OD-PRO-HSE-032 Safety To Work at Height - Rev.01

Saudi Arabian Saipem Ltd.
ONSHORE DRILLING
HSE PROCEDURES MANUAL
Doc. n. OD-PRO-HSE-032
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SAFETY TO WORK AT HEIGHT
Date 28 May 07
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Saudi Arabian Saipem Ltd. PROCEDURE
Doc.N.:OD-PRO-HSE-032
28 May 07
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Issued for Interdisciplinary Check
B.Lasha
(HSE Coordinator)
John Reed
(HSE Manager)
Solari Romano
(Project Manager)
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This document is the property of Saudi Arabian Saipem Ltd.; all rights reserved. Violators will be pursued under civil and criminal law.

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INDEX
1.
PURPOSE
2.
REFERENCE
3.
RESPONSIBILITIES
3.1
3.2
3.3
3.4
3.5
3.6
3.7
PROJECT MANAGER
DRILLING SUPERVISOR
TOOLPUSHER
DRILLER
HSE COORDINATOR
SAFETY OFFICER
ALL PERSONNEL
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4.
WORKING AT HEIGHT PROCEDURE
4.1
4.2
4.3
4.4
4.5
4.6
4.7
FALL FROM HEIGHT

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS
PLANNING, ORGANIZATION AND RISK ASSESSMENT
RISK ASSESSMENT FOR WORK AT HEIGHT
PLANNING OF WORK AT HEIGHT
WEATHER CONDITIONS
INDUCTION, COMPULSORY TRAINING, PRACTICE AND USE OF COLLECTIVE AND PERSONAL PROTECTIVE
EQUIPMENT (PPE), AND SUPERVISION
4.8 TRAINING REQUIREMENTS
4.9 RISKY SURFACE AND DANGER AREAS
4.10 EQUIPMENT AND INSTALATIONS FOR CARRYING OUT WORK AND PREVENTING FALLS
4.10.1 Access and Egress
4.10.2 Guardrails
4.10.3 Floors
4.10.4 Grid Mesh and Checker Plate Flooring
4.11 INSPECTION
4.12 WARNING SIGNS
4.13 FALLING OBJECTS
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5.
EMERGENCY PROCEDURES
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5.1
5.2
5.3
CONSIDERING SPECIFIC EMERGENCY PROCEDURES

AUXILIARY ESCAPE FOR DRILLING OPERATIONS
RESCUE INTERVENTIONS
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PURPOSE
This procedure defines the methods of working at height on Saudi Arabian Saipem drilling sites and to
assure specific induction and orientation training to all personnel working at height. This procedure covers in
short terms, the key requirements with regard to preventative measures, equipment used, inspection
records, and working conditions. The provisions of this procedure apply to all work at height where there is a
risk of a fall likely to cause personal injury. The procedure places duties and responsibilities on Saudi
Arabian Saipem Ltd. Drilling Rigs and other job categories.
The present procedure applies to all personnel involved in operations require working at height.
ABSTRACT: The purpose of this procedure is to eliminate and to mitigate the specific risks factors which
appear at work at height.
This procedure contains provisions and health & safety settlements to prevent specific accidents for work at
height. It intends to define the Rules for any type of work performed at heights more than six (6) feet above
ground and/or floor elevations.
OBJECTIVES: The main objectives of this procedure shall be, but not limited to the following:
To ensure the hazards related to working at height on SAS drilling rig sites are well identified.
To provide necessary guidelines to all personnel involved, for the safe working at height, erection
and use of scaffolding on drilling site;
To ensure that drilling crew personnel and other workforce involved, in the drilling and subsequences
works are aware of and consider the hazards involved;
To ensure that drilling crew personnel and other workforce involved, take necessary precautionary
measures and adhere to the relevant Safety Rules and Regulations;
To eliminate causes, prevent accidents and incidents resulted due to incorrect handling tubular or
tools and or use of scaffolds.
DEFINITIONS: Work at Height means working in a place (except a staircase in a permanent workplace)
where a person could be injured by falling from it, even if it is at or below ground level. Access to and from a
place of work can also be classed as Work at Height.
Examples of work activities that are classified as Work at Height:
Working on a Flat Roof;

Working on a Ladder or Stepladder;
Working at ground level adjacent to an excavation;
Working on formwork within an excavation;
Working near or adjacent to fragile materials;
Rigging up;
Assembly of the Rig:
Setting up the Substructure;

Setting up Rig Floor and Mast or Derrick;
Installing Handrails, Guardrails, Stairs, Walkways, and Ladders;
Installing Power Systems;
Rigging up the Circulating System;
Installing the Auxiliary Equipment;
Inspecting the Rig;

Rigging Down;
Derrick or Mast Maintenance and repairs activities.

