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HSSE Golden Rules & Supplementary Life Saving Rules
Ask!
Ask when you are in doubt!
This incident could have been prevented by following this rule
HiPo - Tunisia, 28th May 2013

A contractor was cutting a live 10” High Pressure flare
header line with a grinding machine. The gas invaded the
zone and a portable H2S detector and a multi-gas
detector were activated. A gas cloud formed which could
have been easily ignited. The operation was not planned
in the shutdown and the contractor did not ask for
approval of this work.
Simple rules can protect your life and the lives of your colleagues.
I ask my supervisor
What the risks are. Where to go.

What the work plan is.
What to do.
What to do in case of an
emergency.
Which situations could arise. If there is any special

Where to find relevant PPE or monitoring
procedures and Material required (like H2S or
Safety Data Sheets. other gases).
Supporting videos:
https://2connect.omv.com/
cops/protectyourlife
Risk Assessment
Know the hazards before you start!
These incidents could have been prevented by following this rule
Fatality – Romania, 16th May 2013

While manually lifting an almost empty 200 liter plastic barrel of
hydrofluoric acid (70% HF) onto a truck the cap of the barrel came off
and some quantities of HF spilled over the left arm of the workover
employee. Despite water wash treatment on site and hospital medical
treatments later on, due to lethal effect of high concentrated hydrofluoric
acid on the skin the injured person died.
HiPo - Tunisia, 25th March 2017

During pipeline cleaning/flushing activities of Nawara 24"
pipeline (pre-hydrotest) a cleaning pig entailing a lot of sand and
mud, had stuck before reaching the receiver end. After opening
the flange of the pig door, waste muds, waters and the cleaning
pig was ejected to a distance of 15 meters. This sudden relief of
pressure due to release of a 2nd pig was unexpected. Luckily no
one was standing in the line of fire.
Simple rules you can protect your life and the lives of your colleagues.
I identify the hazards. I assess the risks. I eliminate hazards as

far as practicable and
reduce the risks.
Supporting videos:
Permit to Work
Make sure you have a Permit to

Work or authorization for your job!
Fatality – Romania, 1st May 2013

A park operator left his working place and climbed through a fence of a
nearby transformer station, opened the door of a switch container,
climbed over and behind a metallic horizontal electrical grounding bar
at around one meter height and came into contact to 6 kV electric
current. The Production Coordinator observed the power brake in the
area and came to the park looking for the park operator and found him
finally in the nearby transformer station inside the switching station
(container). He died in hospital.
I understand the work I confirm with my

permit and follow it. Supervisor or the Person
I confirm that the work in Charge of the work
permit is valid. that hazard controls are
in place and it is safe to
start work.
I do gas tests prior to work I stop and reassess the

for hot work and monitor risks in case something
continuously, remove or has changed.
isolate flammable material
and keep emergency
equipment nearby.
Supporting videos:
https://2connect.omv.com
/cops/protectyourlife
Working at height
Use fall protection whenever you

could fall from heights!
LWDI - Abu Dhabi, 22nd July 2017

The rig crew was dismantling the mast, as part of demobilization phase.
The work to remove the mast leg involved working at height to install
shackles onto dedicated lifting points to enable a crane to remove the
structure and place it on the ground in preparation for transfer to the next
well site. The Derrickman asked his colleague to unclip his safety harness
so that he could return to the cherry picker basket. He then stood up on
the beam and started to walk the 10 m back along the beam. As he
approached the cherry picker basket, he lost his balance and fell.
Fatality - Pakistan, 20th August 2015

