not done.

and control measures, SOPs were not discussed in
the meeting.
Accumulator electrical line was not found connected

and air pressure was not built up as desired to start
pneumatic pump on auto mode. The auto system
could not be started due to this reason.
Placement of bunkhouses, accumulator, mud tanks,

mud pumps etc. was not as per the approved layout
diagram. They were closed to wellhead and cluster
wells.
The pressure gauges and BOP closed or open rams

indicators at remote panel provided at derrick floor
were defective.
The U clamps provided on the jerk line, power guy

ropes were not at distances as per OISD-STD-187
requirements.
Inspection and testing of MCBs and ELCB were not

carried out.
N2 pressure was found low in Mud pump dampener.

Risk register was available at site. Recent risk due
to major accidents like Blow out, overturning of
workover rig, casing /fast end etc. were not
evaluated
Surface BOP were not provided to mechanically

close the rams.
SIMOP matrix was not available indicating two

operation like workover operation at one side and
production/well checking operation at one side.
Ambulance was found at well site without spark

arrestor
ATR on the observations of pre-workover meeting
held on 18/05/2022 was not available
BOP drill without string was not conducted as per

requirements.

visually inspected
PSVs of BOP accumulator were not calibrated.
Toilet facility was not available.
SOPs was not displayed in bilingual at all strategic

locations
N2 pressure on BOP accumulator bladder was not

tested on each well
BOP sling was not load tested.
Safety meeting was conducted by installation

manager on weekly basis. The lesson learnt from
past incidents, SOPs, unsafe act and unsafe
condition were not agenda of safety meetings
manager
BOP drill during tripping and fire drill was conducted

by audit team. The BOP drill was completed and the
well was closed around 95 seconds. Performance
was satisfactory.
During the fire drill, the fire tender arrived within
fifteen minutes which was satisfactory response
time. The following shortcoming was observed
during the fire drill:
(a) The wind direction was not considered during
firefighting.
(b) There was leakage in the delivery line of
firewater pump.
(c) Ambulance vehicle arrived without spark
arrestor.
(d) Top man took more time to come to ground due
to break problem
Exhaust of rig carrier engine found at low height
Mud pump high-pressure line need be secured

properly at mud pump end.
FLP features was not maintained at Mud pump
Pressure gauze of acetylene cylinder of welding-

cutting set found broken
High noise observed in noise survey report,

necessary action was not taken.
Work permits are being maintained in loose sheets

with manual permit no entry, record to be maintained
properly
kover rig IR-500-X

Audit Observation
NDT of handling tools was not conducted since

refurbishment in 2018.
Safety meeting at installation is being conducted
monthly, need be conducted weekly as per HLC
recommendations.

Kill manifold was not provided at site.
ERP was updated recently. However the old

statutory requirements were given in the ERP like
OMR-1984 and IER-1955.
Safety trainings other than MVT, firefighting and first

aid training were not imparted to crewmember.
BOP pressure and function test record was

available.
(i) The pressure test of BOP at first installation was

not tested upto rated pressure at well head.
(ii) No pressure chart was used during the BOP

pressure test.

done on six monthly basis but not on each well.

tree not available.
(ii) No gap analysis was done
Anchoring of high pressure line rubber hose, filling

steel line and BOP line was not done.

and control measures, SOPs were not deliberated in
the meeting.
Remote control panel was not available at derrick

floor
Inspection and testing of MCBs and ELCB were not

carried out by third party.
Risk register was available at site. Recent risk

evaluated due to major accidents like Blow out, over
turning of workover rig, drilling rig accident etc.
BOP were not provided to mechanically close of the

rams.

operation like workover operation at one side and
production/well checking operation at one side.
BOP drill without string was not conducted as per

requirements.

visually inspected
SOPs was not displayed in bilingual at all strategic
locations
N2 pressure in BOP accumulator bladder was not

checked on each well
BOP sling was not load tested.
Safety meeting was not conducted by installation

manager on weekly basis.

manager
Cluster wells were not protected by iron cage for

prevention of damage of X-mas tree during workover
operations.
Pressure gauge was not provided in the stand pipe

to monitor the pressure during cement drilling/fishing
operation by driller.
Fire drill was conducted by audit team considering
fire scenario at cluster well and the response was
not satisfactory. Fire pump was developing pressure
not more than 4 kg/cm2 and fire hose was leaking
from joint.
During the fire drill, the sequence was not followed
as mentioned in ERP issued in 2022.
Job safety Analysis (JSA) before performing the

critical operation like cementing, perforation etc. was
not conducted.
No NDT report was available for substructure.
High pressure line and return line of rubber hose

was not anchored. Discharge line of PSV of mud
pump was not anchored properly
MCBs provided in the electrical panel was not
tested/calibrated.
Illumination survey report was available without

corrective action.
Self-Contained breathing apparatus (SCBA) was not
available at rig.
Wooden planks provided at derrick floor was found
in damaged/poor condition,
Mines Vocational training (MVT) of 4 out of 25 non-

supervisory personnel is due
Exhaust of rig carrier engine found at low height and

heavy smoke emission for rig carrier engine and fire
water pump observed

Internal safety Audit by MDT team was not

conducted
Acetylene cylinders of welding-cutting set were

found lying on ground in open.
High noise observed in noise monitoring report,

necessary action need be taken.
Observations
Training related issues:
i) Training matrix was not found available.

ii) No mandatory training such as MVT, first aid,
firefighting was provided to the crew posted at
rig.
iii) No crew is having well control related

training.
Training requirement is missing in the Contract

copy as well in bridging document.
Double ram BOP with Accumulator control unit

was available at site but found not utilized
during operation.
Major servicing/ re-certification record of BOP,

which was available at site was not found.
(7-1/16”, 3000 psi, Hydril make, Year of

manufacture – 1998)
BOP Control unit available at site is having only

one power source (electrical) for charging.
No FOSV/ IBOP was available at derrick floor.

No fire water system available at site:
a) No fire water pump
b) No fire tank/ pit

c) No fire hydrant, monitor, hoses, nozzles
available
d) Not having sufficient nos. of portable fire.
(Only 5 Nos available)
Mock Drill deficiencies:
a) Mock drills were not defined/ covered in ERP

(which was available at base).
b) Mock drill report available but not generated

properly. Viz. First/ last person reporting, time
taken, location of drill, any observation etc.
c) No record of BOP drill available.
Copy of Emergency response plan (ERP) was

not available at site. Many of the emergency
scenarios not mentioned in the ERP.
Sufficient no. of competent person as per OMR,

2017 was not available at site; there was no
designated electrical person posted at rig.
Installation specific internal audit not conducted
as defined in OISD-STD-145.
Site-specific Safety meeting was not conducted

weekly as per HLC report recommendations.
No near miss was found reported since 2018 as

well as unsafe acts & unsafe conditions.
Gap analysis with respect to “System of SOP”

report issued by OISD was not done. It was
found SOP was not revised since long.

First aid box was not maintained as per norms,

found deficiency of stocks. Viz. varieties of
bandages as per reqt., Tourniquet etc.
NO SIMOPS document/ record available at site

Pre-work over conference meeting record was

Work over well plan was not available at site.

Casing line Ton-mile not calculated for slip & cut
(done three monthly).
Mud pump pop-up pressure release line was

not proper; found using rubber hose of ½” dia.
No record of calibration of pressure gauges:
a) Mast up/ down hydraulic line pressure gauge

b) Pneumatic line pressure gauge at driller
console
c) Pressure gauge of Air tank fitted at rig
carrier.
Electric shock treatment chart was not available

near DG set area.
Display of safety signage were found missing.

No site-specific layout, mine’s structure display
available at site.
There was no emergency vehicle available/

provided at site.
Except individual mobile, communication

system was not available.
No CCTV camera installed /available.
O&M manpower (Audit date: 11.07.2022)

Observations
i) Training matrix was not found available.
ii) No mandatory training such as MVT, first aid,

firefighting was provided to the crew posted at
rig.
iii) No crew is having well control related

training.
Training requirement is missing in the Contract
copy as well in Bridging document.
Major servicing/ re-certification record of BOP

was not available.
(Details of BOP was not available)
BOP Control unit is having only one power

source (electrical) for charging.
No fire water system available at site:
a) No fire water pump
b) No fire tank/ pit

c) No fire hydrant, monitor, hoses, nozzles
available
d) Not having sufficient nos. of portable fire
extinguishers. (Only 5 Nos available)
a) Mock drills were not defined/ covered in

ERP.
d) Mock drill report available but not generated
properly. Viz. First/ last person reporting, time
taken, location of drill, any observation etc.
b) No record of BOP drills available.
Copy of ERP was not available at site. Many of

the emergency scenarios not mentioned in ERP
(which was available at base).
Sufficient no. of competent person as per OMR,

2017 was not available at site; there was no
designated electrical person posted at rig.
Installation specific internal audit not conducted





found deficiency of stocks.
Pre-work over conference meeting record was
Casing line Ton-mile not calculated for slip & cut

(done three monthly).
There was no emergency vehicle available/

provided at site.

orth (Audit date: (11.07.2022)
Observations
(i) Presently two firewater pumps are provided
having capacity of 171 m3/hr. and 400 m3/hr.
respectively.
(ii) Auto cut-in /cut-off facility of jockey pumps

was not functioning.
(iii) There was no fire proofing on the supporting
steel structure of pipe racks handling
hydrocarbon and flare line.
Management of change procedure document

was available at installation but not followed for
addition of new facilities, like new installation of
new gas metering station.
Toolbox talk record was not available.
(i) ERDMP was not updated as per HLC

recommendations.
(ii) The compliance status of ERDMP mock drill
recommendations was not available at
installation.
(iii) Mock drills plan was not available.
(i) Record of Incidents and Near miss was not

available at site.
(ii) Lesson learnt from incidents was not

deliberated with crewmember during safety
meetings.
Safety Management Plan was available at site.

However, document number and approval of
SMP were not mentioned.
Minutes of meeting of Safety committee was not

available.
Minutes of meeting of Safety committee was not
available.
HSE Organogram was not available.
Bypass policy & register for bypassing of SCE

was not available. Performance requirements of
SCE was also not available. It was noticed
during the audit, the dehydration unit to
dehydrate of gas is bypassed compromising the
quality of gas given to customer from more than
one month without approval of management.
Simultaneous operations (SIMOPs) procedure

was not available for various combined
operation performed at site.
Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) were

not developed for equipment start up and
equipment changeover of equipment.
Trainings related to MVT, Firefighting, first aid

etc. were not provided to employees and
contractor workers. Specialized trainings were
not being identified for Installation Manager,
Shift in-charges, safety officer, fire officer etc.
It was found the pilot flare was extinguished and

cold flaring was continued which is a serious fire
and environmental hazard.
Many gas detectors module in control room

found in faulty condition.
Hazard Identification and Risk Assessment

(HIRA) and Environment aspect register was
not updated by MDT team considering the
recent major accidents took place recently in
upstream sector.
Internal Safety Audit (ISA) is not being
conducted by MDT team.
(i) Appointment order of Mines fire officer was

not available. There are three mines in North
field,
(ii) As per OMR, three Mines manager, three

IMs, three mines safety officers and three fire
officers were not found and no record was
available.
CCTVs are not provided to cover the operation

area and flare of the installation.
CBD was connected to pit near the boundary,

However, the pit, was not having connection of
vapor to flare and liquid hydrocarbon to be
pumped to slope tank.
Flare KOD pumps were not provided
Discharge line of PSV installed on 12”-P-03-

0103-B1A of pig launcher 16” was not
connected to flare.
Only one number of SCBA was available.
Emergency vehicle was not available at site to

shift victim safely in case of accident to nearby
hospital.
Fire drill was conducted with scenario of fire in
discharge line of gas compressor no-3. The
following shortcomings were observed:
a. Poor response of crewmembers, the siren
was blown after 6 minutes.
b. No crewmember was in control room for
communication to outside agencies and control
of plant.
c. Firewater pump was not started even after 30
minutes.
d. Sprinkler system of all gas compressors was
found isolated and no standby arrangement for
firefighting was taken
e. Many crewmembers were wearing synthetic
cloth during the drill.
Installation specific emergency response plan

(ERP) was not available.
Majority of the pipelines in the installation were

not marked with direction of flow.
Intelligent pigging survey (IPS) is due since

29.01.2019.
Coating/wrapping at most of the firewater pipe

section at places where the same are coming
out/going in below the ground was not available.
Work permit system being followed was not as

per OISD-STD-105.
a) It is found that gas concentration is not being

checked before & during the hot work.
b) Electrical isolation/ energization permits were

not interlinked with cold/ hot work permit,
wherever applicable.
The distance between oil sludge pit and

boundary wall was only about 12 m.
Gas engine exhaust of both the reciprocating

compressors AG 93 & AG 96 was routed
horizontally on top of gas coolers of the gas
compressors.
Well site No. 25
Flow line direction and details not marked at

well site 25. Flow lines were not properly
anchored.
Leakage from PCP observed from tubing of well

no 25 during the visit. Other three wells were
not properly closed/no tubing valve provided.
Temporary closure and abandon of well policy
was not available.
CCTVs are to be provided to cover the
operation area and flare of the installation
HDPE lining of evaporation pit is found
damaged.
Observations
i) Training matrix was not prepared/ available.
ii) Key operational personnel were not having

well control related training including company
man (IM-EOGEPL).
iii) Key operational personnel (I/M, safety officer

etc.) was not having some basic trainings (viz.
firefighting training, safety management training
etc.).
Major servicing/ recertification of Single ram

BOP (7-1/16”, 3000 psi, Sl. No. SKNL15122,
Make- Shanghai Shankai petroleum equipment
company ltd., date of purchase: 25.11.2015)
was not available.
Rig was not having Blind ram.
5 yearly major servicing is due for Accumulator

control unit since Nov’2020.

BOP function/ pressure test report not recorded
as per standard format; not using pressure chart
recorder too (recorded in a register only).
Full particulars of BOP test conducted not

mentioned in the daily report and it was not
conducted as per defined timeline.
Fire tank of 25 Kl capacity was available instead

of 53 Kl as per OISD-STD-189.
a) Frequency of mock drill to be increased for

sensitization and better response from shift
crew.
b) Frequency of BOP drills to be maintained as

per OISD-RP-174.
Level-IV inspection of mast was not available.
Observed fast end of casing line touching upper

part of Rig mast beam.
ESD switch at driller console was not found

working.
Calibration of Air tank pressure gauge fitted at

rig carrier was due.
Double earthing was not found in the mud pump

(triplex pump).
No near miss was found reported since May
2021 as well as Unsafe Act & Unsafe Condition.



SIMOPS document/ record available at site

(having 05 cluster wells) but not maintained as
per Annexure ‘G’ format of OISD-GDN-186.
Handing over taking over (HOTO) was not

maintained as per the standard format; format of
REPL was available without having company
man signature.
Safety briefing at site for major safety aspects

and hazards of well sites including dos and
don’ts were missing.
Electrical work permit and electrical lock out

permit was not being used.
Electrical daily log sheet not available.

Well control manual was not available.
Toilet was not available at well site.
Except individual mobile, other communication

No policy for use of mobile within site.
No CCTV camera was installed /available.
ACO# 50-01 (Audit date: 14.07.2022)

Observations
i) Training matrix was not prepared/ available.
ii) Key operating personnel were not having

well control related training including company
man (IM-EOGEPL).
iii) Key operational personnel (I/M, safety officer

etc.) was not having some basic trainings (viz.
firefighting training, safety management training
etc.).
Major servicing/ recertification of Single ram

BOP (7-1/16”, 5000 psi, Sl. No. 151202201,
Make: S.J Petro, date of purchase: 12.01.216)
was not available
BOP was not having Blind ram.

as per STD format; not using pressure chart

a) Frequency of mock drill to be increased for

sensitization and better response from shift
crew.
b) Frequency of BOP drills to be maintained as

per OISD-RP-174.
Calibration record of,
a) hydraulic and pneumatic pressure gauge at

driller console was not available.
b) Mud pump PSV calibration record was not

found.
Air tank pressure gauge of rig carrier was not
working.
Spark arrester was not available in the exhaust

of rig engine.

JSA for various critical jobs like mast up/ mast

down, fishing jobs etc. was not found
conducted; only cutting, welding jobs, JSA was
conducted. Details of safety hazards and safety
measures were not found in JSA reports.

SIMOPS document/ record available at site but

not maintained as per Annexure ‘G’ format of
OISD-GDN-186 having 05 cluster wells.
Handing over taking over (HOTO) was not

maintained as per the standard format; format of
REPL was available without having company
man signature.
Safety briefing at site for major safety aspects

and hazards of well sites including dos and
don’ts were missing.

permit was not being used.
Electrical daily log sheet was not available.
There was no Emergency light at Well pad

control room.

Well control manual was not available.
Toilet was not available at well site.

No policy for use of mobile within site.
02 (Audit date: 13/07/2022)
Observation


5 yearly major servicing is due for BOP &

Accumulator control unit since Nov’2020.
Hydro-test report was available for air vessels

without giving the reference of duration of test
done and details of master gauge used.
In the calibration report of drill-o-meter,

reference of master gauge used during
calibration was not mentioned.
Calibration record was not available for PSV

installed on air tanks.
JSA related to SIMOPS (workover operation at

cluster location) was not conducted before rig
entering the well pad.
The checklist for lowering and raising of rig mast

was not used.
i.) BOP drills (trip drill and without string drills)

were not conducted on weekly basis as per
OISD-RP-174.
ii.) Fire drill not conducted on monthly basis and
documented.
Electrical supervisor certificate for shift

electrician was not available.
Internal Safety Audit (ISA) record was available.

However ISA was not conducted by MDT on
yearly basis

(HIRA) and Environment Aspect & Impact
assessment was not updated considering the
recent accidents took place in oil industry.
Safety meeting are not being conducted by IM

on weekly basis as per HLC recommendation.
Two mode of communication was not provided.
CCTVs are not installed to cover whole

operation area including derrick floor.
SCABA was not provided as per OISD-STD-189

requirement.

“STOP WORK” policy to stop the unsafe

operation was not available.
(i) Well control certificates were not available

for driller, DIC and IM etc.
(ii) The training needs are not identified as per
OISD-STD-176.
(iii) The training matrix was not developed for

the staff and officers.
Toilet was available at well pad but not

operational.
Fast end and cross bolt of dead end of casing

rope was not visually inspected and
documented.
Damaged wire slings are found at rig.
BOP drill, fire drill and medical evacuation drill

were conducted. The response of crew
members was satisfactory. The short comings
of the drills are given below:
a. Wind direction was not taken care during the

fire drill.
b. Ambulance was without spark arrestor
c. No safety straps were provided in stretchers.
1 (Audit date:14/07/2022)
Observation


5 yearly major servicing is due for BOP &

Accumulator control unit since Nov’2020.
Hydro-test report was available for air vessels

without giving the reference of duration of test
and details of master gauge used
Safety meeting at installation was not conducted

on weekly basis.
The checklist for lowering and raising of rig mast

was not used.

were not conducted on weekly basis as per
OISD-RP-174.
ii.) Fire drill not conducted on monthly basis and

documented.
Internal Safety Audit (ISA) record was available.
However, ISA was not conducted by MDT on
yearly basis.

(HIRA) and Environment Aspect & Impact
assessment was not updated considering the
recent accidents that took place in oil industry.
i.) Ambulance was available without spark

arrestor.
ii.) Petrol ambulance was provided at the site

which needs to be replaced with diesel engine
ambulance.
iii.) Stretcher was without straps for safe shifting
of the victim.
Electrical supervisor certificate for shift

electrician was not available.
SOP gap analysis was not carried out
“STOP WORK” policy to stop the unsafe

operation was not available.

Two modes of communication are not provided.
CCTVs are not installed to cover whole

operation area including derrick floor.
SCABA was not provided as per OISD-STD-189

requirement.
(i) Well control certificates are not available for
driller, DIC and IM etc.
(ii) The training needs are not identified as per

OISD-STD-176.
(iii) The training matrix was not developed for

the staff and officers.
Toilet was available at well pad was not

maintained.
Emergency shutdown of rig engine was not

functioning.
PSVs discharge line was connected with rubber

hose without any anchor.
Insulation mat in electrical room was not

provided in front of one electrical panel.
Only one DCP fire extinguisher was provided in

electrical room.
Well pad fencing was found damaged at many

places.
Damaged wire slings were found at well pad.
Observations
Major servicing of Accumulator control unit (Nov

sara- S/No CEU-22W-118010009) has not been
done even once. No past servicing records were
found.
Major servicing of Choke manifold (JVS engineering)

has not been done. No past servicing records of
Choke manifold were found.
CCTV cameras recordings were observed.
While watching previous records of CCTV dated

16.08.2022, it was observed that contingent workers
were not following PPE. They were without helmet.
While watching previous records of CCTV dated

17.08.2022, employees at rig floor were using
mobile phone and were working without helmet.
There was no SOP for monitoring of HC gases in

area around activation tank during activation jobs.
Moreover, no authorized person has been identified
to enter in restricted zone of activation tank area,
during the time of flaring.
There was no communication system established

between topman and driller. Only way of
communication between the two was verbal, which
has many limitations and associated hazards.
(a) Well plan of current well Sobhasan#349 does not
include “well under observation” time to check for
any activity, prior to N/down X-Mas tree.
(b) Neither this time was explicitly mentioned in any

of the daily IADC report.
Internal audit report dated 30.07.2022 points were

still not complied –
(a) Ambient air quality monitoring was due since

22.05.2022.
(b) Competency certificates were not available.

fortnightly.
There were no records of JSA linked with work

permit issued for any of the hot work permits.
Hot work permits no 342 dated 16.08.2022, permit
no 341 dated 14.08.2022, permit no 340 dated
05.08.2022 does not have JSA linked.
Mock drills were conducted in fire & medical
evacuation scenarios only. Mock drills on other
emergency scenarios viz. earthquake, rig
transportation, oil spillage etc. were not being
conducted.
Moreover, Site specific ERP does not mention about

any drills, its frequency and roles and responsibilities
of employees during drills.
(a) No check list has been identified for Rig mast up

and rig mast down procedure.
(b) Pre-spud / Pre-workover electrical safety check

list as per Annexure-2 of OISD-STD-216 was not
being followed.
There was no Training matrix developed. Further,

Gap analysis for training was also not done.
First aid training of 5 no employees were pending.
There was no proper platform for safe access of

topman while boarding TEED.
Pipe deck, Loss control pill preparation tank were

not earthed at two points.
Civil work at the rig was very poor. Due to rain, it

was very difficult for rig personnel to even walk at
certain patches. It could lead to delay in response
during any emergency or can itself lead to hazard.
Anchoring of Flare was done on a T shape manifold.

There were no guy ropes securing flare stack. It was
a potential hazard during any storm or windy day.
Shift handing over was only done verbally. No
documentation or register was being maintained
while doing shift change.
Fire drill was conducted with a scenario– fire at Mud

pump.
(a) Roles and responsibilities of teams were not

defined which led to delay in response.
(b) Fire siren was not working.
(Audit date: 24/08/2022)
Observations
Draw works was not provided with fail safe braking

system. Its function is to get automatically applied in
case of any pneumatic/hydraulic system failure.
DGMS audit dated 21.03.2022 doc no

MHN/WSG/DGMS/John-50-VII/2021-22 also pointed
out the same observation which was still pending.
Pressure gauges at BOP control unit were not

following 6 monthly calibration schedules.
JSA done for perforation job dated 24.08.2022 well
NK#565 was not adequate. Safety officer, RIC,
assistant DIC didn’t signed the JSA. Many hazards
related to perforation job at site were not captured.

There were no records of JSA linked with work

permit issued for any of the hot work permits.
Hot Work permits no 000518 dated 21/08/22;
000517 dated 20/08/22; 000516 dated 20/8/22 were
not linked with JSA.
Electrical work permits were not being issued for

carrying out electrical isolation check of cables.

conducted.


area around activation tank. Moreover, no
authorized person has been identified to enter in
restricted zone of activation tank area during the
time of flaring.
time of flaring.
(a) Well plan does not include “well under

observation” time to check for any activity, prior to
N/down X-Mas tree.
(b) Neither this time is explicitly mentioned in any of

the daily IADC report.

fortnightly.
Risk register of JOHN (IMS/HSE/RD-01/004” B”)

does not include hazards related during flaring of
hydrocarbons.
There was no Training matrix developed. Further,

Gap analysis for training was also not done.
First aid training due of 19 persons out of 34 and

firefighting training pending of 18 persons out of 34.
Awareness regarding bridging document made

between ONGC and JOHN among safety officer and
RIC of contractor was very poor.
SIMOPS related issues:

a) Being a cluster location, flow lines of other wells
NK#566 and NK#568 were not secured by sandbags
or any other means. It was a potential hazard.
b) Cluster location should have 3 no’s 20 kg DCP

fire extinguishers.
c) Well, no NK#564 was very close to trip tank and

well was not barricaded too.
Chemical dozing pump having Xylene were present

very close to the pipe deck were also not secured.
Hazards due to Xylene were not captured in ERP as
well as were not discussed during SIMOPS.
Pre-spud / Pre-workover electrical safety check list

as per Annexure-2 of OISD-STD-216 was not being
followed.

Glands of flame proof light at rig floor were not

adequate. It can pose serious electrical hazard
during any gas leakage.
Battery at rig engine was not placed in flame proof

box.
There was no thermal cladding provided on the

exhaust chimney of mud pumps and rig engine.
Cable trays were not laid down for most of the

cables at the site. Electrical cables were found laid
on ground in unsymmetrical manner.
Fire hut does not have adequate number of DCP

extinguishers and CO2 extinguishers.
Toilet facility at rig was in very poor state. No water

facility was present in the toilet.
Fire drill was conducted with a scenario– fire at store

house.
a) Fire hose used during drill was found leaking.
b) There was no belt in stretcher which was used

used during the time of fire drill.
(Audit Date: 25/08/2022)
Observations
Periodic inspection of rig equipments and

accessories are due since:
Elevator link – 6th Jan 2022

Drill pipe elevator – 7th July 2022
Drill collar sling – 7th July 2022
Frequency of BOP function test performed was not

weekly. Last two that were done in 20/07/2022 and
09/08/2022.
Trip drills were not being done weekly with both the
shifts. Dates of last two drills were 14/07/2022 and
22/08/2022.
MVT training of 4 GTC employees were pending,

GTC employees identified were (Ass Shift in charge,
electrician, welder and rig man).

a) CCTV footage of 21/08/2022 shows fire team

personals were not wearing helmet while working.
b) On physically checking helmets of few of the

GTC employees were found to be in poor condition.
Form “B” having MVT training certificates does not

states date of expiry and its token number of the
staff employees.
Entries in Installation manager (IM) diary were not
filled in the form of shortcomings as observed by
Installation manager.
Rather IM has filled his diary appreciating the good

work only.

time of flaring

conducted.

a) Well plan does not include “well under

observation” time to check for any activity, prior to
N/down X-Mas tree.
b) Neither this time is explicitly mentioned in any of

the daily IADC report.
Risk register of GTC does not include hazards

related during flaring of hydrocarbons.
Lux survey was not documented in proper format
and calibration record of lux meter was also not
available.
SIMOPS related issues:

(a) Cluster wells were not barricaded as per
SIMOPS.
(b) 3 no’s 20 kg DCP were not provided for cluster

well location.
(a) There were no record of JSA linked with work

permit issued for any of the hot work permit.
JSA has not been linked with Work permit number

15/87 dated 11/8/2022.
(b) Issuer of Electrical work permits was not

established which should be Installation manager or
Unit in charge.
There was only one fire extinguisher of 10 kg DCP

available at derrick floor.
Fire hut does not have proper number of fire
extinguishers.

Cable trays were not laid down for most of the
cables at the site. Electrical cables were found laid
on ground in unsymmetrical manner.

There was no additional air cylinder available apart

from 2 SCBA present at site.
Toilet facility at rig was in very poor state. No water

facility was present in the toilet.
#II (Audit date: 22.08.2022)
Observations
5-yearly major inspection record of Accumulator unit
(NOV Sara, L080 M6 FA 25F; Year of
manufacture:2011 having 1 Remote panel) being
used was not available.
5-yearly Major inspection record of Choke manifold

Drill deficiencies:
a) Drills as mentioned as per ERP & Bridging
document viz. Cyclone, Snake bite, Flood were
found not conducted.
b) Complete drill scenario and action taken was
not mentioned in the drill report. Shortcomings of the
drill to be mentioned for improvement (Drill report
dated 8.8.2022).
c) Periodicity of BOP drills was not maintained

(conducted in 14 days).
d) Record of off-site mock drill was not found.
Function test & Pressure Test discrepancies,

a) BOP stack was not Function tested for ‘close’
& ‘open’ separately; it’s not clear from the format
used during testing.
b) Pressure test conducted was not mentioned in

the IADC report.
Inlet to both the pneumatic pumps of Accumulator

Control Unit (ACU) was found in closed position. It
was kept, as the auto switch of air compressor is not
functioning.
Accumulator Control Unit relief valve/ manifold relief

valve testing was being done once in a year.
weekly.
6 Nos. of Near misses were reported since June’

2022; but analysis of N/miss was found not
conducted.
Unsafe Acts/ Conditions not reported.
Periodicity of revision of SOP is not maintained (Rev

2012, 2020).
Requirements of permit to work should be reviewed

in view of following:
a) Gas concentration recorded was found Zero
for both HC and O2.
b) Check points were not recorded in line with

the job undertaken.
c) Permit is not having printed Serial No.; found

mismatch & not in sequence.
Site-specific risk register should be made

considering all the hazards at site. Based on
significant risk, ERP is to be prepared, which was
not found aligned.
Toolbox Talk (TBT) were being conducted but it was

found not job specific (Date 3.8.22).
Job Safety analysis (JSA) conducted, but it is not

meeting the required steps (Date 3.8.22). In JSA
report, details of safety hazards and safety
measures was found not proper.
Job Safety analysis (JSA) conducted, but it is not
meeting the required steps (Date 3.8.22). In JSA
report, details of safety hazards and safety
measures was found not proper.
Instruction Register by Installation Manager (IM) was

not maintained.
Direction of U-Clamps in topman emergency escape

device (TEED) was improper.
Mast, substructure, catwalk, D/floor was found too

oily.
Reverse gear alarm was not there in Rig carrier.
Rotary chain guard was found missing.
Trip tank level monitor was not visible from derrick

floor.
Condition of checkered plate at derrick floor was

found dilapidated; found uneven too.
Locking provision in Winch line hook was not found

working.
Pressure release line of mud pump was having

several bends.
Access to monkey board ladder is improper;

observed ladder around 1 meter from floor level.
Fire extinguishers were found lying on ground.
No Pipe stopper was found at the end of catwalk.
Gap (3-4”) was observed in between Toe board &

Derrick floor platform.
In power shift lever (rodding/ hoisting) counter lock

pin is missing.
There are adjoining wells and appropriate

safeguards have not been taken.
100#1 (Audit date: 25.08.2022)

There was no record for overhauling of major
equipment like D/Works, Mud Pump, Travelling
Block, Crown block etc. since commissioning of Rig
in 2011.
Level II inspection record was not found available.
BOP Function Test discrepancy:
a) BOP F/Test was not recorded in IADC report.
b) Function test was carried out from main

accumulator unit only; not conducted from rig floor
panel / auxiliary panel alternately.
BOP pressure test discrepancy:
a) BOP was not tested at Rated Working

Pressure (RWP) at new location.
b) Kelly cock was never tested.
Well Control training for key personnel (2 Drillers, 4

Asst. Drillers) had not been imparted.
Training needs such as HAZOP, QRA, Safety

awareness training, Safety Management System,
Safety at Rig etc. mentioned in OISD 176 were not
identified.
Detailed IA by Multi-Disciplinary Team (MDT) not
conducted as per OISD 145 after hiring the rig
(Contract commence on 18.06.21, and IA conducted
on 31.07.2022).
Installation specific safety meeting were being

carried out fortnightly.
STOP work policy was not being followed; not aware

of it.
Job Safety Analysis (JSA) is being carried out, but it

is not meeting the required steps (Viz. all the
hazards relevant with non-routine jobs were not
covered).
Instruction Register by IM was not available.
Illumination survey is carried out, but LUX meter

calibration report was not available on site.
There were 3 flowing cluster wells & one state

electrical transformer situated inside the site. Fire
extinguishers were not found as per OISD GDN 186.
6 Nos. of near miss were reported since June’22.

Analysis of near miss incidents were not carried out
in totality.
a) Permit to work (PTW) issued to welder

directly, which is not the procedure as per OISD-
STD-105.
b) O2 and acetylene cylinder integrity papers/

details not available/ visible on cylinder.
c) PTW format does not have serial number.
First Aid Fire Fighting equipment (FAFFE) system:

F/W line does not have two independent
connections for hookup firewater pump and fire
tender.
Risk register was not available at rig.
Drills were conducted but not as per ERP available.

(Only for fire, medical evacuation/ stretcher and
BOP drills conducted). Format does not having any
serial no. too.
Condition of checkered plate at Derrick floor was

found dilapidated; found uneven too.
Blind ram operating lever in both the Remote Panel

was not having any protection.
Electrical cables were not properly stacked in cable

trenches.
0#1 (Audit date: 23.08.2022)
Observations
5 yearly major inspection record of Choke manifold

used was not available. (Choke manifold details: 3
1/16”X 10K, P/No. M6548, Sr No. IO00126184-1).
Last conducted on 30-01-2017.
The same was not reflected in the TPI report

conducted on 5th July 2022 too.
5 yearly major inspection record of Kill manifold was
not available (Kill manifold details: 3 1/16”X 10K,
P/No. M6548, Sr No. IO00126185-1). Last
conducted on 30-01-2017.
Certificate of Conformance (COC) of 7 1/16”X 5 M,

Hydrill make Double RAM BOP was not available.

COC of BOP control unit (Make: Sara) is due since

15.06.2022.

2 key persons were not having valid Well control
training.

identified.
Level I & II inspection record was not found

available.
Drill deficiencies:
a) Drills mentioned as per ERP document viz.
Cyclone, Snake bite, Flood etc. were found not
conducted. Only fire & evacuation (stretcher) drill
were being carried out.
b) Fire drill report (16 July, 12Aug.) should

highlight deficiency during drill if any. Shortcomings
of the drill to be mentioned for improvement.
c) Periodicity of BOP drills (pit/ trip drill) was not

maintained (conducted in 14 days).
d) Trip Drill: Not covered all 3 scenarios (DP in

BOP, DC in BOP & String out of the Hole).
e) Record of off-site mock drill was not found.
Function test & Pressure Test discrepancies:
a) Report dated 15.08.2022 was not mentioned

in IADC report.
b) Function test Report dated 14.07.22,
15.08.22, 20.08.22 & Pressure test report dated
11.08.22 not witnessed by Company Man.
c) Function test was carried out from main


weekly.
3 Nos. of near misses reported since contract

commences (July 2022). In second report, originator
had not signed and in third, action is pending.
ERP at rig was pertaining to GTC and Risk register

was of ONGC. Emergency scenarios in ERP do not
correlate with those of Risk register.
Contact Nos. of persons to be updated in ERP.
No record was found for Job Safety Analysis. There

was lack of understanding about differentiation in
JSA and tool box talk
No record was found for Job Safety Analysis. There
was lack of understanding about differentiation in
JSA and tool box talk
Permit to work requires signature of Installation

Manager (IM) as per clause 7.2 of Bridging
document, but there is no provision in PTW for the
same.
No Pipe stopper found at end of catwalk.
No pressure gauge available at the air tank of rig

carrier to monitor pressure.
Instructions for unloading of HSD (SOP displayed

near storage tank) does not mention regarding
tanker isolation and battery disconnection.
Illumination survey indicates values less than

required values at several locations (7 Aug, 19Aug’
2022).
Fire extinguishers were not placed properly.
FAFFE system deficiencies:
a. Lay out of the fixed fire system was not in line

with OISD-STD-189 (Fire water pump along with fire
tank were placed at rear side of drill site).
b. Fire water line does not have two independent
connections for hookup of firewater pump and fire
tender.
c. Drill site accommodation inside the drill site

not meeting requirements. It is found around 40 m
distance from well head.
Instruction Register by IM was not maintained.
0#XI (Audit Date: 24.08.2022)
Observations
One key person (Shift In charge Sh. Ajay Hotkar)

was not having valid Well control training.
Level III & IV inspection record of Mast/ substructure

was not available.

conducted on 20th February 2022 too.
Pre-spud electrical safety checklist as per Annexure-
2 of OISD-STD-216 was not being followed.
Travelling block major over hauling was due since

Aug, 2021.
BOP Control Unit flaws,
a) High-pressure hoses from BOP Control Unit

to BOP stack was found not pressure tested.
b) Only 2 accumulator banks were observed in

line out of 4 banks.
BOP F/Test discrepancy:
a) Report were not signed by Installation

Manager (IM).
b) Function test was carried out from main

BOP pressure test discrepancy:
a) Pressure test was found not witnessed by I/M.
b) Chart recorder was not used during BOP

pressure test.
30 Nos. of near miss were reported since start of

April 2022. Analysis of near miss incidents were not
carried out in totality.
Job Safety Analysis (JSA) for non-routine jobs were

not being carried out.
Job Safety Analysis (JSA) for non-routine jobs were
not being carried out.
Permit to work issued to welder directly, which was

not the procedure as per OISD-STD-105.
Oxygen and acetylene cylinder integrity papers/

details were not available/ visible on cylinder.
Instructions for unloading of HSD (SOP displayed

near storage tank) does not mention regarding
tanker isolation and battery disconnection.
FAFFE system
a) During testing, Fire Water pump did not

develop required pressure (It was observed to be
around 3-4 kg/cm2).
b) F/W line does not have two independent

connections for hookup firewater pump and fire
tender.
Risk register is not rig specific. Risks and

emergencies in ERP do not correlate. Drills are
conducted but not as mentioned in ERP.
There is adjoining flowing well (LN138) and
appropriate safeguards have not been taken.
Having a flowing well, SIMOPS procedure/ record

during any job was not evident.
As per SIMOPS procedure, well handing over record

was not available.
Cement abandonment (bottom) plug of 100m at the

9 5/8” casing shoe (drilled depth 1968m, shoe is at
1500m) was found not tagged & tested.
a) Instructions by Installation Manager (IM) were not

found in instruction register in detail on daily basis.
b) Also, IM diary was not found maintained every

day.
Appointment of competent personnel as per OMR,
2017 were not available.
Emergency light was not available in/ near BOP

control unit.
Distribution box/ panel near bunkhouse was found

not covered to protect from rain & rubber mat was
not provided in front of panel.
Observations
Pressure Testing record of BOP at well AKM#16

show that kelly cock was tested @3000 psi whereas
BOP rams, kill and choke manifold valves were
tested @ 4500 psi. All components of the system
were not pressure tested in accordance with OISD-
RP-174.
a) The pressure tests of BOP and other components

were being done using tubing hanger instead of
using cup tester or test plug.
b) Components such as Kelly cocks and FOSV were

not pressure tested in the direction of pressure that
would act on them.
At remote control panel of BOP at derrick floor, none

of the pressure gauges were working. Also, it has
provision of operating three rams and one annular
preventer. Connected rams were not marked and
blind ram operating lever was not locked.
Certificate of Conformance (COC) of BOP was not

available at site
The BOP control unit was being operated by an

auxiliary compressor whose discharge was very
slow. and pressure build up was taking more time
and the efficacy was not established
Record of Choke manifold & Kill Manifold pressure
test was not available at site.
a) Testing of PSV-5 was due on 08.08.2022
b) Hydro testing of Air receiving vessel of

compressor was due on 08.08.2022
c) Record of Master gauge calibration was not

available (calibration of pressure gauges, PSVs etc.)
d) Record of testing of Emergency Shut down (ESD)

was not available
Fire water pump:

a) The diesel tank was placed near to the radiator of
the engine.
b) The flywheel of the fire water engine was not

having guard.
c) Dipstick or level indicator to check the level of the

diesel was not provided in diesel tank.
Suitable electrical cable trays are not available for

laying electrical cables, found cables laid on ground.
Record of actionable points of weekly safety

meetings which were being conducted was not
available.
Power transmission shifting lever of rig carrier was

not positively locked to avert accidental
engagement.
The Trip tank was not provided with the measuring

scale and arrangement for monitoring from the
derrick floor
The following deficiencies were observed during
execution of work permits
a) During execution of work permit No.751 dated

07.03.22 (Reservoir job at derrick floor area), gas
concentration monitoring was not done.
b) In execution of work permit no. WP no.764 –

Permit was not closed,
c) JSA was not properly developed. (Example -

“General safety” was mentioned in potential
hazard column in JSA document which was not
correct)
NDT report of the rig was available. However, ATR

of recommendations of NDT report was not available
Additional risks were not addressed in the existing

risk register after the occurrence of recent major
accidents in E&P Industry.
Observed the following deficiencies in bridging

document
a) Roles and responsibilities not clearly defined.
b) Integrated organogram was not specific
c) Incident reporting system was not mentioned
d) Training details were not mentioned
e) Responsibility for Safety critical equipment
inspection was not mentioned
f) Safety policy and organogram of the contractor
was not mentioned
g) Emergency response procedure was not
mentioned
The validity of Well control training of Shift Incharge

and Asst. Driller has been expired
Air compressor:
a) Although hydraulic testing and next due date for

testing was mentioned on the vessel, however the
design & testing pressure were not mentioned on
the vessel .
b) Safety Relief Valve(SRV)testing record was not
available along with SOP of SRV testing.
3 MT winch of the derrick floor does not have any

reeve left on the drum when it is in down position.
The visual condition of wire rope was bad ( Strands
were damaged)
The assembly point was found near to the fire water
pump shed and hence in case of emergency this
area will be noisy and communication will not be
audible.
The electrical panel of diesel generating sets and

fire water pump was not having electrical insulating
mat for safe working at the electrical panels.
Detailed inspection of rig equipment for vibration and

noise was not carried out to locate abnormal sound
& vibrations during operation to identify
misalignment.
Maintenance schedule for all the rotating

equipments was not available at site.
a) NDT record for air receiving vessel was not

available.
b) Skid of the air compressor was totally corroded.
c) Flexible air hose was connected to the

equipments as per the air requirement, however the
hoses were not properly anchored
a) Gap analysis of SOPs was not carried out as per

OISD.
b) Rig specific detailed sequence of operation/

checklist for de-rigging and rigging up operation was
not available at rig.
c) SOP to mitigate the risk associated during Nipple
Up and Nipple Down of BOP and X-Mas tree with
reference to non-availability of minimum two
independent and tested barriers was not available.
d) SOPs were displayed only in English language.

installation. However, it was filled up with technical
details only. It shall also be filled with HSE related
observations with action taken details..
For safe landing of TEED soil was provided at the

landing site which was not a safe practice.
Record of high noise survey was available.