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REFERENCE
SAIPEM Procedure on Safety and Emergency Equipment (OD-PRO-HSE-004)
SAIPEM Procedure on Work Permit System (OD-PRO-HSE-008)
SAIPEM Procedure on Lifting Accessories and Operations - (OD-PRO-HSE-011)
SAIPEM Procedure on Lifting Appliances and Operations - (OD-PRO-HSE-012)

SAIPEM Procedure on Safety Signs - (OD-PRO-HSE-016)
SAIPEM Procedure on Personal Protective Equipment - (OD-PRO-HSE-017)
SAIPEM Procedure on Work Site Inspections - (OD-PRO-HSE-033)
American Petroleum Institute Guidelines API 54-99
ANSI Z359.1 Managed Fall Protection Program (MFPP)
Aramco Safety Requirements for drilling and work over Rigs
Aramco Construction Safety Manual
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RESPONSIBILITIES
PROJECT MANAGER
The Project Manager shall be responsible for the implementation of this procedure and to monitor that all
personnel unfamiliar with the Drilling Site Elevated Areas undergo the specific induction training, as specified
within this procedure. He shall ensure the implementation of this procedure.
DRILLING SUPERVISOR
The Drilling Supervisor (or his delegated person) shall be responsible for the implementation of this
Procedure, within his areas of responsibilities in the Project. He shall ensure that the Toolpushers and other
personnel involved in working at height and scaffolding works are aware of the hazards and they are
qualified, trained and well experienced.
TOOLPUSHER
The Toolpusher is responsible for performing the induction HSE briefing to all the drilling personnel before
they commence to work in the drilling related areas.
He is also responsible for:
He shall be fully responsible to apply safe procedure by the drilling personnel for working at height;
He shall be accountable for ensuring the Safety of his workers and familiar with all the precautionary
requirements;
Ensuring the Work Permit System (where applicable), is strictly adhered to (Issuing, Validating,
Renewal of Permit, etc.) for all works performed at heights and of all scaffolding activities on the site;
Ensuring that his Drilling Crew is properly using suitable Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
whenever and as required.
DRILLER
The Driller is having full responsibility and authority in performing activities in a safe manner during his shift.
For work at height activities related to drilling rig he must be informed by the personnel appointed to perform
the task and must ensure that personnel is properly prepared to perform the task, dressed with correct PPE
and instructed accordingly.

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HSE COORDINATOR
The HSE Coordinator shall be responsible to the following;
To advise Line Management to comply with Procedure while working at height;

To advise Management to provide required PPE and Safety Devices to the workforce;
To arrange monitoring of drilling and subsequences activities.
To verify compliance to the present procedure by means of site inspections and internal audits
SAFETY OFFICER
The Safety Officer shall be responsible for ensuring the new personnel on the drilling site are made
aware of the details containing this procedure.
He must ensure that new arrival personnel on rig site are familiar with equipment installed and with
provision of the present procedure.
He shall monitor all the drilling activities on site (e.g. Drilling Crew to wear the proper PPE when
carrying out works at height).
ALL PERSONNEL
4.
All Personnel are responsible to comply with the requirements of the present procedure.
WORKING AT HEIGHT PROCEDURE

FALL FROM HEIGHT
There are many different factors that may contribute to falls from heights such as:
Failure to identify where employees may be at risk;

Failure to provide safe access to and from the place of work;
Failure to provide safe systems of work;
Failure to ensure that safe systems of work are followed;
Failure to provide adequate information, instruction, training or supervision;
Failure to provide adequate or specific medical fitness examinations;
Failure to use appropriate equipment;
Failure to provide safe plant / equipment
GENERAL REQUIREMENTS
SAS will implement appropriate measures to mitigate the risk of working at height. This procedure
establishes simple rules for managing Work at Height:
Avoid work at height where this is reasonably practicable;