The Mitto 2DSeismic is being shot in mountainous area near Mehar where
the terrain is rugged. The terrain was classified to control access as
mitigation for the injury risk from falling or slipping, but actually should only
be accessed by mountaineers. A cable helper with little climber experience
fell approximately 6 meters from a rock path into a gorge and was fatally
injured. He was part of a crew assigned to recover the cable and
geophones from a seismic shoot.
I have authorization to work I work on scaffolds and

at height. ladders only if they
were inspected before.
I know what fall protection I always tie off when at

equipment to use, how to use height outside of a
it and check it before use. protective environment.
Supporting videos:
https://2connect.omv.com/c
ops/protectyourlife
Lifting Operations
Follow basic rules for every lift and

plan all your lifts!
HiPo - Yemen, 12th April 2014

During tank construction, scaffolding erection inside of the tank was
authorized by OMVY. The crane was positioned and rigged up beside the
tank; prior to lifting any live load the contractor lifting supervisor ordered
to turn the crane rotating top assembly 360° to ensure safe distance to
the tank. During this test run the crane rotating top assembly fell off the
crane chassis. Two people were injured.
LWDI, HiPo - Romania, 3rd August 2013

In order to install a pumping head on a well, the work-over platform had
to be secured in vertical position on the rig’s back. This was done by
lifting the platform with a traveling block and a sling while two crew
members were pushing the platform to its final position. While pulling
extra weight on the sling to facilitate the manual push, the sling broke
and the platform fell uncontrolled. It first hit the BOP and then one of the
drillers hurting his back.
I understand the Lift Plan I verify equipment is

before starting the work and certified, color coded and
follow it. fit for purpose.
I confirm that the crane is level I verify that safety devices

and positioned on a solid on lifting equipment are
surface and the load does not installed and operational.
exceed the capacity of the
lifting equipment.
Supporting videos:
https://2connect.omv.com
/cops/protectyourlife
Housekeeping
Maintain your/our workplace clean

and tidy!
LWDI - Romania, 26th February 2018
The crane operator went to the locker room when he arrived at work,
he dressed his PPE and continued to the dispatch room. Due to bad
weather conditions the activities were reduced, he went back to the
locker room. Around 08:10, he returned to the Dispatch department.
He used a path which crosses the parking area, where the snow
had already been accumulated over the ice formed the day before.
He slipped on ice and fell down, injuring his left leg ankle severely.
LWDI - Romania, 27th June 2011

The duty operator, after taking over the night shift from his
colleague, was inspecting the equipment. While walking out of the
pump station he was blinded by the neon lighting of the oil metering
skid and didn't observe the hot water channel in front was
unsecured. He stepped with his right leg in hot water suffering
severe burns at the ankle.
Simple rules you can protect your life and the lives of your colleagues
I keep work areas neat and I pay attention to the layout

orderly. of the entire workplace.
I use only tools, machines and
equipment that are in safe
working condition.
I keep walkways free from I mark and maintain
obstructions. adequate storage
facilities.
Supporting videos:
https://
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Stop Work
Stop all unsafe work, acts and

conditions!

HiPo - Romania, 20th June 2013
Last minute change in production test program led to the
preparation of a temporary flow line. When the Xmas tree’s
bottom master valve was checked before running the slick
line, it was found unexpectedly closed. By opening it 2 turns
(out of 18 turns to open it completely) the pressure, which had
built up in the meantime underneath the valve by gas from the
reservoir was suddenly released through the flow-line. The
jet-effect flipped over the flow-line at the open tank, threw it
against the wooden fence and knocked the fence down.
Luckily nobody was injured. This incident could have been
easily prevented by the experienced drillers on site who
watched the production team doing all these improvisations
without stopping the work.
I stop my work if I feel I stop others from I notify my supervisor

that I, others or the work if I feel their about unsafe acts and
environment are in work is unsafe. conditions.
danger.
Supporting videos:
Transportation Road Safety
Drive safely and comply with road

transportation rules!