However high noise area was not displayed.
MVT was due for ten crew members
CCTV was available at site, however one of the

CCTVs was not working and the direction of the
camera toward rig was not properly placed.
The riser line from the well was found to be resting

on the railing of the chemical tanks.Considering its
weight there may be chances of falling of the line
resulting in damage of equipment or persons
working underneath.
MSDS(Material Safety Data Sheet) of chemicals in

use was not available
Observed bottom of the fire water storage tank was

badly corroded.
kover Rig : CX-XJ-500 (Chartered Hired) (Well No. P-10) Audit date: 30.08.2022
Audit Observation
Deficiencies observed in Pre-Workover Conference

(PWC)
a) Pre Workover cconference (PWC) were being

carried out, however it does not include the checking
and testing of the guy ropes of the rig
b) Performance test of firewater pump was not

mentioned in PWC.
c) All the hazards related to the proposed

SIMOP activities were not identified,
assessed, and determined to have the risk
as low as reasonably practicable.
d) Not all stakeholders were part of this PWC.
Handing over and taking over of the well was not

done properly. Designation/Role of the concerned
officials were not mentioned.
a) The pressure tests of BOP and other

components were being done using tubing hanger
instead of using cup tester or test plug.
b) Components such as Kelly cocks and FOSV
were not pressure tested in the direction of pressure
that would act on them.
Choke manifold & Kill Manifold pressure test records

were not available at site.
Record of overhauling of crown block, travelling

block and rotary table was not available.
In records of filled in trip sheets observed

discrepancies in volumes (20 lts, 50 lts etc.). Checks
for determining reasons for discrepancies were not
done.
Record of trip drill was not available.
The validity of Well control training of Shift In charge

and Asst. Driller has been expired.
Deficiencies observed in bridging document
a) Roles and responsibilities not clearly defined.
b) Integrated organogram was not specific

c) Incident reporting system
d) Training details
e) Responsibility for Safety critical equipment
verification
f) Most of the points are vaguely mentioned
g) Safety policy and organogram of the
contractor.
Report of NDT of rig mast & structure was available.
However, ATR of recommendations of NDT report
was not available
Earthing pits were not numbered and no record of
measuring earthing values. Earth register was not
maintained
List of safety critical equipments was not available
and equipment by-pass register was not available at
site.
Calibration certificate for portable gas detector was
not available.
Maintenance schedule for all the rotating

equipments was not available at site.
The flexible coupling of silencer of diesel generating

set was found to be cracked .
For safe/soft landing of TEED soil was provided at

the landing site which was not a safe practice.
Rig specific detailed sequence of operation/


There were two cluster wells at site. The Pre-

workover meeting record was available. However, all
the hazards related to the proposed SIMOPS
activities were not identified, assessed, and
practicable.
Toe boards of derrick floor were found to be

corroded at many places.
The readings on dial of Mud pump pressure gauge
at driller console can not be read and another
pressure gauge mounted on standpipe was not
visible from the console.
The condition of almost all wire ropes used on
derrick floor viz. jerk lines and back up line of
tongs,winchline were found to be in bad shape
(three
broken wires in one strand in one lay.).
Noise was not carried out to locate abnormal sound
misalignment.
a) Risk Register was not properly prepared i.e. In
potential hazard column “P/O of tubing” was
mentioned which is not correct.
b) Additional risks are not addressed in the existing

risk register after occurrence of recent major
accidents in E&P Industry
Record of ESD testing was not available
a) SOPs to mitigate the risk associated

during Nipple Up and Nipple Down of BOP
and X-Mas tree with reference to non-
availability of minimum two independent and
tested barriers were not available.
b) Gap analysis of SOPs was not carried

out as per recommendation on “System of
SOP” issued by OISD.
c) SOPs were displayed in english only

In work permit no. 4402 ( Logging& perforation)
dated 23.08.2022 and the following deficiencies
were observed:
a) Electrical isolation permit was not linked
with main hot work permit
b) Gas reading was not taken for monitoring

of gas presence
c) JSA & TBT were not attached with permit

installation. However, it was filled up with technical
details only. It shall also be filled with HSE related
observations with action taken details..
Earthing pits were not numbered and measured

earthing values were not written on earthing pits.
List of safety critical equipment was not available
and equipment by-pass register was not available at
site.
MSDS(Material Safety Data Sheet) of chemicals

which were in use was not displayed.
Air compressor:
a) Hydraulic testing and next due date for testing

were mentioned on the vessel, however the design
& testing pressure were not mentioned on the
vessel.
b) Record of Pressure Safety Valve (PSV) testing

was not available.
kover rig CW-100-VIII (Departmental Rig), ( Well No.KMP#20) Audit Date : 31.08.2022
Audit Observation
Deficiencies observed in Pre-Workover Conference

(PWOC)
a) Pre Workover Cconference (PWOC) are being
carried out, however it does not include the checking
and testing of the guy ropes of the rig.
b) Performance test of fire water pump was not

mentioned in PWOC.
c) All the hazards related to the proposed SIMOP

activities were not identified, assessed, and
practicable.
d) All stakeholders were not part of this PWC.
Handing over and taking over of the well was not

done properly. Designation/Role of the concerned
officials not mentioned.
a) The pressure tests of BOP and other

components were being done using tubing hanger
instead of using cup tester or test plug.
b) Components such as Kelly cocks and FOSV

were not pressure tested in the direction of pressure
that would act on them.
Record of service of BOP control unit and remote

panel was not available.
BOP high pressure hydraulic lines from accumulator

unit to BOP stack were not tested at maximum
operating pressure on installation at new location.


Although rig carries out cement drilling and
bridgeplug/packer milling jobs, upper kelly cock was
not available with the rig
The validity of Well control Training of Shift

Incharge, Asst. Driller & Driller has been expired.
Training matrix was not available with information on

due date and type of training including mandatory
(safety and specialised training).
Deficiencies were observed in Work permit no. 522

dt. 22nd ,June2022 for perforation job
a.Electrical Isolation Permit not linked

b.Gas concentration monitoring not done.

operations like workover operation at one side and
production/well checking operation at other side.
a) Gap analysis of SOPs was not carried out as per

OISD.
b) SOPs for operations of DG set, BOP control

unit, Mud pump were not displayed
c) Rig specific detailed sequence of operation/

checklist for de-rigging and rigging up operation is
not available at rig
d) SOP to mitigate the risk associated during Nipple
independent and tested barriers are not available
e) SOP for operation of unloading of diesel was

not displayed in trilingual.
Though NDT of mast and substructure records were

available, these do not depict values of parameters
and acceptance criterion.
Although, TEED was installed at the rig, following

deficiencies were observed:
a) Position of the chair for embarkment was far
from the platform
b) Angle of the ropeway to the ground was too

steep
c) Soft landing was not provided
d) OEM/Approved guidelines were not available

for Inspection of the Emergency Escape
Device.
ERP(Emergency Response Plan) of the Rig was

not updated and the following deficiencies observed.
a) Siren code, Roles and responsibility of

ERT(Emergency Responce Team) not
mentioned
b) Emergencies are not identified in
accordance with Risk Register.
Deficiencies were observed in Work permit no. 522
dt. 22nd ,June2022 for perforation job
a) Electrical Isolation Permit not linked
b) Gas concentration monitoring not done.

Pressure setting of PSV of mud pump was not done
in accordance of OISD standard, (set at more than
10% of operating pressure).
JSA(Job Safety Analysis) was not done
comprehensively covering all aspects such as
breaking down of tasks, associated hazards, control
measures, emergency procedure, ppe, tools &
tackles related to the activity.
Weekly Safety meetings was not being conducted
on regular basis, last meeting was conducted on
07.06.2022 as per records.
misalignment.
Record of ESD testing was not available
Mock fire drill was carried out with fire emergency

scenario near diesel tank. Response time was about
3minutes. However the following shortcomings were
observed:
a) Alarm(Siren) was not raised as per siren

code.
b) Appropriate fire extinguisher was not used.

( Used CO2 extinguisher instead of DCP
extinguisher)
a) The electrical panel of diesel generating sets and

b) Insulating mats of the required rating was not
provided for the electrical panel of air compressor
The placement of fire water pump was not in a safe

area (less than 15M from well head)
Record of NDT of the air receiving tank was not

available.
Air dryer of the air compressor unit was not

functioning.
The earthing for air compressor and diesel

generating sets has been done using wire sling
which was found corroded at some of the places.
MVT was due for two employees out of twenty

employees.
Form “O” for IME/PME was not being maintained as

per the required format of Mines rules 1955.
Additional risks are not addressed in the existing risk

register after the occurrence of recent major
accidents in E&P Industry.
ing Rig : E-760-16 (Departmental rig ) (Well No.VJ-36)

ate: 31.08.2022
Audit Observation
a) Observed that SIMOPS was not carried out

although two producing wells under operation near
the drilling well which were less than 30 meters
away.
b) The flare stack found to be near the producing
well at a distance of 35 meter at a height of 7meter
where hot flaring is being done as informed.
BOP was not function tested from remote control

panel.

Record of NDT of Mast, substructure and travelling

block was not available.

CCTV facility was not installed at the site.
The following deficiencies observed in firefighting

system:
a) No guard was provided for flywheel of the fire

water engine.
b) No proper support was provided for the 4” fire

water line and almost laying on the ground.
c) The FW pump was tested and observed

that the FW nozzle was not working properly
and discharge was extremely poor.
a) Rig specific detailed sequence of

operation/ checklist for de-rigging and rigging
up operation is not available at rig.
b) Gap analysis for SOPs was not done.
c) SOP for BOP specific nipple down/up

was not available
d) SOP for unloading of diesel tanker was in

English language only.
Thermal insulation of exhaust pipe of the gensets

and FW engine was not done.
MVT is pending for twelve staff members
PME was due for three persons
Air compressor:
a) Record of hydraulic testing of air vessel was not

available
b) Safety Relief Valve(SRV)testing record was not

available
a) Record of UT survey of Mobile test
separator was not available. Moreover,
separator shell and valves were found to be
corroded.
b) SRV of test separator was not tested.
Observed welding & cutting area/zone was not in

safe distance. Only about 12 M from cellar pit.
a) Spark arrestor on the explosives van was
not fitted
b) TREM card was not available with

explosives van
a) Mast structure was changed without

following change management procedure
b) Mud pump PT-850 was replaced with PT-

1100 pump without following MOC
procedures.
Six PSVs were not inspected.
TEED inspection format was not properly prepared,

simply mentioned “OK “not covering all the elements
In PTW no. PCAD50611, gas concentration was not

monitored.
In LCAB00000078 LOTO dt. 28.08.2022, gas

monitoring was not done.

misalignment.
ERP emergencies were not identified as per risk

register.
Weekly safety meetings are not conducted on

regular basis. Last conducted in July, 2022.
Bridging document was not available for J.J.

enterprises contract for maintenance jobs
Long section of the flare line was not anchored near
chemical mixing area.
Counterweight of the derrick floor air winch was

hanging at height in the working area. Fall hazard
The load test certificate of 25 MT ACE crane parked

at drill site had expired on 8th May’22. Also limit
switch of the crane was defunct.
Release pressure of PSV of the main air compressor

was set at more than 10% of the maximum
operating pressure.
Vegetation was observed inside the dyke of HSD

Tanks which is a serious fire hazard.

register after occurrence of recent major accidents in
E&P Industry.
Observations
Choke manifold (JOH4C, K5M-2) didn’t have 5

yearly major servicing/ inspection records.
Level III inspection record of Mast/ substructure was

due (last conducted in May 2017).
Level IV inspection record of Mast/ substructure was

not available.
Drill deficiencies:
a) Stretcher drill, fall from height are some of the
scenarios identified in the ERP; however, no mock
drill has been carried out on these scenarios.
b) BOP trip drill was found not conducted in all the

scenarios as per report generated (e.g. D/Collar
against BOP).
c) No drill was found conducted when there was no
BOP or x-mass tree in the wellhead.

findings,
a) Frequency of scenario base mock drill to be

b) Frequencies and different scenarios of BOP drill

to be conducted were not defined in ERP, not
cleared from it.
c) Procedures and Techniques for Well Control
(Prevention and Control of Kick) part was missing in
ERP. Although Well Kick is identified as one of the
major hazards during operation.
a) Chart recorder was not used during BOP

pressure test.
b) BOP stack was not tested at rated working

pressure or the well head rated pressure, whichever
is lower at new location.
a) Inlet air supply to pneumatic pumps (3Nos.) of

ACU was found in closed position.
b) Calibration record of ACU manifold relief valve

was not available, although pressure gauges were
found calibrated.
c) No record of nitrogen pressure monitoring of

accumulator bottles found at new location.
Electrical checklist during rigging of Mast was not

found used.
3 Asst. SICs (Sagar Mewada, M. Phukan, T.

Chakravarthy) were not having appropriate level of
Well control training.
identified.
Fire water line findings:
a) Observed 2” line in between two hydrants.
b) The fire water line didn’t have two independent

connections with NRV to hook up firewater pump
and fire water tender (Cl. 6.1.6).
Observed JSA report generated almost daily
including routine jobs viz. pipe connection, tripping
etc. It was found in the JSA report that they have
generated almost common times of hazards; rather
it was not job specific hazards.
Job specific potential hazards, necessary actions to

be taken were not mentioned.
IA by multi-disciplinary team (MDT) was found due

since September 2021.
As per the recommendation of OISD (after the

accident at E-760-X), Safety audit was found not
conducted during rig building/ lowering operation.
Power tongs safety/ jerk lines were found anchored

at Rig mast leg.
Pipe stoppers were not used in the Pipe rack during

racking of tubulars.
Oil barrels (including used one) were kept at the
same place. Found spillage and contamination on
ground while transferring of oil from barrel.
Surveillance by CCTV camera of operational area

was missing including monkey board.
135-1 (Audit date: 17.10.2022)
Observations
5 yearly major servicing record of Accumulator

control unit not available (Shenkai make; Year of
manufacture: 2008 having 2 Remote panels).
Choke manifold didn’t have 5 yearly major servicing/

inspection records.
Level I & II inspection was found not conducted.

Level III & IV inspection record of Mast/ substructure
was not found available.

in 2009.
Drill deficiencies:
a) Shock treatment drill, stretcher drill, fall from
height are some of the scenarios identified in the
bridging document; however, no mock drill has been
carried out on these scenarios.
scenarios as per the report generated.
BOP stack Function & Pressure test observations:

pressure test.
b) Kelly cock has never been pressure tested

during BOP stack pressure test.
c) Function test was not conducted from auxiliary
panel.
a) Air inlet supply to pneumatic pump of ACU was

found in closed position.
b) Calibration record of ACU manifold relief valve

(PRV) was not available, although pressure gauges
were calibrated.
c) Found record of ACU relief valve/ manifold relief

valve testing was not available.
d) No record of nitrogen pressure monitoring of

Accumulator bottles found at new location.
e) One of the bottle banks was found isolated due

to bladder rupture in one of the bottles.
Training matrix was found not prepared.

identified.
As per the interaction with shift crew pertaining to

well control mock drill, they were not able to brief the
right procedures for doing the drill.
Rig specific ERP copy findings,

b) In the ERP (04.08.2021) copy, it was found BOP

drill to be done fortnightly, which is not as per
standard.
Incident/ Near miss report Findings:
a) Near miss report not analyzed at rig level; done

quarterly at base by asset HSE and not shared to
Rig.
b) There was no record of U/A & U/C found reported

since last one year.
No record of observation by M/Manager or Dy

M/Manager was found during their site visit (loss
control tour) since December 2021.
Internal audit by MDT not conducted as per defined

guideline (OISD-145); last conducted on 02.09.2020.
STOP Work policy was not being followed.
In the well Handing over & taking over (HOTO)

report, witness by Operator side is missing; signed
by Contractor.
It was observed, there was no Safety officer at rig to

look after safety related aspects.
Condition of chequered plate of derrick floor is not

up to mark.
Drill-o-meter sensor calibration report was not

available.
Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA) unit

was not found available.
Electrical shock treatment chart, safety sheet was

not found displayed at PCR.

trays, found laying on ground.
Observed no electrical safety shoes provided to

electrical persons.
Except individual mobile, no other communication

facility available at rig.
60-1 (Audit date: 18.10.2022)

Observations

control unit not available (Windlass make; U/No.
AU4380, Year of manufacture: Sep 2015 having 2
Remote panels).
Choke manifold (Jianhu Haohui make, Sr.

No.20153011, Jan’2015 make) didn’t have 5 yearly
major servicing/ inspection records.
Level II inspection was found not conducted as per

OISD-GDN-202.
Both Mast Up & Down checklist filled in single format

and at one go; IM was found not involved in it.
Level IV inspection record of Mast/ substructure was
not found available.

equipment like D/Works, Mud Pump etc. since
commissioning of Rig in 2007.
Drill deficiencies:
a) Shock treatment drill, stretcher drill, fall from
height are some of the scenarios identified in the
bridging document; however, no mock drill has been
carried out on these scenarios.
scenarios as per report generated.
c) BOP Pit drill was not conducted.
d) BOP drill not found conducted in night shift.
e) Observed no BOP drill conducted, while X-mass

tree or BOP was not in the Wellhead.
f) In few of the BOP drill reports found not witness

by IM.
BOP stack Function & Pressure test observations:

pressure test.
b) BOP stack was not tested at rated working
pressure or the well head rated pressure, whichever
is lower at new location.
c) Function test was not conducted from auxiliary

panel.
d) Few of the Function test conducted were not

found mentioned in IADC report.
e) Both Fn/test & Pr/test were not witness by IM.
a) Calibration record of ACU manifold relief valve

(PRV) was not available, although pressure gauges
were calibrated.
b) Found record of ACU relief valve/ manifold relief

valve testing was not available.
c) No record of nitrogen pressure monitoring of

Accumulator bottles found at new location.

identified.
right procedures for doing it.
Rig specific ERP copy findings,

b) In the ERP (04.08.2021) copy, it was found BOP

drill to be done fortnightly, which is not as per
standard.
Incident/ Near miss report Findings:
a) Near miss report not analyzed at rig level; done

quarterly at base by asset HSE and not shared to
Rig.
b) There was no record of U/A & U/C found

reported since last one year.
No record of observation by M/Manager or Dy

M/Manager was found during their site visit (loss
control tour) since December 2021.
Internal audit by MDT not conducted as per defined
guideline (OISD-STD-145).
Found JSA prior to Rig transportation (10.10.22) to

WHI: KHAG as per SIMOPS requirement was not
adhered.
Hot work permit for perforation job on 15.08.2022

and electrical isolation PTW was found not
interlinked.
STOP Work policy was not being followed.
In the HOTO report, witness by Operator side is

missing; signed by Contractor.
It was observed, there was no Safety officer at rig to

look after safety related aspects.
Competent person declaration by Mines Manager

was not available.
available.
Electrical shock treatment chart, safety sheet was

not found displayed at PCR.
Oil barrels (including used one) were kept at the

same place. Found spillage and contamination on
ground while transferring of oil from barrel.
Rig carrier Fitness certificate was NA.
Except individual mobile, no other communication

facility available at rig.
Observations
5-yearly major inspection record of Accumulator

control unit (NOV Sara, Serial No. 01-3055; Year of
manufacture:2011 having 2 Remote panel) being
There was no Trip tank available at rig. Further,

requirement of trip tank was also not found
mentioned in the contract copy.
Drill deficiencies:
a) Oil spillage and Gas leakage are some of
scenarios identified in bridging document; however,
no mock drill has been carried out on these
scenarios.
b) No drill was found conducted when there was
no BOP in the wellhead.
Function test discrepancies,
a) Function test was carried out from main

b) Function test conducted was not mentioned in

the IADC report.
c) Report was not witnessed by Operator (26/9/22).
Accumulator Control Unit (ACU) relief valve/

manifold relief valve testing frequency was not
maintained as per OISD RP 174 (doing it yearly,
instead of 6 monthly; last conducted in Jan’2022).

available; it was mentioned in the bridging document
also (page no: 110).
Rig Carrier issues:

i) There was no system (frequency) for periodical
cleaning/ servicing of hydraulic filter fitted at Rig
carrier.
ii) No record of change of hydraulic oil in the

hydraulic tank.

identified and imparted.
It was observed that the RIC of Akash-VI is also
looking after the jobs of HSE as there is no Safety
officer to look after statutory aspects.

Pre-Work over Conference (26/09/2022) was

conducted in the absence of IM, Safety officer
(ONGC).
No one witness the report; although they have the

provision in the established format.
Condition monitoring report of equipment was not

available.

several bends.
Electrical lock out permit was not found for various

electrical maintenance works. Electrical lock out
permit issued only for perforation activity.
Neutral earthing of lighting transformer was found

connected with single earthing.
Lighting transformer was found installed inside MCC

panel enclosure.
Earth leakage circuit breaker (ELCB) and Earth

leakage relay (ELR) were not function tested as per
the procedure.
trays, found laying on ground.
STOP work policy for reporting of unsafe acts/

conditions was not found; rig crew was unaware of
it. There was no such policy developed.
Revised copy of rig specific Emergency response

plan was not available at site, although it was
available at base.
Boundary fencing does not exist around the well

site.
# XV (Audit date: 27.09.2022)
Observations
No drill was found conducted when there was no

BOP/ x-mast tree in the wellhead.
BOP stack pressure test was not witnessed by

Operator (22/9/22, 25/9/22)
Blind ram operating lever in both the Remote panel
were not having any locking/ protective system.
Full opening safety valve (FOSV) was not found

available at derrick floor.
Both the lock pins (safety clips) of Mast to sub

structure (Y- base) were found missing.
In Well handing over report (Well: AMD#73, dated:

22/9/22; Well: NJ#127, dated: 17/9/22) it was found
mentioned shortage of studs (4, 8 Nos.) in wellhead.

available; it was mentioned in the bridging document
also (Page no: 110).
Casing line slip & cut: Found it was done at 1373 T-

mile (28/7/2022) and not at 1000 T-mile as per the
practice (OEM recommendations).
No provision to run trip tank motor from D/floor, as

well as monitoring of trip tank level.
Chequered plate at rig floor working area was found

in dilapidated condition.
Inspection of Topman emergency escape device

(TEED) by a competent person was not evident.
Inspection report of Safety harness was not found

available.

It was observed that the RIC of Akash-XV is also

In the Internal audit report conducted on 15/10/20,

20/11/21, 18/5/22 it was found many of the aspects
(viz. SMS, training competency, checklist suggested
by OISD etc.) was not covered.

it.
Found no unsafe acts/ conditions reported.


Lighting transformer was found installed inside MCC

panel enclosure.

leakage relay (ELR) were not function tested as per
the procedure.
# 50-X (Audit date: 28.09.2022)
Observations

control unit was not available (Sara NOV, Model No.
080MEA255E; Year of manufacture: 2011).
C&K manifold of JVS make didn’t have 5 yearly
major servicing/ inspection record.
Drill deficiencies:
a) Oil spillage, Gas leakage and blow out during
logging are some of scenarios identified in bridging
document; however, no mock drill has been carried
out on these scenarios.
b) No drill was found conducted when there was no
BOP/ X-mast tree in the wellhead.
BOP Function test conducted was not mentioned in

the IADC report (13/9/22).
ACU relief valve/ manifold relief valve testing

frequency was not maintained as per OISD RP 174
(doing it yearly, despite 6 monthly).
In Well handing / taking over report, it was found

mentioned, shortage of studs in the Wellhead.

available.
Rig Carrier issues:
a) No record of change of hydraulic oil in the

hydraulic tank.
b) Hydro test report of Rig carrier air tank was not

available.
There are four cluster wells including two SRP wells
were barricaded by plastic tap supported by pipe
only; appropriate safeguards were not taken as per
the SIMOPS procedure defined in OISD-GDN-186.
No provision to run trip tank motor from Derrick floor,

as well as monitoring of trip tank level.

several bends.
Chequered plate at rig floor working area was found

in dilapidated condition.


available.
Well control training: IM (B. Rajkhowa) due, IM (S.D.

Patel) not having appropriate level of training,
Coordinator (N.R. Patel) due.
In the Internal audit report last conducted, it was

found many of the aspects (viz. SMS, training
competency, checklist suggested by OISD etc.) was
not covered.

Nozzle gauge of acetylene hose associated with

welding set was found damaged.

it.
501 (Audit date: 29.09.2022)

Observations
C&K manifold of Shenkai make didn’t have 5 yearly

major servicing/ inspection record.
Record of Level IV inspection of Rig Mast, sub

structure was not available.

in 2010.
Calibration report of Accumulator unit manifold relief

valve was not available; although pressure gauges
were found calibrated.
In Well handing / taking over report, it was found

mentioned, shortage of studs in the Wellhead.

It was observed that the RIC of KG # 501 is also

It was observed that the RIC of KG # 501 is also
Found there were no locking provisions at both the

‘I’ bolts of Mast to sub structure (Y- base).


available.

Single earth connection was found in both 82.5 KVA

and 62.5 KVA DG set.
82.5 KVA, 62.5 KVA DG set and both lighting

transformer neutral earthing connected found with
single earth pit.

leakage relay (ELR) function test report not found
available.
Earth leakage protection in 5KW and above capacity

motor feeders in MCC panel was not found.

it.
Boundary fencing does not exist around the well

site.
Observation
Safety Management System (SMS) document was
available. However, there is no mechanism to
evaluate effectiveness of implementation of the
SMS.
Records of measurement of Noise level, illumination
level, ambient air quality and Hydro-test of air tanks
were available. However, the calibration reports of
the instruments used for measurement were not
found.
Multi gas detectors were available but master gauge

calibration report was not available at site.
Well Control training of ONGC IM is due. Other

eligible officers had valid certificates.
Toolbox talks were found to be conducted without

communicating the risk associated in each
operation.
a) It was observed that, in few occasions, BOP trip

drill had taken more than 2 minutes.
b) Corrective actions taken to minimize the response

time were not mentioned in the report.
During testing, it was found that the firewater pump
could develop maximum discharge pressure of 4
Kg/cm2 instead of recommended minimum pressure
of 7 Kg/cm2.
Only one Self Contained Breathing Apparatus

(SCBA) without spare cylinder was available at rig.
a) FCT (Fixed Cellular Terminal) communication

system, only means available for outside
communication, was found to be none operational.
b) No battery back-up in communication system was

found.
Safety alerts were available. However, the lesson
learnt from incidents were not deliberated in the
Safety Review Meetings.
a) Workover operation in Well no. 245, was carried

out in a cluster location where, another nearby well
(Well no. 246) was kept under production using
SRP. Formats available to follow the basic
procedures during SIMOP were found to be not fully
complied like artificial lift monitoring / servicing /
optimization, etc. as per clause no. 5.1.3 of OISD
GDN-186 like monitoring of SRP well, gas
monitoring etc. at regular intervals.
b) No JSA documents were found for identification &

addressing risks associated with SIMOP operations
during workover operations.
It was observed that job safety analysis was not

carried out prior to undertaking any workover
operations to ensure that all the hazards related to
the proposed operations including SIMOPS are
identified and assessed.
In JSA, indicating potential hazard and control

measures to be taken during Permit to Work
(perforation job) was not found.
As per ERP of the installation, comprehensive

training for H2S handling to be given to the
employees working in the installation which was not
being followed.
It is found that BOP was not tested to the design

pressure during first installation on wellhead prior to
commencement of the work over operation.

checklist for de –rigging and rigging up operation
was not found at Rig.
Mock drill was conducted for scenario of fire caused
due to electric short circuit at derrick floor and one
crew was injured. The following shortcomings were
noticed during the drill:
a. No fire alarm was used to alert the other crew

members of rig;
b. Well was not secured by closing pipe ram of
BOP and FOSV;
c. Electricity was not cut off;
d. The victim was shifted from derrick after five

minutes by two crewmembers without using medical
stretcher.
e. Firewater pump was started but fire water jet
throw was not reaching to the fire location as the
firewater pressure at firewater monitor was less than
4 Kg/cm2;
a) No head count was done at assembly point
before and after the drill;
b) No clear siren informing crew members about
completion of the drill.
Observation
a. As per Bridging document, HSE management

system of the contractor (BIPL) to be followed but no
such documents of BIPL pertaining to HSE
management system was found.
b. In the bridging document, it was mentioned that

well control procedure of BIPL shall apply in
conjunction with the ONGC’s well control procedure.
c. As per bridging document HSE audit needs to be

carried out jointly by ONGC and BIPL. But, no such
joint audit was carried out.
Job Safety Analysis (JSA) record of polymer job

carried out on 26.07.2021 was not found.
Flow lines of active cluster wells were not protected
to prevent any physical damage to these lines.
It was observed that the health checkup of rig mast,

substructure was conducted by CWS, Baroda.
However, the health checkup of rig trailer, y-section
of mast, rig jacks etc. was not conducted.

E&P Industry.

It was observed that SOP, which was updated in the

year 2020, had not covered the procedure for
installation and operation of back pressure valve
during nipple up/nipple down of X-mass tree & BOP.

operations to ensure that all the hazards related to
identified and assessed
Test flow line from well to test tank was not hydro-
tested to the pressure likely to be encountered in the
surface during production testing of the well.
a) It was found that some of the wells considered/

taken for workover operations were having the
probability of presence of H2S gas. However, no
crewmembers were imparted training on handling of
H2S gas.
b) SOP/ work-instructions related to H2S was not

displayed.
It was found that BOP was not tested up to the rated

pressure during first installation on well prior to
commencement of the operation.
Practice of issuing work permit to work at height was

found to be not followed.
Mock drill was conducted with fire scenario in mud

tank during circulation. The S-I/C was asked to act.
The following shortcomings were noticed during the
drill:
a) Circulation was not stopped
b) No action was taken to close the well.
c) No hydrocarbon gas was measured.
d) Firewater pressure at pump was max 6-7

Kg/cm2
e) Firewater throw from the monitor was not
reaching the fire location.
f) There was no safety straps on the stretcher
available in site ambulance.
Observation

Five yearly Major inspection report of BOP control

unit was not found at site.
a) It was found that BOP was not tested to the rated

pressure during first installation on well prior to
commencement of the operations.
b) In BOP pressure test chart, types of ramps tested

with duration of testing and pressure to which it was
tested were not indicated.
Testing record of travelling block twin stop device
after casing line shifting/ cutting and completion
each trip was not mentioned in the IADC report.


checklist for de–rigging and rigging up operation was
not available at Rig.
Transportation emergency was one of the scenarios

identified in ERP. However, no such mock drill was
carried out.
operations, to ensure that all the hazards related to
identified and assessed
5-yearly recertification of choke manifold was not

found.
Records of employees attending trainings such as

Loss Control Management, QRA & HAZOP,
Advanced Safety Management System,
Environmental Management etc. was not found.
NDT reports of tong, hanging pulleys & winch

pulleys were not found.
a. As per Bridging document, HSE management

system of the contractor (TS) to be followed but, no
such HSE document was found to be prepared by
the contractor.
b. As per bridging document HSE audit needs to be
carried out jointly by ONGC and TS. But, no such
joint audit was carried out.
(a) NDT of air vessels were carried out on
September 2020. In the report it was mentioned that
original thickness of the vessel was not available
hence the % variation of thickness of the vessels
could not be ascertained and hydro test of the
vessels were recommended. It was found that
hydro-test of the said vessels were due.
(b) Hydro-test records was not stenciled on the air

pressure vessels.
Compliance of recommendations of vibration

measurement report of rotating equipment was not
maintained.
It was observed that the health checkup of rig mast,

sub-structure was conducted by CWS, Baroda.
However, the health checkup of rig trailer, y-section
of mast, rig jacks were not included.

E&P Industry.
It was observed that SOP, which was updated in the

year 2020, had not covered the procedure for
installation and operation of back pressure valve
during nipple up/nipple down of X-mass tree & BOP.
a) It was found that some of the wells considered/

taken for workover operations were having the
probability of presence of H2S gas. However, no
crewmembers were imparted training on handling of
H2S gas.
b) SOP/ work-instructions related to H2S was not

displayed.
Mock drill was conducted with scenario of gas

leakage from FOSV. Shift I/c was asked to act. The
following shortcomings were noticed during the drill:
a. Initially firewater throw was not reaching the

derrick floor but later on the pressure was increased
to 7 Kg/cm2 and then the derrick floor was just
covered with fire water jet.
b. The well was not secured.
c. No measurement of HC was carried out.

Observations
Pressure test record at Rated Working Pressure on

initial installation of Well Control Equipment was not
available.


As per available record it was observed that 7-1/16”

blind ram BOP was last tested at well head on
21.01.2021 whereas it was installed several times.
Five yearly well control equipment recertification

documents were not available at site.

Rig was deployed at a cluster location and it was

observed that the flow lines of the three flowing wells
were not protected as per norms.
Electrical cables are not kept in cable trenches/ tray

instead were lying on the ground.
Records of training on Loss Control Management,

QRA & HAZOP, Advanced Safety Management
System, Environmental Management System of the
officers posted at the installation were not available.
Crew is not trained to handle H2S gas.
Crew is not trained to handle H2S gas.
SOP to mitigate the Risk associated during Nipple

independent and tested barriers are not available.

misalignment.
Illumination survey record was not available at site.
All the four electrical personnel employed by M/s

John Energy Ltd for the rig are not holding Electrical
Supervisor’s Certificate of Competency, covering
mining installation in contravention to the condition
mentioned in the contract document.

It was observed that Rig in charge from M/s John

Energy is also looking after HSE and Fire sections
as there is no dedicated officials for safety and fire
employed.
Offsite mock drill is not conducted in the year 2019-
20 and 2020-21 and till the date of audit. However,
as per the statutory requirement it is to be conducted
once in a year.
Part B of Form A (Register of employees) containing
details of the employees including MVT details was
not being updated regularly.
site.
Eye wash facility was not available at derrick floor.
Flare system in want of an arrangement to ensure

hot flaring of Hydro Carbon Gases generated during
the operation at the Workover rig does not conform
to Environment Protection Rule 1986 wherein it is
obligatory to dispose of hydrocarbon gases by hot
flaring and not to resort to cold flaring.
Work over operation at well SN#394 was being

carried out. At this cluster location three other SRP
wells were flowing. SIMOPS form shows up that JSA
has not been conducted prior to SIMOPS.
The temporary laid test flow line from well to test

tank has not been pressure tested.
The high-pressure lines from mud pump to manifold,

annulus valve to choke manifold and further to test
tank has loose anchors.
Observations
Initial Pressure test record at Rated Working
Pressure of Well Control Equipment at this location
was not available.


Five yearly recertification of choke manifold was

not available.
One key person from contractor side and Installation

Manager from ONGC were not having valid well
control training certificate.

operating pressure at new location periodically.
BOP remote panel was in house fabricated and not

approved by any agency for use in hazardous area.
Calibration report of pressure gauges and pressure

relief valves of BOP control unit was not available.


checklist for rigging up and de-rigging operation is

It was observed that the health check-up of rig mast,

substructure etc. was conducted. However, the
health check-up of rig carrier, section of the mast,
mechanical/ hydraulic jacks and pin housing of
hydraulic telescopic jacks was not conducted.

Up and Nipple Down of BOP and X-Mass tree with

BSCC Infrastructure Private Limited for the rig are
not holding Mine Competency Certificate in
contravention to the condition mentioned in the
contract document.
It was observed that prior to initiation of electrical

work of insulation check of cables on 25.07.2021
electrical permit to work was not initiated.
Form-O (Medical Examination Format) of four crew

members were signed/ issued by nursing home
doctors only, who were not a competent authority.
A Written policy regarding crane for wire rope

inspection, lubrication, maintenance and
replacement was not developed.
once in a year.
Inspection and Maintenance record of Top man

Emergency Escape Device was not available at site.

site.
Work over operation at well SN#394 was being

carried out. At this cluster location three other SRP
wells were flowing. SIMOPS form shows that JSA
has not been conducted prior to SIMOPS.
Flare system does not conform to Environment

protection rule 1986 wherein it is obligatory to
dispose of hydrocarbon gases by hot flaring and not
to resort to cold flaring. Present flaring arrangement
at rig is not in accordance to the aforesaid
obligations.

Observations
Pressure test record at Rated Working Pressure on
initial installation of Well Control Equipment was not
available.
Five yearly Major inspection of BOP accumulator

unit recertification was not available at rig.

Calibration report of pressure gauges and pressure

relief valves of BOP control unit was not available.



Technical Services for the rig are not holding Mine
Competency Certificate in contravention to the
condition mentioned in the contract document.


It was observed that the health check-up of rig mast,

substructure etc. was conducted. However, the
health check-up of rig carrier, section of the mast,
mechanical/ hydraulic jacks and pin housing of
hydraulic telescopic jacks was not conducted.

Certification of full body harness safety belt was not

available.


obligations.
As per the available reports it was found that trip
drills were not conducted in all three scenarios.

It was observed that Record ‘O’ Graph was not in

working condition.


once in a year.
NDT report of tong hanging pulleys & winch pulleys

were not available.
Observations
Initial Pressure test record at Rated Working

Pressure of Well Control Equipment at this location
was not available.
Five yearly recertification of choke manifold was
not available.





All the four electrical personnel employed by the

contractor for the rig are not holding Mine
Competency Certificate in contravention to the
condition mentioned in the contract document.
It was observed that electrical permits system was in

place but found that in the recent past such permits
were being issued by the electrical supervisor and
he is also receiver of the permit.
Worn off/ damaged insulating rubber mats were in

use around electrical panels in power control room.
It was observed that Rig in charge from M/s Aakash

Exploration Services Limited is also looking after
HSE and Fire officer as there is no dedicated
personnel.
Part B of Form A (Register of employees) containing

details of the employees including MVT details was
not being updated regularly.


once in a year.

obligations.
NDT report of tong hanging pulleys & winch pulleys

were not available.


Pressure gauges were not fitted in annulus to
monitor annulus pressure.
Observations
Safety officer, three SICs, three Asstt. SICs are not

having valid Well control training certificates.
i) 22 out of 52 workers below supervisory level

workers were due for Mines Vocational Training.
ii) Other training needs were also not identified viz.

HAZOP, QRA, Safety Management System etc.
BOP Function tests conducted was not mentioned in

operation details column (main content) of IADC
report.
BOP Pressure tests conducted was not mentioned

in the main content of IADC report.
Deficiencies of BOP Drill:
i) No record of Pit/ Trip drill found in between

3/7/21 to 3/9/2021.
ii) Previous record of all the pit/ trip drills performed

was not mentioned in the main content of IADC
report too.
SOP for N/UP and N/DN of BOP and X-mas tree

was not found.
Record of 5 yearly Category-IV inspections/

servicing of Travelling block (2015), MP#1 (2013)
were not available.
Weekly Safety meeting was not conducted at Rig
level regularly (no record available from 18/08/2021
onward).
Safety alert, incident report etc. issued were also

found not discussed.
Authenticated Job Safety Analysis (JSA) record was

not found available.
Further in the JSA report, the following points are

not clear/ missing; viz. indicating potential hazards,
necessary actions to eliminate or minimize hazard
that could lead to incident, injuries to person,
damage to environment or possible occupational
illness.
Pre-spud / pre- workover electrical safety check list
as per Annexure-2 of OISD-STD-216 was not
followed.
Derrick floor area:
i) Sensor to monitor gas from well was not

available at riser mouth.
ii) Manila rope was found used for making up and

breaking off drill pipes.
Both the HSD storage tanks which should be placed

inside the dyke area were observed protruding
outside the dyke boundary.
Position of the two welding transformers near

Bottom box of mast is not advisable; safety hazard.
No easy access to Compressor room. Surrounding

area was covered with water logging; walkway
provided ends in between.
Fire extinguishers were kept in the walkway without
any support between SC-PCR room & Engine
corridors. They may fell from it & trapped in
between.
Significant oil spillage mixed with water observed at

the backside of chemical storage room.
No system exists to monitor ‘Spark arrestor’ for

incoming vehicle to Rig. As per the rig crew,
contractual cranes, trailers coming to rig were not
having SA; further, emergency vehicle was also not
having SA too.
having SA too.
0-VII (Audit date: 07.09.2021)

Observations
ONGC Co-ordinator was not having appropriate

level of Well control training certificates.
Other training needs were not identified viz. HAZOP,

QRA, Safety Management System etc. for key
persons associated with rig.
5-yearly major BOP recertification details for 11”

Double Ram BOP (Shaffer make) used was not
available.
Major servicing record of Choke manifold used was

not available.
BOP control unit (Sara make, attached with rig)

deficiencies,
(i) Five yearly major inspection of BOP control unit

(including Remote panel) was not available.
(ii) BOP control lines from control unit to BOP stack
were not being tested at maximum operating
pressure periodically.
(iii) Pre-charge pressure of Nitrogen in accumulator

control unit bottles not maintained (Interval not to
exceed 60 days; test conducted on 19/08/20,
02/06/2021).
BOP Remote panel was not connected in the

present well.
Function test was not conducted alternately from

Remote control panel (having 1 remote panel).
BOP Pressure Test has following deficiencies:
(i) Pressure chart record was not available;

observed no such system exists.
(ii) FOSV was never been tested (not having IBOP,

Kelly cock).
Inspection record of BOP lifting slings was not found

available.

(i) Trip drills conducted was not covered all the
scenarios viz. not conducted D/C against BOP.
Fire pump issue,
i) Only one Fire monitor was available; Fire

hydrant was not available during day-to-day activity
at rig.
ii) As per the requirement, 4” size water line was
not available during operation; found they were
using 2” line.

was not found.
Record of Level II inspection of Mast, substructure

as defined in OISD-GDN-202 was not available.
Record of 5 yearly Periodic inspections/ overhauling

of Travelling block, Crown block, Draw works, and
Rotary table were not available.
Safety meeting (SM) was not conducted at Rig level

(conducted TBM on daily basis). Although the
meeting conducted as Safety meeting is not actually
SM; it is JSA named as SM.
As per record, very few Near-miss reported; only 4

cases reported in 2021 [24/03, 19/04, 21/05,
23/08/2021].

followed.
Derrick floor area,
i) FOSV was not available at Rig floor.

ii) Hydro-matic brake was not available/ non-
functioning since long.
iii) Delivery (metallic) & return line (rubber hose) of

Mud pump was found not grouted.
Headlamp, horn of Rig carrier was not working.

having SA too.
0-1 (Audit date: 08.09.2021)
Observations
Both the ONGC Co-ordinators & IM were not having

appropriate level of Well control training certificates.
i) 3 out of 40 workers below supervisory level

workers were due for Mines Vocational Training.
ii) Other training needs were also not identified viz.