Use work equipment or other measures to prevent falls where you cannot avoid working at height;
Where you cannot eliminate the risk of fall, use work equipment or other measures to minimize the
distance and consequences of a fall;
All work at height will be properly planned, organized, supervised and carried out safely;
The place (drilling areas) where work at height is done is safe;
All Work at Height take account of weather conditions;
Those involved in Work at Height are instructed and trained;
Equipment for work at height is appropriately inspected;
The specific risks from unstable and fragile surfaces are properly controlled and assessed;
Injury from falling objects is prevented;

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Safety Harness shall be used by everyone who is required to work at height, to perform drilling or
maintenance operations / activities;
In order to minimize the exposure of workforce to work related risk, the minimum practical number of
personnel shall be assigned to the job
Good Safety Supervision will be assured by Operation Personnel;
The personnel working on the rig responsible to stop the work whenever the provisions of the present
procedure are not followed.
The operations above ground level shall be carried out in such a way that non-involved personnel, in the
vicinity of the activity, are not at risk;
Suitable access and platform to be provided for working at height;
For all the operations will be used a Proper and Safe Route Appropriate Access Way or Ladder;
No loading is allowed on derrick/mast subassembly with materials or tools;
Approved type man working basket to be used for lifting the personnel to the derrick/mast subassembly,
to complete maintenance operations;
All work areas and access ways, when night work will be carried out, shall be provided with adequate
lighting, which shall be properly maintained during all the drilling operations;
On the bad weather conditions with possible thunderstorms, work at height not allowed due to the risk of
lighting;
No part of any operational equipment (Drilling or Escape Line) in a drilling process shall be used as a
support, or tie point for any scaffolds or platforms;
The Rig Line Management will ensure that an Emergency Escape Device is installed on the Drilling Rig;
SAS will develop, implement, and enforce a written comprehensive Safety Programes, which will be in
accordance with other Policies or Procedures (e.g. Dropped Objects Policy);
Rig up derrick in a proper manner;
History of Rig will be recorded and updated.
Falls from derrick or mast systems, ladders and roofs still account for the majority of falls. Identifying fall
hazards and deciding how to protect workers is the first step in reducing or eliminating fall hazards. There
are a number of ways to protect workers from falls including conventional systems such as guardrail
systems, safety net systems and personal fall protection systems (fall arrest systems, positioning systems
and travel restraint systems) as well as through the use of safe work practices and training. The use of
warning lines, designated areas, control zones and similar systems are permitted in some situations and can
provide protection by limiting the number of workers exposed and instituting safe work methods and
procedures. These alternative systems may be more appropriate than conventional fall protection systems
when performing certain activities. Whether conducting a hazard assessment or developing a
comprehensive fall protection plan, thinking about fall hazards before the work begins will help to manage
fall hazards and focus attention on prevention efforts. If personal fall protection systems are used, particular
attention should be given to identifying attachment points and to ensuring that employees know how to
properly done and inspect the equipment.
PLANNING, ORGANIZATION AND RISK ASSESSMENT
The subjects to be covered by the Toolpusher and Safety Officer will, in the main, consist of:
Ensure that work is not carried out at a height where it is reasonably practicable to do it in another way;
Ensure that work is properly planned, appropriately supervised, and carried out in as safe a way as is
reasonably practicable.
Carry out a workplace Risk Assessment and take account of this in planning the work.
Risk Assessment of Derrick / Mast work at height will be done (e.g. In order to eliminate the Hazards related
to work on A-Frame during installation of Bridle Lines it is recommended to use a Mobile Crane Suspended
Manbasket as per to provide more safe conditions for the employees who work at height). JSA will be
prepared for critical jobs during Rigging-Up, Installation Services and Rig Down / Move, as per to ensure that
all Hazards are identified and Risks are mitigated. Toolbox Meetings will be held before any Pre-Mobilization
/ Mobilization Critical Operations in order to discuss the relevant JSAs for Routine or Non-Routine
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Periodical safety training Course Fall Protection will be provided for the rig personnel.
Additional Fall Protection Systems for the Rig Move (Horizontal Lifelines Systems) will be recommended and
installed on Rig.
Rig Management will ensure that the place where work is carried out at height (including the means of
access) is an existing place of work or means of access that meets the Safety requirements, unless this
would mean that it is not reasonably practicable for the worker to carry out the work safely.
RISK ASSESSMENT FOR WORK AT HEIGHT
The Work at Height Plans or Programs will be based on a Risk Assessment Approach. When considering
Work at Height, a Risk Assessment should be carried out in order to identify what the hazard is and the
degree (value) of risk present.
A Risk Assessment is a careful examination of what could cause harm to people as a result of a work
activity. The value of it allows to take the precautions and measures to prevent and mitigate the harm
occurring
In the Risk Assessment Process, SAS will need to:
Look at the hazards;
Decide who might be harmed and how;
Evaluate the risks and decide whether the existing precautions are adequate or whether more should be
done;
Record the findings;
Review the assessment.
Regarding the Process, SAS will consider the following topics:
The work activity;