Fatality – Tunisia, 30th September 2015
The driver got to the left of the road at a slight bend, tried to steer back
sharply to the right before losing control of the car. The vehicle rolled over
several times before ending up upside down some meters away from the left
side of the road. Only the front right passenger was wearing a seat belt at the
time of the incident. The car was equipped with seat belts for all five
passengers. The airbags were not deployed. 2 people were killed, 3 people
suffered multiple injuries.
HiPo - Romania, 30th May 2011

While transporting a new 7 tone Pumping Unit with a flatbed truck from a
Storehouse to a well for its installation, the pumping unit got unbalanced in a
curve. The strap that held the Pumping Unit and the wooden bridge of the
truck-platform was broken. The Pumping Unit fell of the truck in town. The
pump was severely damaged but luckily nobody injured.
I always wear a seat I stay at or below the
belt and take care that maximum allowable speed
all passengers in the limit (road signs, JMP) and
vehicle do the same. adjust it to the prevailing
conditions.
I never use a mobile
phone, send or read a I follow prescribed
text message, or use a Journey Management
hands-free mobile phone Plan (JMP) and secure all
device while driving. loads adequately.
Supporting videos:
https://
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protectyourlife
Obtain authorization before

entering a confined space
A confined space, such as a vessel, tank or pipe
can contain explosive gas, poisonous air or other
dangers such as a lack of oxygen. Authorized
access keeps you safe.
HiPo, 2 LWDIs - Romania, 5th October 2013

The administration building of a bioremediation plant is supplied with
water by an underground 5 m3 plastic tank via a pumping system.
After a few months of operations the tank was leaking and repair was
ordered by the construction companies which designed and build it.
The repair work was executed by subcontractors. During this repair
work an explosion occurred when the materials used to repair the leak
(Poly Urethane foam and blowing agent) formed a flammable
atmosphere which got ignited as a light bulb in the tank was powered
on. Two contractors were severely injured.
I check the validity of the I check if the prevention

confined space entry and protection
certificate and other measures are
relevant certificates (e.g. established and
isolation) follow the implemented (gas
requirements of the work testing, isolation, stand-
permit. by person,
communication system,
I confirm with my emergency equipment,
supervisor or the person etc.).
in charge of the work
that it is safe to start
work.
Supporting videos:
https://2connect.omv.com/cops/protectyourlife
Do not walk under a

suspended load
Working or walking immediately
under a suspended load is unsafe as
the load can fell on you
Fatality – Pakistan, 7th April 2016

The service contractor was preparing to lift a surge tank to load it on
the trailer. The plan to turn it into its horizontal position was changed
because the truck had not yet arrived. It was therefore placed between
the catwalk and the rig, out of the way for other rig equipment to be
loaded. Its distance to the catwalk was around 60 cm. One person
went up the tank to put the slings in the crane hook. The IP was
standing nearby and was not visible to the crane operator. The banks
man was on the other side to give signal to the crane. The Surge Tank
was lifted off the ground and swung away from the crane towards the
catwalk. At that time, the IP was in the process of putting vertical lifting
slings onto the I-Beam of the Surge Tank´s transportation frame. He
got caught in between the surge tank and the catwalk and his chest
and head was injured badly. He died in hospital.
I never cross a barrier controlling I follow line of communication and

an area with a suspended load the instruction of the Flagman or the
without authorization and never Person in Charge of the lift.
walk under a suspended load.
Supporting videos:
Verify isolation before

work begins
and use the specified life protecting
equipment.
Fatality - Romania, 29th June 2016

The Mixed Mobile Team (MMT), consisting of two mechanics
checked well 512 Barbuncesti. They heard a strange noise coming
from the beam pumping unit which they tried to investigate. Despite
the procedure of shutting down the pumping unit and despite the
warning of his colleague one worker got close to the V-belt
transmission system while it was in operating mode. He was hit and
crushed by the rotating crank and counterweight from the Production
Unit.
I understand the I confirm with my

hazardous energy Supervisor or the
sources isolations that Person in Charge of the
protect me from danger. work that it is safe to
start work. I verify zero
energy and test for
I confirm with my residual or stored
Supervisor or the Person energy.
in Charge of the work that
isolations are in place,
locked and tagged.
Supporting videos:
Prevent dropped objects