HAZOP, QRA, Safety Management System etc.
COC record available for 7 1/16”x5M, NOV Varco
make, Double Ram BOP from Integrated Services of
Pune. But no evidence whether it has been certified
as per API 16A or authorized by OEM.
Major servicing record of Choke & Kill manifold used

was not available.
BOP control unit (Sara make, attached with rig)

deficiencies,
(i) Major inspection (periodicity 5 year) of BOP

control unit was not found.
(ii) BOP control lines from control unit to BOP stack

(iii) Pre-charge pressure of Nitrogen in accumulator

control unit bottles not maintained (Interval not to
exceed 60 days).
(iv) Electrical motor switch found mal functioning.
BOP Remote panel (in front of DIC room) Pressure

gauges not working.

available.
Function test discrepancies,

i) It was not conducted from Remote control panel
(having 2 remote panels).
ii) Function test conducted was not mentioned in the

IADC report.
Pressure chart recorder was not available during
conducting pressure test; observed no such system
exists.
(ii) BOP drills conducted was not mentioned in the

IADC report.

was not found.
Copy of ‘Well control manual’ was found not

available at Rig.
Record of Level II inspection of Mast, substructure

as defined in OISD-GDN-202 was not available.
No Well control situation mentioned in the bridging

document; in case of well control situation arises,
whose policy will take supremacy was not specified
in HSE bridging document.
Safety meeting (SM) was not conducted at Rig level

(conducted TBM on daily basis). Although the
meeting conducted as Safety meeting is not actually
SM; it is JSA named as SM.

followed.
Derrick floor area:
Delivery (metallic) & return line (rubber hose) of mud

pump was found not anchored/ grouted.
Servicing/ inspection report of TEED was not found
available.
Hydraulic pressure gauge fitted at Hydraulic panel

(for mast up/ down) was not calibrated.
One flowing well at cluster location was not

barricaded as per standard norm.

having SA too.
5-III (Audit date: 07.09.2021)
Observations
Both the ONGC Co-ordinators & IM were not having

appropriate level of Well control training certificates.
a) BOP function test was not conducted from

Remote control panel.
b) Pneumatic line of BOP accumulator unit was
found to be not pressurized.
c) While starting air compressor, it was observed

that there was leakage in the line.
d) Oil level indicator was not clearly showing oil level
in BOP accumulator oil tank.
a) Choke & Kill manifold was not connected during

operation.
b) Major servicing and inspection record of Choke &

Kill manifold used was not available
a) Record of inspection of Mast, Sub structure, rig

equipment and hoisting equipment was not available
at the rig.
b) Record of inspection of Tubulars and their
handling tools which includes NDT was not
available.
a) “Well blow out” emergency scenario was not

identified in Rig Risk Register.
b) Site specific ERP was not prepared based on

Hazard Identification & Risk Assessment (Risk
Register). Risk Register and ERP should be in
alliance.
c) Last off site mock drill was conducted on

13/9/2019 and it is due.
d) LOTO system was not being followed physically.
Delivery (metallic) line of mud pump was not

anchored.
Hydraulic pressure gauge fitted at Hydraulic Panel

a) Pre Workover Conference (PWC) was not

signed by all stakeholders (Planning team and
execution team) except shift I/c and rig I/c and
punch points were not mentioned.
b) Pre- workover electrical safety check list as per

Trip sheet was made but the requirements of T-
sheet like displacement/ filled volume, discrepancies
and any other remarks were not filled up.
Record of Hydro test of Air receiver tank was not

available.
Full Opening Safety Valve (FOSV) was not available

at the derrick floor.
There are 5 cluster wells in operation. Adequate

safety measures as per OISD STD-186 (SIMOPS)
had not been taken.
Bridging document does not contain assessment,

incident reporting matrix, training needs etc.
a) TEED landing point was not suitably located.
b) Servicing/ inspection report of TEED was not

available at the rig.
Observed four broken wires in one strand of wire

rope of Power tong (found to be opened up).
Noise survey was carried out in 2021, according to

survey report noise level at Rig engine on load was
89 dB(A) and at mud pump system was 95 dB(A),
which was beyond threshold limit. Warning/ caution
boards were not displayed and relevant (ear plugs/
ear muffs) PPEs were not being used by crew.
Cold work permit was issued for carrying out
Polymer job and record of concerned JSA & TBT
were not available.
Six employees out of twenty employees are due for

MVT.
Observed there were openings on top of both mud/

brine tanks.
Cable of Agitator motor in mud/ brine tank was found

damaged.
No record of Loss control tour of senior officers.
Record of inspection of lifting gears was not

available at the rig.
Copy of ‘Well control manual’ was not available at

the Rig.
Record of Safety meetings (SM) was not available.
Observations
Category III derrick inspection has not been carried

out.
Last two BOP Pressure tests reports does not depict

testing of FOSV and IBOP.
One Shift In-Charge, 2 Assistant SIC and 1 safety

officer were not having valid Well control training
certificates.
Mines Vocational Training was due for 8 crew

members out of 36 staff members since 09/10/2020.
JSA should be incorporated in the work permits

issued.
Colour coding policy of pipelines was not being

followed.
Further two HSD storage tanks were not numbered.
No Fire extinguisher was placed in AC PCR as well

as DC PCR rooms.
Rig site was having one more flowing well.

Employees were not aware of SIMOPS procedures
to be followed.
Hazard area classification was not displayed.
Mines manager Inspection diary dated 11.12.2021

depicts
i) Disposal of ETP to be done properly.
ii) SOP’s to be followed strictly.
Safety meeting was not conducted at rig level on

weekly basis. Last recorded safety meetings dated
02/08/21; 05/10/21; 24/10/21 & 16/11/21
Important emergency contact numbers were not

updated in the DMP.
Site specific ERP issued on 05.07.2009, revised on

30.03.2020 does not have various types of drills to
be conducted and its frequency.
SOP for N/UP and N/DN of BOP and X-MAS tree

was not available.
Safety critical equipment list approved on
30.04.2020 does not include TEED, twin stop safety
device, Gas detectors.
Noise surveys carried out with a gap of more than 6
months. Last two records are of February and 10th
December.
Moreover, in 10/12/2021 noise survey

(UERL/21/12/ONGC/N-001) report high decibel
areas like “at power packs” also showing less figures
1) Near engine -- 66.1
2) Derrick floor -- 66.7
Pumps were kept inside the dyke area of HSD

storage tanks.
Safety committee meetings were not being held on

monthly basis. Last two safety committee meetings
date were 26.08.21 and 12.10.21.

incoming vehicles to Rig. Water tanker no GJ16
AU2871, trailers coming to rig were not having SA;
Moreover, emergency vehicle was also not having
SA too.
CCTV cameras as per zone classification not

installed at the site.
L-120-IX (Audit date: 14.12.2021)
Observations
Category III derrick inspection will be due on
17/12/2019.
Recertification record of Choke manifold used was
not available.
Pre-charge pressure record of Nitrogen in

accumulator control unit bottles not maintained
(Interval not to exceed 60 days;
All the valves of choke manifold were not pressure

tested separately dated 02/12/2021.
Last two BOP Pressure test reports does not depict

testing of FOSV, Kelly cock.
Some of the BOP pressure testing record shows

testing time 10 minutes.

updated in the DMP.
Record of 5 yearly Category-IV inspections/

servicing of Travelling block was due since
18/05/2021.
Safety committee meeting was not conducted. (No

record available).


was not found.
Work permit system being followed was not as per

OISD-STD-105 and needs review.
Gas concentration readings were not measured
during the hot job.
Handing over & taking over register of shift in-charge

was not present.
No toilet was available at rig site.
Rig move checklist along with electrical safety check

followed.
Hazard area classification was not displayed

safety measures like caging of flow lines not done.

incoming vehicle to Rig. Water tankers, contractual
cranes, trailers coming to rig were not having SA;
further, emergency vehicle was also not having SA
too.
CCTV cameras (as per zone classification) not

0-I (Audit date: 15.09.2021)

Observations
Training matrix to be updated with date and proper

documentation should be maintained.

not available.

(Interval not to exceed 60 days;
All the valves of choke manifold are not pressure

tested separately dated 02/12/2021.
Last two BOP Pressure test reports does not depict

testing of FOSV, Kelly cock.
Some of the BOP pressure testing record shows

testing time 10 minutes.

(ii) Format of trip drill was as per drilling rig format.
(iii) Lesson learnt from bop drills was not mentioned.
Work Instructions (derived from SOP) are not

displayed at strategic locations like Mud pump,
draw-works, hydraulic panel on rig trailer etc.
was not found.

i) Gas concentration readings were not measured

during the hot job.
ii) No record of work permit linked with JSA was

issued for hot work permit SL no 153(welding job)
dated 22/02/2021 and cold work permit Sl. No. 252
(Hydraulic packer setting).
LUX survey dated 27.11.2021 states less

illumination at Accumulator unit (25), Security area
(20), POL (20).
Moreover, format for lux survey didn’t mention the

normal lux values and remarks.

was not present.
No toilet was available at rig site. Contract lapsed on

30.11.2021.


updated in the DMP.
updated in the DMP.
Safety committee meeting was not conducted (no

record available).

safety measures as per OISD STD-186 (SIMOPS)
had not been taken.
Two out of three Ladders on rig floor were in very

poor condition.

followed.
Hazard area classification was not displayed
Pressure gauge fitted at discharge line of hydraulic

oil tank (for mast up/ down) at carrier was not
calibrated.

CCTV cameras (as per zone classification) not

-III (Audit date: 15.09.2021)

Observations
IADC well control training of ONGC IM and Night

coordinators were due since 30.08.2021 &
20.09.2021 respectively.

not available.

Interval not to exceed 60 days;
All the valves of choke manifold were not pressure

tested separately.
Last two BOP Pressure tests conducted does not

depict testing of FOSV, Kelly cock.
(ii) Format of trip drill was as per drilling rig format.

Lesson learnt from bop drills was not mentioned.
Work Instructions (derived from SOP) are not

displayed at strategic locations like Mud pump, draw
works, hydraulic panel on rig trailer etc.
was not found.

i) Gas concentration readings were not measured
during the hot job.
ii) No record of JSA conducted for cold work permit

SL. No. 164 dated 14/12/2021.
LUX survey dated 08.12.2021 to be updated. Format

for lux survey didn’t mention the normal lux values
and remarks.

was not present.
No toilet was available at rig site. Contract lapsed on

30.11.2021.


updated in the DMP.
Earth resistance record of Brine tanks, activation
tank, fire water tank was not available.
Safety committee meeting was not conducted. (no

record available).
Well under observation before N/DN X-MAS tree

was not following SOP as per OISD standards.
There were certain positive changes done at the rig

site like solar panel installation but lacked MOC.

followed.
Hazard area classification was not
displayed.
Hydraulic pressure gauge fitted at Hydraulic Panel


Ambulance present at site was not having oxygen

cylinder.
CCTV cameras as per zone classification not

1 (Audit Date: 15.12.2021)
Observations
No approved Safety Critical Equipment (SCE) list
was available.
The rig was deployed on Olpad#25, which was a gas

well. Mud pump during workover operation was shut
down for about ten hours.
(i) Emergency Response Plan (ERP) in the bridging

document was without any number and date,
mentioning the mock drills scenarios like stretcher
drill, shock treatment, fall from height etc. wherein
the Safety Management Plan issued on 28.11.2021
was not indicating these scenarios.
(ii) The medical evacuation drill and when there is

no BOP /X mass tree on the well head was not
covered in ERP of Safety Management Plan.
(iii) The frequency for conducting the mock drills

was not mentioned in ERP of Safety Management
Plan document.
Internal Safety Audit by MDT of Asset is not being

conducted once a year.
DMP issued in the year 2021 was without document

number and ate was not having scenarios like
manmade disaster like terrorist attack, and natural
calamities like flood, earth quake etc.
The workover plan issued on 10.12.2021 was
available for the well Olpad#25. However, the
change of work-over plan was not signed by SST
team.
There was one producing well in the same drill site
where workover operation was carried out. SIMOP
checklist was available, however SIMOP procedures
and matrix was not available.
There was no record of slip and cut of casing line

based on work done.
Record of Toolbox talks covering hazards, control

measures, SOPs, JSA etc. was not available.
(i) It was observed that there was a pressure drop

of 250 psi in the Accumulator in single operation of
annular ram of BOP. This was mot matching with
BOP functional test record available.
(ii) BOP pressure test chart recorder was not

available.
(a) Safe Work Instructions (derived from SOP) are

not displayed at strategic locations, like Mud pump,
accumulator, Generators etc.
(b) Gap analysis of existing SOP’s was not

carried out.
Safety meeting record was not available at site.

record available).
record available).
Indicator Lights in remote control of BOP panels

were not functional.
Rig specific risk register was not available.
The quarterly inspection of portable fire extinguisher

was not recorded.
The latest HSE policy, emergency contact number,

SOP for control of blow out was not displayed in
ONGC Company man, Rig In-charge, staff
bunkhouse.
Only one SCBA set was available against the

requirement of two sets.
Wire fencing around the workover rig was available

but broken at two to three places.
III (Audit date 16.12.2021)

Observations
There was lot of corrosion in the bottom beam of rig

mast. Due to heavy corrosion, the counter weight of
the tong and roller of the brake-up line of tong were
not available for operation.
Residual Life Assessment for Rig CW-50-VIII was

conducted by DNV in the year 2016, It was
suggested to replace some vital equipment as there
was no residual life of equipment like rotary table,
mud pump and its engine etc., the ATR on the
recommendations of DNV report was not available
ISA by MDT team of Asset was not conducting once

a year.
DMP issued in the year 2021 was without document

number and date. Document does not contain
scenarios like manmade disaster like terrorist attack,
and natural calamities like flood, earth quake etc.
There was one producing well in the same site

where workover operation was carried out. SIMOP
checklist was available, however SIMOP procedures
and matrix was not available.
There was no record of slip and cut of casing line

based on work done.
Record of Toolbox talks covering hazards, control

measures, SOPs, JSA etc. was not available.

record available).
record available).
Pressure chart recorder was not available during

testing of BOP.
The stretcher was available at site without provision

of safety belts. There was no provision in site
emergency vehicle for safe shifting of victim as there
was no provision of fitting stretcher in the vehicle.
The inspection and maintenance record of Top-man

escape device was not available.
Safety Officer, Shift In-charge, Installation Manager,

Maintenance In-charges etc. was not having any
advanced trainings related to safety.
One minor incident took place on 20th May 2021.

The investigation report was available but
compliance of recommendations was not available.
Studs were used instead of pins in the derrick floor

and V door of the rig. There was no locking of the
pins used in the structure.
SOP displayed was in A4 size paper in only English

language and font size was small and difficult to
read by crewmembers.
Only one SCBA set was available against the

requirement of two sets
Wire fencing around the workover Rig was available

but broken at two to three places.
Toilet facility was not available at site.
LUX meter available but calibration certificate was

not available.
Observations
i) Well control training of IM (Sh. Devraj Hansdah)
is due since 19.10.2021.
ii) 2 SICs (Sh. M.V. Shah, H.M. Patel) were not
having valid & 2 SICs/ Asstt. DIC (Sh. V.B. Sharma,
B.K. Rana) were not having appropriate level of Well
control training certificates.
i) First aid training is due 28/56 persons.
ii) Firefighting training is due 20/56 persons.
iii) Safety related trainings (viz. HAZOP, QRA,

Safety Management System etc.) for appropriate
level were also not identified.
Major servicing of Choke manifold (A-35172) used

was due since Dec, 2021.
Major servicing of Kill manifold (A-35175) used was

due since Dec, 2021.
BOP control lines (from control unit to BOP stack)

working pressure periodically.
BOP Function Test has following flaws,
(i) BOP stack was not Function tested for ‘close’ &
‘open’ separately; it’s not clear from the format used
during testing.
(ii) Function test not conducted from remote panel

since August 2021.
Mock drills as per the scenario mentioned in ERP

document was not found (viz. Oil spillage, Offsite
drill).
Annual load testing of BOP lifting hoist (2nos. of 10t)
found due since August, 2021.

on monthly basis.
Derrick floor area:
i) Chequered plate at rig floor working area was

found in dilapidated condition.
ii) Observed gap in between toe board & rig

floor.
iii) Approach to topman ladder is improper/ not

well connected.
iv) Flameproof features of electrical fittings at

Doghouse need to be maintained; found non-flam
proof fittings at Doghouse.
v) NDT record of elevator links not found. (NDT of

pipe handling tools be carried to avoid the failure
during the operations)
Rig Carrier issues:

i) Hydraulic pressure gauges (3 nos.) fitted at
Hydraulic panel (for mast up/down) was not
calibrated.
ii) Record of periodical servicing of hydraulic filters
was not maintained.
Pressure test of vibrating hoses were not found

conducted.
Vent line of degasser was not extended away from

working area.
Distinct double earthing of electrical motor of diesel
transfer tank was not found.
Electrical cables are not properly kept in cable

trenches/ tray; viz. continuity break, not found
covered too.
Electrical cable from Panel 1 to bunk house was
found in damage condition.
Cladding needs to be done at the exhaust of DG

sets (2Nos), mud pumps engines (2Nos) and rig
carrier engine, found broken at several places.
Fire water pit was not found fenced at outer side.
Hazardous chemical stack zone not defined/

demarcated. Caustic bags stored need be arranged
properly in safe conditions.
Bridging document for contractual Direction drilling

services of M/s Jindal was not available at site.

0 XIII (Audit date: 28.02.2022)
Observations
Safety related trainings (viz. HAZOP, QRA, Safety
Management System etc.) for appropriate level were
also not identified.

are not being tested at maximum operating working

report.
Mock drill record of emergency handling during road

transportation of Rig was not available. This aspect
is not covered in the ERP for the Rig.

available.
Pre- workover electrical safety check list as per

on monthly basis.
Internal audit by ONGC after the hiring of chartered

rig was not conducted shortly as defined in OISD-
STD-145.
Contact details of the key persons and emergency

numbers was not available in Emergency Response
Plan (ERP).
Roles and responsibilities of operator and contractor

are not clearly defined in Bridging document.
NDT record of elevator links not found. (NDT of pipe

handling tools be carried to avoid the failure during
the operations)
Rig Carrier issues:
i) Hydraulic pressure gauges (3Nos.) fitted at

Hydraulic Panel (for mast up/down) was not
calibrated.
ii) Record of periodical servicing of hydraulic filters
was not maintained.
2 (Audit date: 02.03.2022)
Observations
also not identified.
Major servicing record of Choke and Kill manifold

was NA.

are not being tested at maximum operating working

report.
In subsequent BOP pressure tests FOSV, C&K
valves were not being conducted in all the wells.
Record of Level I & II inspection of Mast,

Substructure as defined in OISD-GDN-202 was not
found available.
Pre-workover electrical safety check list as per

Record of 5 yearly Periodic inspections/ servicing of

Draw work, Mud pump were not available.
Derrick floor area,
i) Condition of chequered plate to be maintained.
ii) Found gap between toe board & rig floor.
iii) Approach from derrick to topman ladder found

not well connected.
Rig Carrier issues:
i) Hydraulic pressure gauge fitted at hydraulic

panel (for mast up/down) was not calibrated.
ii) Hydraulic filter was found removed from the
hydraulic oil tank.
iii) There was no system (frequency) for periodical
cleaning of hydraulic filter fitted at Rig carrier
hydraulic tank.
Mock drill was conducted in 7 scenarios against 13
identified scenarios as defined in ERP.
Further, no schedule (annual calendar) found for
Mock drill to be conducted.
Mock drill record of emergency handling during road

transportation of Rig was not available. This aspect
is not covered in the ERP for the Rig.

on monthly basis.
Detailed Internal audit was not conducted by ONGC

after the hiring of chartered rig as defined in OISD-
STD-145.
Roles and responsibilities of operator and contractor

are not clearly defined in Bridging document.
Cladding needs to be done at the exhaust of

compressor engine, found broken at several places.

der O&M Contract) Audit date:28.02.2022

Observations
One of the ONGC representative/ co-ordinator was

not having valid Well control training certificates.

not identified.
Well Control Equipment has the following
deficiencies:
i) BOP hydraulic lines were not being tested at
maximum operating pressure periodically.
ii) BOP Pressure tests conducted without the

support of pressure chart recorder at well. Pressure
test charts were recorded while tested at stump.
iii) Record was not available related to checking of
pre charge pressure of nitrogen in accumulator
control unit bottles at new location before the start of
operation.

was not found.
Records revealed that similar points/ issues were

discussed in all the safety meetings conducted by
Installation Manager at wellsite
Only one Fixed Cellular Transmission (FCT) system

for communication was available at the site.
There was no eye wash facility near chemical mixing

hopper area.

available.

available.


was not found.
It was observed that internal audit reports have not
captured many of the issues raised during this ESA.
Mast and substructure were not earthed properly.

Second earthing was done through pipe rack,
without using conductor. Remote control panel of
BOP, kept near Installation Manager’s bunk house
was also not earthed.
In the Major inspection report issued by Central

Workshop, Baroda on dated 29.07.2016 suggested
for immediate corrective measures for carrier
equipment and substructure but the necessary major
repair was undertaken after 15.05.2017.
Flowing wells at cluster location were not barricaded

Observed Large volume of effluent water in the

waste pits up to the brim, causing dangerous
condition.
Cold Work Permits were not fully filled. Remarks/
Additional precautions were not mentioned in the
scenarios like nitrogen application, acid job and
perforation etc.
(a) Rig carrier and rig sub structure were not
connected with each other. Provision was in
existence, but pins / bolts were missing.
(b) Rig carrier Power Take Off engagement lever
was not secured. It should be locked to avoid
inadvertent movement of Rig Carrier.
Detailed inspection of rig equipment for vibration

was nor carried out to locate abnormal sound and
vibrations during operation to identify misalignment.
Trip tank was in place, but it was not equipped with

any fluid measuring device, hence it is considered
as nonfunctional.
Annuli pressures are not recorded during Handing
over/ Taking Over of the well before the
commencement of the workover operation. Handing
over / Taking over format does not contain such
information.

It was observed that Rig in charge of the contractor

is also looking after HSE and Fire sections.
Observed that 2” high pressure hose is being used

in place of vibratory / rotary hose to connect
standpipe and swivel goose neck which does not
have provision for safety clamp/ chains.

instead was lying on the ground.



area viz. rotary table / rig floor area and monkey
board.
EPL#12 (Audit date: 01.03.2022)
Observations
Three ONGC representatives/ co-ordinators were

not having valid Well control training certificates.

not identified.
BOP Control unit has following deficiencies:
i) BOP hydraulic lines were not being tested at
maximum operating pressure periodically. Charts
were also not available.
ii) On 09.02.2022 while doing pressure testing of

well control equipment choke & kill manifold was not
tested.
iii) Pre-charge pressure of Nitrogen in accumulator
control unit bottles is not maintained. Pressure
check was conducted on 19/08/20 and subsequent
on 02/06/2021.

was not found.
Record of 5 yearly Category IV inspections/

servicing of Travelling block, Rotary table were not
found available.
NDT report of winch line pulley mounted below

crown block was not available.

available.


available.

was not found.
Detailed Internal audit was not conducted by ONGC

after the hiring of chartered rig as defined in OISD-
STD-145.
Flowing wells at cluster location were not barricaded


Additional precautions to be mentioned in the
perforation etc.
Rig carrier Power Take Off engagement lever was

not secured.
Detailed inspection of rig equipment for vibrations

neither was nor carried out to locate abnormal sound
and vibrations during operation to identify
misalignment.
History/ Checking details were not available with the

fire extinguishers.
The observation regarding Mock drills are:
(a) Emergency Mock Drills were not conducted in
different scenarios mentioned in the ERP.
(b) Fire tender was not involved in any fire drill.
(c) Mock drill record of emergency handling during

Rig transportation, rig dismantling and rig building
was not available. This aspect is not covered in ERP
for the Rig.
(d) Conducted drills were not recorded in the daily

IADC report.
In some of the casing line work done calculations it
is found that in heavier well fluid more work done
was recorded than lighter fluid.
information.

It was observed that Rig in charge from M/s Ratnam
Energy Private Limited is also looking after HSE and
Fire sections.


John#8 (Audit date: 02.03.2022)
Observations
All ONGC representatives / co-ordinator were not
having valid Well control training certificates.

not identified.
Well Control Equipment has the following
deficiencies:
i) Major re-certification record of 7-1/16” rams
BOP, choke and kill manifold and accumulator unit
was not available.
ii) BOP hydraulic lines were not being tested at

maximum operating pressure periodically. Charts
were also not available.
iii) BOP Pressure tests conducted on 06.02.2022 at

well WSR#4 without the support of pressure chart
recorder.
iv) On 09.02.2022 while doing pressure testing of

well control equipment choke & kill manifolds were
not tested.
v) BOP pressure test conducted on 19.02.2022

was not recorded in IADC report.
vi) Pressure test of vibrating hose were not found

conducted/ available.
vii) BOP stack diagram indicating distance from
rotary table should be displayed at prominent
places.

control unit bottles is not maintained as per
schedule.

was not found.
Non-Destructive Test (NDT) report of winch pulley

was not available.

Gland packing was not in place at the electrical

junction box fitted on the accumulator unit.
Earthing of pipe racks was done at one place

instead of two distinct.

available.

available.

was not found.
Rig was commissioned in ONGC on 04.05.2021 and

It was observed that detailed internal audit by ONGC
multi-disciplinary team is not carried out till date.
Third Party Inspection report of rig carrier issued by

the Inspection Agency on dated 04.05.2021, prior to
start of the contract was not available for verification.

Additional precautions were not mentioned in the
perforation etc.
Rig specific detailed sequence of operation /

Rig carrier Power Take Off engagement lever was

not secured.
neither was nor carried out to locate abnormal sound
and vibrations during operation to identify
misalignment.
Trip tank digital volume indicator was not visible

from derrick floor.
Push button Switch of the trip tank digital volume

indicator, placed near the shale shaker tank, was
broken and due to this electrical fitting became non-
flame proof.
The observation regarding Mock drills are:

i) Fire tender was not involved in any fire drill.
ii) Mock drill record of emergency handling during
Rig transportation, rig dismantling and rig building
was not available. This aspect is not covered in ERP
for the Rig.
iii) Conducted drills were not recorded in the daily

IADC report.
information.

It was observed that Rig in charge of M/s John

Energy is also looking after HSE and Fire sections.


CCTV cameras installed at present are not covering
operational areas like rig floor and monkey board/
derrick.
Recommendation
The Installation Manager (IM) should be

responsible for one workover rig only. All
communication from operator’s official should
be communicated to contractor’s Tool Pusher/
Rig Manager through Installation Manager as
per HLC recommendation on Baghjan incident.
Gap analysis of SOPs should be carried out

to identify the gaps as per “System of SOPs”
OISD circular vide.no. OISD/E&P/SOP/2021-
22/01dated 09.09.2021 and corrective action to
be taken accordingly.
Critical procedures & instructions of rig engine,

mud pump and BOP control unit should be
prepared in English and in the local language,
understood by employees and displayed as
per clause 4.2(8) of OISD- GDN-206.
Inspection, maintenance, and repair schedule

should be developed for draw works as per
Regulation 42 of OMR 2017.
Control unit of BOP should be periodically

inspected by an API 16D approved agency as
per clause number 6 (Periodic maintenance
and inspection procedure) of API 16D edition
2004 and clause 6.2(IV)(c ) of OISD- STD 174.
Recommended oil level should be maintained

in the control unit reservoir as per clause
6.6(XVI) of OISD-STD-174
In the organization, safety should be ensured

through repeatedly highlighting its utility in
preventing loss of life and property and
providing training/ retraining to employees in
safe working in accordance with OISD-STD-
176 as per clause 4.1.3 of OISD-STD-206.
At the beginning of every shift, the instruments
and controls at the driller’s stand, draw-works,
mud pumps, sensing and monitoring
instruments, mud logging, casing line, cat-line
and blowout preventer assembly shall be
examined by the person in- charge of the shift
or a competent person and he shall satisfy
himself that they are in good working order as
per regulation 59 of OMR 2017.
Periodically, a visual inspection should be

made of drilling/casing line as it is spooled on
or off the drum and recorded as per clause
13.1(xii) of OISD-STD-187
A competent person shall inspect every part of
emergency escape device, braking system as
per the inspection and maintenance guidelines
of original equipment manufacturer and the
record of every such inspection shall be
maintained by the person who made the
inspection as per regulation 38(4) of OMR
2017.
The work permit system should be followed for

all non- routine jobs in accordance with OISD-
STD-105.
· Gas testing shall be recorded.
· An electrical isolation permit shall be linked
with a hot work permit.
· JSA should be carried out.
· TBT to conducted before operation.
Multidisciplinary Internal safety audit shall be

carried out as per clause No. 5.0 of OISD-STD-
145. Also, the action taken report shall be
made available and recommendation of audit
shall be monitored on regular basis as per the
clause No. 8.0 of OISD-STD-145.
Plan showing location of extinguishers and the
means of their access shall be displayed at
important areas and near entrance of the
premises as per clause no.7.2.13 of OISD-
STD-189.
Check list shall be followed while handing over
and taking over of any well and same to be
signed by both the parties (Refer: Cl. 14 &
Table – 3 of OISD-RP-243).
Following aspects need to be included in the
bridging document as per Reg 131(xi) of OMR,
2017
a) Role and responsibilities shall be defined
properly as per the RACI chart.
b) MOC shall be included as per clause No.
4.11 of OISD-GDN-206.
c) SIMPOS shall be included for workover
activities as per clause No.4.1.1.1 of OISD-
GDN-186.
d) Incident reporting system shall be included
in the bridging document for contractor as per
clause No.4.12 of OISD-GDN-206.
e) Training details and plan shall be a part of
the bridging document as per clause No.
4.13.3 of OISD-GDN-206.
The inspection including calibration & testing of

the PSVs should be carried out as per reg.
111(8) of OMR-2017.
a) CCTV should be focused on the well, rig

floor and other operational area.
b) All the unsafe acts & unsafe conditions
which are being recorded in CCTV footage
should be collected, analyzed and subsequent
corrective actions to be taken and record of the
same should be maintained as per HLC
recommendation on Baghjan incident.
Any change in the well plan should be reflected

in the changed work over plan with signatures
of competent authorities as per HLC
recommendation on Baghjan incident specially
for well planning aspect.
All the steps shall be followed as per OISD-

STD-174 clause No. 8.0 for drill and training.
a) Response time shall be improved.
b) Job to be allocated to respective team
members.
c) Flow check to be mocked.
Asstt. Shift Incharge/ Asstt. Driller, supervisor
and all the key operational personnel should
have valid well control training certificate (of
appropriate level) from IWCF/IADC accredited
well control training center.
a) CCTV should be focused on the well, rig

floor and other operational areas.
b) All the unsafe acts & unsafe conditions
which are being recorded in CCTV footage
should be collected, analyzed and subsequent
corrective actions be taken.
All the steps shall be followed as per OISD-

STD-227.
a) Siren shall be installed away from the
assembly point for better communication.
b) Siren of the ambulance shall be as per the
industry practices.
c) Rescue shall be through safe passage to
avoid repetitive/multiple injury due to
hazardous obstructions.
d) Reporting and chain of command shall be
followed during the drill as per ERP.
e) Incident controller shall discharge his duty
as described in ERP as per the OISD-STD-227
clause No.7.3.2 of Procedures for emergency
response.
Shift crew should have minimum 2 nos. of first

aid trained persons having valid first-aid
certificates from agencies mentioned in rule 41
of Mine Rule 1955.
The ERP should be developed as per OISD
GDN 206 and 227 by the company indicating
anticipated scenarios, action to be taken, role
and responsibility of each person, important
telephone numbers of persons to be contacted,
nearby hospital and fire station.
a) The BOP drills, fire drills, first aid and
medical evacuation drills should be conducted
regularly for each anticipated scenarios as per
ERP (Refer: Cl 8.3, OISD-STD-190). Company
should make a policy/ annual plan defining the
frequency of different type of drills.
b) Different types of BOP drills to be
conducted in defined scenarios as per Cl 8 of
OISD-RP-174. The same should be clearly
mentioned in the ERP.
c) It is recommended to include Well control
procedure and techniques for prevention and
control of kick in the ERP as defined in Cl 7 of
OISD-RP-174.All possible scenarios of well
control (including situation when there is no
BOP on the well) should be documented in
well control procedure and practiced as per
Bhagjan HLC report.
d) Emergency response plan and its
associated procedures shall be evaluated and
reviewed periodically to ensure that the
emergency requirements of the installation and
its surroundings are met (Refer: Clause
7.3.1.2, OISD-GDN-227).
Ø A risk assessment should be conducted

when there was no BOP or X-mass tree in the
well head and accordingly the same should be
incorporated in the Risk register. Also, as per
Bhagjan HLC recommendation, this scenario
should also be practiced during BOP drill.
Ø Risk register should be updated periodically
after accessing risks.
The manager of every mine shall frequently

inspect the mine and maintain a record therein
the findings of each of his inspections and also
the action taken by him to rectify the defects
mentioned, if any [Refer: Reg. 27(9) of OMR
2017].
BOP Function/ Pressure test performed should
be mentioned in the main content in
continuation to other operations of daily IADC
report with time break-up.
a) Initial pressure test of blowout preventer
stack, manifold, valves etc., should be carried
out at rated working pressure of the preventer
stack or wellhead whichever is lower and
should be performed on location before the
well is spudded or before the equipment is put
into operational service (Refer: Cl 6.7.2.X,
OISD-RP-174).
b) & c) All blowout prevention components
that may be exposed to well pressure should
be tested first to a low pressure and then to a
high pressure. These include blowout
preventer stack, all choke manifold
components upstream of choke, kill manifold /
valves, Kelly valves, Top-drive safety valves
drill pipe and tubing safety valves and drilling
spools [Refer: Cl 6.7.2(I), OISD-RP-174].
All blowout prevention equipment that may be

exposed to well pressure should be pressure
tested and recorded as per Annexure VIII of
OISD-RP-174.
a) All pressure gauges and relief valves on

the BOP control unit and remote panel should
be calibrated at least once in a year (Refer: Cl
6.2.(ix) of OISD-RP-174).
b) In the field, pre-charge pressure should
be adjusted within 100 psi of the
recommended pressure during installation and
at the start of drilling. Further, the interval
should not exceed 60 days (Refer: Cl
6.3.1.VIII, OISD RP-174).
c) Hydraulic line system from BOP control
unit to BOP stack should be pressure tested at
maximum operating pressure on installation
(Refer: Cl 6.3.1 XIV. A, OISD-RP-174).
Indicator to monitor trip tank level should be

mechanical or digital and clearly visible to
driller.82).
Two set of SCBA with spare cylinders should
be provided to ensure availability of the
equipment all the time. [Refer: OISD-STD-189,
clause: 5.7.3 (11)].
The exhaust of internal combustion engine is
provided with spark arrestor (Regulation-50. d
of OMR 2017).
The purpose of containing crude in tank dyke
in case of leakage or rupture is not met due to
tank exceeding the dyke area. (Refer: Cl 5.1,
5.1.1 of OISD-RP-108)
The dyke wall for storage tank needs to be re-
design accordingly.
All operational area at rig need be monitored
through CCTV camera. Round the clock
surveillance of installation should be done with
CCTV as per the recommendation of Bhagjan
HLC report.
OIL should ensure the persons posted at Rig

are adequately competent enough to perform
any type of mock drill as per the requirement.
All the key operational personnel should have

valid Well control training certificate (of
appropriate level) from IWCF/ IADC accredited
well control training centre (Refer: Cl 8.1,
OISD-RP-174).
Training matrix should be made for all the rig

crew separately and kept available at rig for
both on duty and off duty rig crew members.
a) Trip drills should be conducted in all the 4

scenarios mentioned in Cl. 8 of OISD-RP-174.
b) Pit / Trip drill should be conducted once a
week covering each shift crew (Refer: Cl. 8.f,
OISD-RP-174).
a) BOP function test shall be witness by

operator side also (Refer: Annexure VII, VIII of
OISD-RP-174).
b) BOP Function test performed should be
mentioned in the main content in continuation
to other operations of daily IADC report with
time break-up.
a) BOP pressure test shall be witness by
OISD-RP-174).
b) FOSV, IBOP, Upper & Lower Kelly cock,
Top drive safety Valves, HCR and Manual
Valves shall also be pressure tested along with
the BOP Stack at the same pressure [Refer: Cl
6.7.2(XV), OISD-RP-174].
c) Well control equipment should be
pressure tested once every 21 days maximum
(Refer: Cl 6.7.2.VII, OISD-RP-174).
d) Initial pressure test of blowout preventer
stack, manifold, valves etc., should be carried
out at rated working pressure of the preventer
stack or wellhead whichever is lower and
should be performed on location before the
well is spudded or before the equipment is put
into operational service (Refer: Cl 6.7.2.X,
OISD-RP-174).
a) Electrical and air (pneumatic) supply for

powering pumps should be always available
such that the pumps will start automatically
(Refer: Cl. 6.3.1 III, OISD-RP-174).
b) Hydraulic line system from BOP control
unit to BOP stack should be pressure tested at
maximum operating pressure on installation
(Refer: Cl 6.3.1 XIV. A, OISD-RP-174).
c) In the field, pre-charge pressure should
be adjusted within 100 psi of the
recommended pressure during installation and
at the start of drilling. Further, the interval
should not exceed 60 days (Refer: Cl
d) Annular pressure gauge of remote panel
at rig floor should be rectified on priority.
It is recommended to have an Environmental

aspect & impact register and the same should
be updated periodically.
Associated risk after the Bhagjan blow out
incident should be incorporated in the risk
register. Further, Risk register should be
always authenticated by management
representative & updated periodically.
The ERP should be developed as per OISD

anticipated scenarios, action to be taken, role
and responsibility of each person, important
telephone numbers of persons to be contacted,
nearby hospital and fire station. The BOP drills,
fire drills, first aid and medical evacuation drills
should be conducted regularly for each
anticipated scenarios as per ERP (Refer: Cl
8.3, OISD-STD-190).
Emergency mock drills should be carried out

for all the emergency scenarios mentioned in
the ERP and it should also be carried out
during odd hours (Refer: Cl 11.1.10, OISD-
STD-189).
The owner, agent or manager of every mine

shall appoint such number of competent
persons including officials, as is sufficient to
secure, during each of the working shift.
The record of all such appointments and duties
assigned to the competent persons shall be
maintained by the manager of the mine [Refer:
Reg. 21(1) & (3) of OMR 2017].
Electrical isolation and energisation permit to

be interlinked with other permits, where
applicable as per OISD-STD-105 / OMR 2017-
Reg.98/99.
It is recommended to follow all the steps
mentioned while issuing work permit as per
OISD-STD-105.
The Illumination levels in working/ movement
areas should be monitored every six months &
maintained above the recommended levels
(Refer: Cl 9.2.3 of OISD-GDN-166).
Welding transformer neutral earthing should be
connected with two separate and distinct
earthing in line with Reg. 41 of CEA
Regulation, 2010.
Updated single line diagram, earthing layout
diagram by OEM or authenticated by
appropriate agency/ person should be
displayed at relevant locations {Refer: Clause
5.1 (xiv), OISD-STD-216}.
Emergency escape device, braking system as
per OEM inspection & maintenance guidelines.
Record of such inspection should be
maintained too [Refer: Clause 5.14(b) of
OISD-STD-190].
All high-pressure vibrating hoses need to be
kept secured at both ends (secondary
retention) to avoid any accidental hazard.
Toxicity test report of biocide should be made

available at rig [Refer: Cl.72 C (2), The
Environment (Protection) Rules-1986 and 3rd
amendment vide GSR 546 (E)-2005].
OIL should ensure the persons posted at Rig

are adequately competent enough to perform
For easy reference go through Clause 8.1 of
OISD-RP-174
The recertification of well control equipment after

five yearly major inspections should preferably be
carried out by OEM or OEM authorized repair
facility or by an API 16A approved facility having
16A certification for specific type of BOP as per
clause 6.2 IV of OISD-RP-174.
Accumulator initial and final pressure should be
recorded for both opening and closing of a
particular RAM as per Annexure VII of OISD-RP-
174.
Initial pressure test of blowout preventer stack,
manifold, valves etc., should be carried out at the
rated working pressure of the preventer stack or
wellhead whichever is lower as per clause
6.7.2(X) of OISD-RP-174.
High pressure testing unit with pressure chart
recorder be used for pressure testing as per clause
6.7.2 (V) of OISD-RP-174.
Level II inspection of Mast and sub structures, a
thorough & intensive inspection of load bearing
areas and sheaves for cracks, damage, corrosion,
lose or missing components and premature wear is
to be carried out during rig up operations. Further,
the signed copy of the record should be made
available at site (Refer: Cl 4.2, OISD-GDN-202).
Travelling block, rotary table and other equipment

should undergo Category wise inspections at
desired frequency as per Annexure-I, OISD-GDN-
203.
a) All persons employed in a mine below the
supervisory level should have undergone MVT
training as per Mines Vocational Training Rules,
1966.
b) All the key operational personnel should have

valid Well control training certificate (of appropriate
level) from IWCF/ IADC accredited well control
training centre as per clause 8.1 of OISD-RP-174.
To ensure operational safety during non-routine

jobs JSA needs to be carried out. All the hazards
associated with the aforesaid non-routine needs to
be first identified. Control measures, both
precautions (like wok permit system) and
contingency measures, which are required should
be identified and exercised. As per clause 6.4 of
OISD-STD-232.
The owner, agent or manage of a mine shall
provide the protected area surrounding every work-
over rig with fence of not less than one metre and
eighty centimetre in height and ensure that every
fence is examined once in every fourteen days by a
competent person and a report of every such
inspection is maintained at the site by the person
who made the examination as per regulation 130 of
OMR’17.
Bypassing can be undertaken only by the approval
of competent authority as per bypass policy and
approval shall be obtained after risk assessment
and subsequent control measures.
Safety critical equipments like twin stop device

shall never be bypassed. The draw-works at all
times be provided with an automatic device which
shall effectively prevent the travelling block from
coming closer than two metres of the crown block
on the one end and crashing on the rotary table at
the other end as per regulation 42(f) of OMR’17.
Installation Specific ERP should be prepared based
on Hazard Identification & Risk Assessment at the
installation as per clause 6.1 of OISD-GDN-227.
Handing over & taking over register of Company

man to be documented & maintained.
Hydraulic system for proper functioning should be

checked regularly. Sufficient oil level in hydraulic
tank shall be maintained & oil strainer should be
kept clean as per requirements of OISD-GDN-218.
Proper checklist should be prepared for rig mast up

& down procedures and should be followed
religiously as per OISD-GDN-218.
Start-up and other critical operations should be

closely monitored through CCTV either at
installation or remotely at base as recommended
by High Level Investigation committee report on
incident at Baghjan#5.
Wire ropes should be secured with proper number

of clamps as per the diameter of wire rope. Correct
application of the clips/ clamps on wire ropes be
ensured in line with OISD-STD-187.
Unsafe acts and unsafe condition should be

recorded by the workers at the installation and
remedial action should be taken by the installation
manager at the earliest.
Unplanned drills should be conducted frequently
during shift change and odd hours. Response time
to initiate alarm and rescue efforts should be
decreased.
a) Person noticing the fire should shout Aag Aag
and attempt to draw attention of nearby people.
b) All personnel shall participate in drills and
report to their respective workplaces to perform
their duties as assigned in emergency response
plan as per clause 11.1(11) of OISD-STD-189.
c) The fire protection system shall be periodically
tested for proper functioning and logged for record
and corrective actions as per clause 12.0 of OISD-
STD-189.
d) Officers/ Workers to be trained to comply their
respective roles and responsibilities as mentioned
in ERP.
e) All clear siren to be activated once the drills
are over as per clause 8.2(iv) of OISD-STD-189.
a) Initial pressure test of blowout preventer stack,

6.7.2(X) of OISD-RP-174.
b) Subsequent high-pressure tests of BOP should
be carried out at a pressure greater than maximum
anticipated surface pressure as per clause
6.7.2(XI) of OISD-RP-174.
The major inspection of well control equipments

shall be carried out every 5 years as per clause
6.2(IV) of OISD-RP-174.
Accumulator initial and final pressure should be
recorded for both opening and closing of a
particular RAM as per Annexure VII of OISD-RP-
174.
All blowout prevention components that may be

exposed to well pressure should be tested first to a
low pressure and then to a rated working pressure
or wellhead whichever is lower. High pressure
testing unit with pressure chart recorder be used for
pressure testing as per clause 6.7.2(I) of OISD-RP-
174.
A new annexure for Level-II inspections shall be
prepared considering new hydraulic rig. Level II
inspection of Mast and sub structures, a thorough &
intensive inspection of load bearing areas and
sheaves for cracks, damage, corrosion, lose or
missing components and premature wear is to be
carried out during rig up operations. Further, the
signed copy of the record should be made available
at site (Refer: Cl 4.2, OISD-GDN-202).
ONGC has celebrated entire April month for use of

PPE’s, hence it becomes responsibility of all to
follow and provide PPE’s to workers at the
installation. Appropriate PPE to be used as per
clause 5.2 1 (xxvii) of OISD-STD-182.
It is recommended to carry out one single toolbox

talk. TBT should cover review of hazards related to
job, safety equipment & PPEs to be used,
Procedures to be followed (Ref: Cl 5.9.1 of OISD-
GDN-207).
Installation specific weekly safety meetings should
be conducted with Installation Manager/ Safety
Officer on weekly basis to address various safety
aspects including Unsafe Acts/ Conditions &
records to be maintained as per the High-Level
Investigation committee (HLC) report on incident at
Baghjan#5.
Management of change process shall be

implemented for the addition of equipments as per
clause no 4.0 of OISD-GDN-178.
a) All the key operational personnel should have

b) The training needs must be identified suitably at

every Work Centre for the individuals. It should be
documented and informed to the concerned
training centers. And accordingly, training centers
shall carry out training of the individuals as per
clause 3.0 of OISD-STD-176.
The ERP should be developed as per OISD GDN
206 and 227 by the company indicating anticipated
scenarios, action to be taken, role and
responsibility of each person as per Clause 8.3,
OISD-STD-190. Other drills scenarios like oil spill
should also be conducted apart from Fire & BOP
Drills as per OISD-STD-227.
a) Installation specific list of Safety Critical

Equipment should be identified and made available.
b) Bypassing of critical equipment like Sensors-
gas detectors, level indicators, flow valves and
PSVs can be undertaken only by the approval of
competent authority as per bypass policy and
approval shall be obtained after risk assessment
and subsequent control measures.