The equipment to be used;
The duration of the work;
The location of the work activity i.e. presence of hazards such as lifting operations, derrick / mast
maintenance activities, run the pipe, open excavation, underground services overhead power lines, etc;
The working environment, e.g. weather conditions, lighting;
Condition and stability of existing work surfaces;
Derrick / Mast stability;
Physical capabilities of the workers (e.g. Vertigo suffers)
PLANNING OF WORK AT HEIGHT
Any Work at Height (even specific routine drilling operations) needs to planned in advance of the work
activity, giving careful consideration to the selection and use of the work equipment so that a safe system of
work is adopted. This safe system of work needs to take account of:
Any supervision of workers that may be necessary, e.g. work equipment selected lower down the
hierarchy of control, such as Fall Arrest Equipment, will require a high level of supervision;
Any weather conditions that workers may be exposed to, e.g. carrying out work on a sloping Rig Structure
in icy or rainy conditions;
Any EMERGENCY or RESCUE Procedures that may be required, e.g. if a person falls while using a Fall
Arrest System. It is not acceptable to rely on the Emergency services. It needs to be covered in the Risk
Assessment and planned prior to the start of the work activity. The user of Fall Arrest Equipment and a
sufficient numbers of persons must have received adequate Training in the use of the equipment and this
includes Immediate Rescue Procedures. Examples:

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Rescue of person after falling in a fall arrest harness;

Rescue of unconscious or injured person;
Use of a Man rider Air winch with stretcher Basket to undertake the rescue;
Medical Examinations for Emergency Response Team members
WEATHER CONDITIONS
The Toolpusher must ensure that the work is not carried out when weather conditions endanger Safety or
Health. Employers are required to ensure that Work at Height is carried out only when weather conditions do
not jeopardize the Safety or Health of employees.
It is totally forbidden to Work at Height (on Rig Structure or on the roof of Highly Hydrocarbons Tanks) in the
following conditions;
Especially Meteorological Conditions:

- Strong Wind direction;
- Heavy (Torrential) Rains;
- Thunderstorm Lightning;
- Frog (Poor Visibility);
- Desert Sand Storm;
- Strongly Frost
- Very Hot Barren Climate (above 55 degree Celsius).
Slippery Rig Structure (dirty derrick systems with oil, grease or other substances; frozen or snow white
elements)
During the Night Shift in case that are not assured the minimal lightning working environment conditions
Protective Gloves, Sun Block or Non-slip Footwear may help, but the Risk Assessment should consider
wider aspects for example:
Bulky Clothing can get caught in machinery or make access more dangerous;
Build up of Mud on Ladders will make them less safe as would placing them on a surface that might
become slippery;
Extreme Heat can make people exhausted more quickly and may increase human error;
Wind may reduce the stability of Working Platforms and as such the Manufacturers Specifications for
Safe Operating conditions should always be adhered to;
Wind can blow materials such as Sheet Insulation, Decking and Timber off edges and such material
should be secured to prevent it being blown away by the wind.
The Risk Assessment and Planning arrangements should take into account the effects that the weather
conditions can have on outdoor Work at Height
INDUCTION, COMPULSORY TRAINING, PRACTICE
EQUIPMENT (PPE), AND SUPERVISION
AND
USE
OF
COLLECTIVE
AND
PERSONAL PROTECTIVE
The rig tool pusher will ensure that everyone involved in the work has received adequate training and
instruction to prevent them being injured in a fall.
Where the precautions do not entirely eliminate the risk of a fall occurring, you must (as far as it is
reasonably practicable to do so) train and instruct those who will be working at height. The HSE training and
induction program will cover the following topics:
How to avoid falling;

Use of equipment safely;
Carry out any necessary checks;
Avoid or minimize injury to themselves should they fall;
Rescue others or assist in their rescue, where necessary;
What to do if they find defective or inadequate equipment.