There is a significant risk of dropped objects when
using tools and portable equipment at height.
Preventing objects from falling keep you and
people working below you safe.
HiPo – New Zealand, 19th July 2014

During a man lifting operation on the jack up rig crane the crane boom
pointer indicator, with a weight of 2.5 kg, along with the 1” retaining
nut dropped 12 m to the main floor. The indicator was most likely
disassembled and greased during an inspection therefore the nut was
loosened. No secondary retention was foreseen. Luckily, no one was
present on the main deck when the pointer dropped.
I secure all tools and I always wear head

equipment to prevent protection where
them from falling / being required.
dropped.
I put barriers around

areas where there is a
potential for dropped
objects
Supporting videos:
https://
Position yourself in a safe

zone in relation to moving and
energized equipment
Working in the line of fire of moving equipment (e.g. cranes
and other vehicles) and energized equipment (e.g. rotating,
electrical or pressurized machinery) is unsafe and can hurt
you.
Fatality - Romania, 6th December 2013
To conduct the wireline survey it was necessary to move a pulling unit as
close as possible to the tank. Just then it was necessary to transfer the unit
back into rig mode and the Driver proceeded with the steps to make such
transfer. Believing the transfer to be successful the Derrickman went to the
Drillers cabin, put the unit in gear and applied the throttle. The unit jumped
towards the tank hitting it. For an unknown reason the victim, a workover crew
member had entered into the pinch point between the truck and the tank and
sustaining fatal head injuries.
HiPo, LWDI - Romania, 15th June 2017
An employee was hit by a backhoe loader bucket during the rotation of the
backhoe arm. The backhoe loader was excavating during a Kaizen event at a
well. The employee was not seen by the operator and hit at full speed on the
shoulder causing him to fall to the ground suffering a head and face injury.
I identify potential I follow barriers and
moving objects, confirm exclusion zones.
the safety precautions I confirm with the person
with my Supervisor or in Charge that it is safe
the Person in Charge of to enter and/or work in
the work. the restricted zone.
I position myself to be I make sure that the
seen and follow the driver a moving vehicle
instructions of the Flagman sees me.
or the Person in Charge for
equipment movements.
Supporting videos:
https://
Obtain authorization before starting

excavation activities
Excavation activities may contain hazards such as
electrical cables, confined space, collapse of walls
or excavated material.

LWDI - Romania, 3rd December 2013
While lifting a 4” pipe using a back hoe loader at well 305 Bodaesti, the
pipe swung and hit a mechanic. He was pushed in the front wheel of the
equipment, getting hurt at the level of his thorax.
Outside OMV – reported by OSHA 2015

A man was killed when the 14-foot-deep trench in which he was working
collapsed and buried him beneath tons of soil and debris. He was
working on the construction of a Restoration Hardware store in
Manhattan. The project's contractor did not provide cave-in protection for
the trench or support or brace a section of undermined and unsupported
sidewalk to prevent it from collapsing into the trench.
I get authorization I confirm with my I ensure safe access,

before digging or supervisor or the person protect others and myself
entering excavations. in charge of the work that from falling into (barriers),
it is safe to start work. from loose soil or loads,
hazardous atmosphere
and water accumulation.
Supporting videos:
https://
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Conduct gas tests when required
Air is tested to stop explosions and/or make

sure you can breathe the air safely.
HiPo, LWDI - Romania, 11th June 2013

An explosive atmosphere was formed during a welding
operation on a pipe in an excavation. The gas evaporated
from drained oil in an excavation on the opposite side of the
road. The explosive atmosphere was blown by the wind
towards the welder through the inside of the duct and ignited.
The deflagration caused severe burns to the welder. The
chief of crew standing next to the welder just a minute ago
would have been hit fully by the explosion wave and could
have been fatal injured.
I choose the correct I confirm with my

gas detectors to Supervisor or the
identify flammable, Person in Charge of
explosive, toxic gas the work that the air is
or oxygen depletion tested.
in due time.
I verify that the gas I stop work if I smell

detector is calibrated gas or gas exposure
and functional. limits or alarm levels
are exceeded.
Supporting videos:
https://
protectyourlife
Wear PPE including a personal

flotation device when required
Personal protection equipment should always be

worn when you are exposed to hazards.