To ensure operational safety during non-routine

jobs JSA needs to be carried out. All the hazards
associated with the aforesaid non-routine needs to
be first identified. Control measures, both
precautions (like wok permit system) and
contingency measures, which are required should
be identified and exercised. As per clause 6.4 of
OISD-STD-232.
Regular monitoring of Ambient Air for HC and VOC

shall be carried outas per CPCB guidelines as
mentioned in Environmental clearance order.
Installation specific risk register should be prepared

as per clause 6.1 of OISD-GDN-227 covering all
the hazards identified.
Proper checklist should be prepared for rig mast up
& down procedures and should be followed
Eye wash with shower needs to be provided
specially at chemical handling area as per
Regulation 72 (b) of OMR-2017.
There should be a provision of fixed gas detection
system based on assessment of risk due to gas, to
alert persons and initiate action automatically to
minimise the probability of exposure of persons and
consequences of fire as per regulation 95 of
OMR’17.
Spark arrestors for all incoming vehicles should be
checked and ensured.
Proper colour code policy for slings to be adhered

after testing all the slings. The system and
equipment of facilities shall be classified with
regard to the health, safety and environment
related consequences of potential functional
failures. Moreover, the slings, as per the standard,
that is, IS 2762 of the Bureau of Indian Standards
or its revised version shall only be used with the
mobile crane.
Exhaust of air compressor pump to be extended to
a greater height and at adequate orientation to
avoid accumulation of flue gases around the pump
area.
Gap analysis should be carried out to identify the

gaps as per letter OISD/E&P/SOP/2021-22/01
dated 09.09.2021 and corrective action to be taken
accordingly.
ISA by Asset MDT team should be carried out at-

least once a year as per clause 4.3.1 of OISD-STD-
145.
The owner, agent or manage of a mine shall
provide the protected area surrounding every work-
over rig with fence of not less than one metre and
eighty centimetre in height and ensure that every
fence is examined once in every fourteen days by a
inspection is maintained at the site by the person
who made the examination as per regulation 130 of
OMR’17.

decreased.
a) All personnel shall participate in drills and
b) The fire protection system shall be
periodically tested for proper functioning and
logged for record and corrective actions as per
c) The fire protection system shall be kept in
good working condition all the time as per clause
12.0(1) of OISD-STD-189.
d) The fire pump shall be capable of developing
minimum 7 Kg/cm2 pressure and permanently
hooked up with the water tank as per clause 6.2
(12) of OISD-STD-189.
High pressure testing unit with pressure chart
recorder be used for pressure testing as per clause
6.7.2 (V) of OISD-RP-174.
6.7.2(X)
All of OISD-RP-174.
blowout prevention components that may be
low pressure and then to a rated working pressure
or wellhead whichever is lower. High pressure
testing unit with pressure chart recorder be used for
pressure testing as per clause 6.7.2(I) of OISD-RP-
174.
In case of substructure, the equipment is to be
disassembled and cleaned to the extent necessary
to conduct NDT of all defined critical areas as per
level-III, and level-IV as per clause 4.4 of OISD-
GDN-202.
A minimum of one remote control panel accessible
to the driller to operate all system functions during
drilling operations should be installed at onshore
rigs as per clause 6.3.1(XII) of OISD-RP-174.


b) The training needs must be identified suitably at

every Work Centre for the individuals. It should be
training centres. And accordingly, training centres
shall carry out training of the individuals as per
c) All persons employed in a mine below the

1966.
d) Training matrix for the crew should be prepared

and updated at regular intervals which give the
picture of trainings being imparted/due for the crew
at a glance as per OISD-STD-176.
Installation specific list of Safety Critical Equipment
should be identified and made available.
Once it is prepared the, bypassing of critical
equipment like Sensors- gas detectors, level
indicators, flow valves and PSVs can be
undertaken only by the approval of competent
authority as per bypass policy and approval shall
be obtained after risk assessment and subsequent
control measures.
A skid mounted water tank(s) or above ground

concrete lined tank(s) of minimum 53 KL effective
capacity shall be provided at the entry point of
workover rig as per clause 6.2(9) of OISD-STD-
189.
a) The Annual plan of safety drills needs to be

prepared. Various drills should be staggered so
that over a defined period each employee is
participated in all the drills. Emergencies are to be
identified as per risk assessment and incident
history. Define the number of mock drills,
frequency, schedule and practice the mock drills
adhering to the schedule as per clause 9 of OISD-
GDN-227 and Reg. 102(4) (g) of OMR, 2017.
b) Installation Specific ERP should be prepared

based on Hazard Identification & Risk Assessment.
As per clause 6.1 of OISD-GDN-227.
Bridging document should be prepared between

O&M contractor and ONGC to define the
responsibility of each activity between Contractor
and ONGC.
Regular monitoring of Ambient Air for HC and VOC

shall be carried outas per CPCB guidelines as
mentioned in Environmental clearance order.
Travelling block, rotary table and other equipments

should undergo Category wise inspections at
desired frequency as per Annexure-I, OISD-GDN-
203.

OMR’17.
Fixed gas detection system should be provided for
continuous monitoring and detection of
hydrocarbon gas connected to audio visual as per
regulation 95(4) of OMR-2017.
Wire ropes should be secured with proper number

of clamps as per the diameter of wire rope. Correct
application of the clips/ clamps on wire ropes be
ensured in line with OISD-STD-187.
Thermal cladding insulation to be provided in

exhaust line at rig carrier to prevent burn injuries
during operations as per clause no. 4.0 of OISD-
STD-177.

decreased.
a) The fire pump shall be capable of developing
b) The fire protection system shall be periodically
and corrective actions as per clause 12.0 of OISD-
STD-189.
c) All personnel shall participate in drills and
Pre-spud / Pre-operation conference should be

held before spudding / commencing operation at
each drilling location with the supervision /
participation of all key personnel like Rig In-charge,
Mechanical Engineer, Electrical Engineer, Civil
Engineer, Rig building In-charge, geology, mud
services, logging services, logistics, fire services,
Security and HSE Officer as applicable at well site
and they should confirm the compliance of safety
norms as per checklist. (Ref: Cl 3.0 of OISD-STD-
190).
Risk assessment shall be carried out and

accordingly Risk Register shall be prepared as per
requirement of OISD –GDN- 206.
SOPs shall be made available at site and shall be
displayed in bilingual as per clause No.4.5.4 of
OISD-GDN-206. Gap analysis of SOPs should be
conducted to identify the gaps as per
OISD/E&P/SOP/2021-22/01 dated 09.09.2021 and
corrective action to be taken accordingly.
Assessment should be carried out after the training

to evaluate the competency of the crew and
necessary action should be initiated if any
deficiency is observed.
All the facilities in the Oil & Gas industry shall be

audited once every year (Refer: Cl. 4.3.1, OISD-
STD-145). Detailed internal audit by ONGC should
be conducted shortly after the commissioning of
new rig in line with OISD-STD-145.
a. All operational components of the BOP

equipment systems and diverter (if in use) should
be function tested at least once a week to verify the
components’ intended operations. (Ref: Cl 6.7.1(I)
of OISD-RP-174)
b. Function test should be carried out as per
Annexure VII of OISD-RP-174.
c. The accumulator pressures drop after each
“Close” or “Open” function (with charging pump
shut) should be properly recorded in the report.
d. FOSV, IBOP, Upper & Lower Kelly cock, Top
drive safety Valves, HCR and Manual Valves shall
also be pressure tested along with the BOP Stack
at the same pressure [Refer: Cl 6.7.2(XV), OISD-
RP-174].
e. Well control equipment should be pressure
tested once every 21 days maximum (Refer: Cl
6.7.2.VII, OISD-RP-174).
f. BOP Function test performed should be
mentioned in the main content in continuation to
other operations of daily progress report with time
break-up.
a. In the field, pre-charge pressure should be

adjusted within 100 psi of the recommended
pressure during installation and at the start of
drilling. Further, the interval should not exceed 60
days (Refer: Cl 6.3.1.VIII, OISD RP-174).
b. The gauges on the remote panels should show
the same reading as main control unit.
All the key operational personnel should have valid
Well control training certificate (of appropriate level)
from IWCF/ IADC accredited well control training
centre (Refer: Cl 8.1, OISD-RP-174).
a. All persons employed in a mine below the

1966.
b. The electrical machinery and plant shall be
under the charge of competent person holding a
valid electrical supervisor’s certificate of
competency, covering mining installation issued
under the Central Electricity Authority (Measures
Relating to Safety and Electric Supply)
Regulations, 2010. 114(5) OMR 2017.
c. The training needs must be identified suitably
at every work centre for the individuals &
training centres for implementation (Refer: Cl 3 of
OISD-STD-176).
Medical fitness report of all the employees

associated to rig should be made available at rig in
the form of ‘Form – O’ as per Reg.29 of Mines Rule
1955.
The manager of every mine shall maintain all

documents pertaining to the appointment and
termination of every deputy manager, installation
manager, safety officer, fire officer and other
officials and competent persons in respect of his
mine and all such documents relating thereto shall
be kept available in the office of the mine. (Ref:
Reg 6(3) of OMR 2017)
A risk assessment should be conducted when there

was no BOP or X-mass tree in the well head and
accordingly the same should be incorporated in the
Risk register. Also, as per Bhagjan HLC
recommendation, this scenario should also be
practiced during BOP drill.
a. The ERP should be developed as per OISD
anticipated scenarios, action to be taken, role and
responsibility of each person, important telephone
numbers of persons to be contacted, nearby
hospital and fire station.
b. The BOP drills, fire drills, first aid and medical
evacuation drills should be conducted regularly for
each anticipated scenarios as per ERP (Refer: Cl
8.3, OISD-STD-190). Company should make a
policy/ annual plan defining the frequency of
different type of drills.
c. Emergency response plan should be reviewed
periodically and updated contact information should
be incorporated.
a. Mock drills should be conducted as per

scenarios defined in the ERP as per clause 9.0 of
OISD-GDN-227.
b. An analysis and critique of each drill and
exercises should be documented to identify &
correct weaknesses as per clause 9.0 of OISD-
STD-227.
c. Pit / Trip drill should be conducted once a
OISD-RP-174).
d. Trip drills should be conducted in all the three
scenarios (Refer: Cl. 8, OISD-RP-174) and all the
pit/ trip drills performed should be mentioned in the
main content in continuation to other operations of
daily progress report with time break-up.

through CCTV camera. Round the clock
surveillance of installation should be done with
CCTV as per the recommendation of Bhagjan HLC
report.
The unsafe act and unsafe conditions should be
recorded and need to be deliberated in the safety
committee meeting.
a. A careful analysis should be made of the

potential hazards and the operations to be
performed to determine the appropriate safeguards
and required personal protective equipment prior to
starting work. (Ref: OISD-STD-105, Cl 5.0 (o)).
b. Work permits should be interlinked with JSA.

a. A plan showing location of extinguishers and
important areas and near entrance of the premises
as per Clause No.7.2.13 of OISD-STD-189.
b. The fire protection system shall be periodically
and corrective actions as per Clause 12(2) of
OISD-STD-189.
c. 02 Nos. of Inline foam eductor and minimum 200
Ltr foam compound shall be readily available at site
as per Clause 17 of OISD-STD-189.
Two set of SCBA with spare cylinders should be

provided to ensure availability of the equipment all
the time. [Refer: OISD-STD-189, clause: 5.7.3
(11)].82).

diagram by OEM or authenticated by appropriate
agency/ person should be displayed at relevant
locations (Refer: Clause 5.1 (xiv), OISD-STD-216).
The Gaps observed in mock drills needs to be

addressed for the readiness of personnel and their
familiarity/proficiency with emergency equipment
and procedures. Meticulously and sincere drills
should be performed by all the members of
installation as per Regulation 102(4)(g) of OMR-
2017 and Clause 9.0 of OISD-GDN-227.

audited once every year (Refer: Cl. 4.3.1, OISD-
STD-145). Detailed internal audit by ONGC should
be conducted shortly after the commissioning of
new rig in line with OISD-STD-145.
Major inspection of BOP control unit shall be

carried out after every 5 years by OEM/ OEM
authorized facility or by an API 16D approved
facility for BOP control unit (Refer: Clause 6.2.IV.C,
OISD-RP-174).
a) Trip drills should be conducted in all the 4
scenarios mentioned in Cl. 8 of OISD-RP-174.
b) Pit / Trip drill should be conducted once a
OISD-RP-174).
a) FOSV, IBOP, Upper & Lower Kelly cock, Top

RP-174].
b) Well control equipment should be pressure
tested once every 21 days maximum. (Refer: Cl
6.7.2.VII, OISD-RP-174). All operational
components of the BOP equipment systems and
diverter (if in use) should be function tested at least
once a week to verify the components’ intended
operations. (Ref: Cl 6.7.1(I) of OISD-RP-174).
c) Initial pressure test of blowout preventer stack,
manifold, valves etc., should be carried out at rated
working pressure of the preventer stack or well-
head whichever is lower and should be performed
on location before the well is spudded or before the
equipment is put into operational service (Refer: Cl
6.7.2.X, OISD-RP-174).
d) BOP Function test performed should be
mentioned in the main content in continuation to
other operations of daily progress report with time
break-up.
a. Risk assessment shall be carried out and

accordingly Risk Register shall be prepared as per
requirement of OISD –GDN- 206.
b. A risk assessment should be conducted when
there was no BOP or X-mass tree in the well head
and accordingly the same should be incorporated
in the Risk register. Also, as per Bhagjan HLC
recommendation, this scenario should also be
practiced during BOP drill.
a. The ERP should be developed as per OISD
b. The BOP drills, fire drills, first aid and medical
c. Emergency response plan should be reviewed
periodically and updated contact information should
be incorporated
Weekly safety meetings should be conducted on

regular basis as per high level committee’s
recommendations on Baghjan incident. Unsafe
acts, unsafe conditions, safety alerts, near-miss
incidents, ATR of previous issues etc. should also
be kept in the agenda of weekly safety meetings.
The minutes of SCM should be circulated to the

rigs for implementation of observation raised by the
safety committee.
a. A careful analysis should be made of the

starting work. (Ref: OISD-STD-105, Cl 5.0 (o)).
b. Work permits should be interlinked with JSA.
a. A plan showing location of extinguishers and

important areas and near entrance of the premises
as per Clause No.7.2.13 of OISD-STD-189.
b. Adequate number of fire extinguisher should
be placed as per Annexure III of OISD-STD-189.
Smoke detection system shall be installed in DC-

PCR / AC-PCR room (Ref: 7.1(xxiv) of OISD-STD-
216.)
Detailed noise measurements shall be conducted
once in a year and records shall be maintained
(Ref: OISD-STD-166).
diagram by OEM or authenticated by appropriate
agency/ person should be displayed at relevant
locations (Refer: Clause 5.1 (xiv), OISD-STD-216).
Side railings and proper steps should be provided

to avoid accidental fall of a person.

190.

emergency escape device, braking system as per
the inspection and maintenance guidelines of
original equipment manufacturer and the record of
every such inspection shall be maintained by the
person who made the inspection as per regulation
38(4) of OMR 2017.
FLP torch should be available in working condition

for immediate use in case of emergency. (Ref:
Annexure 2 of OISD-STD-216)
It is recommended to have latest edition of OISD

standards available for necessary implementation.
No temporary shed should be allowed to erect at

rig floor which may hinder the view of Driller to
watch the movement of travelling block.
Management of Change (MOC) should be
implemented before any modification, replacement
of equipment and any change in Standard
Operating Procedure (SOP) are carried out.
The Gaps observed in mock drills needs to be
addressed for the readiness of personnel and their
familiarity/proficiency with emergency equipment
and procedures. Meticulously and sincere drills
should be performed by all the members of
installation as per Regulation 102(4)(g) of OMR-
2017 and Clause 9.0 of OISD-GDN-227.
a. Major inspection of BOP shall be carried out

after every 5 years by OEM/ OEM authorized
16A certification for specific type of BOP (Refer:
Clause 6.2.IV.A, OISD-RP-174).
b. Major inspection of BOP control unit shall be

OISD-RP-174).
c. Major inspection of choke manifold & its

accessories shall be carried out after every 5 years,
preferably by OEM or OEM authorized repair
facility or by an API 16C & 6A approved facility for
choke manifold & its accessories [Refer: Clause
6.2.IV(B) of OISD-RP-174].
All pressure gauges and relief valves on the BOP

control unit and remote panel should be calibrated
at least once in a year [Refer: Clause 6.2.IX of
OISD-RP-174].
a. All persons employed in a mine below the

1966.
b. The training needs must be identified suitably at
every work centre for the individuals & documented
and informed to the concerned training centres for
implementation (Refer: Cl 3 of OISD-STD-176).
a. All blowout prevention components that may be
low pressure and then to a high pressure. These
include blowout preventer stack, all choke manifold
valves, Kelly valves, Top-drive safety valves drill
pipe and tubing safety valves and drilling spools
[Refer: Cl 6.7.2(I), OISD-RP-174]
b. Function test should be carried out alternately
from main control unit / rig floor panel / auxiliary
panel (Refer: Clause 6.7.1.VIII, OISD-RP-174)
Mud pumps should undergo Category – IV

inspection at least once in a five year. (Refer: Cl
5.2 of OISD-GDN-202)
Management of Change (MOC) should be

implemented before any modification, replacement
of equipment and any change in Standard
Operating Procedure (SOP) are carried out.
Mast, substructure should be inspected in

accordance with OISD-GDN-202.

be kept available in the office of the mine. (Ref:
Reg 6(3) of OMR 2017)
the time. [Refer: OISD-STD-189, clause: 5.7.3
(11)].
Necessary corrective action should be taken
immediately and precaution should be taken to
avoid damage to cables, cable sheaths or cable
glands. Correct type and size of cable glands
should be used and correct method of cable
termination should be adopted (refer clause no.
5.2-vii of OISD-RP-147)
Minimum two modes of independent

communication system should be provided at site.
Weekly safety meetings should be conducted on
regular basis as per high level committee’s
recommendations on Baghjan incident. Unsafe
acts, unsafe conditions, safety alerts, near-miss
incidents, ATR of previous issues etc. should also
be kept in the agenda of weekly safety meetings.
a. SOPs shall be made available at site and shall

be displayed in bilingual as per clause No.4.5.4 of
OISD-GDN-206.
b. Gap analysis of SOPs should be conducted to
identify the gaps as per OISD/E&P/SOP/2021-
22/01 dated 09.09.2021 and corrective action to be
taken accordingly.
All incidents regardless of the extent of injury or

damage should be investigated in order to find
probable causes, lessons learnt thereof, and
remedial measures required preventing its
recurrence (Refer: Cl 5.8 of OISD-GDN-207 & Cl
4.12.3 of OISD-GDN-206).

190).
The ATR on internal audit should be made

available at the installation with objective evidence.
All recommendations should be complied on
priority.
Assistant Shift in charge/ Assistant Driller,

Supervisor (Driller’s In charge) and all the key
operational personnel should have valid well control
training certificate of appropriate level from IWCF/
IADC accredited well control training centre (Refer:
Cl. 8.1, OISD-RP-174).
Trainings mentioned in OISD-STD-176 (Safety
health & environment training for exploration &
production personnel) to be ensured.
i) Updated training matrix of rig crews should be
always available at rig.
ii) Medical fitness report of all the employees
associated to rig should also be available at rig.
In 10,000 psi well, BOP stack shall comprise of
besides an annular BOP, three single, or one
double and one single ram type preventers one of
which should be equipped with blind or blind-shear
rams [Refer: Cl 6.2(IV), OISD-RP-174]. The same
is mentioned in the well plan also.
Major inspection shall be carried out after every 5

years for BOP stack used in the well. The
recertification of well control equipment after five
yearly major inspections should preferably be
facility [Refer: Cl 6.3(IV), OISD-RP-174].
Major inspection of choke, kill manifold shall be

carried out after every 5 years, preferably by OEM
or OEM authorized repair facility (Refer: Clause
6.2.IV, OISD-RP-174).
Kill manifold system provides a means of pumping

into the wellbore when the normal method of
circulating down through the Kelly or drill pipe
cannot be employed (Refer: Cl 6.5.2, OISD-RP-
174). So, it is recommended to use Kill manifold
during operation.
i) Major inspection of BOP control unit shall be

authorized facility or an API 16D approved agency
as per Cl No. 6 of API 16D [Refer: Cl 6.2(IV),
OISD-RP-174].
ii) Electrical and air (pneumatic) supply for
powering pumps should be available at all times
such that the pumps will start automatically (Refer:
Cl. 6.3.1 III, OISD-RP-174).
i) Function test should be carried out alternately

panel (Refer: Clause 6.7.1.VIII, OISD-RP-174).
ii) It is suggested to mention the conducted test
in the main content in continuation to other
operations of daily IADC report.
FOSV, IBOP, Upper & Lower Kelly cock, Top drive

safety valves, HCR and Manual valves shall also
be pressure tested along with the BOP Stack at the
same pressure [Refer: Cl 6.7.2(XV), OISD-RP-
174].
Travelling block, rotary table and other drilling

equipments should undergo Category –IV
inspection at least once in a five year (Refer: Cl 5.2
of OISD-GDN-202, Annexure-I, OISD-GDN-203).
Routine inspection of all hoisting equipment, which

includes NDT under Category III inspection should
be conducted annually based on its application,
loading and its usage & work environment (Refer:
Cl 5 of OISD-GDN-203).
Safe Working Load should be marked and visible in
overhead cranes and hoist to everyone.
NDT of all tubing handling tools, primary-load-

bearing components in accordance with the O&M
manual should be done and documented as per
Level III & Level IV inspections mentioned in OISD-
GDN-202.
Vibration survey needs to be carried out
periodically and suitable measures need be taken
to avoid its adverse impact on health of personal
working on it.
Calibration report of Master gauge used during

calibration of rig PRV’s should be available at rig.

Officer on regular basis to address various safety
Investigation committee report on incident at
Baghjan#5.
Conduct Toolbox talk considering risk/ hazard to

each individual involved in the job; and record of
TBT should be maintained with topics discussed
participation and signed by shift in-charge (Refer:
Cl. 8.2, OISD-STD-190).
OIL should ensure the persons posted at Rig are

adequately competent and well aware of different
SOP’s (particularly competency on well control).
Crew should be encouraged for more reporting of

Near miss incident and these incidents should be
discussed in safety meetings.
hospital and fire station (Refer: Cl 8.3, OISD-STD-
190). Other drills should also be conducted apart
from Fire & BOP Drills as per OISD-STD-227.
Trip drills should be conducted in all the three

daily IADC report with time break-up.
a) Work permit should be issued for working at

height as per OISD-STD-105.
b) Work at height shall be carried out in accordance
with the provisions of OISD-GDN-192.
Supplementary checklist as per the checkpoints of
OISD-GDN-192 shall be used for working at height.
Power tongs should always have safety lines.

Further, tong safety lines should be of sufficient
length to obtain full benefit of the pull from the
breakout cathead, but short enough to prevent
complete rotation of the tongs. Tong snub lines
should be of such length that when securing pipe in
the rotary table, a 90-degree angle is formed
between the tong body and the snub line (Refer: Cl.
5.8.3.f, OISD-STD-190).
It is recommended to prepare a SOP for Well

activation, N/UP and N/DN of BOP stack & X-mass
tree for safe & fast handling; this scenario should
also be practiced during BOP drill.

Non-intrinsically safe Mobile phone shall be
prohibited in the operational area on rigs (Refer: Cl.
8.7, OISD-STD-190).
through CCTV.
i) & ii) It should be ensured that all workers and
workers transferred to new jobs receive adequate
training in safety, firefighting and maintain a
detailed record (Refer: Regulation 23f, OMR-2017).
iii) Trainings mentioned in OISD-STD-176 (Safety

years for BOP stack used in the well. The

OISD-RP-174].
ii) In the field, pre-charge pressure should be

equipment should undergo Category –IV inspection
at least once in a five year (Refer: Cl 5.2 of OISD-
GDN-202, Annexure-I, OISD-GDN-203).

Pre-spud electrical safety check list, as per

Annexure-2 of OISD-STD-216 shall be followed.

checklist for de-rigging and rigging up operation
shall be prepared and strictly adhered (Refer: Cl
3.4, OISD-GDN-218).
Any operation on the cluster wells is to be carried
out with permit to work (PTW) and approved by
company man / rig manager, as the case may be
(Refer: Annexure-G, Sr No.11, OISD-GDN-186).

190).
Other drills should also be conducted apart from
Fire & BOP Drills as per OISD-STD-227.
Near miss incident and these incidents should be
discussed in safety meetings.
Detailed internal audit by OIL should be conducted
shortly after the commencement of the contract in
line with OISD-STD-145.
Bypass policy of Safety Critical Equipment should
be maintained & available at rig.
i) All tanks/ cylinders should be hydraulically
tested at intervals of not more than five years
{Refer: Cl. 19 of Static and Mobile Pressure
Vessels (Unfired) Rules, 2015}.
ii) Record of servicing/ replacement of hydraulic
filters need to be maintained.

working on it.
Earthing of pipe racks shall be done by means of
double and distinct earth connections (Refer: Cl
5.1(i), OISD-STD-216).
Non-flame proof fittings are a fire and explosion
hazard. In zone 1 or zone 2 of hazardous area,
electrical appliance, equipment, machinery, or
other material should be of a type and specification
conforming to an Indian standard (Refer:
Regulation 107(2), OMR-2017).
It is recommended that the same be replaced

immediately and proper covers be provided on the
light fittings.
8.7, OISD-STD-190).
through CCTV.
Recommendations


ii) All persons employed in a mine below the
1966.
In 10,000 psi well, BOP stack shall comprise of

besides an annular BOP, three single, or one
double and one single ram type preventers one of
which should be equipped with blind or blind-shear
rams [Refer: Cl 6.2(IV), OISD-RP-174].
The same is mentioned in their well plan also.
i) Major inspection shall be carried out after

every 5 years for BOP stack used in the well. The
ii) Major inspection of choke manifold shall be

6.2.IV, OISD-RP-174).

during operation.

OISD-RP-174].
ii) Electrical and air (pneumatic) supply for

such that the pumps will start automatically (Refer:
Cl. 6.3.1 III, OISD-RP-174).
iii) Blind/ Shear Ram operating valve should be

secured with locking arrangement to avoid its
accidental activation (Refer: Cl 5.9.f, OISD-STD-
190).
iv) Hydraulic line system from BOP control unit to
BOP stack should be pressure tested at maximum
operating pressure on installation (Refer: Cl 6.3.1
XIV. A, OISD-RP-174).
Function test should be carried out alternately from

main control unit / rig floor panel / auxiliary panel
(Refer: Clause 6.7.1.VIII, OISD-RP-174).
BOP Fn. test & Pr. test shall be witness by operator
side also (Refer: Annexure VII, VIII of OISD-RP-
174).

equipment should undergo Category –IV inspection
at least once in a five year (Refer: Cl 5.2 of OISD-

Pre-workover electrical safety check list, as per


3.4, OISD-GDN-218).

Baghjan#5.


190).
The Installation Manager should maintain a
detailed record of the results of each of his
inspection and also of the action taken by him to
rectify the defects noticed, if any as per Regulation
29 (f) of OMR-2017.
working on it.
The lifting tackles, wire ropes, slings etc. to be

thoroughly examined by a competent person at
least once in 12 months & inspection record should
be maintained to determine the time interval for
replacement of the rope. (Refer: Clause 8.5 of
OISD-STD-187).

the time (Refer: Cl 5.7.3 (11), OISD-STD-189).

8.7, OISD-STD-190).
through CCTV.
Recommendations
Assistant Shift in charge/ Assistant Driller,

Supervisor (Driller’s In charge) and all the key
operational personnel should have valid well control
training certificate of appropriate level from IWCF/
IADC accredited well control training centre (Refer:
Cl. 8.1, OISD-RP-174).
Major inspection of Choke and Kill manifold shall be
6.2.IV, OISD-RP-174).

during operation.
i) BOP Fn. test & Pr. test shall be witness by
OISD-RP-174).
ii) It is suggested to mention the conducted test in
the main content in continuation to other operations
of daily IADC report.
iii) FOSV, IBOP, Upper & Lower Kelly cock, Top
drive safety valves, HCR and manual valves shall
RP-174].
Uniform BOP Pit/ Trip drill format covering all the
drill scenarios and related details should be
standardized by OIL and communicate to all
drilling/ WOR installations.
The drills should also be carried out during odd
hours (Refer: Cl 11.1.10, OISD-STD-189).
190).


Efficacy of internal audit mechanism should be
enhanced by making the audits more robust in line
with OISD-STD-145.
3.4, OISD-GDN-218).
SIMOPS Check list (Onshore) should be used as a

guideline before the rig moves to cluster location /
inside the installation and should be signed by the
company man / rig manager & installation manager
(Refer: Annexure-G, Sr No.11, OISD-GDN-186).
The X-mas tree of cluster wells and flow lines /

injection lines should be protected by means of
temporary physical barrier above and around it, so
that the same may not be damaged by falling
objects and inadvertent hitting by rig equipment.
The cluster wells should be taken up for temporary
protection before the drilling rig / workover rig
moves in [Refer: Cl. 5.1.4(V) & (VI), OISD-GDN-
186].
Tong safety line should have appropriate dia. & the

ends of tong safety lines shall be secured with not
less than three wire-line clamps (Refer: Cl 5.8.3.k,
OISD-STD-190).
working on it.
Proper gland packing of the cables shall be done
as regard to the area classification (Refer: Clause
5.2.1, OISD-STD-153).
Emergency light need to be provided in the
enclosed ACU enclosure.
a) Work permit should be issued for working at
b) Work at height shall be carried out in accordance

with the provisions of OISD-GDN-192.
The Installation Manager should maintain a

detailed record of the results of each of his
inspection and also of the action taken by him to
rectify the defects noticed, if any as per Regulation
29 (f) of OMR-2017.

8.7, OISD-STD-190).
through CCTV.
Recommendations
(a) As per clause 4.3 of OISD-GDN-202 and clause
6.3 of API 4G, Level III inspection to be done every
2 years.
(b) As per clause 4.2 of OISD-GDN-202 a detailed

checklist format for visual inspection of Mast,
Substructure under level I & II is placed at
Annexure – I. These checklists must be verified
and signed by the ‘Facility in-charge’ and records
maintained at site for easy accessibility.
Frequency to be maintained as such:
Level I – daily & weekly

Level II- rig up (As per Annexure-I of OISD-GDN-
202).
The hydraulic lines system (from control unit to
BOP stack) to be pressure tested at maximum
operating pressure on installation as per clause XIV
(A) 6.3.1 of OISD-RP-174.

main control unit / rig floor panel / auxiliary panel as
per clause VIII of 6.7.1 of OISD-RP-174.
The pre-charge pressure should be adjusted within

100 psi of the recommended pre-charge pressure
during installation and at start of drilling (interval not
to exceed 60 days) as per clause of VIII of 6.3.1 of
OISD-RP-174.
(a) After stabilizing the well, well should be
observed for the time equivalent to the anticipated
time required to remove X-mas tree and installation
of BOP plus safety margin. If well remains stable,
one complete cycle of circulation is to be given
prior to removing X-mas tree for BOP installation as
per clause 7.10.4 of OISD -RP- 238.
(b) As it is a part of operation & time taking

process it should be recorded in DPR for records.
Pressure testing of BOP should be recorded in

DPR as per recommendations given by HLC on
Baghjan#5 incident.
Installation Manager (IM) should be responsible for
one workover rig only as recommended by HLC on
Baghjan#5 incident.
Moreover, IM is supposed to visit and examine the
installation or part thereof under his charge on
every working day to see that safety in every
respect is ensured as per regulation 29 (e) of
OMR’17.

Baghjan#5.
(a) Proper checklist should be prepared for rig mast

up & down procedures and should be followed

list, as per Annexure-2 of OISD-STD-216 shall be
followed.
Organization should conduct safety inspections by

senior officers and in-charge location as per
recommendations given by HLC report on
Baghjan#5, OIL, Assam.
Emergency shut off records to be maintained as

per best industrial practices. (Preferably once in
each well).
Records of periodic and statutory

inspections(annually) of wire ropes should be done
as per schedule to detect reduction, corrosion,
cracks etc in time and mitigation measures can be
taken as per clause 8.0 of OISD-STD-187.
Every tank shall be painted and its numbering, safe

filling height and reference height shall be painted
on the tank to avoid operating errors as per
regulation 66(13) of OMR’17.
SIMOPS matrix to be developed as per Annexure-F

of OISD-STD-186.
It is recommended to bring a policy for colour

coding of slings to differentiate between healthy
slings and other slings as per best industrial
practices.
All persons employed in a mine below the
supervisory level should have MVT training as per
Mines Vocational Training Rules, 1966.
Moreover, Organization should carry out gap
analysis w.r.t training requirements as
recommended by HLC on Baghjan#5 incident.
Organizations shall prepare list of activities,

covering all cross section of work, for which SOP is
required to be maintained, duly approved by the
Management
Based on the approved list, gap analysis should be
done. SOP should be prepared by area experts
covering statutory and OISD standards
requirements as recommended by HLC on
Baghjan#5 incident.
The Safe Work Instructions (in trilingual) (derived

from SOP) should be displayed at various strategic
locations as per latest government guidelines.
(a) The Annual plan of safety drills needs to be

history.
Define the number of mock drills, frequency,
schedule and practice the mock drills adhering to
the schedule as per clause 9 of OISD-GDN-227
and Reg. 102(4) (g) of OMR, 2017.
(b) Emergency contact numbers to be updated

whenever there are changes due to change of rig
location, transfers, promotions, or any other factor.

decreased.
a) Proper siren code to be followed as per

company’s policy & clause 8.0 of OISD-STD-189.
b) The fire pump shall be capable of developing
(c) Officers/ Workers to be trained to comply their
in ERP.
(d) All clear siren to be activated once the drills are

over as per clause 8.2(iv) of OISD-STD-189.
Recommendations
a) As per clause 4.3 of OISD-GDN-202 and clause
2 years.
b) As per clause 4.2 of OISD-GDN-202 a detailed


Level I-daily & weekly
202).
(A) 6.3.1 of OISD-RP-174.
Inspection of equipments for all categories (I, II, III,

IV) should be conducted as per Annexure-1 of
OISD-GDN-203 and documented as per clause 8.0
of OISD-GDN-203.
OISD-RP-174.

years. An API 16D approved agency for control unit
as per clause number 6.2 of OISD-RP-174.
After each well the BOP control unit should be

cleaned, visually inspected, preventive
maintenance performed before installation at the
next well.


Baghjan incident.
Installation Manager (IM) should be responsible for
one workover rig only as recommended by HLC on
Baghjan#5 incident.
Moreover, IM is supposed to visit and examine the
installation or part thereof under his charge on
every working day to see that safety in every
respect is ensured as per regulation 29 (e) of
OMR’17.
IM is supposed to visit and examine the installation

or part thereof under his charge on every working
day to see that safety in every respect is ensured &
should maintain a detailed record of the results of
each of his inspection and also of the action taken
by him to rectify the defects noticed, if any as per
regulation 29 (e), (f) of OMR’17.

valid first aid and fire-fighting training certificates as
per clause 6.4 of OISD-STD-176.
b) Safety officer should be aware of the regulations

which governs onshore petroleum business in line
with OMR’17.
first aid and fire-fighting training certificates as per

A time bound action plan should be prepared for
implementing pit level & audit recommendations
and Implementation status of the recommendations
should be reviewed in the Management Safety
Committee Meetings as per clause 4.14.1 (f) (g) of
OISD-STD-206.


Baghjan#5.


followed.

each well).


Insulation mats as per IS-15652 standard shall be

provided in the control panels as mentioned in

of OISD-STD-186.

practices.
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history.

and Reg. 102(4) (g) of OMR, 2017.

location, transfers, promotions or any other factor.

decreased.
a) Proper siren code to be followed as per

company’s policy & clause 8.0 of OISD-STD-189.
b) Officers/ Workers to be trained to comply their

in ERP.
c) All clear siren to be activated once the drills are

over as per clause 8.2(iv) of OISD-STD-189.
Recommendations
a) As per clause 4.3 of OISD-GDN-202 and clause
2 years.
b) As per clause 4.2 of OISD-GDN-202 a detailed


202).

(A) 6.3.1 of OISD-RP-174.
Final accumulator pressure should be not less than

1200 psi at any time as per OISD-RP-174.
at least once in a year as per clause IX 6.2 of
OISD-RP-174.
of OISD-GDN-203.
OISD-RP-174.


next well.



Baghjan#5 incident.

implementing internal audit recommendations and
Implementation status of the recommendations
OISD-STD-206.
Moreover, Ambulance designated should have
necessary medical equipment and facility for transit
from the Installation to the Approved Medical
Centre in case of emergency as per clause 5.3.2 of
OISD-STD-204.

valid first aid and fire-fighting training certificates as
b) Safety officer should be aware of the regulations

which governs onshore petroleum business in line
with OMR’17.
Minutes of Mines Safety committee meeting should

be recorded covering functions of safety committee
meeting as per rule 29 of Mines Rules, 1955 and
within a period of 15 days from the date of receipt
of the recommendations of the Safety Committee,
shall indicate to the Secretary of the Safety
Committee, the action taken to implement the
recommendations as per rule 29W of Mines Rules,
1955.
Installation manager & shift in charge are two very

different roles having different duties altogether
which in any case cannot be taken by same person
at a time at any installation in line with OMR’17.


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followed.


each well).


Insulation mats as per IS-15652 standard shall be

provided in the control panels as mentioned in

of OISD-STD-186.

practices.



Management
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history.

and Reg. 102(4) (g) of OMR, 2017.

Recommendations
(a) As per clause 4.3 of OISD-GDN-202 and
clause 6.3 of API 4G, Level III inspection to be
done every 2 years.
(b) As per clause 4.2 of OISD-GDN-202 a detailed


202).

(A) 6.3.1 of OISD-RP-174.
All blowout prevention components that may be
low pressure and then to a high pressure.
Pressure test (both low and high) on each
component should be of minimum 5 minutes
duration, each. All the results should be recorded in
the format given in Annexure - VIII as per clause
6.7.2 of OISD-RP-174.

Emergency escape device / Fall prevention device
as per OEM inspection & maintenance guidelines.
Record of such inspection to be maintained as per
clause 5.14 (b) of OISD-STD-190.
Hazard area classification diagram indicating zone

1 & zone 2 hazardous areas should be displayed in
the installation as per regulation 106-2(b), OMR’17.

at least once in a year as per clause IX 6.2 of
OISD-RP-174.
of OISD-GDN-203.
OISD-RP-174.


next well.
a) After stabilizing the well, well should be

b) As it is a part of operation & time taking process
it should be recorded in DPR for records.

Baghjan#5 incident.
implementing internal audit recommendations and
Implementation status of the recommendations
OISD-STD-206.
Moreover, Ambulance designated should have

necessary medical equipment and facility for transit
from the Installation to the Approved Medical
Centre in case of emergency as per clause 5.3.2 of
OISD-STD-204.
Minutes of Mines Safety committee meeting should

be recorded covering functions of safety committee
meeting as per rule 29 of Mines Rules, 1955 and
within a period of 15 days from the date of receipt
of the recommendations of the Safety Committee,
shall indicate to the Secretary of the Safety
Committee, the action taken to implement the
recommendations as per rule 29W of Mines Rules,
1955.


Baghjan#5.
An incident or near miss investigation is critical

feedback about the system of control of a hazard.
Therefore, every incident and near miss incident
must be recorded and thoroughly investigated as
per clause 4.12 of OISD-GDN-206.


followed.



of OISD-STD-186.

practices.

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history.

and Reg. 102(4) (g) of OMR, 2017.

OMR’17.
Recommendations
Power tongs counter weight should be shifted at

original position as per Rig design..
a) The cellar pit should always be kept clean.

(OISD-STD-190, Clause-8.5,d)
b) Pressure gauge should be fitted in outer

annulus for pressure monitoring. (OISD-GDN-239,
clause-9.2,i)
c) Well should be flow through flare line and
collecting tank.(OISD-STD-190,Clause-7.13,q)
d) Flare line should be properly anchored. .(OISD-
STD-190,Clause-7.13,q)
a) Pressure gauges at Driller’s console and stand
pipe manifold should be made functional. (OISD-
STD-190,clause-7.1,g)
b) The mud volume totalizer (MVT) at Rig floor
should be made functional. (OISD-STD-
190,Clause-7.1,g)
Bleeding line should be connected with stand pipe

manifold and worn out nipple should be replaced.
(OISD-RP-174)
IRD Blower motor should be fitted with proper

cover.
Online gas detector alarm setting should be done

at 20% of LEL as required.
Drill-o-meter should be properly calibrated. (OISD-

STD-190,Clause-5.10,b)
a) Corroded chequered plate should be replaced.