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TRAINING REQUIREMENTS
All workers need the appropriate knowledge, skills and experience to work safely, or be under the
supervision of someone else who has it. They need to be able to recognize the risks, understand the
appropriate systems of work and be competent in the skills to carry them out such as:
Installing and wearing Harness Systems;
Installing life line system;
Operating a man riding winch.
Training will usually be required to achieve these competencies. It is not sufficient to hope that workers will
pick up safety on the job.
RISKY SURFACE AND DANGER AREAS
The rig tool pusher must ensure that no employee goes near a risky surface unless that is the only
reasonably practicable way for the worker to carry out the work safely.
Where anyone does work on or near a fragile surface rig tool pusher must
Ensure (as far as it is reasonably practicable to do so) that suitable platforms, covers, guard rails, or
equivalent are provided and used to minimize the risk;
Minimize the distance and effect of a potential fall, where any risk of a fall remains.
If an employee may go near a fragile surface or danger area, Rig tool pusher must ensure that the employee
is aware of the danger, preferably by using prominent warning notices fixed at the approaches to the danger
zone and that the area is equipped to prevent unauthorized employees from entering the area.
Rig Management must provide adequate supervision for the employees to ensure that the work is carried out
safely
EQUIPMENT AND INSTALATIONS FOR CARRYING OUT WORK AND PREVENTING FALLS
The different types of Fall Protection are to be used while working at height.
Access and Egress
If workers are required to work at the rig floor, mud tanks and super sack mixing systems or in areas where
there is the risk of falling, a safe method for workers to get to and from, and move around that work area
shall be provided. Personnel who intend to work at derrick must record on derrick access log book scope of
work and tools carried on derrick.
This should take into account the tools and equipments they may be required to carry to and from, and
around the work area.
In providing safe access, aggress and movement around a work area, consideration should be given to:
The installation of fixed working platforms, walkways and stairways;

The use of temporary work platforms such as:
Single man Work basket;
Two man basket;
BOP working platform;
Scaffolds;
Ladders;
All access ways are clear of obstructions and readily accessible.

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Guardrails
Standard guardrails shall be installed on the outer perimeter of all working platform and walkways that are
over 1.2 Meters above the ground level.
Guardrail requirements:
A top rail 1.1 m in height.
An intermediate rail located an even distance between the top rail and the floor.
A toe board mounted flush with the floor and a 10.2 cm
When it is not possible, during a temporary condition to provide adequate railing all personnel working
within 1.8 meters (6 feet) of the edge must be tied off with safety harness.
When a chain or wire rope is used as a temporary substitute for a guard rail on mud tank walk walkways, the
chain or wire rope shall be adequately secured and kept taut.
Floors
All holes openings in floors should be protected and covered with material of adequate strength to prevent by
objects or persons and be securely fixed. Any holes or openings covered with wire mesh should not be used
as a work platform.
A sturdy guard rail shall be provided at the V-door. It shall be in place at all times except the use of chains on
wide spans, such as V-doors, is not allowed. Care must be taken when operations are being carried out on
the area.
Grid Mesh and Checker Plate Flooring
Grid mesh and checker plate flooring used for walkways, access ways and working platforms should be
securely fashioned.
Where grid mesh or checker plate flooring is used it should be securely fixed and assembled. During the
instillation, this flooring should be secured by tack welding, panel grips or other means to prevent movement
before being permanently fixed.
Access and aggress of rig floor
Access and aggress of rig floors

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All Holes and openings in floors to be protected

and covered
Guard rails on the rig floor
Permanent Fixed Ladders

Cages having hoop type back supports shall be provided on all fixed ladders of more than 3.1 meters unless
a fall arrestor device is used as follows:
Super sack lifting gentry system, Substructure fixed ladders, poor boy degasser, etc...
Cages having hoop type back supports shall be provided on Derrick ladder going to the crown block.
Ladder safe device shall be used on derrick ladder. All ladder safety devices, such as those that
incorporate climbing belts, sheaves and sliding counterweight attachments shall be properly installed
to meet the design requirements of the ladders which they serve

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Climbing counterweight
No Lewis type climbing belts are allowed on Saudi Arabian Ltd drilling Sites
LANYARD
CONNECTOR
ADAPTER
Fall body climbing harness
Ladder safe device
Stabbing Board fall protection

Casing stabbing board is clearly one of the most hazardous work areas on the rig. An inadequate stabbing
board might cause severe accidents to personnel and equipment. The major hazards related to the work are:
Work At height
Hazard of Falling Objects
The Stabbing Platform shall not be located opposite the V-door if there is likelihood that either the stabber or
the platform could be struck by a joint of casing as it is being pulled into the derrick.