Outside OMV – reported by IOGP 2014
One employee working on a crane barge, went into the sea, without his PPE or his life jacket
and swam in direction of a workboat which had lost its mooring. This event occurred during
Simops operations, a few days before the barge demobilization.
Remember Charlie, EXXON refinery New Jersey 1980
In 1980 Morecraft was working the night shift at an oil refinery in New Jersey. When he went to
one of the manifolds in the refinery to change out a blank on a pipeline, a surge of chemicals
came gushing out. He ran out of the manifold but when he went past his truck, which he had left
on, it ignited. When the ambulance came, his arms were charcoal black and they were swelling
up and oozing, and he could feel his face doing the same. He did not wear any safety glasses
and his coverall sleeves were rolled up.
I always wear the I understand when it
correct, complete and is required to wear a
intact PPE to ensure personal flotation
greatest possible device (e.g. working
personal protection at heights near water
for the hazards I am outside the platform).
exposed to.
I check whether the I wear the personal

personal flotation flotation device properly
device is working and as intended (e.g.
properly and not correct size, tied where
damaged before use. required, etc.).
Supporting videos:
https://
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Do not work under or near overhead

electric power lines
Working with equipment immediately under or near
overhead lines is unsafe as an electrical current or arc
can kill you. Maintain adequate distance to keep you
safe.
Austria, 10th July 2013

A third party truck driver contracted by a local farmer titled the
charging box of his vehicle and got in contact with the 20-kV
overhead line of OMV Austria. A short-circuit to ground occurred
and the truck caught fire. An OMV employee went to the location
in order to find out the reason for the circuit to ground and found
the driver lying next to the truck, out of the cabin, he brought him
out of the danger zone, called the emergency center and started
reanimation measures. Unfortunately, the truck driver suffered
fatal injuries due to electrocution and died on site.
I obtain authorization from my Supervisor or the Person

in Charge before overriding or disabling safety- critical
equipment. Examples of safety-critical equipment
include isolation devices/emergency shut down valves,
lock out/tag out devices, trip systems, relief valves, fire
and gas alarms systems, certain level controls, detection
systems alarms, crane computers, in-vehicle monitoring
systems.
Supporting videos:
https://
protectyourlife
Obtain authorization before

overriding or disabling safety
critical equipment
Safety-critical equipment must work
correctly to keep you safe.
Outside OMV – reported in April 2004 by CSB
An explosion and fire at a polyvinyl chloride (PVC) plant killed five
people and severely injured three others. The plant had 24 essentially
identical batch polyvinyl chloride reactors. At the end of a batch, the
reactor was purged of flammable and toxic vapors and cleaned with
water. The water was then emptied to open sewer drains on the floor
below the reactor. It is believed that the incident was initiated when an
operator intended to drain water from a reactor which had been
cleaned. The operator went to a reactor in reaction stage. The reaction
mixture, at an estimated pressure of 70 psig, contained flammable
vinyl chloride. The operator was not able to open the pneumatic valve
on the bottom of the reactor – there was a safety interlock which
prevented opening the valve while the reactor was under pressure. It
is believed that the operator connected a nearby air supply to the
valve and forced it to open, releasing reaction mixture into the
building. Flammable vapors from the released material ignited.
I obtain authorization from my Supervisor or the