(OISD-STD-190)
b) There should not be any gap more than one
inch between Rig floor platforms. (OISD-STD-
190,Clause-5.3,m)
c) Eazy-torque should be made functional.
Damaged wire line of air winch should be replaced

and wire lines should be properly lubricated.(OISD-
STD-187)
The cable gland fitted with flame proof motor in

hazardous area should be proper. (OISD-STD-
216,annexure-1,17)
Records of ELR/ELCB setting limit should be
maintained at Rig.(OISD-STD-216)
Only load test certified crane should work at well
site, Also limit switches of crane should be made
functional.(OISD-RP-205)
Damaged wire rope of fall prevention device should

be replaced as earliest. (OISD-STD-187)
The Bull lines (Bridle Lines) being very critical,

need to be preserved properly. These should be
properly lubricated & covered and stacked properly.
(OISD-STD-187,Clause-4.0,i))
a) Hoses coming from dyke of diesel tanks should
be sealed properly so that dyke can perform
intended function.
b) Earthing of diesel tanker should be properly
insulated.
a) Details of all the wells in a cluster location

should be displayed and procedure related with
SIMOPS should be discussed in pre-spud meeting.
(OISD-STD-186)
b) Well plan should be approved by competent

authority.
a) Provision of adequate emergency light should
be made at PCR room. (OISD-STD-190,Clause-
5.13,l)
b) Air-conditioning should be made operational for
effective cooling.
SCBA should be made available for use in case of

emergency.
Mock drill for the emergency handling scenario
during Rig transportation, Rig dismantling and rig
building should be carried out at least once in a
year, and this type of emergency scenario should
also be covered in ERP of the Rig (OISD-GDN-
206, clause-4.18.8).
Mock drill for the emergency handling scenario
during Rig transportation, Rig dismantling and rig
206, clause-4.18.8).

Recommendations
a) Prior to resuming Drilling BOP remote panel at
Rig floor should be connected. (OISD-RP-174,
Clause-6.3.1,XII)
b) Choke console panel at Rig floor should be
connected prior to resuming Drilling. (OISD-RP-
174, Clause-)
c) Choke should be lined up prior to Drilling
operation.
d) MGS should be ready and lined up prior to
resuming Drilling. (OISD-RP-174, Clause- 9.3)
e) SCR/KRP reading should be taken at least at
the beginning of the shift.
f) Kill line and choke line hydraulic valves should

be made operational. (OISD-RP-174, Clause-)
g) Manual valve prior to choke manifold HCR

should be tightened properly. Pressure integrity
shall be made sure. Flange connection should be
tightened with complete bolts.
a) All 3-position 4-way valves should be either in

closed/open condition. (OISD-RP-174, Clause-)
b) Faulty air pressure gauge should be rectified as

earliest.
h) Canopy/shed should be provided over BOP

control unit for weather protection. Provision of light
should also be made. (OISD-RP-174, Clause-)
c) Electrical motor of BOP control unit should be

earthed.
d) Leaking air supply hose of BOP control unit
should be replaced.
a) Effort should be made to improve Drilling crew

proficiency.
b) Flow check should be carried out during the
drill.
c) During the drill one person should be deputed
for closing action of BOP
d) Shift-in-charges should be trained thoroughly

for proper shut-in of the well during emergency.
a) Trip should be connected and used during the

trips. (OISD-STD-190,Clause-7.6,l)
b) Mud volume totalizer should be made
functional.
c) Faulty SPM, RPM, and stand pipe manifold
gauges should be replaced. (OISD-STD-
190,Clause-7.1,g)
Safety line of break out tong should be properly

connected and line length should not be more than
the requirement. (OISD-STD-190,Clause-5.8.3,f)

cover.
Damaged Rig floor platform should be repaired and

there should not be any gap between Rig floor
platforms. (OISD-STD-190,Clause- 5.3,m)
Portable gas detector alarm setting should be done

Water should be drained immediately after

erecting/laying down of the mast to avoid extra load
on foundation and corrosion.
Earth pit should be numbered. (OISD-STD-
216,Clause-5.1,v)
Steel hose should be used as release line from
choke manifold and it should be anchored properly.
(OISD-RP-174,Clause-)
These should be positively isolated with proper
blinds or completed with pipe..
Damaged working platform at mud pump should be

repaired and to be made stable.

hazardous area should be proper. Junction bolt of
BOP control unit electrical motor should be
tightened with all bolts to ensure FLP.
Exhaust pipe of power pack#3 should be repaired

and to be made straight.
This temporary arrangement should be removed.

No rotating part of machinery shall be exposed as it
may cause an accident.
Air-conditioner at AC-PCR should be made

operational for effective cooling.
Electrical isolation permit shall be interlinked with

work permit. (OISD-STD-105,Clause-4.4)

emergency.
Rig crew shall be given all the mandatory training

and PME should be carried out as per ONGC PME
policy.
Audit date: 25.05.2022
Recommendations
i) Prior to resuming Drilling BOP remote panel at
Rig floor should be connected. (OISD-RP-174,
Clause-6.3.1,XII)
j) Choke console panel at Rig floor should be
connected prior to resuming Drilling. (OISD-RP-
174, Clause-)
k) Choke should be lined up prior to Drilling
operation.
l) MGS should be ready and lined up prior to
resuming Drilling. (OISD-RP-174, Clause- 9.3)
m) SCR/KRP reading should be taken at least at
the beginning of the shift.
n) Kill line and choke line hydraulic valves should

be made operational. (OISD-RP-174, Clause-)
o) Manual valve prior to choke manifold HCR

should be tightened properly. Pressure integrity
shall be made sure. Flange connection should be
tightened with complete bolts.
e) All 3-position 4-way valves should be either in
closed/open condition. (OISD-RP-174, Clause-)
f) Faulty air pressure gauge should be rectified as

earliest.
p) Canopy/shed should be provided over BOP

control unit for weather protection. Provision of light
should also be made. (OISD-RP-174, Clause-)
g) Electrical motor of BOP control unit should be

earthed.
h) Leaking air supply hose of BOP control unit
should be replaced.
e) Effort should be made to improve Drilling crew

proficiency.
f) Flow check should be carried out during the
drill.
g) During the drill one person should be deputed
for closing action of BOP
h) Shift-in-charges should be trained thoroughly

for proper shut-in of the well during emergency.
d) Trip should be connected and used during the

trips. (OISD-STD-190,Clause-7.6,l)
e) Mud volume totalizer should be made
functional.
f) Faulty SPM, RPM, and stand pipe manifold
gauges should be replaced. (OISD-STD-
190,Clause-7.1,g)
Safety line of break out tong should be properly

connected and line length should not be more than
the requirement. (OISD-STD-190,Clause-5.8.3,f)

cover.
Damaged Rig floor platform should be repaired and
there should not be any gap between Rig floor
platforms. (OISD-STD-190,Clause- 5.3,m)
Portable gas detector alarm setting should be done

Water should be drained immediately after

erecting/laying down of the mast to avoid extra load
on foundation and corrosion.
Earth pit should be numbered. (OISD-STD-
216,Clause-5.1,v)
Steel hose should be used as release line from
choke manifold and it should be anchored properly.
(OISD-RP-174,Clause-)
These should be positively isolated with proper
blinds or completed with pipe..
Damaged working platform at mud pump should be

repaired and to be made stable.

hazardous area should be proper. Junction bolt of
BOP control unit electrical motor should be
tightened with all bolts to ensure FLP.
Exhaust pipe of power pack#3 should be repaired

and to be made straight.
This temporary arrangement should be removed.

No rotating part of machinery shall be exposed as it
may cause an accident.
Air-conditioner at AC-PCR should be made

Isolation permit shall be interlinked with work

permit. (OISD-STD-105,Clause-4.4)

emergency.

policy.
policy.

Recommendations
Crown block and travelling block major overhauling

should be carried out as per OEM
recommendations. (OISD-GDN-203,Annexure-I)
BOP remote panel indicator lights should be made

functional. (OISD-RP-174,Clause-6.3.1,XIII)
a) Faulty and damaged air pressure gauge should

be replaced.
b) Choke position indicator should be made
functional.
a) Faulty pressure gauge of stand pipe manifold
should be replaced /repaired.
b) Faulty mud pump pressure gauge should be
rectified.

cover.
a) Air-conditioner at AC-PCR should be made
b) Provision of adequate emergency lighting
should be made in PCR. (OISD-STD-190,Clause-
5.13,l)
a) Crane after proper load testing should only be

accepted at well site.
b) Crane boom limit switches should be repaired.
(OISD-RP-205,Clause-6.0)
c) Sling should be load tested and certificate

should be produced.
Fire alarm decibel setting should be checked and it
should be ensured that alarm should be audible at
every location at well site.
Risk associated with this arrangement should be
evaluated and necessary mitigation measures
should be taken.
a) Online gas detection system should be
installed.
b) Portable gas detector alarm setting should be

done at 20% of LEL as required.
The Bull lines (Bridle Lines) being very critical,

need to be preserved properly. These should be
properly lubricated & covered and stacked properly.
(OISD-STD-187,Clause-4.0,i)
In pre-spud meeting details of all cluster well
should be recorded.

policy
Recommendations
Well servicing operation shall be done under the
direct supervision of a competent person
authorized for the purpose. (refer regulation 77,
OMR 2017).
The draw-works are provided with an automatic

device (crown-o-matic and floor-o-matic) which
shall effectively prevent the travelling block from
coming closer than two metres of the crown block
on the one end and crashing on the rotary table at
the other end. (refer regulation 42 (f), OMR-2017 &
clause 5.1.4 (4) of OISD-STD-182
Traveling block twin stop safety device, being a

safety critical equipment need to maintain and
follow bypass policy.
(i) BOP low and high pressure test of blind ram
should be carried out at well head. (refer Clause
6.7.2 of OISD-RP-174).
(ii) BOP during the function test should be closed
alternatively by derrick floor remote panel and
accumulator control panel (refer Clause Annexure-
VII of OISD-RP-174).
(iii) High pressure testing unit with pressure chart
recorder be used for pressure testing (refer Clause
6.7.2 of OISD-RP-174).
(i) BOP drill should be carried out when string is

out of hole (refer Clause 7.5 (C) of OISD-RP-174).
(ii) Medical evacuation Drills are conducted to

stimulate various contingencies and to ensure
preparedness in responding to such emergencies.
(Refer Clause 8.0 of OISD-GDN-204)
Inspection of handling tools should be carried out

as per the defined frequency. (refer Clause
Annexure-I, of OISD-STD-203)
(i) All the crew members working in the oil mine
shall be imparted MVT as per contract
requirements and rule 6 pf Mines Vocational
Training Rules 1966.
(ii) The firefighting training should be given to all

crewmembers as per contract requirements.
ONGC shall have zero tolerance policy for safety

lapses (mandatory trainings) and should fix the
responsibility accordingly (Workover rig SKP-135-
VII, SKP-135-VI, IR-500-II, IR 500-X).
(i) The Xmas tree of cluster wells and flow lines /
temporary physical barrier above and around it,
(refer Clause 5.14 (vi) of OISD-GDN-186)
(ii) Company should develop their SIMOPS matrix

covering all the envisaged activities related to
drilling / workover on one well and activation of /
wireline job on another well indicating activities
which are permitted, which are not permitted and
which require prior permission (refer Clause 5.14
(III) of OISD-GDN-186)
Investigation reports, Lesson learnt from incident

should be deliberated in the safety meeting held by
Installation manager and Mines Manager. (refer
Clause 4.1.2 of OISD-GDN-206)
IM should be imparted training on Well Control

(refer Clause 8.0 of OISD-RP-174)
Insulation test meter suitable for zone 1 and 2 shall
be available at site (refer clause 7.1 (b) of OISD-
STD-216)
engine and Fire pump should be carried out
periodically as per APCB requirement.
Pressure gauge provided on standpipe should be
made functional to monitor the pressure by driller
during cement drilling/milling.
(i) Electrical and air (pneumatic) supply for

such that the pumps will automatically start when
the system pressure has decreased (refer Clause
6.3.1 (III) of OISD-RP-174).
(ii) Log book and identification number of BOP

should be available
(iii) The control unit should be installed in a

location away from the drill floor and easily
accessible to the persons during an emergency.
(refer Clause 6.3.1 (XI) of OISD-RP-174)
The lifting tackles, wire ropes, slings etc. shall be

least once in every period of 12 months. (refer
Clause 8.5 of OISD-STD-187)
As per HLC recommendations, BOP function test
and pressure test shall be carried out in line with
API-RP-53/OISD-RP-174. Due to shortage of
studs, it is very risky to carry out the pressure test
at wellhead up to the desired pressure. Therefore it
is recommended that Correct size bolts/nuts and
fittings should be used and tightened to the
recommended torque. (refer Clause 6.6 (VII) of
OISD-RP-174)
SCBA should be provided in the rig. (refer Clause

5.7.3 of OISD-STD-189)
Emergency escape device / Fall prevention device
Braking system as per OEM inspection &
maintenance guidelines. Record of such inspection
to be maintained. (refer clause 5.14 of OISD-STD-
190)
Cables above ground shall be laid in cable
trays/cable racks. (refer Clause 5.7 of OISD-STD-
234)
The manager of every mine shall frequently inspect

the mine and maintain a record therein the findings
of each of his inspections and also the action taken
by him to rectify the defects mentioned, if any.
(refer regulation 27(9) of OMR-2017)
The new risks identified in the recent accidents

should be evaluated and modify/added in the risk
register.
The protected area surrounding every drilling or

work-over rig should be fenced of not less than one
metre and eighty centimetre in height; (Refer Reg-
130 of OMR 2017)
High noise area should be displayed at site to

Protect crew member against effect of noise
exposure. (refer Clause 4.1.6 of OISD-GDN-182)
Suitable arrangements to be made for keeping

acetylene cylinders of welding-cutting set in vertical
position and properly secured.
Gas Cylinder Rule 2016, Clause 21(1)(3)
(i) It is recommended to prepare a SOP for N/UP

and N/DN of BOP stack & X-mass tree for safe &
fast handling; this scenario should also be
practiced during BOP drill as recommended by
High Level Investigation committee report on
(ii) Gap analysis should be carried out to identify
the gaps as per letter OISD/E&P/SOP/2021-22/01
accordingly
ERP should be updated with latest regulatory

requirements (refer Clause 6.1.5 of OISD-GDN-
227)
I-card with validity of MVT and IME need be issued

to O&M crew members as per contract
Bridging document needs to incorporate roles and
responsibility matrix of both contractor and
company, at present only contractor responsibilities
are found mentioned.
Visually inspect casing line, dead end anchor and

fast end should be carried out before starting
operation. (refer Clause. 7.6 (t) of OISD-STD-190)
Aviation warning lights as per requirements shall be

fixed on top of the mast through a separate circuit.
(refer Clause 5.1.13 of OISD-GDN-182).
Installation manager shall maintain a detailed

record of the results of each of his inspection and
also of the action taken by him to rectify the defects
noticed, if any; (refer Reg 29 (f) of OMR-2017)
Toilet should be provided with water connection as

per Annexure I (Civil) of OISD-GDN-182.
Mock drill frequency should be increased.. It

should be ensured that mock drills are carried out
meticulously & witnessed by senior operation
personnel. Lessons learnt should be recorded &
corrective actions should be taken accordingly.
meticulously & witnessed by senior operation
personnel. Lessons learnt should be recorded &
corrective actions should be taken accordingly.
DATE: 24 th May 2022

Recommendations
Annexure-I of OISD-STD-203)
ATR of recommendation of inspection report of rig

should be available.
Major inspection shell be carried out after every 5

years. The BOP stack, choke manifold, control unit,
diverter assembly shell be disassembled, and
inspected in accordance with the OEM’s guidelines.
(refer Clause 6.2 (IV) of OISD-RP-174).
A trip tank shall be lined up and function tested.

Trip sheet shall be ready to be filled during tripping
out to monitor the well behavior during pulling out
operation. (refer Clause 5.1.12 (VII) of OISD-GDN-
182)
Kill manifold, should be available at rig, maintained
and tested regularly. (refer Clause 5.4 (v) of OISD-
GDN-182)
Weekly safety meetings should be conducted by
Installation Manager on regular basis to address
various safety aspects including Unsafe Acts/
Conditions & records to be maintained. (refer High
Level Investigation committee report on incident at
Baghjan#5).
(i) Prior to undertaking SIMOPS, job safety

analysis should be carried out by the person
responsible for SIMOPS (company man / rig
manager, as the case may be) with all agencies
associated with SIMOPS, to ensure that all the
hazards related to the proposed operations are
identified, assessed and determined to have the
risk as low as reasonably practicable. (refer Clause
5.1.3 of OISD-GDN-186)
(ii) The bunk houses and other equipment like

mud pump, mud tanks, accumulator, generators,
fire pumps etc should be placed as per ONGC
approved lay out plan.
(iii) The cluster wells should be taken up for

temporary protection before the drilling rig /
workover rig moves in. (refer Clause 5.1.4 (vi) of
OISD-GDN-186)

227)
BOP drill should be carried out when string is out of

hole (refer Clause 7.5 (C) of OISD-RP-174).
Well control trainings be imparted training to IM,

Drillers and Assist drillers (refer Clause 8.0 of
OISD-RP-174)
The training needs must be identified suitably at

and informed to the concerned training centres.
(refer Clause 3.0 of OISD-STD-176)
Insulation test meter suitable for zone 1 and 2 shall

be available at site (refer clause 7.1 (b) of OISD-
STD-216)
(i) The blowout preventer stack, all choke
manifold components upstream of choke, kill
manifold / valves, kelly valves should be pressure
tested (refer Clause 6.7.2 (I) of OISD-RP-174)
(ii) High pressure testing unit with pressure chart

6.7.2 of OISD-RP-174).

register.
BOP accumulator logbook including maintenance

record should be available at rig.
The pre-charge N2 pressure should be adjusted
within 100 psi of the recommended pre-charge
pressure during installation and at start of
drilling/workover operations (interval not to exceed
60 days). (refer Clause 6.3.1 (VIII) of OISD-RP-
174)


accordingly
The discharge line from the pump, return line from

the well and BOP pressure lines shall be properly
anchored. (Refer Clause 5.1.11 of OISD-GDN-182)
(i) The fitness certificate of rig ambulance

should be provided on priority
(ii) The key of oxygen cylinder should be made
available.
(iii) Face mask should be protected from dust
and heat
(iv) At least two drivers should be provided to
cover round the clock operation of rig.
ONGC should prepared an inspection schedule for
checking the requirements of ambulances deployed
in the field.
The quality of casing rope should be ensured, as it

is a safety critical equipment.
The corrective action based on survey should be

taken to improve the illumination
Latest SOP should be available ar rig and

awareness about SOPs should be given during
TBT, safety meetings etc to the crewmembers
During the Toolbox Talk (TBT), the risks to each

individual involved in the job should be considered
and discussed (Risk assessment). Safe operating
procedure (SOP) and JSA should be used as basis
for discussion during TBT so that the crew
understands the hazard involved in each operation.
(i) The control unit should be installed in a

location away from the drill floor and easily
accessible to the persons during an emergency.
(refer Clause 6.3.1 (XI) of OISD-RP-174)
(ii) All the equipment and bunkhouses should be

placed as per the ONGC approved lay out plan.
Toe boards shall be provided in addition to

handrails on open-sided floors, platforms,
walkways, and runways under which persons can
pass or there is machinery or equipment into which
falling materials can cause damage or create a
hazard (refer Clause 5.3 of OISD-STD-190)

during cement drilling/milling operation.
Remote BOP panel should be provided on rig

derrick floor. (refer Clause 5.9 of OISD-STD-190)
The U clamp on wire rope like jerk line, main guy
rope should be provided as per the requirements. .
All the crewmembers working in the oil mine shall

be imparted MVT, first aid and firefighting training
as per contract requirements and rule 6 pf Mines
Vocational Training Rules 1966.
Fast end and dead end of casing line should be
visually inspected. (Clause. 7.6 (t) of OISD-STD-
190
Mock drill frequency should be as described in

ERP. It should be ensured that mock drills are
carried out meticulously & witnessed by senior
operation personnel. Lessons learnt should be
recorded & corrective actions should be taken
accordingly.
Date 25 th May 2022

Recommendation
operation. (refer Clause 5.1.12 of OISD-GDN-182)
IMs should be imparted training on Well Control

(refer Clause 8.0 of OISD-RP-174)
GDN-182)
227)


(refer Regulation 27(9) of OMR-2017)
(i) Initial pressure test of blowout preventer

stack, manifold, valves etc., should be carried out
at the rated working pressure of the preventer
stack or wellhead whichever is lower (refer Clause
6.7.2 (X) of OISD-RP-174)
(ii) High pressure testing unit with pressure chart
6.7.2 of OISD-RP-174).

174)

accordingly
The discharge line from the pump, return line from

the well, BOP pressure lines etc. shall be properly
anchored. (refer Clause 5.1.11 of OISD-GDN-182)

As BOP accumulator is safety critical equipment, it

should always be in operative condition and well
maintained.
Bunkhouse and other equipment should be placed

as per ONGC approved layout plan.
The pressure gauge of Remote control panel

should be replaced and the ram indicators of BOP
remote control panel provided at derrick floor
should be made functional. (refer Clause 6.3 (XIII)
of OISD-RP-174)
The U clamp on wire rope like jerk line, power guy

rope should be provided as per the requirements. .
Proper functioning of all relays timers, interlocks

and other associated safety devices should be
carried out on regular basis. (Refer Clause. 11.6 of
OISD-STD-216)
Adequate N2 pressure in Mud pump dampener

should be maintained to prevent water hammering
in the pumping line during operation.
register.
Surface ram preventer should be equipped with

mechanical / hydraulic ram locks. (refer Clause. 6.1
(VIII) of OISD-RP-174)
Company should develop their SIMOPS matrix

which require prior permission (refer Clause 5.1.4
(III) of, OISD-GDN-186)
Ambulance shall be fitted with spark arrestor (refer
Clause. 6.2 (XXIII), of OISD-GDN-182)
The ATR of pre-workover meeting should be
available before starting workover operation.


PSVs provided on BOP accumulator should be

calibrated on six monthly basis. (refer clause 6.3
(xiv) of OISD-RP-174)
Toilet should be provided with water connection as

per Annexure I (Civil) of OISD-GDN-182.
SOPs should be displayed in bilingual at all

strategic locations
174)

Safety meeting should be conducted by installation

condition should be agenda of safety meetings
(refer recommendation of HLC committee)
(refer Reg 27(9) of OMR-2017)
Mock drill frequency should be as mentioned in

ERP. It should be ensured that mock drills are
carried out meticulously & witnessed by senior
accordingly.
Exhaust of rig carrier engine should be vented out

at safe height to prevent air pollution at drill site.
The discharge line from the pump and return line

from the well shall be properly anchored. (refer
FLP features to be maintained at Mud pump as per
approved area classification.
Pressure gauze of acetylene cylinder should be
replaced.
High noise observed in noise monitoring report,
necessary action needs be taken. (Clause 4.1.6 of
OISD-GDN-182)
Work permits should be maintained in with permit
no and record to be maintained properly (OISD-
STD-105)
Date 26th May 2022

Recommendations

operation. (refer clause 5.1.12 of OISD-GDN-182)

GDN-182) & recommendation of HLC committee).

227)

(i) Initial pressure test of blowout preventer

stack or wellhead whichever is lower (refer Clause
6.7.2 (X) of OISD-RP-174)
(ii) High pressure testing unit with pressure
chart recorder be used for pressure testing (refer
Clause 6.7.2 of OISD-RP-174).

during installation and at start of drilling/workover
operations (interval not to exceed 60 days). (refer
Clause 6.3.1 (VIII), OISD-RP-174)

accordingly

from the well shall be properly anchored. (refer

Remote BOP panel should be provided on rig

derrick floor. (refer Clause 5.9 of OISD-STD-190)
Proper functioning of all relay timers, interlocks and

other associated safety devices should be carried
out on regular basis. (Refer Clause. 11.6 of OISD-
STD-216)

register.
Surface ram preventer should be equipped with

mechanical / hydraulic ram locks. (refer Clause. 6.1
(VIII) of OISD-RP-174)

which require prior permission (refer Clause 5.1.4
(III), of, OISD-GDN-186)


SOPs should be displayed in bilingual at all
strategic locations
The precharge pressure should be adjusted within

100 psi of the recommended precharge pressure
during installation and at start of drilling/workover
operations (interval not to exceed 60 days). (refer
Clause 6.3.1 (VIII) of OISD-RP-174)



(refer Reg 27(9) of OMR-2017)

moves in. (refer Clause 5.1.4 (vi) of OISD-GDN-
186)
during cement drilling/milling.
Mock drill frequency should be increased. It should

be ensured that mock drills are carried out
meticulously as per ERP & witnessed by senior
accordingly.
JSA should be carried out prior to conducting

critical operation like perforation, cementing,
stimulation job etc. (refer Clause. 4.8 of OISD-
GDN-182)
NDT report of substructure should be available to
ensure the integrity.
from the well and discharge line of PSV shall be
properly anchored. (refer Clause 5.1.11 of OISD-
GDN-182)
Proper functioning of all relays timers, interlocks
and other associated safety devices should be
carried out on regular basis. (Refer Clause. 11.6,
OISD-STD-216)
The corrective action should be taken based on
illumination survey report.
SCBA should be provided in the rig. (refer Clause
5.7.3 of OISD-STD-189)
Damaged wooden planks provided on derrick floor
should be replaced. On priority.
All the crew members working in the oil mine shall
be imparted MVT (refer rule 6 pf Mines Vocational
Training Rules 1966).
Exhaust of rig carrier engine should be vented out

at safe height to prevent air pollution at drill site.

Internal safety Audit by MDT team should be

conducted on yearly basis (refer recommendation
of HLC & Clause. 4.3.1 of OISD-STD-145)
Suitable arrangements to be made for keeping

acetylene cylinders of welding-cutting set in vertical
position and properly secured.
Gas Cylinder Rule 2016, Clause 21(1)(3)

Protect crew member against effect of noise
exposure. (refer Clause 4.1.6 of OISD-GDN-182)
Recommendations
i) Training matrix should be made for all the
rig crews and kept available at rig for both on
duty and off duty rig crew members.
ii) It should be ensured that all workers and
workers transferred to new jobs receive
adequate training in safety, firefighting and
maintain a detailed record (Refer: Regulation
23f, OMR-2017).
Further, all persons employed in a mine below
the supervisory level should have undergone
MVT training as per Mines Vocational Training
Rules, 1966.
iii) All the key operational personnel should
have valid Well control training certificate (of
OISD-RP-174).
It is recommended to add minimum mandatory

training requirement in the Contract copy as
well as in Bridging document.
During the work over and completion process,

a ram type preventer (equipped with pipe ram
and blind ram) shall be used. Alternatively, an
annular type BOP, for closing against drill
pipe/tubing can be used (Refer: Cl 6.1.ii, OISD-
RP-243).
Normally, 2000-3000 psi working pressure
BOP should be considered for use in CBM
operations (Refer: Cl 6.0, OISD-RP-243).
Major inspection shall be carried out after
every 5 years for BOP stack used in the well.
The recertification of well control equipment
after five yearly major inspections should
preferably be carried out by OEM or OEM
authorized repair facility [Refer: Cl 6.2(IV),
OISD-RP-174].
BOP control unit should be equipped with
minimum of two pump systems driven by
independent power source (Refer: Cl 6.2.iv,
OISD-RP-243).
An Inside BOP/Full opening Safety Valve
(FOSV) and tubing hanger shall be pre-
assembled and kept readily available at the
well site for immediate use in case the well
kicks during pulling out or running in the tubing
(Refer: Cl 11.1(ix), OISD-RP-243).
Water storage and pumping facility shall be
available to initiate firefighting for minimum 30
minutes with a portable water monitor at 1750
lpm in line with OISD-STD-189 (Refer: Cl
13(iv), OISD-RP-243).
Further, firefighting accessories shall be readily
available at site as per Cl 13(xii) of OISD-RP-
243.
a) As per the different hazards identified in

ERP, types of mock drills to be conducted/
covered should also be mentioned in the ERP.
b) An analysis and evaluation of each drill and

exercise must be generated & documented
properly to identify and correct weaknesses
accordingly (Refer: Cl 4.7.1, OISD-GDN-182).
c) BOP mock drill should be carried out during

drilling and tripping. Trip drill should be carried
out for all the three scenarios (Refer: Cl 7.4(f),
OISD-STD-190).
Emergency response plan and its associated

procedures should be evaluated and reviewed
periodically to ensure that the emergency
requirements of the installation and its
surroundings are met (Refer: Clause 7.3.1.2,
OISD-GDN-227).
Copy of ERP should always be readily
available at site (Refer: Clause 8.3 OISD-STD-
190).
secure, during each of the working shift as per
All the facilities in the Oil & Gas industry shall
be audited once every year (Refer: Cl. 5.1,
OISD-STD-145).
Installation specific weekly safety meetings

should be conducted on regular basis to
address various safety aspects including
Unsafe Acts/ Conditions & records to be
maintained as per the High-Level Investigation
committee report on incident at Baghjan#5.
Crew should be encouraged for unsafe act/

conditions, reporting of Near miss incident and
these should be discussed in safety meetings.
It is recommended to analysis gap as

mentioned in “System of SOP” report issued by
OISD; further it should be revised not later than
3 years as suggested by HLC report on
Bhagjan.
GEECL should ensure the persons posted at
Rig are adequately competent and aware of
different SOP’s as recommended by HLC
report on Bhagjan.
It is recommended to allocate a minimum of

one approved First Aid kit (12” X 12” X 6”
approximately) for a workgroup of twelve or
less. Contents of First Aid kit are listed out in
Annexure-H (Refer: Cl. 6.5, OISD-STD-204).
Clearance from SIMOPS in-charge (company

man / rig manager, as the case may be) should
be obtained before undertaking any job on any
cluster well and close coordination between
well servicing / monitoring personnel and
drilling / workover rig personnel should be
maintained throughout (Refer: Cl. 5.1.4.v,
OISD-GDN-186).
It is recommended to conduct pre-operation

meeting prior to commencing of any workover,
stimulation job operation, with all personal
involved, covering procedure for operation,
hazards associated and emergencies and
record to be maintained (Refer: Cl. 4.9.1,
OISD-GDN-182).
Work over well plan (approved copy) shall be
available at site prior to start of pre workover
operation.
Amount of work done by the rotary drilling line
should be evaluated & recorded daily for
slipped and cut of casing line (Refer: Cl. 14,
OISD-STD-187).
It is recommended to use steel line & the size
is as per OEM for pressure release purpose
attached to the mud pump.
All pressure gauges and pressure safety

valves should be calibrated every six monthly
Electric shock treatment chart shall be

displayed in generator/electrical control room
(Refer: Cl. 12.ix, OISD-RP-243).
Appropriate safety signage in adequate
numbers should be displayed in English and
regional language at drill site (Refer: Cl.
4.7.2.xvii, OISD-RP-243).
It is recommended to provide an emergency
vehicle in all the time in every production
facility or installation (Refer: Reg. 72.c of OMR,
2017).
communication system should be provided at
site. Non-intrinsically safe mobile phone shall
be prohibited in the operational area on rigs
(Refer: Cl. 8.7, OISD-STD-190).
through CCTV as recommended by HLC report
on Bhagjan.
Recommendations
i) Training matrix should be made for all the
rig crews and kept available at rig for both on
duty and off duty rig crew members.
ii) It should be ensured that all workers and
workers transferred to new jobs receive
adequate training in safety, firefighting and
maintain a detailed record (Refer: Regulation
23f, OMR-2017).
Further, all persons employed in a mine below
the supervisory level should have undergone
MVT training as per Mines Vocational Training
Rules, 1966.
iii) All the key operational personnel should
OISD-RP-174).
It is recommended to add minimum mandatory
training requirement in the Contract copy as
well as in Bridging document.

authorized repair facility [Refer: Cl 6.2(IV),
OISD-RP-174].
BOP control unit should be equipped with
minimum of two pump systems driven by
independent power source (Refer: Cl 6.2.iv,
OISD-RP-243).
These pump systems shall be connected such

that the loss of any one power source does not
impair the operation of all the pump systems
(Refer: Cl 4.3.6.3, API-STD-53).

lpm in line with OISD-STD-189 (Refer: Cl
13(iv), OISD-RP-243).
Further, firefighting accessories shall be readily
available at site as per Cl 13(xii) of OISD-RP-
243.
a) As per the different hazards identified in

ERP, types of mock drills to be conducted/
covered should also be mentioned in the ERP.
b) An analysis and critique of each drill and

exercise must be generated & documented
properly to identify and correct weaknesses
accordingly (Refer: Cl 4.7.1, OISD-GDN-182).
c) BOP mock drill should be carried out during

drilling and tripping. Trip drill should be carried
out for all the three scenarios (Refer: Cl 7.4(f),
OISD-STD-190).
procedures should be evaluated and reviewed
surroundings are met (Refer: Clause 7.3.1.2,
OISD-GDN-227).
Copy of ERP should always be readily
available at site (Refer: Clause 8.3 OISD-STD-
190).
secure, during each of the working shift as per
All the facilities in the Oil & Gas industry shall
be audited once every year (Refer: Cl. 5.1,
OISD-STD-145).

should be conducted on regular basis to
address various safety aspects including
Unsafe Acts/ Conditions & records to be
maintained as per the High-Level Investigation
committee report on incident at Baghjan#5.
It is recommended to analysis gap as

mentioned in “System of SOP” report issued by
OISD; further it should be revised not later than
3 years as suggested by HLC report on
Bhagjan.
GEECL should ensure the persons posted at
report on Bhagjan.

stimulation job operation, with all personal
involved, covering procedure for operation,
hazards associated and emergencies and
record to be maintained (Refer: Cl. 4.9.1,
OISD-GDN-182).
Amount of work done by the rotary drilling line
should be evaluated & recorded daily for
slipped and cut of casing line (Refer: Cl. 14,
OISD-STD-187).
It is recommended to provide an emergency
vehicle in all the time in every production
facility or installation (Refer: Reg. 72.c of OMR,
2017).
on Bhagjan.
Recommendations
(i) Additional pump of similar capacity i.e. 400
m3/hr. should be provided. (refer clause 5.2 (4)
of OISD-STD-189)
(ii) Auto cut-in /cut-off facility should be
provided for jockey pumps. (refer clause 5.2
(15) of OISD-STD-189)
(iii) The fire assessment study should be
carried out for extend of fire proofing around
equipment and structure & firewater
requirement as per OISD-STD-164 and OISD-
STD-189.
Management of change procedure should be

followed when there is addition of any
equipment like installation of new gas metering
station or modification of any new facilities or
change in process. (refer clause 5.0 of OISD-
GDN-178)
Work permits for critical jobs shall be issued
subsequent to Job safety analysis (JSA) of the
individual work coupled with Toolbox talks at
individual work sites (refer clause 3.3 (vi) of
OISD-RP-243)
(i) ERDMP needs to be updated as per HLC
recommendations.
(ii) The compliance status of ERDMP mock
drill recommendation should be available at
installation.
(iii) Mock drill plan for the year 2022-23 should
be prepared and exercise for various scenarios
as per plan should be conducted as per
ERDMP.
Incident reporting should be increase and all

type of incidents i.e. major, minor incidents
including near miss high potential incidents to
be investigated, analyzed and safety alerts to
be issued and these need to be deliberated in
Safety Committee meetings, safety meetings,
Tool box talks etc. (clause 4.12 of OISD-GDN-
206)
Approved Safety management plan along with
document number with date should be
available at site (Clause 4.0 of OISD-GDN-
206).
Safety Committee meetings with agenda like
Deliberations of safety reports, audits, incident
enquiries should be a part of agenda of safety
meetings. should be conducted on monthly
basis and minutes of meeting should be issued
and circulated to concerned officers (HLC
recommendations and clause 4.1.2 of OISD-
GDN-206).
meetings. should be conducted on monthly
basis and minutes of meeting should be issued
and circulated to concerned officers (HLC
recommendations and clause 4.1.2 of OISD-
GDN-206).
The organogram should be made by
appointing key personnel and defining their
specific duties, which will be handy in case of
an emergency. (refer clause 4.13.1 (c) of
OISD-GDN-206)
Bypass policy should be prepared and

approved.
Dehydration unit shall be made functional to

maintain the quality of gas supplied to
customer on priority.
SIMOPs procedure should be prepared for
various operations carried out simultaneously
in the installation (refer clause 5.0 of OISD-
GDN-178).
SOPs for various operations carried out by
crewmember should be developed and
approved. These SOPs need to be updated
after three years (refer HLC
recommendations).
The training needs must be identified suitably
at every work centre for the individuals &
training centers. (Refer clause 3.0 of OISD-
STD-176)
Specialized trainings should be imparted to
Installation manager, shift in-charges, safety
officers, fire officers etc. as per the
requirements of HLC recommendations and
OISD-STD-176.
It should be ensured that there is a continuous
burning of gas from pilot burner to prevent fire
and environmental hazards.
Gas detectors module in control room should

be repaired/replaced to give alarm in case of
gas leakage in the installation. The gas
detectors should be calibrated once in six
month (refer clause 6.6 of OISD-STD-153).
HIRA and Environment register should be

updated by MDT team considering the recent
accidents took place in the oil industry as per
the requirements of OISD-STD-232).
Internal Safety Audit (ISA) should be
conducted by MDT team at least once a year
and recommendations of audit to be complied
in a time bound manner (refer clause 4.3 & 4.4
of OISD-STD-145)
(i) Appoint order of three Mines Fire office
should be available at site. (refer regulation 19
of OMR 2017)
(ii) The office order based on mines structure

of organization should be issued for Managers,
Mines Safety officers and Mines Fire officers
(refer regulations 14 & 17 of OMR 2017).
CCTVs should be provided in the operation

area and flare area as per HLC
recommendation.
CBD needs to be connected to pit at safe
distance from the boundary wall, which has
vapour connection to flare and liquid to be
pumped to slope tank. (clause 6.1 of OISD-
STD-109).
The pumps should be provided in the flare
knock out drum to pump the liquid to slope
tank. (Refer clause 8.3.6 of OISD-STD-106)
Discharge line of PSV installed on 12”-P-03-
0103-B1A of pig launcher 16” to be connected
to flare.
Minimum two number of SCBA with spare O2
cylinder should be provided (refer clause 5.7.3
of OISD-STD-189).
Emergency vehicle should be provided round
the clock as per regulation as per regulation 72
of OMR 2017.
Mock drill frequency should be increased. It

should be ensured that mock drills are carried
out meticulously & witnessed by senior
accordingly.
accordingly.
Installation specific ERP should be developed

and approved by the competent authority.
(refer clause 7.0 of OISD-GDN-227)
Pipelines in the installation should be marked

with direction of flow.
Intelligent pigging survey (IPS) should be
carried out once in 10 years. (clause 12.3.4 of
OISD-STD-226)
The underground anticorrosion coating on the

pipe should continue for a length of at least
300 mm above ground beyond the entry/ exit
point. (clause 5.3.13 of OISD-STD-189).
Work permit system being followed needs

review as per OISD-STD-105.
a) Gas concentration should be checked
before and during the hot work and recorded
accordingly in the permit.
b) Electrical isolation/ energization permits
should be interlinked with cold/ hot work
permit, wherever applicable.
Separation distance between blocks/ facilities
in the installation is not adhered to at oil sludge
pit area which should be 50 meters from the
boundary wall. (clause Table-1 of OISD-STD-
118)
Gas engine exhaust of both the reciprocating

compressors AG 93 & AG 96 should be
extended to a safe height.
No. 25
Flow direction and details need to be provided

in the pipelines and these lines need to be
properly anchored to prevent accident.
Leaking from PCP packing should be arrested.

Other three wells should be properly
closed/tubing valve should be provided.
Temporary closure and Abandon policy of well

should be prepared and followed. (refer clause
11.0 of OISD-STD-175)
CCTVs should be provided at well site 25 as
per HLC recommendations.
HDPE lining needs to be repaired/replaced.
Recommendations
i) Updated training matrix should be kept
available at rig for both on duty and off duty rig
crew members.
ii) All the key operational personnel should
OISD-RP-174).
iii) Key operational personnel should have
some basic trainings as mentioned in OISD-
STD-176.

authorized repair facility [Refer: Cl 6.2.IV (a),
OISD-RP-174].

Annular Type BOP (to close in case multiple
size of pipes, can be used), for closing against
drill pipe/tubing [Refer: Cl 6.1(ii), OISD-RP-
243].
authorized facility or an API 16D approved
agency as per Cl No. 6 of API 16D [Refer: Cl
6.2.IV (c), OISD-RP-174].
An inside BOP/ Full Opening Safety Valve
BOP function/ pressure test report/ format
should be in line as defined in OISD-RP-174 or
API-STD-53.
It is recommended to use high pressure testing

unit with pressure chart recorder for pressure
testing [Refer: Clause 6.7.2(V), OISD-RP-174].
Full particulars of all tests of BOP assembly

shall be recorded in the daily report (Refer: Cl
6.3(ii), OISD-RP-243).
Further, timeline of BOP test to be maintained
as defined in OISD-RP-174 (Refer CL. 6.7.1.(l)
& 6.7.2.(vii).
lpm flow rate. If tank’s effective capacity is less
than 53 KL, shortfall shall be made up by water
from water pit/tank (Refer: Cl 6.2, OISD-STD-
189).
a) Mock drills should be carried out for all the
emergency scenarios mentioned in the ERP
covering all the shifts.
b) BOP drills viz. Pit / Trip drill should be
conducted once a week with each shift crew
(Refer: Cl. 8.f, OISD-RP-174).
Level-IV inspection of Mast, Sub structure is to

be conducted as defined in OISD-GDN-202
(Refer: Clause 4 & 5 of OISD-GDN-202).
The casing line shall not be in direct contact

with any derrick member (Refer: Cl. 7.2.d,
OISD-STD-190).
ESD system should always be made functional
to avert any untoward incident (Refer: Cl. 7,
OISD-RP-243).
All electrical equipment, mast and skids shall
be earthed by two separate and distinct
connections with earth through an earth
electrode [Refer OISD-STD-216, clause:
5.1(iv)]
Crew should be encouraged for reporting of all
Unsafe acts/ conditions and Near misses and
these incidents should be discussed in safety
meetings.

should be conducted with Installation Manager/
Safety Officer on regular basis to address
Conditions & records to be maintained as per
the High-Level Investigation committee report
on incident at Baghjan#5.
It is recommended to cover in detail pertaining

to statutory as well as OISD std. requirements
in the respective SOPs; further it should be
revised not later than 3 years as suggested by
HLC report on Baghjan.
EOGEPL should ensure the persons posted at

report on Baghjan.