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The fall protection system for the stabbing consists with:
Standard guard rail, intermediate rail, and toe board protection on each side and back of the
platform.
The fall protection is required to be insulted for workers working on
A non-skid floor surface
A secondary safety system to support the carriage if the winch or winch cable fails
A full body harness for the stabber on the platform
The Stabbing Board Frame shall be fastened to the derrick or mast with a wire rope at least 12.7
millimetres (1/2 inch) in diameter
A fall Arrestor shall be attached to the mast above the stabbing board
Casing Stabbing Board
Casing Stabbing Board operation
The stabber also has to accomplish physically demanding task, such as positioning, opening and closing
elevator on the casing. The stabber performs this job while tethered by a harness and standing on a stabbing
on a stabbing board, some 30 to 40 feet above the rig floor.
For more information please refer to corporate procedure
CR-SPA-DRIL-002-E
Monkey board fall protection

A Fall Arrest system is not to be confused with Restraint Systems, which are an assembly of components
and subsystems, including the necessary connectors, used to:
Stabilize and partially support the user at an elevated work location and allow free use of both hands;
Restrict the users motion so as to prevent reaching a location where a fall hazard exists
The Monkey Boards of the drilling rigs shall be equipped with the following fall protection devices:
Standard guard rails
Derrick man full body Safety Belt

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Two safety tail ropes; one end attached to the anchor railing of the monkey board, another end to the
derrickmans wais strap D-rings. This devise is part of the Restraint System, which prevents the
derrickman to reach a fall hazard area on the end of the diving board and allows him free use of both
ends.
The Fall Arrestor (Self Retracting Lanyard) shall be suspended above the Derrick man working on
the monkey board. This designed to suspend the derrickman in case of accidental fall.
There are two ways to setup the Fall Arrestors:

The Fall Arrestor can be suspended on the lifelines coming from the Crown Block section to the Monkey
Board area. See drawing
The Fall Arrestor can be suspended on the Anchor Boom. See drawing
Two fall Arrestors shall be installed above the monkey board, one for derrick man and another on for his
assistant.
The swing falls can occur when the fall arrestor is not anchored directly above the Derrick man. The force of
striking an object in a pendular motion can cause serious injury. Always minimize swing falls by working as
directly below the fall arrestor (anchorage point) as possible.
Swing fall hazard must be minimized by anchoring directly above the Derrickman work space.

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BOP working platform fall protection

The BOP working platform is one of the hazardous work areas on the rig. An inadequate fall protection could
cause severe accidents to personnel. The major hazards related to the work are:
Work At height
Hazard of Falling Objects
The BOP ladders shall be securely fixed to the anchor beams with safety pin, in order to avoid accidental
falls.
The BOP working platform shall be adequately set on the BOP ladders.
The four fall arrestors shall be installed above the BOP working Platform in order to allow workers free
movement around the BOP.
BOP Ladders securely fixed

to the anchor beams.
Four fall arrestors to

installed above the BOP
The fall arrestor to be

attached with full body
harness D ring. The shock
absorber lanyards must not
be used. It can negatively
effect on fall arrestors
operation during the fall.
be
Man riding and Man basket operations

Man riding operations should only be seen a last resort for carrying out work at heights. It is always
preferable for person to work from stable work platform.
The use of air hoists for man riding operations should be undertaken in a safe and controlled manner due to
the inherent risks (being pulled into the equipment, falling out of the harness, equipment failure).
Were air hoists are used for man riding operations, the following points should be considered.
All man riding operations to be planed assessed and Work permit to be opened.
Only certified man rider winch to be used for man riding operations
Only full body riding belt or where possible, use certified single man work basket as an alternative to
riding belt.
Visual check shall be carried out for the man riding belt
The clear instruction must be given to the rider for the task to be done
Top drive must be remain stationary while man riding is in progress
Tag lines shall be used to control and prevent accidental swings of the rider.
All movement of the drill pipes and blocks to be stopped
Air winch operator shall keep visual contact with rider. If this not possible a third person shall be
used.
Recommended to have radio communication between operator and rider
Secondary fall protection such as fall arrestor shall be used
Secondary fall protection is required for all man riding operations, the lifting line is the working line
and not considered secondary fall protection, nor can it be part of the fall protection system.