Person in Charge before overriding or disabling
safety-critical equipment include isolation
devices/emergency shut down valves, lock out/tag
out devices, trip systems, relief valves, fire and gas
alarms systems, certain level controls, detection
systems, crane computers, in-vehicle monitoring
systems.
Supporting videos:
https://
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No alcohol or drugs while working

or driving!
Using alcohol or illegal drugs, or misusing
legal drugs or other substances, will
reduce your ability to do your job safely.
Outside OMV – Carrollton, Kentucky, USA – May 1988
This bus crash is often called the worst drunk driving accident in
United States history. A pickup truck driven by an intoxicated man
crashed into a school bus carrying sixty-seven people. Twenty-
seven children and teenagers were killed and thirty-four were
injured.
I always inform my I don´t use, keep, sell

Supervisor or the Person or distribute alcohol
in Charge if I am taking and illegal drugs.
medicine that may have
an effect on my
performance.
If in doubt, I always check I intervene if I see a

with my Supervisor or the case of alcohol or
Person in Charge who drug abuse.
may seek medical advice.
Supporting videos:
Do not smoke outside designated

smoking area
Smoking or use of matches or cigarette lighters
could set on fire flammable materials. Designated
smoking areas, such as a smoking hut or smoking
room, will keep you safe from causing fire and
explosion.
Outside OMV – Pakistan – June 2017
An oil tanker crashed on a road in Pakistan and at least
153 people, many of whom had rushed to collect
leaking fuel after the tanker driver lost control and
veered of the road, were killed when it exploded,
apparently after someone lit a cigarette, officials said.
I know where the designated I intervene if I see someone

smoking areas are. outside a designated area.
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HSSE Golden Rules & Supplementary Life Saving Rules

Ask when you are in doubt!

This incident could have been prevented by following this rule

HiPo - Tunisia, 28th May 2013

What the risks are. Where to go.

Which situations could arise. If there is any special

Know the hazards before you start!

These incidents could have been prevented by following this rule

Fatality – Romania, 16th May 2013

HiPo - Tunisia, 25th March 2017

I identify the hazards. I assess the risks. I eliminate hazards as

Make sure you have a Permit to

This incident could have been prevented by following this rule

Fatality – Romania, 1st May 2013

I understand the work I confirm with my

I do gas tests prior to work I stop and reassess the

Use fall protection whenever you

These incidents could have been prevented by following this rule

LWDI - Abu Dhabi, 22nd July 2017

Fatality - Pakistan, 20th August 2015

I have authorization to work I work on scaffolds and

I know what fall protection I always tie off when at

Follow basic rules for every lift and

HiPo - Yemen, 12th April 2014

LWDI, HiPo - Romania, 3rd August 2013

I understand the Lift Plan I verify equipment is

I confirm that the crane is level I verify that safety devices

Maintain your/our workplace clean

LWDI - Romania, 27th June 2011

I keep work areas neat and I pay attention to the layout

Stop all unsafe work, acts and

This incident could have been prevented by following this rule

I stop my work if I feel I stop others from I notify my supervisor

Transportation Road Safety

Drive safely and comply with road

These incidents could have been prevented by following this rule

HiPo - Romania, 30th May 2011

Obtain authorization before

HiPo, 2 LWDIs - Romania, 5th October 2013

I check the validity of the I check if the prevention

Do not walk under a

Fatality – Pakistan, 7th April 2016

I never cross a barrier controlling I follow line of communication and

Verify isolation before

Fatality - Romania, 29th June 2016

I understand the I confirm with my

Prevent dropped objects

This incident could have been prevented by following this rule

HiPo – New Zealand, 19th July 2014

I secure all tools and I always wear head

I put barriers around

Position yourself in a safe

Obtain authorization before starting

These incidents could have been prevented by following this rule

Outside OMV – reported by OSHA 2015

I get authorization I confirm with my I ensure safe access,

Conduct gas tests when required

Air is tested to stop explosions and/or make

This incident could have been prevented by following this rule

HiPo, LWDI - Romania, 11th June 2013

I choose the correct I confirm with my

I verify that the gas I stop work if I smell

Wear PPE including a personal

Personal protection equipment should always be