OISD-GDN-186).

and taking over of any CBM well after drilling /
work over operations and same to be signed
by both the party’s (Refer: Cl. 14 & Table – 3
of OISD-RP-243).
It is recommended to brief different safety
hazards at installations to the visitors at the
entry point and accordingly safety measures to
be taken care off during their visit.
permit should be used in line with OISD-STD-
105.
Electrical log sheet to be maintained for future
references as defined in Annexure 2 (3.ix) of
OISD-STD-216.
Latest edition of ‘Well control manual’ should
be made available at drill site for easy
reference.
On the surface at every mine, adequate latrine

and urinal accommodation shall be provided at
conveniently accessible places separately for
the use of males and females employed in the
mine (Reg. 33.1 of Mines Rule, 1955).

Use of mobile phone in the well site area is not
to be allowed. Cigarettes, matches, lighters,
mobile phones etc., are to be left in a pre-
determined safe area (Refer: Cl. 5.2.1(xii),
OISD-RP-182).
on Baghjan.
Recommendations
i) Updated training matrix should be kept
crew members.
ii) All the key operational personnel should
OISD-RP-174).
iii) Key operational personnel should have
some basic trainings as mentioned in OISD-
STD-176.

authorized repair facility [Refer: Cl 6.2.IV.(a),
OISD-RP-174].

Annular Type BOP (to close in case multiple
size of pipes, can be used), for closing against
drill pipe/tubing [Refer: Cl 6.1(ii), OISD-RP-
243].
An Inside BOP/ Full opening Safety Valve

API-STD-53.


shall be recorded in the daily report [Refer: Cl
6.3(ii), OISD-RP-243].
as defined in OISD-RP-174 [Refer CL. 6.7.1.(l)
& 6.7.2.(vii)].
a) Mock drills should be carried out for all the
emergency scenarios mentioned in the ERP
covering all the shifts.
b) BOP drills viz. Pit / Trip drill should be

conducted once a week with each shift crew
(Refer: Cl. 8.f, OISD-RP-174).

Air tank pressure gauge of rig carrier should be

made functional & calibrated.
The exhaust of internal combustion engine is
provided with spark arrestors (Regulation-50. d
of OMR 2017).

should be conducted with Installation Manager/
Safety Officer on regular basis to address
Conditions & records to be maintained as per
the High-Level Investigation committee report
on incident at Baghjan#5.
JSA for various critical jobs for eliminating or

reducing identified hazards and integrating
accepted safety standards and practices into a
particular task or job operation should be
conducted apart from normal routine activities
(Refer: Cl. 6.4, OISD-GDN-232); and signed
copy of records to be maintained (Refer: Cl.
8.1, OISD-STD-190).
It is recommended to cover in detail pertaining

to statutory as well as OISD std. requirements
in the respective SOPs; further it should be
revised not later than 3 years as suggested by
HLC report on Baghjan.
report on Baghjan.

OISD-GDN-186).

and taking over of any CBM well after drilling /
work over operations and same to be signed
by both the party’s (Refer: Cl. 14 & Table – 3
of OISD-RP-243).
It is recommended to brief different safety
hazards at installations to the visitors at the
entry point and accordingly safety measures to
be taken care off during their visit.
permit should be used in line with OISD-STD-
105.
Electrical log sheet to be maintained for future
references as defined in Annexure 2 (3.ix) of
OISD-STD-216.
Emergency lighting system shall be made
available at Well pad control room (Refer: Cl.
12.x, OISD-RP-243).

Latest edition of ‘Well control manual’ should

be made available at drill site for easy
reference.
On the surface at every mine, adequate latrine

and urinal accommodation shall be provided at
conveniently accessible places separately for
the use of males and females employed in the
mine (Reg. 33.1 of Mines Rule, 1955).
site. Non-intrinsically safe Mobile phone shall
Use of mobile phone in the well site area is not
to be allowed. Cigarettes, matches, lighters,
mobile phones etc., are to be left in a pre-
determined safe area (Refer: Cl. 5.2.1(xii),
OISD-RP-182).
on Bhagjan.
Recommendation
API-STD-53.
testing [Refer: Clause 6.7.2(V) of OISD-RP-
174].
shall be recorded in the daily report (Refer:
Clause 6.3(ii) of OISD-RP-243).

as defined in the standard [Refer Clause
6.7.1(l) & 6.7.2(vii) of OISD-RP-174].
(Refer: Clause 11.1(ix) of OISD-RP-243).
Major inspection of BOP and BOP control unit

shall be carried out after every 5 years by
OEM/ OEM authorized facility or an API 16D
approved agency as per Cl No. 6 of API 16D
[Refer: clause 6.2.IV (c) of OISD-RP-174].
Hydro-test report of air vessels should

mentioned all the parameters like duration of
test and details of mater gauge used (Refer
Clause 5.2.10 of OISD-STD-128 & Clause
7.1.2 (vi) of OISD-STD-153).
Calibration report of drill-o-meter should
mention the details of mater gauge used during
the calibration. (Refer Clause 7.1.2 (vi) of
OISD-STD-153)
The pressure relieving safety device shall be

tested and calibrated at least once in a year
and record of such test shall be maintained at
the mine. (Refer Rule 111 (8) of OMR-2017)
Prior to undertaking SIMOPS, job safety

analysis should be carried out by the
installation shift in charge with all the agencies
identified, assessed and determined to have
the risk as low as reasonably practicable. Job
analysis report should be approved by
installation manager (Refer Clause 5.2.3 of
OISD-GDN-186).
The checklist for lowering and raising of rig

mast should be prepared as per OISD-GDN-
218 & filled up by authorized person before
raising and lowering of rig mast.
to be conducted on weekly basis (Refer Clause
8.0 of OISD-RP-174).
ii.) Regular fire drills, for various fire scenarios
as per emergency response plan shall be
carried out. [Refer Clause11.1 (10) of OISD-
STD-189]
Electrical supervisor certificate should be
available with shift electrician (Refer regulation
114(5) of OMR-2017).
ISA should be conducted by MDT on yearly
basis (HLC recommendations and clauses 4.3
& 4.4 of OISD-STD-145).

the requirements of OISD-STD-232.
Safety meeting by installation in-charge should

be conducted on a weekly basis and by senior
management level at least once in six months
apart from regular safety committee meeting as
per statutory requirement as per requirements
of HLC recommendations on Baghjan.

All operational area including derrick floor at rig
need be monitored through CCTV as
recommended by HLC report on Baghjan.
Minimum 2 nos. of SCABA with spare oxygen
of OISD-STD-189)
report on Baghjan.
“Stop work” policy to stop the unsafe operation

to be prepared by the management as per
HLC recommendations.
i) Well Control training should be imparted to

drillers, shift in charges DICs.
ii) The training needs must be identified
suitably at every work centre for the individuals
& documented and informed to the concerned
training centers. (Refer Clause 3.0 of OISD-
STD-176)
iii) Updated training matrix should be kept
crew members.
Toilet provided at well pad should be made

operational.
Visually inspect casing line, dead end anchor
and fast end should be carried out before
starting operation. (Refer Clause 7.6 (t) of
OISD-STD-190)

least once in every period of 12 months. (Refer
clause 8.5 of OISD-STD-187)
Mock drill frequency should be increased. It

should be ensured that mock drills are carried
out meticulously & witnessed by senior
accordingly.
(a) Windsock to be provided.
(b) Spark arrestor should be fitted in the
ambulance.
(c) Safety straps to be provided in the
stretchers.
Recommendation
API-STD-53.
testing [Refer: Clause 6.7.2(V) of OISD-RP-
174].
shall be recorded in the daily report (Refer:
Clause 6.3(ii) of OISD-RP-243).

as defined in the standard [Refer clause.
6.7.1(l) & 6.7.2(vii) of OISD-RP-174]

(Refer: Clause 11.1(ix) of OISD-RP-243).
Major inspection of BOP and BOP control unit

shall be carried out after every 5 years by
OEM/ OEM authorized facility or an API 16D
approved agency as per Cl No. 6 of API 16D
[Refer: clause 6.2.IV (c) of OISD-RP-174].
Hydro-test report of air vessels should mention

all the parameters like duration of test and
details of mater gauge used [Refer clause
5.2.10 of OISD-STD-128 & clause 7.1.2 (vi) of
OISD-STD-153).
Safety meeting by installation in-charge should

be conducted on a weekly basis and by senior
management level at least once in six months
apart from regular safety committee meeting as
per statutory requirement as per requirements
of HLC recommendations on Baghjan.
The checklist for lowering and raising of rig

mast should be prepared as per OISD-GDN-
218 & filled up before raising and lowering of
rig mast.
to be conducted on weekly basis (Refer clause
8.0 of OISD-RP-174).
ii.) Regular fire drills, for various fire scenarios
as per emergency response plan shall be
carried out. (Refer clause11.1 (10) of OISD-
STD-189).
ISA should be conducted by MDT on yearly
basis (HLC recommendations and clause 4.3 &
4.4 of OISD-STD-145).

the requirements of OISD-STD-232.
i.) Ambulance shall be fitted with spark

arrestor (Refer clause 6.2 of OISD-STD-182).
ii.) Petrol emergency vehicle should be

replaced with diesel emergency vehicle.
iii.) Stretcher should have straps for safe

shifting of victim.
Electrical supervisor certificate should be

available with shift electrician [Refer regulation
114(5) of OMR-2017].
report on Baghjan.
“Stop work” policy to stop the unsafe operation

to be prepared by the management as per
HLC recommendations on Baghjan.


All operational area including derrick floor at rig
need be monitored through CCTV as
recommended by HLC report on Baghjan.
Minimum 2 nos. of SCABA with spare oxygen
of OISD-STD-189)
i) Well Control training should be imparted to
drillers, shift in charges DICs.
ii) The training needs must be identified
suitably at every work centre for the individuals
& documented and informed to the concerned
training centers. (Refer clause 3.0 of OISD-
STD-176)
iii) Updated training matrix should be kept
crew members.
Toilet provided at well pad should be made

operational.
Shut-down switches for engines / power supply
should be installed at the draw-works control
console and should be functional [Refer clause
5.4 (g) of OISD-
STD-190].
Pressure relief valve discharges should be

located and anchored to prevent a hazardous
condition due to sudden discharge or piping
movement. [Refer clause 5.12.2 (a) of OISD-
STD-190]
Insulating mat should be available near the
Electrical Control Panel (refer reg 69 of OMR-
2017)
Minimum 2 Nos. 6.8 Kg CO2 extinguishers
should be provided in electrical room as per
Annexure III of OISD-STD-189.
It shall be ensured that every fence is
examined once in every fourteen days by a
inspection is maintained at the site by the
person who made the examination [Refer
regulation 130 of OMR 2017].
least once in every period of 12 months. (Refer
clause 8.5 of OISD-STD-187)
Recommendations
OISD-RP-174].
6.2.IV, OISD-RP-174).
Appropriate PPE to be used as per clause 5.2 1

(xxvii) of OISD-STD-182.
Mobile phone shall be prohibited in the operational

area on rigs as it is considered to be a potential
source of ignition as per clause 8.7 (e) of OISD-
STD-190.
Gap analysis should be carried out for installation

specific SOP’s as per recommendation on “System
of SOP” issued by OISD vide letter
OISD/E&P/SOP/2021-22/01 dated 09.09.2021.
Efficient means of communication shall be provided

and maintained in good working order between
topman and driller as per clause 8.7(a) of OISD-
STD-190.
(b) As it is a part of operation & time taking process

it should be recorded in IADC reports for records.
The auditee shall review the progress of the

implementation of recommendations periodically.
The auditee should keep the individual(s) managing
the audit program informed of the status of these
actions at least every quarter. All the action points
shall be closed in a time-bound manner as per
clause 8 of OISD-STD-145.

be conducted by Installation Manager/ Safety
Baghjan#5.
Requirements as per OISD-STD-105 should be
followed for work permit system.
Work permit shall be issued for all non- routine/

non-standard jobs along with JSA & TBT as per
Reg. 131 (v) of OMR, 2017 and OISD-STD-105
requirement.
The ERP should be developed as per OISD-GDN-
206 and OISD-GDN-227 by the company indicating
190).

followed.

On every derrick there shall be installed and

maintained an escape line with a slide of adequate
strength in such a manner that persons can come
down safely from the monkey board to ground level
in an emergency as per clause 5.14(a) of OISD-
STD-190.
The double and distinct earthing connections of all

diesel storage tanks shall be placed at the
diagonally opposite extremities of the tanks as per
clause 5.1 (vii) of OISD-STD-216.
Works related to Civil department should be done

prior to rig deployment and should be documented
in pre workover checklist as given in Annexure-1
Part-C of OISD-STD-182.
The flare-line shall be adequately anchored as per

regulation 129-7 (b) (ii) of OMR’17 to avoid any
hazard associated with it.
Handing over & taking over register of shift in-
charge to be documented & maintained depicting
major jobs done, any open work permits etc.

decreased.
(a) Officers/ Workers to be trained to comply their
respective roles and responsibilities and should be
mentioned in ERP as per clause 7.3 of OISD-STD-
227.
(b) Electrical/hand operated fire siren shall be

installed and operating at suitable location in
installation as per clause 8.1 of OISD-STD-189.
Recommendations
It shall be ensured that Draw works is provided with

a Fail-safe braking system so as to get
automatically applied in case of any
pneumatic/hydraulic component failure as per
DGMS technical circular 01/2019.
Ensure that all pressure gauges on the blowout

preventers control system are calibrated at least
once in every six months as per regulation 54(g) of
OMR’17.
JSA is carried out by involving persons, with varied
experience, responsible for performing the
particular job, which helps in promoting acceptance
of the operating procedures. It increases job
knowledge of participants and safety awareness is
increased. Thus, Safety officer, RIC and Assistant
DIC should be present during JSA, and it should be
documented as per clause 6.4 of OISD-GDN-232.

STD-190.


requirement.
Unit In Charge should issue Work Permit to
Electrical in charge to carry out work as per clause
4.4.1 of OISD-STD-137.

190).

Adequate detection and firefighting arrangements

should be made available near activation tank
during well testing. It should be ensured that
personnel deployed for well testing are conversant
with the use of fire extinguishers as per clause
5.2.11 (ix) of OISD-STD-182.
OISD/E&P/SOP/2021-22/01 dated 09.09.2021.


process it should be recorded in IADC reports for
records.

be conducted by Installation Manager/ Safety
Baghjan#5.


Safety officer & RIC should be aware of the
regulations which governs onshore petroleum
business in line with OMR’17. Bridging document is
a part of Safety management system under
regulation 131 (xi) of OMR’17.
(a) SIMOPS CHECKLIST i.e., Annexure ‘G’ of
OISD-GDN-186 is to be filled and followed
religiously. X-mas tree of cluster wells and flow
lines / injection lines should be protected by means
of temporary physical barrier above and around it.
moves in as per Clause. 5.1.4(V) & (VI), OISD-
GDN-186.
(b) Cluster location should have minimum three 20

kg DCP fire extinguisher as per clause 5.1.4 (viii) of
OISD-GDN-186.
(c) The Xmas tree and flow lines / injections lines of

cluster wells should be at safe distance from rig
substructure and temporarily physically protected to
prevent from damage due to fall of material as per
SIMOPS checklist Annexure-G of OISD-GDN-186.
Hazards associated with any chemical injection

lines at cluster location to be included in Risk
register. Hazardous area classification drawing of
the cluster location and rig’s hazardous area
classification drawing should be combined to
establish a composite hazardous area classification
drawing as per clause 5.1.3(c) of OISD-GDN-186.
Pre-spud / Pre-workover electrical safety check list,

as per Annexure-2 of OISD-STD-216 shall be
followed.

All connections to the light fitting in hazardous area

shall be through double compression flameproof
glands as per clause 7.5 of OISD-STD-216.
All batteries should be kept in battery boxes as per

Annexure-4 of OISD-STD-216.
Thermal cladding is to be provided in exhaust of rig
engines and mud pumps as it can be source of
ignition once surface becomes hot (Stack
monitoring). (Refer clause no. 4.0 of OISD-STD-
177)
177)
No electrical cables shall pass over the producing

well. All the cables shall run through the cable tray
maintaining a minimum safe distance of 3 meters
from the producing well as per clause 9 (iii) of
OISD-STD-216.
Adequate number of appropriate portable fire
extinguishers at the vulnerable places to be
ensured as per Annexure-3 of OISD-STD-189.
Toilet contract to be renewed at the earliest. Toilet
to be provided with water connection as per
Annexure I (Civil) of OISD-GDN-182.
a) The fire protection system shall be kept in good

working condition all the time as per clause 12 of
OISD-STD-189.
b) Proper Stretcher with belt should be present at
site for evacuation purposes as per Annexure-I of
OISD-GDN-182.
Recommendations

NDT of all tubing handling tools, primary-load-

GDN-202.
All operational components of the BOP equipment
systems should be function tested at least once a
week to verify the components’ intended operations
as per clause 6.7 (i) of OISD-RP-174.
Trip drills should be conducted in all the three

daily IADC report with time break-up.


STD-190.
a) Round the clock surveillance of installation

should be done with CCTV as recommended by
incident at Baghjan#5. Appropriate PPE to be used
as per clause 5.2 1 (xxvii) of OISD-STD-182.
b) Safety helmet should be of type and specification

conforming to an Indian standard or an
international standard meeting the requirement of
Bureau of Indian Standards for E&P field
operations as per clause 5.0 of OISD-STD-155.
The token number and other particulars by which

the employee may be identified, together with a
passport size photograph, shall be entered in the
register in Form B prescribed under rule 77 of
Mines Rule 1955.
each of his inspection and of the action taken by
him to rectify the defects noticed, if any as per
Adequate detection and firefighting arrangements

should be made available near activation tank
during well testing. It should be ensured that
personnel deployed for well testing are conversant
with the use of fire extinguishers as per clause
5.2.11 (ix) of OISD-STD-182.

OISD/E&P/SOP/2021-22/01 dated 09.09.2021.

190).

a) After stabilizing the well, well should be observed

for the time equivalent to the anticipated time
required to remove X-mas tree and installation of
BOP plus safety margin. If well remains stable, one
complete cycle of circulation is to be given prior to
removing X-mas tree for BOP installation as per
clause 7.10.4 of OISD -RP- 238.
b) As it is a part of operation & time taking process

it should be recorded in IADC reports for records.

It is recommended that necessary action be taken
to ensure recommended illumination levels at
various operational areas and to document it.
(Refer Table-V of OISD-RP-149). The calibration
of LUX meter should be carried out on yearly basis
as per clause 6.2.9 of OISD-STD-137.
(a) The X-mas tree of cluster wells and flow lines /

temporary physical barrier above and around it.
GDN-186.
(b) Cluster location should have minimum three 20

kg DCP fire extinguisher as per clause 5.1.4 (viii) of
OISD-GDN-186.
a) Requirements as per OISD-STD-105 should be


requirement.
b) UIC is Owner-in-charge authorised to issue

Work Permit to work in the respective Unit under
his jurisdiction as per clause 3 of OISD-STD-137.
Adequate number of appropriate portable fire

extinguishers at the vulnerable places to be
ensured as per Annexure-3 of OISD-STD-189.

177)
No electrical cables shall pass over the producing
well. All the cables shall run through the cable tray
maintaining a minimum safe distance of 3 meters
from the producing well as per clause 9 (iii) of
OISD-STD-216.

The minimum number of Personal Protective

Equipment, First Aid Equipment and Safety
Instrument shall be provided as indicated against
each item in clause 5.7.3 of OISD-STD-189.
Recommendations
Major inspection of BOP Accumulator unit shall be
or OEM authorized repair facility or by an API 16D
approved facility for BOP control unit (Refer:
Clause 6.2.IV.C, OISD-RP-174).
Major inspection of choke manifold shall be carried

out after every 5 years, preferably by OEM or OEM
authorized repair facility or by an API 16C & 6A
approved facility for choke manifold & its
accessories (Refer: Clause 6.2.IV.B, OISD-RP-
174).
a) Drills should be done as per the schedule

227.
STD-227.
c) BOP drills should be conducted once a week

with each crew as per clause 8.III.f of OISD-RP-
174.
d) Off-site mock drill should be conducted
periodically as per applicable statutory
requirements or at least once in a year (Refer: Cl
11.1, OISD-STD-189).
a) BOP stack should be Function tested for

“CLOSE” and “OPEN” functions separately as per
clause 6.7.1. II of OISD-RP-174.
b) It is suggested to mention the conducted test in
Electrical & air (pneumatic) supply for powering

pumps should be always available as per clause
6.3.1 of OISD RP-174.
Accumulator relief valve/ manifold relief valve is to

be tested in every six months as per clause
6.3.1.XIV.B of OISD-RP-174.
Baghjan#5.
All incidents including near miss regardless of the

extent of injury or damage should be investigated
to find probable causes, lessons learnt thereof, and
4.12 of OISD-GDN-206).
Review or revision of SOP shall be taken up every

three years or earlier as necessary as per the High-
Baghjan#5.
a) Gas test includes measurement of oxygen

deficiency by oxygen meter (Ref: Cl 6.m of OISD-
STD-105).
b) The work permit shall be filled up carefully
and accurately in clear writing ensuring that
detailed and complete information is provided in all
the sections / sub sections (Ref: Cl 5.d of OISD-
STD-105).
c) All permits shall be serially numbered (Ref:
Cl 5.c of OISD-STD-105).
Site specific ERP should be prepared based on

Hazard Identification & Risk assessment (Risk
alliance and drills should be done as per ERP (Ref:
Cl 6.1 & 9.0 of OISD-GDN-227).
TBT should cover review of hazards related to job,

safety equipment & PPEs to be used, Procedures
to be followed (Ref: Cl 5.9.1 of OISD-GDN-207).
The JSA should be performed by crew members so

that they understand the hazards associated with
each operation, and their role and responsibility.
The JSA should be reviewed approved and signed
by the supervisor before the commencement of
operation. The JSA document should be made
available at site (Refer: Cl 8.1 of OISD-STD-190).
Presently instruction from IM to the shift I/c is in

verbal/ telephone mode only; It is recommended
the same shall be recorded in a register &
maintained with signature for better
communication.
While fixing the U-clamps, it is to be made sure that

the ‘U’-bolt is around the dead-end (the short end)
and the base is against the live part of the Rope as
Well cellars, rig floors and ground areas adjacent to

rig floor are kept reasonably free from accumulation
of oil which might create or aggravate fire hazards.
Good housekeeping is essential for successful
accident control and fire prevention. (Ref: Clause
5.1.18 & 5.2.1 of OISD-GDN-182).
Reversing lights and horn should be provided on all

cranes, tractors, and trailers (Ref: Cl 3.5.q of OISD-
GDN-218).
Rotary chain should be guarded and checked
during level II inspection as per annexure II OISD-
GDN-202.
Indicator to monitor trip tank level can be
mechanically or digital and clearly visible to driller
(Ref: Clause 5.1.12 of OISD-GDN-182).
The platform, floor and walkway shall be kept free
of dangerous projection or obstruction and shall be
so maintained that adequate protection against
slipping is provided (Ref: Cl 35.4 of Chapter V,
OMR 2017).
Hook used for lifting should be equipped with a
safety latch (Ref: Cl 5.1.14 of OISD-GDN-182).
The inside diameter (ID) of piping on the pressure
and discharge side of pressure relief
devices shall be at least equal the ID of the

pressure relief devices. The piping shall be such as
to prevent obstructions and minimize restrictions to
flow (Refer: Clause 5.12.2.h, OISD-STD-190).
Approach to monkey board ladder should be easily

accessible to the person(s) using ladder towards
monkey board.
To prevent fire extinguishers from being moved or
damaged, they should be mounted on brackets or
in wall cabinets.
Stoppers on catwalk to prevent sliding down of
tubular from ramp shall be provided as per clause
3.6 of OISD-GDN-218.
Toe boards should not have more than ¼ inch

vertical clearance between bottom of toe-board &
the floor level (Refer: Clause 5.3, OISD-STD-190).
All the lock pins should be fitted & checked prior to

raising mast during level II inspection (Refer: Level
II checklist, OISD-GDN-202).
The X-mass tree of cluster wells & flow lines should
be protected by means of temporary physical
barrier above & around it (Refer: Clause 5.1.4 of
OISD-GDN-186).
Inspection of rig major equipment should be done
in accordance with clause 4.0 of OISD- STD-202
and for hoisting equipment in accordance with
Clause 5.2 of OISD-STD-203.
Level II inspection of Mast and substructure, a

to be carried out during rig up operations (Refer: Cl
4.2, OISD-GDN-202).
a) It is suggested to mention the conducted test

b) Function test should be carried out
alternately from main control unit / rig floor panel /
auxiliary panel (Refer: Clause 6.7.1.VIII, OISD-RP-
174).
a) Initial pressure test of blowout preventer

stack or wellhead whichever is lower (Refer:
Clause 6.7.2-X of OISD-RP-174).
b) FOSV, Upper & Lower Kelly cock, Choke &

Kill line manifold shall also be pressure tested
along with the BOP Stack at the same pressure
(Refer: Clause 6.7.2-XV of OISD-RP-174).
well control training certificate of appropriate level
centre (Refer: Cl. 8.1, OISD-RP-174).

Detailed internal audit by ONGC should be

conducted shortly after commencement of the
contract in line with OISD-STD-145.

Investigation committee (HLC) report on incident at
Baghjan#5.
“Stop work” policy to stop the unsafe operation to

be followed as per HLC recommendations on
that they understand all the hazards associated
with each operation, and their role and
responsibility.


communication.
The calibration of LUX meter should be carried out
on yearly basis as per clause 6.2.9 of OISD-STD-
137.
Minimum three 20 Kg DCP trolley mounted fire

extinguishers should be placed in a cluster area
(Refer: Clause 5.1.4.viii of OISD-GDN-186).
All the incidents including near miss should be

reported immediately and will be required for
onward reporting as per OISD, Statutory
requirements.
4.12.3 of OISD-GDN-206).
a) The work may be planned to be done either

departmentally or through a contractor. In either
case, the work permit should be received and
signed by the maintenance/ project /construction
supervisor of the company (Ref: Cl 5.0 g of OISD-
STD-105).
b) Gas cylinder should be periodically tested &

details to be marked on the body of cylinder (Ref:
Chapter IV & V: Gas Cylinder Rules, 2015).
c) All permits shall be serially numbered (Ref:

Cl 5.0-c of OISD-STD-105).
The fire water line shall have two independent

connections with NRV to hook up fire water pump
and fire water tender as per clause 6.2-VII of OISD-
STD-189.
The risk register should be prepared on fresh
deployment and the same needs to be periodically
updated.
Emergency mock drills should be carried out for all

the emergency scenarios mentioned in the ERP
and it should also be carried out during odd hours
(Refer: Cl 4.7.1, OISD-GDN-182).
The platform, floor and walkway shall be kept free

of dangerous projection or obstruction and shall be
so maintained that adequate protection against
slipping is provided (Ref: Cl 35,4 of Chapter V,
OMR 2017).
Control valve of blind / blind–shear ram should be
protected to avoid unintentional operation from the
remote panel as per clause 6.6-XV of OISD-RP-
174.
All the above ground cables shall be laid in trays,

duly covered as per clause 6.1 of OISD-STD-216.
Recommendations
Major inspection of choke & its accessories shall be

or OEM authorized repair facility or by an API 16C
& 6A approved facility for choke manifold & its
accessories (Refer: Clause 6.2.IV(B) of OISD-RP-
174).
Mehsana asset to verify the adequacy of TPI
report.
Major inspection of kill manifold shall be carried out

after every 5 years, preferably by OEM or OEM
approved facility for kill manifold & its accessories
(Refer: Clause 6.2.IV, OISD-RP-174).
The recertification (COC) of well control equipment

after five yearly major inspection should preferably
be carried out by OEM or OEM authorized repair
16A certification for specific type of BOP.
Recertification procedure for BOP shall be as per
Annexure B (Requirement for repair and
remanufacture of BOP) of API 16A, latest edition
(Refer: Clause 6.2.IV (A) of OISD-RP-174).

Clause 6.2.IV, OISD-RP-174).

Inspection of Mast, Sub structure, rig equipment

should be done in accordance with clause 4.0 of
OISD- STD-202 and for hoisting equipment as per
a) Drills should be done as per schedule

227.

STD-227.
c) BOP drills should be conducted once a week

with each crew as per OISD-RP-174 clause 8.f.
d) Trip drills should be conducted in all the

three scenarios (Refer: Cl. 8, OISD-RP-174).
e) Off-site mock drill should be conducted
periodically as per applicable statutory
requirements or at least once in a year (Refer: Cl
11.1, OISD-STD-189).
a) It is suggested to mention the conducted test in

b) BOP function test and pressure test should be
done in line with API RP 53/ OISD-RP-174. These
tests should be recorded in DPR and should also
be witnessed by operator’s representative as per
High-Level Investigation committee report on
c) Function test should be carried out alternately

Baghjan#5.
All the incidents including near miss should be

requirements.

4.12.3 of OISD-GDN-206).

alliance and drills should be done as per ERP as
per clause 6.1 & 9.0 of OISD-STD-227.

procedures shall be evaluated and reviewed
surroundings are met (Refer: Cl 7.3.1.2, OISD-
GDN-227).


Toolbox talks (TBT) are an ideal method of
capturing and communication of safety issues at
the worksite. During the TBT, the risks to everyone
involved in the job should be considered and
discussed (Risk assessment). SOP and JSA
should be used as basis for discussion during TBT
so that the crew understands the hazard involved in
each operation. This should include topics
discussed, participation and signed by shift in-
charge & maintain record. (Refer: Cl 8.2 of OISD-
STD-190).
Provision should be included in PTW for signature

of IM as per bridging document requirement.
Stoppers on catwalk to prevent sliding down of

tubular from ramp shall be provided (Ref: Cl 3.6 of
OISD-GDN-218).
Air receiver tanks shall be fitted with a safety valve
and air pressure gauge which shows pressure
more than the atmospheric pressure [Ref: 5.12.1(a)
of OISD-STD-190].
No tanker shall be loaded or unloaded until its

engine has been stopped and battery isolated from
electrical circuit and the engine shall not be
restarted and the battery shall not be connected to
the electrical circuit until all tanks, and valves have
been securely closed [Ref: Reg. 75 (5) of OMR,
2017].
The manager shall ensure provision of adequate

general lighting arrangements during working
hours. [Ref: Reg. 117(1) of OMR, 2017].
To prevent fire extinguishers from being moved or
damaged, they should be mounted on brackets or
in wall cabinets.
a. A fire water pump shall be placed at the

approach area of a drilling site. A skid mounted
water tank of minimum 53 KL effective capacity
shall be provided at the entry point of drilling rig.
(Ref: Cl 6.1(4,7) of OISD-STD-189).
b. The fire water line shall have two

independent connections with NRV to hook up fire
water pump and fire water tender (Ref: Cl 6.1(6) of
OISD-STD-189).
c. Drill site accommodation area shall be at
minimum 90 m distance from the well, near to exit
[Ref: Cl 6.1(20-a) of OISD-STD-189].

communication.
Recommendations

Inspection of Mast, Sub structure, rig equipment

OISD- STD-202 and for hoisting equipment (Ref: Cl
5.2 of OISD-STD-203).
Mehsana asset to verify the adequacy of TPI
report.
followed.
Travelling block and other hoisting devices should

undergo Category –IV inspection at least once in a
five year (Refer: Cl 5.2 of OISD-GDN-202).
a) The hydraulic lines system (from control unit

to BOP stack) to be pressure tested at maximum
operating pressure on installation (Ref: Cl 6.3.1 of
OISD-RP-174).
b) All the accumulator banks of control unit

should be inline during operation to meet the
exigency as per OISD-RP-174.
a) Function test report should be witnessed by

IM & filled as per Annexure VII of OISD-RP-174.
b) Function test should be carried out alternately

a) Pressure test report should be witnessed by IM

& filled as per Annexure VIII of OISD-RP-174.
b) High pressure testing unit with pressure chart

recorder be used for pressure testing (Ref: Clause
6.7.2 of OISD-RP-174).

4.12.3 of OISD-GDN-206).

The work may be planned to be done either

departmentally or through a contractor. In either
case, the work permit should be received and
signed by the maintenance / project /construction
supervisor of the company (Ref: Cl 5.0 g of OISD-
STD-105.
Gas cylinder should be periodically tested & details

to be marked on the body of cylinder (Ref: Chapter
IV&V: Gas Cylinder Rules, 2015).
No tanker shall be loaded or unloaded until its

engine has been stopped and battery isolated from
electrical circuit and the engine shall not be
restarted and the battery shall not be connected to
the electrical circuit until all tanks, and valves have
been securely closed [Ref: Reg. 75 (5) of OMR,
2017].
a) The fire pump shall be capable of developing

hooked up with the water tank and fire water line as
per clause 6.1.4 of OISD-STD-189.
b) The fire water line shall have two

independent connections with NRV to hook up fire
water pump and fire water tender as per clause

per clause 6.1 & 9.0 of OISD-GDN-227.
moves in as per clause 5.1.4(V) & (VI), OISD-GDN-
186.
Clearance from SIMOPS in charge (company man /

rig manager, as the case may be) should be
obtained before undertaking any job on any cluster
well and close coordination between well servicing /
monitoring personnel and drilling / workover rig
personnel should be maintained throughout [Ref: Cl
5.1.4(xiii) of OISD-GDN-186].
The check list should be used before the rig moves

to cluster location / inside the installation and
should be signed by the company man / rig
manager & installation manager as per Annexure G
of OISD-GDN-186.
Plug location and strength should be tested by

putting weight on it with drill string after designed
setting time. The strength / integrity of the cement
plug should be verified with application of pressure
1000 psi for bottom and back up plugs and 500 psi
for top plug (Ref: Cl7.11.7 of OISD-RP-238).
a) Presently instruction from IM to the shift I/c is in

communication.
b) IM shall visit and examine the installation or part

thereof under his charge on every working day to
see that safety in every respect is ensured &
maintain a detailed record of the results of each of
his inspection and also of the action taken by him
to rectify the defects noticed, if any [Refer: Reg.
29(e), (f) of OMR, 2017].
be kept available in the office of the mine [Ref: 6(3)
of OMR 2017].
Provision for emergency light should be provided in

BOP control unit area so that it can be operated in
case of power failure/ emergency.
Outdoor panel shall have weather protection

(IP:55) and provided with canopy wherever
necessary shall be provided (Ref: Cl 5.4.1.XVII,
5.7.XI of OISD-RP-147).
Recommendations

safety Valves, HCR and Manual Valves, Choke &
Kill line manifold shall also be pressure tested
along with the BOP stack at the same pressure as
per clause 6.7.2 (XV) of OISD-RP-174.
a) The pressure test of BOP and other

components should be done (preferably) using cup
tester or test plug as per clause 6.7.2 (xiv) of OISD-
RP-174
b) Pressure should be applied from the direction in

which all the BOPs choke and kill manifold, FOSV /
Kelly cock, top drive safety valve etc. would
experience pressure during kick as per clause
6.7.2 (xiv) of OISD-RP-174
Control valve of blind / blind–shear ram should be

protected to avoid unintentional operation from the
remote panel. All valves and regulators on the main
control unit which are not in use should be isolated
as per clause 6.6 (XV) of OISD-GDN-174
COC of BOP should be made available at site as

per clause: 6.2(IV) of OISD-RP-174
The efficacy of the auxiliary compressor should be

reviewed for effective operation of BOP control unit.
Choke manifold & Kill Manifold pressure test
records and chart records should be maintained as
per clause 6.7.2 (I) of OISD-RP-174,
a) Inspection of PSV-5 should be carried out on

priority as per Reg 111 (8) of OMR, 2017
b) Hydro testing of Air receiving vessel should be
carried out as per clause 5.2.10 (a) of OISD-STD-
128
c) Master gauge should be calibrated and record

to be maintained.
d) Testing of ESD should be carried out. as per

clause no.11.4 (iv) of OISD-STD-216.
a) The diesel tank should be shifted away as it is a

fire hazard..
b) The flywheel of the diesel engine need to be

guarded.(Refer Reg.112(2)of OMR-2017.
c) Diesel tank should be provided with dip stick or

glass indicator to check the level of the diesel to be
maintained for handling any emergency.Availability
of fuel to be ensured for diesel engine running for
three hours on load. as per clause 5.2 )12( of
OISD-STD--189
Cables above ground shall be laid in cable

trays/cable racks. (Refer Clause 5.7 of OISD-STD-
234)
Weekly safety meeting should be conducted

properly with proper agenda and actionable points
as per HLC recommendation on Baghjan incident
Chassis to road power transmission shifting lever

should be positively locked to avert accidental
engagement.
Indicator to monitor trip tank level can be either
mechanical or digital and it should clearly be visible
to driller. The minimum capacity of trip tank in work-
over rigs should be 30 bbls as per clause 6.8(v) of
OISD-RP-174.
a) Gas concentration monitoring should be done as
per clause 5.0 (n)(o) of OISD-STD-105
b) After completion or stoppage of the job, the

permit shall be closed as per clause 5.0(v) of
OISD-STD-105
c) Job safety analysis should be properly

developed covering all the aspects and be attached
with work permit. (Refer Reg 89 (6) of OMR-2017).

should be made available at site. (Refer Clause
No.5.3 OISD-GDN-202).
should be evaluated and modified/added in the risk
register.
(Refer Clause No.7.0 of OISD-GDN-232)
Bridging document needs to be reviewed and shall

specify the roles and responsibilites of Contractor
and Company as same is a legal document as per
Safety managment plan (Refer regulation 131(f)(xi)
of OMR, 2017
The well control training certification is a mandatory

requirement as per HLC recommendations. Hence
well control training shall be provided for these
persons on priority.(Refer Clause 8.1 of OISD-RP-
174).
a) Hydraulic testing of the vessel to be carried out
as per clause 5.2.10(a) of OISD-STD-128 and
required information to be written on the air vessel.
(Refer Reg.69(g) of OMR-2017
b) The pressure relieving safety device shall be
tested and calibrated at least once in a year and
record of such test shall be maintained at the mine
as per Reg.111(8)of OMR-2017
The issue should be addressed on priority as per
clause 13.0 of OISD-STD-187
The assembly point required to be shifted away

from the noisy area for better communication
during emergency and drills.(Refer Clause No.11.2
(5) of OISD-STD-189).
fire water pump shall be provided with insulating
electrical mats conforming to IS-15652:2006 for
safe working. (Refer Clause No.4.5(vii) of OISD-
STD-137)
Detailed Inspection of rig equipment for vibrations
should be carried out to locate abnormal sound &
vibrations during operation as per clause 4.2 of
OISD-GDN-202.
Maintenance schedule for machine and rotating
equipment shall be maintained as per Reg
115)3()c( of OMR-2017
a) NDT of the air vessel to be carried out(Refer
Clause No.5.3 of OISD-STD-128)
b) Skid of the air compressor need to be replaced.
c) Flexible air hose shall be properly anchored

(Refer Reg.108 of OMR-2017).
a) Gap analysis of SOPs should be carried out to

identify the gaps as per OISD/E&P/SOP/2021-
22/01dated 09.09.2021 and corrective action to be
taken accordingly.
b) Rig specific detailed sequence of operation/
shall be prepared, strictly adhered to, and keep
updated as per clause 3.4 of OISD-GDN-218 and
Reg 50 (h) of OMR 2017.
c) The SOP to address the risk associated with

Nipple up and Nipple down of BOP and X-Mas tree
during workover operations needs to be framed in
line with risk register of the Work over Rig. SOP
should cover the procedure for installations and
operation of backpressure valve during Nipple Up
and Nipple Down of BOP and X-mas tree.
d) Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) shall
be displayed in trilingual at worksite for
understanding of the crew (Ref Reg. 29(h) of OMR-
2017).

record of the results of each of his inspection on
safety aspects and also of the action taken by to
rectify the defects noticed, if any; (refer Reg 29 (f)
of OMR-2017)
The landing space of TEED shall be provide with
sufficient sand or any other cushoning material to
prevent hard landing ( Ref Reg 38 (3) of OMR-
2017).

protect crew members against effect of noise
exposure. (Refer Clause 4.1.6 of OISD-GDN-182)
MVT for all contractual staff should be imparted as

it is statutory requirement as per MVT Rule, 1966.
The clause of MVT requirement for all staff
members should be reflected in contract document.
Organizations should establish system of

surveillance of installations (including rigs) through
CCTV. Start-up and other critical operations should
be closely monitored through CCTV either at
installation/ remotely at base as per High Level
Committee recommendations on Baghjan incident
Necessary support to be provided for the riser line

as per the load requirement.
MSDS(Material Safety Data Sheet) of chemicals in

use should be made available and same shall be
displayed at prominant places. (Refer Clause
No.4.5, OISD-GDN-182).
Appropriate corrective action should be taken.

P-10) Audit date: 30.08.2022
Recommendations
a) Checking of tightening of guy ropes shall be
included in PWC Refer Clause 6.9.3 of OISD-GDN-
192)
b) Performance test shall be carried out for fire

water pump (Refer Clause No.6.0(c) of OISD-STD-
119 & NFPA 25 of 2017)
c) Prior to undertaking SIMOPS, job safety

analysis should be carried out by the
person responsible for SIMOPS (company
man / rig manager, as the case may be)
with all agencies associated with SIMOPS,
to ensure that all the hazards related to the
proposed operations are identified,
assessed, and determined to have the risk
as low as reasonably practicable. (Refer
d) Concerned members of all the

department shall be a part of PWC and
provide their observation and after
compliance only the operation shall be
started. (Ref Clause 4.1 of OISD-STD-190)
Proper handing over & taking over procedure

should be followed including using approved
prescribed format as per clause 5.1(iv) of OISD-
STD-190.
RP-174
b) Pressure should be applied from the
direction in which all the BOPs choke and
kill manifold, FOSV / Kelly cock, Top drive
safety valve etc. would experience pressure
during kick as per as per clause 6.7.2 (xiv)
of OISD-RP-174

Overhauling of crown block, travelling block and

rotary table should be carried out as per clause 5.0
of OISD-GDN-182/clause5.7 of OISD-STD-190.
Checks for determining the reasons of

discrepancies in volumes should be done for
corrective actions as per clause 9.2 of OISD-RP-
174
Trip drill should be carried out as per clause 8.0 of
OISD-RP-174
well control training certificate from accredited well
control training centre.as per clause 8.0(1) of
OISD-RP-174
Bridging document needs to be reviewed and shall

Safety managment plan (Refer OMR-2017
Regulation 131(f) (xi)

should be made available at site
The earthing pits to be numbered and record of

earth resistance to be recorded. (Refer Clause
No.8.3 of OISD-STD-137)
List of safety critical equipments shal be made
available and bypass register to be maintained for
any bypass carried out at the installation.
The portable gas detector shall be calibrated once
in six months.(Refer Clause 5.6 of OISD-STD-153.
Maintenance schedule for machine shall be

maintained as per Reg 115(3)(c) of OMR-2017
The flexible coupling of silencer of diesel

generating set should be replaced with new one.
The landing space of TEED shall be provided with

sufficient sand or any other cushoning material to
prevent hard landing Ref Reg 38 (3) of OMR,
2017.
shall be prepared, strictly adhered to, and kept
Reg 50 (h) of OMR 2017.
fire water pump shall be provided with insulating
electrical mats as per
Insulating Floor or mats conforming to IS-
15652:2006 for safe working. (Refer
Clause .4.5(vii ) of OISD-STD-137)
Prior to undertaking SIMOPS, job safety analysis

should be carried out by the person responsible for
SIMOPS (company man / rig manager, as the case
may be) with all agencies associated with SIMOPS,
proposed operations are identified, assessed, and
practicable. (Refer Clause 5.1.3 of OISD-GDN-
186).
Suitable corrective action should be taken on

priority
Proper pressure gauges should be provided and

positioned appropriately for effective monitoring
purpose
The damaged wire ropes should be taken out of

service and replace with new ones for maintaining
integrity of wire ropes as per clause 9.0 of OISD –
STD-187

OISD-GDN-202
a) Risk Register should be prepared as per risk
assessment and in proper format as per ISO
requirement.
b) Risk register should be reviewed & additional
risks to be addressed in view of recent major
accidents took place in E&P Industry as per OISD-
GDN-232.
ESD should be tested on priority as per clause
no.11.4 (iv) of OISD-STD-216.
a) The SOP to address the risk associated with

and Nipple Down of BOP and X-mas tree.
b) Gap analysis should be carried out to identify

accordingly
c) Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) shall
be displayed in trilingual at worksite for
understanding of the crew members (Ref Reg.29(h)
of OMR-2017).
a) Electical isolation permit shall be linked with hot

work permit.
b) Gas presence monitoring should be done

periodically
c) JSA & TBT should be carried out for non-routine
jobs and the same to be attached with work permit
as per OISD-STD-105

record of the results of each of his inspection on
safety aspects and also of the action taken by to
rectify the defects noticed, if any; (refer Reg 29 (f)
of OMR-2017)
The earthing pits to be numbered and record of
earth resistance to be recorded.(Refer Clause
No.8.3 of OISD-STD-137)
List of safety critical equipment shal be made
available and bypass register to be maintained for
any bypass carried out at the installation.
MSDS(Material Safety Data Sheet) of chemicals

which are being used should be displayed in
trilingual. (Refer Clause No.4.5, OISD-GDN-182).
a) The design & working and testing pressure

should be mentioned on the vessel. (Refer
Reg.69(g) of OMR-2017).
b) Pressure Safety Valve (PSV) should be tested in

every six months as per Reg.111(8) of OMR-2017.
o.KMP#20) Audit Date : 31.08.2022
Recommendation
a. Checking of tightening of guy ropes shall be
included in PWOC(Refer Clause 6.9.3 for Guy
derrick of OISD-GDN-192)
b. Performance test shall be carried out for fire
water pump (Refer Clause No.6.0(c) of OISD-STD-
119 & NFPA 25 of 2017)
c. Prior to undertaking SIMOPS, job safety
identified, assessed, and determined to have the
risk as low as reasonably practicable. (Refer
d. Concerned members of all the department shall

be a part of PWOC and provide their observation
and after compliance only the operation shall be
started. (Ref Clause 4.1 of OISD-STD-190)
Proper handing over & taking over procedure

should be followed including using approved
prescribed format as per clause 5.1(iv) of OISD-
STD-190).
RP-174
b) Pressure should be applied from the direction in

which all the BOPs choke and kill manifold, FOSV /
Kelly cock, Top drive safety valve etc. would
experience pressure during kick as per as per
clause 6.7.2 (xiv) of OISD-RP-174
Servicing of BOP control unit & remote panel

should be carried out as per clause 6.2 of OISD-
RP-174
Hydraulic line from accumulator unit to BOP stack
should be pressure tested at maximum operating
pressure on installation and test charts should be
maintained as per clause-6.3.1(XIV).(A.) of OISD-
RP-174

of OISD-GDN-182/clause5.7 of OISD-STD-190.
Upper Kelly cock should be made available with the
rig and pressure tested as per clause 6.7.2 (XV) of
OISD-RP-174
well control training certificate from IWCF/IADC
accredited well control training centre.as per clause
8.0(1) of OISD-RP-174
Training matrix to be prepared for all the working

personnel with last training attended,type of
training,next due date as per OISD-STD-176
Work permit system should be followed as per

OISD STD-105

which are permitted/not permitted (refer clause
5.1.4 (III) of OISD-GDN-186)
a) Gap analysis should be carried out to identify

accordingly
b) SOPs should be displayed in trilingual at all
strategic locations for operations of DG set, BOP
control unit, Mud pump as per clause 4.1.5 (d) of
OISD-GDN-206
c) Rig specific detailed sequence of operation/
reg 50 (h) of OMR 2017.
d) The SOP to address the risk associated with

and Nipple Down of BOP and X-mas tree
e) SOP for operation of unloading of diesel should

be displayed in trilingual as per OISD-GDN-206.
Values of parameters and their acceptance
criterion should be mentioned in NDT reports to
ascertain the serviceability as per clause 4.0 of
OISD-STD-202
a) Position of chair should be corrected.
b) Angle of the ropeway to the ground should be

corrected.
c) Soft landing should be provided.
d) A competent person shall inspect every part of

person who made the inspection as per Reg 38(4)
of OMR, 2017
a)&b) All the scenarios to be considered based on

the risk analysis and same shall be address while
preparation of ERP.(Refer Clause No.4.13 of
OISD-GDN-206)
a) Electrical Isolation Permit should be linked

with main hot/cold work.
b) Gas concentration monitoring should be
carried out as per OISD-STD-105
PSV should be tested as per clause.9.0 of OISD-
STD-132.
Job Safety Analysis(JSA) to be carried out for non-

routine jobs as per Reg 89 (.6 ) of OMR-2017
Weekly Safety Meeting should be held on all rigs

and record be maintained. (Refer recommendation
of HLC on Baghjan incident).
OISD-GDN-202
ESD should be tested on priority as per clause
no.11.4 (iv) of OISD-STD-216.
a) Siren code as per situation shall be made

available (Refer Clause No.8.0 of OISD-STD-189).
b) Crew shall be made aware for the correct type of

fire extinguisher based on the type of
emergency/fire and their roles & responsibilities as
per clause 4.13.3 of OISD-GDN-206.
a) The electrical panel of diesel generating sets

and fire water pump shall be provided with
insulating electrical mats as per Insulating floor or
mats conforming to IS-15652:2006 for safe
working. (Refer Clause No.4.5(.vii )of OISD-STD-
137).
b) The electrical panel of air compressor shall be

provided with insulating electrical mats as per
Insulating Floor or mats conforming to IS-
15652:2006 for safe working. (Refer Clause
No.4.5(.vii )of OISD-STD-137
The Fire water pumps shall be located minimum 30
m away from the installation equipment or where
hydrocarbons are handled or stored.(Refer 5.2.14
of OISD-STD-189)
NDT of the air vessel to be carried out as per

clause.5.3 of OISD-STD-128
Air dryer of air compressor should be made

functional
The earthing electrode for diesel generating set

and air compressor shall be as per specification as
per Annexure-1 of OISD-STD-216
MVT is mandatory requirement, and it should be

imparted as per MVT rule, 1966.
Form “O” should be maintained for monitoring the
health conditions of the employees as per reg
29F(2) of Mines rules 1955.
Risk register should be reviewed & additional risks
to be addressed in the wake of recent major
accidents occurred in E&P Industry as per OISD-
GDN-232.
36)
Recommendations
a) Prior to undertaking SIMOPS, job safety

identified, assessed, and determined to have the
risk as low as reasonably practicable. (Refer
Clause 5.1.3 of OISD-GDN-186).
b) The flare stack should be shifted from the well
head of producing well for maintaining safe
disctance.(Refer OISD-STD-118).
Function test of BOP from remote control panel

should be carried out as per clause 6.7.1 of OISD-
RP-174
maintained. Refer: OISD-RP-174, Clause-6.3.1-
XIV.A.
NDT of Mast, substructure and travelling block
STD-202
of OISD-STD-190.
Organizations should establish system of

surveillance of installations (including rigs) through
CCTV. Start-up and other critical operations should
be closely monitored through CCTV either at
installation/ remotely at base as per High Level
Committee recommendations on Baghjan incident
a) The flywheel of the diesel engine need to be

guarded.(Refer Reg.112(2)of OMR-2017.
b) Necessary support sould be provided for fire

water mains line(Refer Clause No.5.3,point No.15
of OISD-STD-189
c) Performance test shall be carried out for fire

water pump including replacement of non functional
FW nozzle as per clause .6.0 ) c ( of OISD-STD-
189
a) Rig specific detailed sequence of operation/

reg 50 (h) of OMR 2017.
b) Gap analysis of SOPs should be carried out to
identify the gaps as per letter
OISD/E&P/SOP/2021-22/01 dated 09.09.2021 and
corrective action should be taken accordingly
c) SOP for BOP specific nipple up& nipple down

should be prepared and followed
d) Standard Operating Procedure for
unloading of diesel tanker should be
displayed in trilingual (Ref Reg.29(h) of
OMR-2017).
Thermal insulation shall be provided for both

exhaust pipes of the gensets and FW engine.(Refer
Reg 97(2)(a) of OMR-2017).
MVT for pending twelve staff members should be
imparted as it is statutory requirement in
accordance with MVT Rules,1966
The pending PME of concerned employees should
be undertaken and subsequent Form” O” for
PME/IME to be maintained as per Mines
Rules,1955 (Refer Reg 29F(2) of Mines
Rules,1955).
a) Hydraulic testing of the air vessel should be

carried out as per clause 5.2.10 of OISD-STD-128
and required information such as test date, next
due date for testing, design & working and testing
pressure to be stenciled on the air vessel.(Refer
Reg.111 (4) (a) of OMR-2017).
b) Safety Relief Valve(SRV) should be tested.

(Refer Reg.111 (8) of OMR-2017).
a) UT survey of mobile test separator should be

carried out as per OISD-STD-128
b) Safety Relief Valve(SRV) should be tested.

(Refer Reg.111 (8) of OMR-2017).
Welding & cutting area should be shifted to safe

area as per Reg 96 of OMR, 2017.
a)Spark arrestor shall be provide for mobile
explosive van(Refer Checklist of work permit point
No.(w) of OISD-STD-105).
b) The TREM card shall be made available for
explosive vehicle as per Reg 28.2 of ERDMP
Regulations, 2009. PNGRB
a) Original mast structure was changed to present

one without following Management of Change
procedure as per clause 5.0 of OISD-GDN-178
b) For any change in equipment with different

ratings should be implemented with proper
Management of Change procedure as per clase 5.0
of OISD-GDN-178
Pressure Safety Valve (PSV) should be tested as

per Reg.111(8) of OMR-2017.
TEED inspection format should cover all the

elements as per reg 38 of OMR, 2017
For any hot work jobs periodic gas monitoring

STD-105

OISD-GDN-202
All the emergency scenarios to be considered
based on the risk analysis and same shall be
addressed during the preparation of ERP.(Refer
Clause No.4.13 of OISD-GDN-206).
Weekly Safety Meeting should be held on all rigs
and record shall be maintained. (Refer
recommendation of HLC on Baghjan incident)
Bridging document should be reviewed and should
Safety managment plan (Refer OMR-2017
Regulation 131-f-xi).
The flare line should be adequately anchored.
(Refer Reg.129 (.7) (b)(ii) of OMR, 2017
Counterweight of the derrick floor air winch should

be placed to avoid accidental hitting to working
crew below sub-structure.
Re-load test of the 25 MT ACE crane should be
conducted and limit switch shall be made
operational before putting it into operation
The set pressure of PSV of air compressor should
not be more than 10% and less than 2% of
operating pressure as per clause 2.5 of OISD-STD-
106.
Vegetation should be removed from dyke of HSD

tanks area on priority to avoid potential fire hazard.

to be addressed in view of recent major accidents
took place in E&P Industry as per OISD-GDN-232.
Recommendations
Major inspection of choke manifold & its

choke manifold & its accessories (Refer: Clause
6.2.IV(B) of OISD-RP-174).
Level III inspection is to be conducted as defined in
Clause 4.3 & 5.1 of OISD-GDN-202.
Level III Category of inspection includes NDT of

critical areas. A thorough visual inspection of all
load bearing components and members should be
conducted to determine the condition of the rig
equipment and documented; and the frequency of
inspection should be every 2 years (Refer: Cl. 4.3 &
Level IV inspection of Mast, Sub structure,

workover equipment is to be conducted as defined
in Clause 4.4 & 5.1 of OISD-GDN-202. In this
category of inspection, the equipment is
disassembled to the extent necessary to conduct
NDT of all primary-load-bearing components in
accordance with the O & M manual & the frequency
in every ten years.
227.
b) Trip drills should be conducted in all the

scenarios (Refer: Cl. 8, OISD-RP-174).
c) Drill, while there is no BOP/ X-mast tree in the

wellhead to be conducted as per High-Level
Baghjan # 5.

a) The BOP drills, fire drills, first aid and medical

b) Different types of BOP drills to be conducted in

defined scenarios as per Cl 8 of OISd-RP-174. The
same should be clearly mentioned in the ERP.
c) It is recommended to include Well control

procedure and Techniques for prevention and
control of kick in the ERP as defined in Cl 7 of
OISD-RP-174.
a) It is recommended to use high pressure testing
testing (Refer: Cl 6.7.2.V, OISD-RP-174).
b) Initial pressure test of blowout preventer stack,

6.7.2.X, OISD-RP-174).

powering pumps should be always available such
that the pumps will start automatically (Refer: Cl.
6.3.1 III, OISD-RP-174).
b) All pressure gauges and relief valves on the
BOP control unit and remote panel should be
calibrated at least once in a year (Refer: Cl 6.2.(ix)
of OISD-RP-174).
c) In the field, pre-charge pressure should be


shall be followed as per Annexure 2 of OISD-STD-
216.

a) A single fire water line of minimum 4” size shall

be located at a minimum distance of 15 m from the
well head area (Refer: Clause 6.2(3) of OISD-STD-
189).
b) The fire water line shall have two independent
connections with NRV to hook up fire water pump
and fire water tender (Refer: Clause 6.1.6 of OISD-
STD-189).
An uncommon or seldom-performed job is a

candidate for a JSA. Further, Job specific JSA
should be conducted if the job is affected by
environment at night (Refer: Cl 4.8, OISD-GDN-
182).
The JSA indicating potential hazards, necessary

actions to eliminate or minimize hazard that could
lead to incident, injuries to person, damage to
environment or possible occupational illness should
be developed for operation. The JSA should be
performed by crew members so that they
understand the hazards associated with each
operation, and their role and responsibility (Refer:
Cl 8.1, OISD-STD-190).

audited by MDT once in every year (Refer: Cl. 5.1,
OISD-STD-145).
Safety audits should be conducted during rig
building/ lowering operations as per
recommendation (Cl. 9.10) mentioned in the
Investigation committee report dated 1st August
2022 on accident (E 760-X) by OISD.
All power tongs should be securely attached to a
suitable fixed structure using wire rope or a stiff
arm [Refer: Cl 5.8.3(d), OISD-STD-190].
The same should not be anchored to mast leg, as it
damages the angle of the beam part.
Provision for stoppers (retrievable) should be made

to prevent pipe from accidentally rolling off catwalk
or pipe racks (Refer: Cl 5.12(c), OISD-STD-190).
It is recommended to put used oil barrel or while
transferring of oil from barrel should be placed
inside a tray to prevent spillage around it.

through CCTV camera.
Round the clock surveillance of installation should
be done with CCTV as per the recommendation of
Bhagjan HLC report.
Recommendations

OISD-RP-174).

Level I inspection include visual checking of the
mast, substructure and rig equipment by rig
personnel during operations.
In addition to Level I inspection of rig equipment,

further detailed inspection (Level II) should be
carried out to locate corrosion / pitting, deformation,
loose or missing components, deterioration,
inadequate lubrication and cooling, abnormal sound
& vibrations during operation, visible external
cracks, and misalignment (Refer: Cl. 4.1 & 4.2 of
OISD-GDN-202).
Frequency of inspection:
Level I – Daily & weekly.
Level II – Rig-up (Refer: Cl. 5.1 of OISD-GDN-202).
Level III inspection is to be conducted as defined in

Clause 4.3 & 5.1 of OISD-GDN-202.
Level III Category of inspection includes NDT of

critical areas. A thorough visual inspection of all
load bearing components and members should be
conducted to determine the condition of the rig
equipment and documented; and the frequency of
inspection should be every 2 years (Refer: Cl. 4.3 &

is in every ten years.


mentioned in ERP/ bridging document as per


b) FOSV, IBOP, Upper & Lower Kelly cock, Top

RP-174].

powering pumps should be always available such
that the pumps will start automatically (Refer: Cl.
6.3.1 III, OISD-RP-174).
b) All pressure gauges and relief valves on the
of OISD-RP-174).
c) Accumulator relief valve/ manifold relief valve is

to be tested in every six months as per clause
d) In the field, pre-charge pressure should be

e) All the bank isolation valves should be kept in
open position during operation to handle any
emergency.
Training matrix should be made for all the rig crews

and kept available at rig for both on duty and off
duty rig crew members.

Jorhat asset should ensure the persons posted at

Rig are adequately competent enough to perform

8.3, OISD-STD-190).
b) It is recommended to correct the frequency of
BOP drill in ERP as ‘Drill should be conducted once
a week with each crew’ as mentioned in OISD-RP-
174, Clause 8.f.
In line with it, ERP to be modified.
a) Every near miss incident must be recorded and

thoroughly investigated, their causes analysed, and
corrective action recommended. Advisory should
be issued for the same across all installations and
concerned departments (Refer: Cl 4.12, OISD-
GDN-206).
b) Crew should be encouraged for reporting of U/A

& U/C and these should be discussed in safety
meetings.

by him to rectify the defects mentioned, if any
[Refer: Reg. 27(9) of OMR 2017].

OISD-STD-145).
be prepared by the management as per High-Level
Baghjan # 5.
Whenever a work over rig is deployed on the well,

proper handing over and taking over should be
done and the same shall be witnessed by I/c
Production & IM of the deployed rig from operator
side (Refer: Cl 5.2.4.vii, OISD-GDN-182).
As per the recommendation by OISD of recent

accident at WOR CW#50-IX, assign a dedicated
safety officer having requisite qualification,
experience and training shall be included in the
contract.
ONGC shall review the contract requirement of
drilling and workover rigs.
It is recommended to use anti-skid mat or replace
the worn-out chequered plate to prevent accidental
slip and fall at rig floor.
The weight indicator system should be checked for

calibration in line with the requirement of OEM
operation and maintenance manual (Refer: Clause
5.1.5.iv, OISD-GDN-182).

the time. Refer: OISD-STD-189, clause: 5.7.3 (11).
Electrical shock treatment chart should be

displayed at strategic locations as defined in OISD-
STD-216 (Annexure 2).
All the above ground cables shall be laid in trays

and duly covered (Refer: Cl 6.1, OISD-STD-216).
Proper safety shoes for persons working in

Electrical sections should be provided (Refer:
OISD-STD-155).

8.7, OISD-STD-190). Normal mobiles should not be
allowed in operational areas.
Recommendations

OISD-RP-174).

Level II inspection is to be conducted as per OISD-
GDN-202.
In addition to Level I inspection of rig equipment,

further detailed inspection (Level II) should be
carried out to locate corrosion / pitting, deformation,
loose or missing components, deterioration,
inadequate lubrication and cooling, abnormal sound
& vibrations during operation, visible external
cracks, and misalignment (Refer: Cl. 4.2 of OISD-
GDN-202). Frequency of inspection during Rig-up
(Refer: Cl. 5.1 of OISD-GDN-202).
A detailed checklist format for visual inspection of

Mast, Substructure under level I & II is placed at
Annexure – I. Similarly, Annexure-II is placed for
inspection of drilling & workover equipment. These
checklists must be verified and signed by the
‘Facility in-charge’ and records maintained at site
for easy accessibility of inspecting agency (Refer:
Cl. 4.2 of OISD-GDN-202).
is in every ten years.



c) Pit / Trip drill should be conducted once a week

with each shift crew (Refer: Cl. 8.f, OISD-RP-174).
d) BOP drill should be conducted once a week

e) Drill, while there is no BOP/ X-mast tree in the

Baghjan # 5.
f) Test documentation shall be signed by the
Driller / shift I/c, contractor’s representative, and
operator’s representative (Refer: 5.3.10.3, API STD
53).

b) Initial pressure test of blowout preventer stack,
6.7.2.X, OISD-RP-174).

d) BOP Function/ Pressure test performed should

be mentioned in the main content in continuation to
other operations of daily IADC report with time
break-up.
e) BOP Fn. test & Pr. test shall be witness by
OISD-RP-174).
a) All pressure gauges and relief valves on the

of OISD-RP-174).
b) Accumulator relief valve/ manifold relief valve is

to be tested in every six months as per clause
c) In the field, pre-charge pressure should be


Jorhat asset should ensure the persons posted at
Rig are adequately competent enough to perform


8.3, OISD-STD-190).
b) It is recommended to correct the frequency of
BOP drill in ERP as ‘Drill should be conducted once
a week with each crew’ as mentioned in OISD-RP-
174, Clause 8.f.
Accordingly, ERP should be reviewed.
a) Every near miss incident must be recorded and

thoroughly investigated, their causes analysed, and
corrective action recommended. Advisory should
be issued for the same across all installations and
concerned departments (Refer: Cl 4.12, OISD-
GDN-206).
b) Crew should be encouraged for reporting of
U/A & U/C and these should be discussed in safety
meetings.

by him to rectify the defects mentioned, if any
[Refer: Reg. 27(9) of OMR 2017].
OISD-STD-145).
Prior to undertaking SIMOPS, job safety analysis

should be carried out by the person responsible for
SIMOPS (company man / rig manager, as the case
may be) with all agencies associated with SIMOPS,
proposed operations are identified, assessed and
practicable (Refer: Cl 5.1.3 of OISD-GDN-186).
Further, Logistics job safety analysis and lay out

plan of rig equipment have been finalized and is to
be adhered during rig transportation and rig
building / rig dismantling (Refer: Sr No. 12 of
Annexure G, OISD-GDN-186).
Electrical isolation and energisation permit to be
interlinked with other permits, where applicable.
(Refer: Cl 5.2.8 of OISD-GDN-182).
in line with OISD-STD-105.
Baghjan # 5.
Whenever a work over rig is deployed on the well,

proper handing over and taking over should be
done and the same shall be witnessed by I/c
Production & IM of the deployed rig from operator
side (Refer: Cl 5.2.4.vii, OISD-GDN-182).

accident at WOR CW#50-IX, assign a dedicated
safety officer having requisite qualification,
experience and training shall be included in the
contract.
The owner, agent or manager of every mine shall
appoint such number of competent persons
including officials, as is sufficient to secure, during
each of the working shift.
The record of all such appointments and duties
assigned to the competent persons shall be
maintained by the manager of the mine [Refer:
Reg. 21(1) & (3) of OMR 2017].
5.1.5.iv, OISD-GDN-182).
Electrical shock treatment chart should be

displayed at strategic locations as defined in OISD-
STD-216 (Annexure 2).
It is recommended to put used oil barrel or while

transferring of oil from barrel should be placed
inside a tray to prevent spillage around it.
Rig carrier Fitness certificate should be made

available at rig after due clarification from
registering authority.

8.7, OISD-STD-190). Normal mobiles should not be
allowed in operational areas.
Recommendations

As a well control measure, trip tank should be

installed on workover rig deployed for servicing of
oil/ gas wells, to monitor gain/ loss of workover fluid
during tripping operations. The trip tank is
mandatory for self- flowing wells and gas wells
(Refer: Clause 5.1.5.iv, OISD-GDN-182).
Moreover, during tripping operation, to watch

closely for any sign of kick in the well and to kept
annulus full all the time Trip tank should be always
connected (Refer: Reg 52.c of OMR, 2017).

b) Drill, while there is no BOP/ X-mast tree in the
Baghjan # 5.
a) Function test should be carried out alternately

b) It is suggested to mention the conducted test in

c) BOP function test and pressure test should be
done in line with API STD 53/ OISD-RP-174. These
incident at Baghjan # 5.


5.1.5.iv, OISD-GDN-182).
i) Record of servicing/ replacement of hydraulic

filters fitted at rig carrier need to be maintained.
ii) It is recommended to change of hydraulic oil in

the hydraulic tank periodically as per OEM
recommendation and record to be maintained for
future reference.
ONGC shall review the contract requirement
pertaining to training of crew for chartered hired
rigs.
accident investigation report at WOR CW#50-IX,
assign a dedicated safety officer having requisite
qualification, experience and training shall be
included in the contract.
Ahmedabad asset should ensure the persons
posted at Rig are adequately competent enough to
perform any type of mock drill as per the
requirement.

stimulation job operation, with all personal involved,
covering procedure for operation, hazards
associated and emergencies and record to be
maintained (Refer: Cl. 4.9.1, OISD-GDN-182).
Condition monitoring to be carried out periodically

in line with bridging document page no: 111.

devices shall at least equal the ID of the pressure

relief devices. The piping shall be such as to
prevent obstructions and minimize restrictions to

Lighting transformer neutral earthing to be

connected with two separate and distinct earthing
in line with Reg. 41 of CEA Regulation, 2010.
Transformer & Switchgear shall be placed in

separate room / compartment or box and have
efficient ventilation in line with Reg. 98 of CEA
Regulation, 2010.
The same should be carried out with complete

circuit including Core balance current transformer
(CBCT), ELR and Miniature control circuit breaker
(MCCB) by proper secondary injection test kit
instead of pressing test button in line with
Regulation 100(3) of CEA Reg. 2010 and Cl
7.1(XV) & (XVI) of OISD-STD-216.
All the above ground cables shall be laid in trays
and duly covered (Refer: Cl 6.1, OISD-STD-216).
“Stop work” policy to stop unsafe operation to be

prepared by the management as per High-Level
Baghjan # 5.
Emergency response plan (ERP) and its

associated procedures shall be evaluated and
reviewed periodically to ensure that the emergency
surroundings are met & should be available at site
(Refer: Clause 7.3.1.2, OISD-GDN-227).
Entire site should be fenced with an entry for
equipment and personnel. [Refer: Cl. 3.2(j), OISD-
GDN-218].
Provide protected area surrounding for every
drilling or work-over rig with fence of not less than
one metre and eighty centimetres in height. [Refer:
Reg. 130(a) of OMR 2017].
Recommendations
Drill, while there is no BOP/ X-mast tree in the
Baghjan # 5.
BOP function test and pressure test should be

Blind/ Shear Ram operating valve should be
secured with locking arrangement to avoid its
accidental activation (Refer: Cl 5.9.f, OISD-STD-
190).
FOSV of correct size for pipe being tripped with
connection for circulation and operating key should
be readily available at derrick floor (Refer: Cl 5.4.
(iv), OISD-GDN-182).
All the lock pins (safety clips) associated to Mast
part to be cross checked during Level I & II
inspection as defined in OISD-GDN-202.
All studs of appropriate size to be always fitted in

the wellhead equipment to avoid any leakage.

5.1.5.iv, OISD-GDN-182).
Casing line should be slipped and cut to avoid any

accident as per the schedule mentioned by OEM or
in line with Cl. 14 of OISD-STD-187.
Provision to run the trip tank motor near to driller

should be made available; further, indicator to
monitor tank level should be clearly visible to driller
(Refer: Clause 5.1.12.(vii), OISD-GDN-182).

TEED braking system as per OEM inspection &
should be maintained too [Refer: Clause 5.14(b) of
OISD-STD-190].
Periodic inspection of Safety harness to be

conducted by competent person once in 12 months
as per manufacturer’s instruction & maintain report
(Refer: Clause 10.1.4, OISD-STD-155).

rigs.
accident investigation report at WOR CW#50-IX,
Ahmedabad asset should ensure the persons
posted at Rig are adequately competent enough to
perform any type of mock drill as per the
requirement.
The Internal Safety Audits should be carried out

through multidisciplinary team(s) consisting of
experienced officers from various disciplines (viz.
Operations, Maintenance & Inspection, and HSE)
and as per the defined guidelines in OISD-STD-
145.
“Stop work” policy to stop unsafe operation to be

prepared by the management as per High-Level
Baghjan # 5.
Near miss incident, unsafe acts/ conditions and
these incidents should be discussed in safety
meetings.


Transformer & Switchgear shall be placed in

separate room / compartment or box and have
efficient ventilation in line with Reg. 98 of CEA
Regulation, 2010.

7.1(XV) & (XVI) of OISD-STD-216.
Recommendations


b) Drill, while there is no BOP/ X-mast tree in the

Baghjan # 5.
BOP function test and pressure test should be


the wellhead equipments to avoid any leakage.

5.1.5.iv, OISD-GDN-182).
a) It is recommended to change hydraulic oil in the

hydraulic tank periodically as per OEM
recommendation and record to be maintained for
future reference.
b) All air receiver tanks should be hydraulically
tested at intervals of not more than five years
{Refer: Cl. 19 of Static and Mobile Pressure
Vessels (Unfired) Rules, 2015}.
186].
Provision to run the trip tank motor near to driller

should be made available; further, indicator to
monitor tank level should be clearly visible to driller
(Refer: Clause 5.1.12.(vii), OISD-GDN-182).

devices shall at least equal the ID of the pressure

relief devices. The piping shall be such as to
prevent obstructions and minimize restrictions to

OISD-STD-190].


The Internal Safety Audits should be carried out

through multidisciplinary team(s) consisting of
experienced officers from various disciplines (viz.
Operations, Maintenance & Inspection, and HSE)
and as per the defined guidelines in OISD-STD-
145.

It is recommended to change the nozzle gauge and

should be always maintained in working condition.

Baghjan # 5.
Recommendations

choke manifold & its accessories [Refer: Clause
6.2.IV(B) of OISD-RP-174].

in Clause 4 & 5 of OISD-GDN-202. In this category
of inspection, the equipment is disassembled to the
extent necessary to conduct NDT of all primary-
load-bearing components in accordance with the O
& M manual & the frequency is in every ten years.

at least once in a year (Refer: Cl 6.2.(ix) of OISD-
RP-174).

the wellhead equipments to avoid any leakage.

rigs.
accident investigation report at WOR CW#50-IX.
Provisions of lock pins associated to Mast and sub
structure (Y- base) to be made & duly checked
during Level I & II inspection as defined in OISD-
GDN-202.
OISD-STD-190].


Double earthing connection to be provided for body

earthing of both DG set in line with OISD-STD-216
and OISD-STD-173.
All Neutral earthing shall be connected with two
separate and distinct earth pits in line with Reg. no:
41 of CEA Regulation, 2010.

7.1(XV) & (XVI) of OISD-STD-216 and report to be
maintained.
Each 5KW and more capacity motor feeder shall be

protected by Earth leakage protection device in line
with regulation 42 of CEA regulation, 2010 and
clause no: 4.5(v) of OISD-RP-149.

Baghjan # 5.
Entire site should be fenced with an entry for
equipment and personnel. [Refer: Cl. 3.2(j), OISD-
GDN-218].
Provide protected area surrounding for every
drilling or work-over rig with fence of not less than
one metre and eighty centimetres in height. (Refer:
Rule 130(a) of OMR 2017).
Recommendation
The effectiveness of implementation of SMS

system should be monitored regularly as per clause
4.1.4 of OISD –GDN-206.
All the instruments used for various surveys should

be calibrated as per clause 109 (6) of OMR 2017
and the instrument calibrated should have the
reference of master gauge and its calibration etc.
Well Control training should be imparted to IM-

ONGC as per the requirements of OISD-RP-174,
clause 8.0.

understands the hazard involved in each operation
(Refer OISD-STD-190, clause 8.2).
a) Total time taken to complete the drill should be

recorded and it should be less than 2 minutes.
(Refer OISD-RP-174, clause 8.0 (d).
b) The reasons for taking more than 2 minutes to
complete trip drill should be indicated and
corrective measures to be taken.
The fire pump shall be capable of developing

minimum 7 Kg/cm2 pressure as per clause 6.1 (4)
of OISD-STD-189.

a) Reliable communication should be provided at

the drill site and should be in working condition all
the time as per the requirements of OISD-STD-227.
b) Minimum two modes of independent

communication system should be provided at site
as per OISD-STD-190, clause 8.7 (d) and also as
per clause 125 of OMR-2017.
Lesson learnt from the past accidents should be
shared with crew members in Safety Review
Meetings as per OISD-GDN-206
a) SIMOP format should comply the requirements

as per clause no. 5.1.3 of OISD GDN-186.
b) JSA for SIMOP operations should be carried out

to assess and address all the hazards related to
the proposed operations to minimize the risk as low
as reasonably practicable as per clause no. 5.1.3 of
OISD GDN-186.
Job safety analysis should be carried out prior to

undertaking any workover operations to ensure that
all the hazards related to the proposed operations
including SIMOPs are identified and assessed
(refer clause no. 5.2.1 of OISD-GDN-182 and
clause no. 5.1.4 of OISD-GDN-186)
A careful analysis/JSA should be made of the

starting work as per OISD-STD-105, clause 5.0
(O).
As per the requirement of ERP and OISD-STD-

176, the H2S training should be imparted to all
crewmembers of the rigs.

manifold, valves etc. should be carried out at the
wellhead whichever is lower as per clause 6.7.2
(X) of OISD-RP-174.
Rig specific detailed sequence of

operation/checklist for de- rigging and rigging up
operations shall be prepared and strictly adhered.
( refer to clause 3.4 of OISD-GDN-218 )
each anticipated scenarios as per ERP (refer
OISD-STD-190, clause 8.3).
b) Some of the drills should be conducted in

presence of senior officers.
c) Efforts to be made to correct shortcomings in
future drills
d) All employees should participate in the drills at
least once in three months.
Recommendation
a. Procedure of establishing HSE Management

System as per bridging document need to be
reviewed by ONGC.
b. Bridging document needs to be reviewed in line

with well control procedures of OISD-RP-174 and
ONGC.
c. Requirements of joint audits be reviewed as per

ONGC policy on the matter
A careful analysis/JSA should be made of the
starting work as per OISD-STD-105, clause 5.0
(O).
Flow lines of active wells should be protected to
prevent any physical damage that may cause due
to ongoing workover operations in nearby cluster
wells (refer clause no. 5.1.4 (vi) of OISD-GDN-186)
NDT test of all load bearing components and

members should be conducted to determine the
condition of the rig and its equipment as per the
requirements of OISD-GDN-202.


The SOP of workover operations needs to be

updated in line with risk register (covering the
procedure for installation and operation of
backpressure valve during nipple up/ nipple down
of X-mass tree & BOP.
Job safety analysis should be carried out prior to

undertaking any workover operations to ensure that
all the hazards related to the proposed operations
are identified and assessed (refer clause no. 5.2.1
of OISD-GDN-182 and clause no. 5.1.4 of OISD-
GDN-186)
The test flow line from well to test tank should be

hydro tested in line with the surface pressure likely
to be encountered in the well as per OISD-STD-
182.
a) H2S training should be imparted to all crew as

per the requirements of OISD-STD-176.
b) SOP/ work-instructions should be displayed in

bilingual at strategic locations.

(X) of OISD-RP-174.
(a) Work permit should be issued for working at
(b) "Work at height shall be carried
(c) out in accordance with the provisions of OISD-
GDN-192. Supplementary checklist as per the
checkpoints of OISD-GDN-192 shall be used for
working at height.
a. The BOP drills, fire drills, first aid and medical

b. Some of the drills should be conducted in

c. Efforts to be made to correct shortcomings in
future drills
d. All employees should participate in the drills at
Recommendation
(a) Work permit should be issued for working at
(b) "Work at height shall be carried out in

accordance with the provisions of OISD-GDN-192.

years as per clause 6.2 (IV) of OISD-RP-174. An
API 16D approved agency for control unit as per
clause number 6 (Periodic maintenance and
inspection procedure) of API 16D edition 2004.
a) Initial pressure test of blowout preventer stack,

(X) of OISD-RP-174.
b) The BOP pressure chart should indicate the
time duration, pressure scale and type of ramp
tested etc.
Travelling block safety device crown-o-matic/ floor-
o-matic should be tested before each trip and after
each casing line slip/ cutting operation and to be
recorded in the IADC report. (Refer: OISD-STD-
190, clause – 5.4-f).

Rig specific detailed sequence of

operation/checklist for de- rigging and rigging up
operations shall be prepared and strictly adhered.
(Refer to clause 3.4 of OISD-GDN-218 and
Regulation no.50 (h) of OMR 2017.
As mentioned in ERP Mock drill should be
conducted on “transportation emergency”
scenarios.
Job safety analysis should be carried out to ensure
that all the hazards related to the proposed
operations are identified and assessed (refer
clause no. 5.2.1 of OISD-GDN-182 and clause no.
5.1.4 of OISD-GDN-186)
years as per clause 6.2 (IV) of OISD-RP-174.
An API 16C & 6A approved facility for choke

manifold & its accessories (Refer Product
specification clause 4.2 of API 16C, 2nd edition
March 2015 and Annexure J of API 6A 20th edition
2010 for repair and remanufacture requirement)
Apart from first-aid & firefighting training, training on

loss control management, HAZOP & QRA,
advance safety management etc. to be considered
for the employees posted in the installations as per
clause no. 6.5 of OISD-STD-176
NDT of all primary load bearing components like

winch pulleys, tongs. Rotary slips, elevators,
traveling block links etc. should be carried out in
accordance with the O&M manual and documented
as per level III and IV inspections mentioned in
OISD-GDN-202.
a. Procedure of establishing bridging document

need to be reviewed
b. Joint HSE audit to be conducted by ONGC and

TS to comply with the requirement of the bridging
document.
(a) Prior to initiating the inspection of pressure
vessels, the complete history of the vessel, design
parameters, service, original thickness, corrosion
allowance, corrosion rate and vulnerable locations
of corrosion shall be ascertained as per OISD-STD-
128, clause 7.0 and hydro-test of pressure vessel
needs to be carried out as per clause 5.2.10 of
OISD-STD-128.
(b) Hydro-testing records should be stenciled on

the air pressure vessels, safety valves as per
clause 69 (g) of OMR-2017.
Recommendations of Vibration measurement
report of rotating equipment to be complied and
records needs to be maintained.

requirements of OISD-GDN-202

The SOP of workover operations needs to be

updated in line with risk register (covering the
procedure for installations and operation of
backpressure valve during nipple up/nipple down of
X-mass tree & BOP.
a) H2S handling training should be provided to all

crew members as per the requirements of OISD-
STD-176.
b) SOP/ work-instructions should be displayed in

bilingual at strategic locations.
a. The BOP drills, fire drills, first aid and medical

b. Some of the drills should be conducted in

c. Efforts to be made to correct shortcomings in
future drills
d. All employees should participate in the drills at
Recommendations

manifold, valve etc. should be carried out at the
well head whichever is lower. Initial pressure test is
defined as those that should be performed on
location before the equipment is put into
operational service. Refer: OISD-RP-174, Clause
6.7.2.( X).

records and chart records should be maintained.
Refer: OISD-RP-174, Clause-6.7.2 (I).
XIV.A.
All blowout prevention equipment that may be
exposed to well pressure should be pressure tested
and recorded as per annexure VIII of OISD-RP-
174.
Well Control Equipment in use should be recertified
once in five years and certificate of conformance
shall be kept for verification at site. Refer: OISD-
RP-174, clause: 6.2(IV).
shall be prepared, strictly adhered to and kept
updated. (Refer: OISD-GDN-218, Clause 3.4 and
rule 50 (h) of OMR 2017.
The flow lines of the cluster wells should be

protected by means of temporary physical barrier
above and around it. The lines should be taken up
for temporary protection before the drilling/
workover rig moves in as per OISD-GDN-186,
Clause 5.1.4V, C VI.
Electrical cables should be laid into cable trenches/
tray as per OISD-STD-216, Clause: 6.1
Trainings on Loss Control Management, HAZOP &
QRA, Advance Safety Management, Environmental
Management System etc. to be considered for the
employees posted at the installation. Since some
wells are having probability of producing Hydrogen
Sulphide Gas (H2S), therefore training should be
imparted to crew members to handle such
situations.
(Refer: OISD-STD-176, Clause 6.5).

The SOP to address the risk associated with Nipple
up and Nipple down of BOP and X-Mas tree during
workover operations needs to be framed in line with
risk register of the Work over Rig. SOP should
cover the procedure for installations and operation
of backpressure valve during Nipple Up and Nipple
Down of BOP and X-mas tree.

vibrations during operation. Refer: OISD-GDN-202,
clause 4.2.
Survey should be carried out periodically to ensure
adequate illumination levels in all the areas. Refer
OISD-STD-166, Clause: 9.2.3.
Electrical personnel shall have valid competency

certificates before the deployment in the mine. The
electrical machinery and plant shall be under the
charge of competent person holding a valid
electrical supervisor’s certificate of competency,
covering mining installation as per regulation
No.115 of the Central Electricity Authority
(Measures Relating to Safety and Electric Supply)
Regulations, 2010. and the same provided under
Regulation 114 (5) of OMR 2017.
It is recommended that two set of SCBA with spare

cylinders should be provided to ensure availability
of the equipment all the time. Refer: OISD-STD-
189, clause: 5.7.3 (11).
Safety and Fire officer shall be deployed as per the

Rule 30(3) and rule 31(2) of OMR 2017. Contract
document and Bridging document should conform
to provisions of aforesaid Act and rules /regulations
made thereunder. Due to these deficiencies,
significant safety aspects like adequate execution
of Work permit etc. are not complied.
Off-site mock drill should be conducted periodically
as per applicable statutory requirements or at least
once a year (Refer clause 11.1 of OISD-STD-189)
Part B of Form ‘A’ (Register of employees) shall be

updated on the regular basis. Refer: Mines Rule
1955, Regulation 77.
The owner, agent or manager of the mine shall
provide and maintain efficient means of
communication and an alternate means of
communication in good working order as per OMR-
2017, Regulation 125 and OISD-GDN-182, Clause:
4.6(iv).
It is recommended that eye wash facility should be
provided at derrick floor.
A flare system with appropriate provision to

ascertain hot flaring of all the Hydro Carbon Gases
and vapours generated during the operation should
be provided in conformance to environment
protection rule 1986 as has been prescribed in
regulation 129 (7) of OMR 2017.
Job Safety Analysis should have been carried out

prior to SIMOPS to assess and address the risk of
associated hazardous situations due to
simultaneous operations and report should be
signed by Installation manager. Refer OISD-GDN-
186, Clause: 5.1.3.
The test flow line shall be pressure tested

according to the anticipated surface pressure likely
to be encountered in the well to establish the
integrity of flow line. Refer OISD-STD- 128 and
regulation 111 of OMR 2017.
All the high-pressure lines and connections should
be secured and anchored firmly. Refer: OISD-
STD-182, Clause 5.2.7 (VIII).
Recommendations
well head whichever is lower and record of the test
to be retained. Initial pressure test is defined as
those that should be performed on location before
the equipment is put into operational service. Refer:
OISD-RP-174, Clause 6.7.2.(X).

records and chart records should be maintained.
Refer: OISD-RP-174, Clause-6.7.2).
XIV.A.

every five years shall be carried out. This major
inspection shall be carried out by Original
Equipment Manufacturer or OEM authorized repair
facility or by API approved certifying agency. Refer:
OISD-RP-174, Clause 6.2(IV).

well control training certificate from IWCF/ IADC
accredited well control training center (OISD-RP-
174, clause 8).
Hydraulic lines from BOP control unit to BOP stack
pressure on installation (Refer: OISD-RP-174
Clause 6.3.1 XIV. A).
ONGC has to ensure that such remote panels are

fulfilling all the requirements.

at least once in a year. Refer: OISD-RP-174,
Clause 6.2-ix and regulation 54 (g) of OMR 2017.

189, clause: 5.7.3 (11).

tray. Refer: OISD-STD-216, Clause: 6.1
It is recommended that eye wash facility should be
Trainings record on Loss Control Management,
HAZOP & QRA, Advance Safety Management,
Environmental Management System etc. for the
employees posted at the installation should be
available at site. (Refer: Clause 6.5 of OISD-STD-
176).

requirements. Refer: OISD-GDN-202, Clause 4.4.

Ensure deployment of Electrical personnel with

competence in accordance to the conditions
stipulated in contract. The electrical machinery and
plant shall be under the charge of competent
person holding a valid electrical supervisor’s
certificate of competency, covering mining
installation as per Reg.no 115 of Central Electricity
Authority (Measures Relating to Safety and Electric
Supply) Regulations, 2010. and Regulation 114 (5)
of OMR 2017.
The work on major electrical installations shall be

carried out under permit to work system in
accordance with the standard, that is IS 5216 part 1
of BIS. Refer regulation no. 99 of OMR 2017.
Form-O (Medical Examination Format) should be

maintained under Mines Rule 1955, Rule 29C.
The owner of the crane shall develop and

implement a written policy for wire rope inspection,
lubrication, maintenance and replacement. It shall
also include rejection criteria and replacement
schedule considering type of crane, usage, history
of maintenance, wire rope manufacturers’
recommendations and crane manufacturer’s
recommendations. Refer: OISD-RP-205, clause
11.3)
once a year. Refer: OISD-STD-189,Clause 11.1)

person who made the inspection. Refer: OISD-
STD-190, Clause: 5.14(b) and OMR-2017, rule-
38.4.
The owner, agent or manager of the mine shall

provide and maintain efficient means of
communication and an alternate means of
communication in good working order as per OMR-
2017, rule 125 and OISD-GDN-182, Clause:
4.6(iv).
Job Safety Analysis should have been carried out
prior to SIMOPS to assess and address the risk of
associated hazardous situations due to
simultaneous operations and report should be
signed by Installation manager. Refer OISD-GDN-
186, Clause: 5.1.3.

ascertain hot flaring of all the HC gases and
vapours generated during the operation should be
provided in conformance to environment protection
rule 1986 as has been prescribed in regulation 129
of OMR 2017.

integrity. Refer OISD-STD- 128 and rule 111 of
OMR 2017.
Recommendations
well head whichever is lower. Initial pressure test is
defined as those that should be performed on
location before the equipment is put into
operational service. Refer: OISD-RP-174, Clause
6.7.2(X).

facility or by API approved certifying agency. Refer:

XIV.A.

at least once in a year. Refer: OISD-RP-174,
Clause 6.2-ix and regulation no. 54 (g) of OMR
2017.



189, clause: 5.7.3 (11).

of OMR 2017.
of OMR 2017.

employees posted at the installation. (Refer: OISD-
STD-176, Clause 6.5).

tray as per OISD-STD-216, Clause: 6.1

requirements. Refer: OISD-GDN-202, Clause 4.4.

STD-190, Clause: 5.14(b) and OMR-2017, Rule-
38.4.
Certified full body harness safety belt should be

available at rig (OISD-GDN-182, clause-4.2.2).
be secured and anchored firmly as per clause 5.2.7
(VIII) of OISD-STD-182.
It is recommended that eye was facility should be


vapours generated during the operation should be
of OMR 2017.
It is recommended that trip drills should be
conducted for all scenarios viz. String at bottom,
while tripping and string out of hole (Refer: OISD-
RP-174, Clause 8.1).
integrity. Refer OISD-STD- 128 and regulation 111
of OMR 2017.
Before commencing round trip the record-o-graph
should be checked. Refer: OISD-STD-190, Clause
7.6(y).

recommendations. Refer: OISD-RP-205, clause
11.3.

once a year (OISD-STD-189, Clause 11.1)

accordance with the O&M manual should be done
and documented as per Level III & Level IV
inspections mentioned in OISD-GDN-202.
Recommendations

well head whichever is lower and record of the test
to be retained. Initial pressure test is defined as
those that should be performed on location before
the equipment is put into operational service. Refer:
OISD-RP-174, Clause 6.7.2.(X).
facility or byAPI approved certifying agency. Refer:

XIV.A.


Rule 50 (h) of OMR 2017.
189, clause: 5.7.3 (11).
employees posted at the installation. Refer: OISD-
STD-176, Clause 6.5.

Supply) Regulations, 2010 and Regulation 114 (5)
of OMR 2017.
The Work Permit System shall always operate on

"Owner - In-charge" concept. For example: For
Installation - Installation Manager. The concerned
management shall issue the appropriate authority
levels for various installations and type of permits
based on this concept. Refer: OISD-STD-105,
Clause 5.0 (a).
It shall be ensured that properly tested floor mats

are provided. Refer: OISD-RP-147, Clause
5.4.1.XVII
Safety officer and Fire officer shall be deployed as

per the Rule 30(3) and rule 31(2) of OMR 2017.
Contract document and Bridging document should
conform to provisions of aforesaid Act and rules
/regulations made thereunder. Due to these
deficiencies significant safety aspect such as
execution of Work Permit System etc. are not
complied adequately.
Part B of Form ‘A’ (Register of employees) shall be

updated on the regular basis. Refer: Mines Rule
1955, Regulation 77.

recommendations (OISD-RP-205, clause 11.3)

once a year (OISD-STD-189, Clause 11.1)

vapous generated during the operation should be
of OMR 2017.

integrity. Refer OISD-STD- 128 and regulation 111
of OMR 2017.
Pressure gauge should be fitted in annuli to monitor
the annulus pressure (clause 9.2, OISD-GDN-239).
Recommendations
Assistant Shift In charge/ Assistant Driller,

supervisor and all the key operational personnel
should have valid well control training certificate (of
appropriate level) from IWCF/ IADC accredited well
control training centre (Refer: Cl 8.1, OISD-RP-
174).
i) All persons employed in a mine below the
ii) Further, trainings mentioned in OISD-STD-176
(Safety health & environment training for
exploration & production personnel) to be ensured.
It is suggested to mention the conducted Function

test in the main content in continuation to other
BOP Pressure test performed should be mentioned

operations of daily IADC report with time break-up.
i) Pit / Trip drill should be conducted once a week

ii) Mention the conducted drills in the main

content in continuation to other operations of daily
IADC report.
It is recommended to prepare a SOP for N/UP and

N/DN of BOP stack & X-mass tree for safe & fast
handling; this scenario should also be practiced
during BOP drill as recommended by High Level
Baghjan#5.
Travelling block, Mud pump and other hoisting

devices should undergo Category –IV inspection at
least once in a five year (Refer: Cl 5.2 of OISD-
GDN-202).
Weekly Safety meetings should be conducted at rig
& records to be maintained as per the High Level
Baghjan#5.
Deliberations of safety reports/ alerts, audits,
incident enquiries should be a part of agenda of
safety meetings.



followed.
i) Gas detector/ sensor shall be provided &
maintained at the riser mouth in addition to shale
shaker to monitor gas from well.
ii) Use of manila rope for screwing or spinning out
tubular with cathead operation should be avoided
(Refer: Cl 5.5(b) of OISD-STD-190).
The purpose of containing HSD in tank dyke in

case of leakage is not met due to tank protruding
the dyke area. (Refer: Cl 5.1, 5.1.1 of OISD-RP-
108)
The dyke for storage tanks need to be design
accordingly.
Considering electrical hazard, welding machine
should be located in a non-hazardous and
ventilated area and shall be properly earthed
(Refer: Cl 5(s) of OISD-STD-105).
It is recommended to provide walkway to access

compressor room easily during emergency.
Fire extinguishers should be placed/ hanged in safe

manner.
Pollution of ground soil should be prevented and

contaminated water should be removed from the
affected area. (EIA notification 2006)
The manager of the mine shall ensure that “the
exhaust of internal combustion engine is provided
with spark arrestors” (Regulation-50.d of OMR
2017).
Recommendations

Further, training requirement as mentioned in

OISD-STD-176 (Safety health & environment
training for exploration & production personnel) to
be ensured.
BOP in use should be recertified once in 5 years

and certificate of conformance shall be kept for
verification (Refer: Clause 6.2.IV, OISD-RP-174).

accessories (Refer: Clause 6.2.IV, OISD-RP-174).
(i) BOP accumulator unit in use should be

recertified once in 5 years and certificate of
conformance shall be kept for verification (Refer:
(ii) Hydraulic line from BOP control unit to BOP
stack should be pressure tested at maximum
operating pressure on installation (Refer: Clause
6.3.1 XIV. A, OISD-RP-174).
(iii) In the field, pre-charge pressure should be
pressure during installation. Further, the interval
should not to exceed 60 days (Refer: Clause
BOP Remote control panel should be installed at

onshore rigs and always be accessible to the driller
to operate all system functions during operations
(Refer: Cl 6.3.1.XII, OISD-RP-174).
main control unit / rig floor panel / auxiliary panel
(Refer: Clause 6.7.1.VIII, OISD-RP-174).
(i) It is recommended to use high pressure testing

(ii) FOSV shall also be pressure tested along with

the BOP Stack at the same pressure [Refer: Cl
6.7.2(XV), OISD-RP-174].

OISD-STD-187).
(i) Trip drills should be conducted in all the three

i) In WOR, one single headed hydrant and fixed
water-cum-foam monitor shall be installed on the
water line and positioned minimum 15 m away from
the wellhead area (Refer: Clause 6.2(4) of OISD-
STD-189).
ii) A single fire water line of minimum 4”size shall
be located at a minimum distance of 15 m from the
well head area (Refer: Clause 6.2(3) of OISD-STD-
189).
Both mentioned above should be made available

during operation, rather not on temporary basis.
Baghjan#5.

4.2, OISD-GDN-202).
Travelling block, rotary table, draw works, crown

block and other hoisting devices should undergo
Category –IV inspection at least once in a five year
(Refer: Cl 5.2 of OISD-GDN-202, Annexure-I,
OISD-GDN-203).

records to be maintained as per the High Level
Baghjan#5.
All the incidents including near-miss should be

requirements.
probable causes, lessons learnt thereof and
recurrence (Refer: Cl 5.8 of OISD-GDN-207).
followed.
i) Full opening safety valve (FOSV) of correct
size of pipe being tripped with connection for
circulation and operating key should be readily
available at derrick floor (Refer: Cl 5.4(iv) of OISD-
GDN-182).
ii) In addition to conventional /mechanical brake,

hydro-matic brake should be always kept
operational.
iii) All high-pressure pipes shall be suitably
anchored and pressure tested at ‘maximum
operating pressure’ before commencement of any
operation (Refer: Cl 7.2(f) of OISD-STD-190).
Headlamp, horn of Rig carrier should be always in

proper working condition as per ‘Motor vehicle
(Amendment) act 2019’.
2017).
Recommendations

i) All persons employed in a mine below the

ii) Further, training requirement as mentioned in
OISD-STD-176 (Safety health & environment
training for exploration & production personnel) to
be ensured.
The recertification (COC) of well control equipment
after five yearly major inspections should preferably
be carried out by OEM or OEM authorized repair
16A certification for specific type of BOP.
Recertification procedure for BOP shall be as per
Annexure B (Requirement for repair and
remanufacture of BOP) of API 16A, latest edition
(Refer: Clause 6.2.IV (A) of OISD-RP-174).
Major inspection of choke & its accessories shall

be carried out after every 5 years, preferably by
OEM or OEM authorized repair facility or by an API
16C & 6A approved facility for choke manifold & its
accessories (Refer: Clause 6.2.IV(B) of OISD-RP-
174).
(i) BOP accumulator unit in use should be

recertified once in 5 years and certificate of
conformance shall be kept for verification (Refer:
(ii) Hydraulic line from BOP control unit to BOP
operating pressure on installation (Refer: Clause
6.3.1 XIV. A, OISD-RP-174).
(iii) In the field, pre-charge pressure should be
(iv) BOP Control System should meet the entire
requirement as per OISD-RP-174.
All pressure gauges of Remote control panel

should be made functional as defined in OISD-RP-
174.
OISD-STD-187).
i) Function test should be carried out alternately

ii) It is suggested to mention the conducted test in
It is recommended to use high pressure testing unit

with pressure chart recorder for pressure testing
[Refer: Clause 6.7.2(V), OISD-RP-174].
(i) Trip drills should be conducted in all the three

(ii) It is suggested to mention the conducted BOP
drills in the main content in continuation to other

Baghjan#5.
Latest version of ‘Well control manual’ should be

made available at drill site for easy reference.

4.2, OISD-GDN-202).
HSE bridging document should have clearly

mentioned of supremacy of policy in the event of
well control situation.

Baghjan#5.

followed.
All high-pressure pipes shall be suitably anchored
and pressure tested at ‘maximum operating
pressure’ before commencement of any operation
(Refer: Cl 7.2(f) of OISD-STD-190).
Emergency escape device, braking system as per
OEM inspection & maintenance guidelines. Record
of such inspection should be maintained too (Refer:
Cl 5.14(b) of OISD-STD-190).
Pressure gauges and pressure safety valves

should be calibrated every six monthly as defined
in OISD-STD-190 (Refer: Cl 5.9(b), 5.12.1).

186].

2017).
Recommendations

centre as per Clause. 8.1, OISD-RP-174.
a) BOP function test should be carried out

alternately from main control unit / rig floor panel /
auxiliary panel as per Clause 6.7.1.VIII, OISD-RP-
174.
b) Pneumatic system of BOP accumulator unit
should be rectified and put in line and keep it in
pressurized condition as “Pneumatic supply for
such that the pumps will automatically start when
the system pressure has decreased to
approximately ninety percent of the system working
pressure of pneumatic control system of BOP
accumulator” according to clause 6.3.1 (iii) of
OISD-STD-174.
c) Corrective action should be taken to arrest the

leakage in the air compressor line.
d) Corrective action should be taken for
rectification of Oil level indicator of BOP
accumulator.
a) Choke & Kill manifold should be connected

during operation.
b) Inspection of choke & its accessories shall be

carried out, preferably by OEM or OEM authorized
repair facility or by an API 16C & 6A approved
facility for choke manifold & its accessories as per
Clause 6.2.IV (B) of OISD-RP-174.
a) Inspection of Mast, Sub structure, rig equipment

OISD- STD-202 and for hoisting equipment as per
b) Inspection of Tubulars and their handling tools
should be done as per clause 5.2.1 of OISD-STD-
203.
a) “Well blow out” emergency scenario should be

identified in Rig Risk Register as per Reg. 102(2) of
OMR, 2017.
b) Site specific ERP should be prepared based on

per clause 6.1 & 9.0 of OISD-STD-227.
c) Offsite mock drill should be conducted once in a

year as per statutory requirement.
d) For all electrical work permits, LOTO system

should be used as per clause 6(g) of OISD-STD-
105 and OISD-STD-137.
All high-pressure pipes shall be suitably anchored

and pressure tested at ‘maximum operating
pressure’ before commencement of any operation
as per Clause 7.2(f) of OISD-STD-190 & clause
5,1,11 of OISD-STD-182.

should be calibrated every six monthly as per
Clause 5.9(b), 5.12.1 of OISD-STD-190.
a) PWC should be signed by all stakeholders

(Planning team and execution team and punch
points should be mentioned for implementation as
per the High Level Investigation committee report
on incident at Baghjan#5 and also as per Reg. 59
(c) of OMR, 2017.
b) Pre-workover electrical safety check list, as
per Annexure-2 of OISD-STD-216 shall be
followed.
Trip sheet should be made with all the required
information such as displacement/ filled volume,
discrepancies and remarks as per clause 7.4.1(ii)
and Annexure-VI of OISD-RP-174.
Hydraulic test of Air receiver tank should be carried

out at a pressure at least one and half times of
maximum permissible working pressure and record
is to be maintained as per clause 5.12.1(b) of
OISD-STD-190.
Full Opening Safety Valve (FOSV) with suitable

working pressures and proper connections and size
to fit all drill pipes/tubing connections must be
available at the derrick floor and they should be
kept ready in open position for use with operating
key and same should be installed on top of tubing
as safety measure as per clause 7.4.1 (iii) of OISD-
RP-174 and Reg. 52 (d) of OMR, 2017.

GDN-186.
Bridging document needs review for incorporation

of key aspects of Safety Management System such
as Risk register, Incident reporting matrix etc. as
per Reg. 131(xi) of OMR, 2017.
a) TEED landing point should be relocated as it is

very far away and at height.
b) A competent person shall inspect every part of

Emergency escape device, braking system as per
OEM inspection & maintenance guidelines. Record
of such inspection should be maintained as per
Clause 5.14(b) of OISD-STD-190.
Replace the damaged wire ropes of Power tong as

per clause 9(a) of OISD-STD-187.
In high decibel operational areas, proper and

appropriate PPEs should be used by crew and
warning/ caution boards should be displayed to this
effect as it is a serious health hazard as per clause
JSA and TBT should be conducted for every job for
which work permit is issued and same should be
attached with permit for records.
All employees below supervisory level should
undergo MVT as per MVT rule, 1966 (Statutory
requirement).
The openings on top of mud/ brine tanks should be
covered to avoid fall hazard.
The damaged cable of Agitator motor in mud/ brine

tank should be replaced to avoid electrical hazard.
Senior officers should undertake Loss control tour

for addressing the Safety Management System
periodically.
The lifting gears like tackles, wire ropes, slings etc.
to be thoroughly examined by a competent person
at least once in 12 months & inspection record
should be maintained to determine the time interval
for replacement of the rope as per Clause 8.5 of
OISD-STD-187.
Latest version of ‘Well control manual’ should be

made available at drill site for the ready reference.

Baghjan#5.
Recommendations
As per clause 4.3 of OISD-GDN-202 and clause
6.3 of API 4G, Category III inspection to be done
every 2 years.
It is recommended to follow Annexure VIII of OISD-
RP-174 for pressure test of BOP.


JSA should be linked and documented along with
all the work permits as per clause 5.0 (o) of OISD-
STD-105.
Pipelines needs to be painted as per their own
company colour codes adopted according to
regulation 72(d) of OMR’17.
Every tank shall be painted and its numbering, and
reference height shall be painted on the tank to
avoid operating errors as per regulation 66 (13) of
OMR’17.
Fire extinguishers to be provided on Drilling rigs as

per Annexure-III of OISD-STD-189.
In a cluster location SIMOPS should be followed.
Annexure G of OISD-GDN-186 should be filled and
signed at cluster locations before starting any
drilling operation.
Hazard areas should be classified & displayed as

per regulation 106(b) of OMR’17.
Proper compliance of Mines manager Inspection

should be carried out and recorded as per

Baghjan#5.
Emergency contact numbers in DMP to be updated

monthly and circulated. DMP should be updated
with mutual aid agreement details, Roles &
responsibilities of district authorities and
endorsement of district authorities as per clause
7.3 (iii) of OISD-STD-227 and Reg. 102 (b) of
OMR, 2017.
ERP should include all drills to be conducted and

should mention its frequency. ERP shall define the
number of mock drills, frequency, schedule and
Installation shall practice the mock drills adhering to
and Reg. 102(4) (g) of OMR, 2017.

Baghjan#5.
It is recommended to include all safety critical
equipment in the approved list and should be
regularly maintained.
Noise survey to be conducted as per SMS

prepared at Asset level, ONGC.
Actual noise felt at power pack area & entrance

level were way higher than the recorded levels.
Process equipment like Pump stations should not

be located inside the dyke as per clause (f) of 7.1.1
of OISD-STD-118.
Safety committee meetings to be held at Asset
level on a monthly basis and minutes to be
complied and circulated as per rule 29V (5) of
Mines rules, 1955.


be done with CCTV as recommended by High
Baghjan#5.
Recommendations
As per clause 6.3 of API 4G Category III inspection
to be done every 2 years.
In the field, pre-charge pressure should be

All valves of Choke manifold should be pressure

tested as per clause IX of 6.5.1 of OISD-RP-174.

Reason for Extended Pressure testing time beyond

5 minutes (High pressure, low pressure) should be
mentioned.

OMR, 2017.
Travelling block, Mud pump and other hoisting

least once in a five year (Refer: Cl 5.2 of OISD-
GDN-202).
Safety committee meetings should be conducted &
records to be maintained as per rule 29V (5) of
Mines rules, 1955.
safety meetings.

and Reg. 102(4) (g) of OMR, 2017.

Baghjan#5.
Gas concentration readings should be checked

charge to be maintained at rig floor depicting major
jobs done, open work permits and any bypass
given.
followed.
Hazard area classification including all zones to be
displayed at appropriate locations as per regulation
106(b) of OMR’17.

GDN-186.


Baghjan#5.
Recommendations
well control, first aid and firefighting training
certificates of appropriate level (Refer: Cl. 8.1,
OISD-RP-174).




Reason for Extended Pressure testing time beyond

5 minutes (High pressure, low pressure) should be
mentioned.
i) Trip drills should be conducted in all the three

ii) Format of trip drills to be maintained as per
workover rig covering all three scenarios.
Work Instructions to be displayed in local

languages at all working locations as per regulation
72 (e) OMR’17.
Baghjan#5.
i) Gas concentration readings should be checked

accordingly in the permit as per clause 5.0 (n) of
OISD-STD-105.
ii) Work permit shall be issued for all non- routine/

requirement.
The illumination levels in working/ movement areas

should be monitored every six months &
maintained above the recommended levels as per
Cl 9.2.3 of OISD-GDN-166.

given.

and Reg. 102(4) (g) of OMR, 2017.

OMR, 2017.
OMR, 2017.

Mines rules, 1955.
safety meetings. Deliberations of safety reports/
alerts, audits, incident enquiries should be a part of
agenda of safety meetings.

GDN-186.
Ladders on rig floor should be maintained in proper

condition as it is a trip hazard as per regulation 36
of OMR’17.
followed.
106(b) of OMR’17.
Pressure gauges should be calibrated yearly as
per Clause 6.2 (9) of OISD-RP-174.
A proper matrix to be maintained stating which

pressure gauges are due for calibration and testing.


Baghjan#5.
Recommendations
well control, first aid and fire-fighting training
certificates of appropriate level (Refer: Cl. 8.1,
OISD-RP-174).





i) Trip drills should be conducted in all the three

ii) Format of trip drills to be maintained as per
workover rig covering all three scenarios.
Work Instructions to be displayed in local

languages at all working locations as per regulation
72 (e) OMR’17.
Baghjan#5.
i) Gas concentration readings should be checked

ii) Work permit shall be issued for all non- routine/

non-standard jobs along with JSA as per clause
5.0(o) of OISD-STD-105.
The illumination levels in working/ movement areas
should be monitored every six months &
maintained above the recommended levels as per
Cl 9.2.3 of OISD-GDN-166.
given.

and Reg. 102(4) (g) of OMR, 2017.

OMR, 2017.
The effectiveness of earthing shall be tested once
in twelve months and the result of every such test
shall be maintained as per Annexure II of OISD-
STD-216 and regulation 66 (10) of OMR’17.

Mines rules, 1955.
safety meetings.
Well should be kept under observation for the time

equivalent to the anticipated time required till re
installation of BOP plus safety margin as required
by clause 7.10.4 of OISD -RP-238, before
removing X-Mas tree or BOP as per High level
investigation committee report on incident at
Baghjan#5.
Management of change process should be followed

for any modification at rig site as per OISD-GDN-
178.
followed.
106(b) of OMR’17.
should be calibrated every six monthly as per
Clause 5.9(b), 5.12.1 of OISD-STD-190.
A proper matrix to be maintained stating which

pressure gauges are due for calibration and testing.

In Land Ambulance, there should be facility

available to transport a patient in supine (lying
down) position on a stretcher (normal folding and
Neil Robertson type) along with some fixed
auxiliary equipment such as oxygen bottles and
breathing mask as per clause 6.7 of OISD-GDN-
204.

Baghjan#5.
Recommendations
Approved Safety Critical Equipment list should be
made available
There was only one mud pump available and the
rig was deployed on gas well thus efforts should be
made to have an alternative to meet the safety
requirements for gas wells.
(i) ERP in the Safety Management Plan should be

prepared and the scenarios indicated in the
bridging document like the mock drill like stretcher
drill, shock treatment, fall from height etc. should be
included.
(ii) The scenarios like medical evacuation and

when there is no BOP/ X-mass tree on the well
head should be included as per clause 5.5 of
OISD-STD-204 and the recommendation of high
level committee constituted by MOP&NG
respectively.
(iii) The frequency for conducting the mock drills

should be mentioned in ERP (refer clause 9.0 of
OISD-GDN-227)
ISA by Asset MDT team should be carried out at-

145.
The DMP should be revised including all relevant

scenarios as per clause 6.2.1 of OISD-GDN-227.
The change of work-over plan should be signed by
all the members of SST team as per the
recommendation of high level committee
constituted by MOP&NG.
SIMOP procedure should be developed as per

clause 5.1 and matrix as per Annexure F of OISD-
GDN-186 should be prepared for SIMOPs.
Record of slip and cut of casing line based on work

done should be available as per clause 15.0 of
OISD-STD-187.
Toolbox talks covering hazards, control measures,
SOPs, JSA etc. should be made and records to be
maintained.
(i) Record the accumulator pressures drop after

each “Close” or “Open” function (with charging
pump shut). The final accumulator pressures after
all the functions should not be less than 200 psi
above the recommended pre-charge pressure of
accumulator bottles as per clause 6.7.1of OISD-
RP-174 and documented
(ii) High-pressure testing unit with pressure chart

recorder should be made available for pressure
recording as per clause 6.7.2 of OISD-STD-174.
(a) The Safe Work Instructions (in bilingual)

(derived from SOP) should be displayed at various
strategic locations like Mud pump, accumulator,
Generators etc.
(b) Gap analysis should be carried out to identify
the gaps as per letter OISD/E&P/SOP/2021-
22/01dated 09.09.2021 and corrective action to be
taken accordingly.
Safety meeting should be conducted by Installation

Manager on weekly as per the recommendations of
high level committee constituted by MoP&NG.

Mines Rules, 1955.
safety meetings.
The light indicators in remote control of BOP should

be made functional indicating the ram in open or in
close position as per clause 6.3.1 of OISD-RP-174.
Rig specific risk register should be prepared as per

clause 6.1 of OISD-GDN-227.
The quarterly inspection of portable fire
extinguisher should be carried out and recorded as
The latest HSE policy, emergency number contact
number, SOP for control of blow out should be
displayed strategic locations i.e. ONGC Company
man, Rig In-charge, staff bunk house etc. as per
clause 4.1 of OISD-GDN-206.
Two sets of SCBA should be provided at site as per
clause 5.7.3 of OISD-STD-189.
Wire fencing should be provided and maintained as

per the regulation 130 of OMR-2017.
recommendations
The integrity of the rig mast should be ensured by
conducting NDT/UT study as per clause 5.0 of
OISD-STD-202 on priority and the counter weight
and roller on break up line of tong should be
provided for ease of operation.
The ATR on the recommendations of DNV report

should be prepared on priority to ensure the
integrity of rig and its equipment.
ISA by Asset MDT team should be carried out at

145.
The DMP should be revised including all relevant

scenarios as per clause 6.2.1 of OISD-GDN-227.
SIMOP procedure should be developed as per

clause 5.1 of OISD-GDN-186. The matrix for
SIMOPs should be prepared as per Annexure F of
OISD-GDN-186.
Record of slip and cut of casing line based on work
done should be available as per clause 15.0 of
OISD-STD-187.
Toolbox talks covering hazards, control measures,
SOPs, JSA etc. given by Shift In-charge of
contractor should be made and records to be
maintained..
Mines rules, 1955.
safety meetings as per clause 4.1.2 of OISD-GDN-
206.
High-pressure testing unit with pressure chart
recorder should be made available for pressure
recording as per clause 6.7.2 of OISD-STD-174.
The stretcher with the provision of safety belts

should be available for safe shifting of victim. There
should be proper arrangement for fixing of stretcher
with provision of safety belt in the emergency
vehicle for safe shifting of victim to hospital.
The inspection and maintenance record of Top-

man escape device should be carried out and
documented as per clause 5.14 of OISD-STD-190
& regulation 38(4) of OMR-2017.
The advance training as per OISD-STD-176 should

be imparted to Safety Officer, Shift In-charge,
Installation Manager, Maintenance In-charges etc.
The compliance of recommendations of

investigation report should be available at site.
The proper pin as per OEM requirements along-

with locking provision should be provided on the
derrick floor and V door in the substructure of rig.
The SOP in trilingual should be displayed in bigger

letter size at strategic locations in the rig so that
these can be easily read & understand by
crewmembers.
Two sets of SCBA should be provided at site as per

clause 5.7.3 of OISD-STD-189.
Wire fencing should be provided and maintained as

per the regulation 130 of OMR’17.
Toilet facility (man and woman) should be provided

at site as per clause 20 of Mines Act 1952.
The calibration of LUX meter should be carried out

on yearly basis as per clause 6.2.9 of OISD-STD-
137.
Recommendations


iii) Trainings mentioned in OISD-STD-176 (Safety


or OEM authorized repair facility or by an API 16C
& 6A approved facility for choke manifold & its
Hydraulic line system from BOP control unit to BOP

i) BOP stack should be function tested for
“CLOSE” and “OPEN” functions separately as per
clause 6.7.1(II) of OISD-RP-174.
ii) Function test should be carried out alternately

Mock drills should be conducted regularly for each

anticipated scenarios as per the defined ERP
(Refer: Cl 8.3, OISD-STD-190).


Baghjan#5.
i) It is recommended to use anti-skid mat or

replace the worn-out shaker plate to prevent
accidental slip and fall at rig floor.
ii) Toe boards should be securely fastened in

place and have not more than ¼” (0.64cm) vertical
clearance between the bottom of the toe-board and
the floor level (Refer: Cl 5.3l, OISD-STD-190).
iii) Platforms shall be provided wherever fixed

ladders are offset laterally (Refer: Cl 5.3e, OISD-
STD-190).
iv) Non-flame proof fittings are a fire and
explosion hazard. The same should be replaced
immediately and proper covers be provided on the
light fittings at doghouse.
v) NDT of all primary-load-bearing components in
inspections mentioned in OISD-GDN-203 (Cl
5.2.1).
i) Pressure gauges need to be calibrated every

six monthly as defined in OISD-STD-190 (Refer: Cl
5.9(b), 5.12.1).
All high-pressure pipes/ hoses fitted with flexible
joints shall be suitably anchored and pressure
tested at maximum operating pressure before
commencement of any operation (Refer: Cl 7.2.f,
OISD-STD-190).
Vent line of degasser should be oriented away from
working area towards waste pit side.
All equipment (vessels, piping, well manifolds,
pumps, separators etc.) and metallic structures
should have double independent/ distinct earthing
and maintained as per Indian Electricity Rules
/OISD-STD- 137 (OISD-GDN-232).
All the above ground cables shall be laid in cable

trays, duly covered (Refer: Cl 6.1, OISD-STD-216).
Damaged electrical cable from Panel 1 to bunk

house need be changed.
Exhaust of DG sets and mud pumps engines need

to be cladded properly.
Fire water pit need be fenced from all side to

prevent accidental fall of cattle or person.
Hazardous chemicals should be safely stacked with
proper identification to prevent accidental mixing
with other chemicals. {Refer: Cl. 8.4(IV), OISD-
STD-190}.
Bridging document for contractual Direction drilling

of M/s Jindal to be made available at site.

through CCTV.
Recommendations
It is suggested to mention the conducted test in the
daily IADC report.
It is recommended to carryout mock drill once in a

year for the emergency handling scenario during
road transportation and this type of emergency
scenario should also be covered in ERP of the Rig
(Refer: Cl. 4.18.8, OISD-GDN-206).


Baghjan#5.

conducted shortly after the commencement of the
On-site Emergency Plan should contain all the key
elements defined in Cl No. 4.13.1 of OISD-GDN-
206.

190).
Roles and responsibilities of Operator and

contractor covering key aspects of Safety
Management System need be clearly brought out
in Bridging document e.g. SOP, Incident controller
in case of emergency scenario etc.

inspections mentioned in OISD-GDN-203 (Cl
5.2.1).
i) Pressure gauges need to be calibrated every
six monthly as defined in OISD-STD-190 (Refer: Cl
5.9(b), 5.12.1).

through CCTV.
Recommendations
Major inspection of Choke and Kill manifold shall

be carried out after every 5 years, preferably by
OEM or OEM authorized repair facility or by an API
16C & 6A approved facility for choke manifold & its

It is suggested to mention the conducted test in the
daily IADC report.
safety valves, HCR and manual valves shall also
be pressure tested along with the BOP Stack at the
same pressure [Refer: Cl 6.7.2(XV), OISD-RP-
174].
Level I & II inspection of Mast and sub structures, a


Draw work, Mud pump, Travelling block, Rotary

table and other hoisting devices should undergo
Category –IV inspection at least once in a five year.
(Refer: Cl 5.2 of OISD-GDN-202, Annexure-I,
OISD-GDN-203)
i) It is recommended to use anti-skid mat or
replace the worn-out shaker plate to prevent
accidental slip and fall at rig floor.
ii) Toe boards should be securely fastened in

place and have not more than ¼” (0.64cm) vertical
clearance between the bottom of the toe-board and
the floor level (Refer: Cl 5.3l, OISD-STD-190).
iii) Platforms shall be provided wherever fixed

ladders are offset laterally (Refer: Cl 5.3e, OISD-
STD-190).
i) Pressure gauge should be calibrated every six

monthly as defined in OISD-STD-190 (Refer: Cl
5.9(b), 5.12.1).
ii) Several accidents has been observed due to
contamination of hydraulic oil; to prevent such
incidents, oil filters need be in place and properly
maintained.
iii) Record of servicing/ replacement of hydraulic
Mock drills should be conducted regularly for each

anticipated scenarios as per the defined ERP
(Refer: Cl 8.3, OISD-STD-190).
It is recommended to carryout mock drill once in a

year for the emergency handling scenario during
road transportation and this type of emergency
scenario should also be covered in ERP of the Rig
(Refer: Cl. 4.18.8, OISD-GDN-206).

Baghjan#5.

Roles and responsibilities of Operator and
contractor covering key aspects of Safety
Management System need be clearly brought out
in Bridging document e.g. SOP, Incident controller
in case of emergency scenario etc.
Exhaust of compressor engines need to be cladded

properly.

through CCTV.
Recommendations


i) Hydraulic lines from BOP control unit to BOP

ii) It is recommended to use high pressure testing

iii) In the field, pre-charge pressure should be

should not exceed 60 days (Refer: Clause
Baghjan#5.

Baghjan#5.
Minimum two independent communication systems

should be provided at the wellsite. (Refer: Clause
4.6(IV) of OISD-GDN-182) and also as per clause
125 of OMR-2017. No battery backup was
provided.
Eye wash system/ facility should be made available

near the chemicals loading / unloading area.
(Refer: Cl 7.3(d) of OISD-STD-190).

OISD-STD-187).



Baghjan#5.
with OISD-STD-145 (2021 edition).
All electrical equipment, mast and skids shall be

earthed by two separate and distinct connections
with earth through an earth electrode in accordance
with IS-3043. (Refer: Cl 5.1 (iv), OISD-STD-216).
Corrective measure should be taken on priority as

per the health check recommendations.

186].
Pollution of ground soil should be prevented and

contaminated water should be removed from the
affected area. (EIA notification 2006)
Cold Work Permits shall be filled completely.

Additional precaution if any to be filled in the
permit. Refer: OISD-STD-105, Annexure-A.
(a) And (b). Rig specific detailed sequence of

operation / check list for de-rigging and rigging up
operation shall be prepared and strictly adhered.
(Refer clause 3.4 of OISD-GDN-218).

vibrations during operation. (Refer: clause 4.2 of
OISD-GDN-202)
Trip tank shall be used during pulling out for hole
filling and to monitor well behavior during tripping.
(Refer: OISD-RP-174, clause 7.4.1).
While taking over well for workover job proper
taking over procedure shall be followed. Pressures
of all annuli shall be monitored and where
pressures are recorded, the type of pressure and
source shall be determined. Operating companies
should have established system and procedures for
annulus pressure management as per OISD-RP-
238, clause 7.9.1.


Ends of rotary hose shall be fitted with safety

chains or wire lines. (Refer: OISD-STD-190,
clause: 5.8.3 (l)



STD-190, Clause: 5.14(b) and OMR-2017, rule-
38.4.

through CCTV.
Recommendations


i) Hydraulic line system from BOP control unit to

ii) All blowout prevention components that may be

low pressure and then to a high pressure. These
include blowout preventer stack, all choke manifold
valves, kelly valves, Top-drive safety valves drill
pipe and tubing safety valves and drilling spools (if
in use). Pressure test (both low and high) on each
component should be of minimum 5 minutes
duration, each. All the results should be recorded in
the format. Refer: OISD-rp-174, Clause 6.7.2(i) &
(xv).
iii) In the field, pre-charge pressure should be

Baghjan#5.
Travelling block, rotary table and other hoisting

least once in a five year. (Refer: Cl 5.2 of OISD-



125 of OMR-2017. No battery backup is provided.

OISD-STD-187).

Baghjan#5.
186].
Power Take Off engagement lever should be

locked to avoid inadvertent movement of Carrier.
Rig specific detailed sequence of operation / check

list for de-rigging and rigging up operation shall be
prepared and strictly adhered. (Refer clause 3.4 of
OISD-GDN-218).
OISD-GDN-202)
Details like date of inspection, refilling and next due
date should be marked/ available on the fire
extinguisher.
(a) Emergency Mock Drills should be conducted in
different scenarios. (OISD-GDN-182, clause-4.7.1).
(b) Fire tender should also be involved in such drills

periodically to improve experience and their
response time (OISD-STD-189, clause 11.1).
(c) Mock drill for the emergency handling scenario

during Rig transportation, Rig dismantling and Rig
206, clause-4.18.8).
(d) It is recommended that conducted drills should

be recorded in the daily IADC report.
Evaluation of the drilling line shall be done as per

OISD-STD-187, Clause: 14.

238, clause 7.9.1.



through CCTV.
Recommendations


as per Clause No. 6 of API 16D [Refer: Cl 6.2(IV),
OISD-RP-174].
ii) Hydraulic line system from BOP control unit to
iii) It is recommended to use high pressure testing

iv) BOP and related equipment like choke

manifold, kill manifold and FOSV should be tested
regularly (OISD-RP-174, clause–6.7.2 XV).
v) BOP pressure testing should be recorded in

the main content of the IADC.
vi) All high-pressure pipes/ hoses fitted with

flexible joints shall be suitably anchored and
pressure tested at maximum operating pressure
before commencement of any operation (Refer: Cl
7.2.f, OISD-STD-190).
vii) It is recommended that a diagram should be
prepared indicating distance of rams from rotary
table to avoid closing of rams against pipe/ tubing
joints etc.

Baghjan#5.
Non-Destructive Test (NDT) of all primary-load-

GDN-202.

125 of OMR-2017. No battery backup is provided.
Proper gland packing of the cables shall be done

as regard to the area classification. Refer: OISD-
STD-153, Clause 5.2.1.
Earthing of pipe racks shall be done by means of
double and distinct earth connections in
accordance with the IER, 1956, IS 3043 & IS 7689.
Refer OISD-STD-216, clause: 5.1(1)

replacement of the rope. Refer: OISD-STD-187,
Clause 8.5.

available at site (Refer: OISD-GDN-202, Clause
4.2).

Baghjan#5.

with OISD-STD-145 (Edition 2021). Detailed
internal audit by ONGC shall be conducted shortly
after the commencement of the contract in line with
OISD-STD-145.
All the relevant inspection reports should be

available at the drill site for verification.

Additional precaution if any to be filled in the
permit. Refer: OISD-STD-105, Annexure-A.
Rig specific detailed sequence of operation / check

list for de-rigging and rigging up operation shall be
prepared and strictly adhered. (Refer clause 3.4 of
OISD-GDN-218).
Power Take Off engagement lever should be
locked to avoid inadvertent movement of the Rig
Carrier.

OISD-GDN-202)
Trip tank shall be used during pulling out for hole
filling and to monitor well behavior during tripping
(OISD-RP-174, clause 7.4.1).
Flameproof fittings & fixtures should be provided at
the Trip tank, which is placed in close proximity of
shale shaker tank. Electrical fittings and fixtures
should be provided at trip tank as per hazardous
zone classification. Refer: Rule 105(1) of PNG
Rules 200.
i) Fire tender should also be involved in such

drills periodically to improve experience and their
response time (OISD-STD-189, clause 11.1).
ii) Mock drill for the emergency handling scenario
during Rig transportation, Rig dismantling and Rig
206, clause-4.18.8).
iii) Conducted drills should be recorded in the daily

IADC report.

238, clause 7.9.1.





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Points category Points sub-category

1 Baghjan Compliance Single IM

2 SOP Gap Analysis

5 HEALTH ASSESSMENT Draw works

6 BOP Accumulator Periodic inspection

7 BOP Accumulator Hydraulic Oil

16 Casing line Visual inspection

19 Work Permit permit deficiency

24 Internal Audit MDT

27 Fire Extinguisher layout

Well Handing over and

43 CCTV available but observations

47 WELL PLAN Fishing

48 MOCK DRILL BOP

144 CCTV available but observations

148 MOCK DRILL FIRE

Training first aid

Risk register deficiency

Loss control tour not available

BOP Function test

BOP Blind Ram

BOP Accumulator deficiency

Trip Tank level monitor

Crane Spark Arrestor

CCTV Monkey Board

MOCK DRILL FIRE

BOP Drill deficiency

BOP Function test

BOP Accumulator deficiency

ERP Mock drills

ERP Mock drills

OMR Competent person

Work Permit Cold Work

Work Permit Cold Work

Earthing Welding transformer

MOCK DRILL BOP Drill

BOP Function test

BOP Pressure test

Choke Manifold Chart Recorder

HEALTH ASSESSMENT Rig Equipment

JSA Welding Cutting

Well Fencing deficiency

Bypass policy not available

Twin Stop bypassed

Handing over taking

HEALTH ASSESSMENT STRAINER AND FILTER

RIG UP AND DOWN NO CHECKLIST

TONG PULL LINES INADEQUATE CLAMPS

SLIP AND FALL HAND RAILING

BOP Pressure test

BOP Function test

Choke Manifold Pressure test

Diary Installation Manager

Tool Box Talk Separate

Weekly Safety meeting IM

Cat walk Hydraulic Problem

Training first aid

CCTV critical operations

Work Permit JSA

AMBIENT AIR REPORT NOT AVAILABLE

Risk register not available

RIG UP AND DOWN CHECKLIST NOT AVAILABLE