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Devise available for secondary fall protection includes self retracting lifelines (Sala Blocks)
Using only trained competent persons
Man riding operations in derrick with self retracting

lifeline
Man riding Bosun chair harness shall be used on Saudi

Arabian Saipem Ltd. drilling rigs
During man basket operations following points shall be considered:
Cold work permit required

Aramco certified Crane. Operator required
Aramco approved work baskets should only be used for personnel lifts;
Personnel in side the work basket should wear a full body harness with lanyard assembly and be
securely attached to the work basket or cane hook.
Taglines shall be used to control the man basket movement
The number of people for which the work basket is rated should not be exceed;
Personnel should only enter or leave the basket whilst it is located on or secured to solid structure.
Man basket shall not be used for any purpose other then lifting personnel and their working tools
For more information refer to Aramco GI 7.027
All man working baskets shall be equipped with appropriate bolt type anchor shackles

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Aramco standard 500 kg square type man

basket
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Derrick basket DB 1
Man working baskets used on Saudi Arabian Saipem Ltd. drilling rigs
Rig down fall protection system
The sayfline synthetic rope horizontal lifeline

is designed for use an anchoring means for
one or two persons. This system shall be
used during beam safe system installation
and rig floor dissembling/assembling
operations.
The DBI SALA TIE-OFF adaptors Passthrough design makes attaching to anchorage
quick and easy. 3 (76 mm) wide polyester
wear pad for added abrasion resistance, 3 in
length, coated steel hardware for corrosion
resistance.
The fixed beam anchor is an anchorage

connector and personal fall arrest system,
designed to be attached to a H beam and I
beam. Can be attached any place on the mast
where these beams are available at the A
frame or other places either on horizontal or
vertical positions. Designed for one person.

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The BeamSafe Horizontal Lifeline System is

to be used as an anchoring system for up to 8
personal on whole mast. This system can be
used during the rig moves either when rig is
moved as one peace or by parts.
Two workers attached to the lifeline system
Dissembling of the mast
Using of lifeline system
Worker has been attached to the DBI SALA TIE

OFF adaptor

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Worker has been attached to the fixed beam

anchor
MOBILE ELEVATING WORK PLATFORMS (MEWPs)

MEWPs may provide a safe means of working at height if used properly in accordance with their Instructions.
Saudi Arabia Saipem Ltd. and others responsible for the use MEWPs will assess the risks of users falling
from or being thrown from the Basket and take precautions to eliminate or control those risks.
The precautions for safe work from MEWPs include:
A guard rail and a mid rail round the edge of the Basket to stop the user falling;
A slip resistant floor;
Toe-boards round the edge of the Platform;
Dead-man controls clearly marked to show their method of operation;
Use of stability devices, e.g. outriggers, provided to make the machine stable, which are interlocked
such that the MEWP will not operate unless they are fully extended;
Locking out controls (other than those in the Basket) to prevent inadvertent operation.
A Safe System of Work will be in place and includes:
Making sure that the MEWP selected is suitable for the task;
Consideration of access to and exit from where the work is being carried out;
Planning the job to address the risks from overhead hazards and passing traffic, including
precautions to prevent collision;
Use of trained / Experienced Operator(s);
Use of Harnesses;
Instructions to the workers about Safety issues;
Instructions in Emergency Procedures, such as Evacuation, should power be lost.
The MEWPs will have an examination at least every SIX months. Regular Maintenance will be performed in
accordance with the Manufacturers Manual and Instructions and the advice of the Competent Person
INSPECTION
Rig Management must ensure that for all equipment will apply:
Each individual place at which work is to be done at height (including parapets, permanent rails and
fall protection measures) is checked visually on every occasion before that place is used;
Equipment is inspected before being used after Rig / Structure installation or assembly, where its
safety depends on how it is assembled or installed;

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Equipment exposed to conditions causing deterioration is inspected at suitable intervals to ensure

Safety (please refer to SAIPEM HSE Procedure on Work Site Inspections);
Equipment exposed to exceptional circumstances liable to cause danger is inspected as soon as
practicable;
Equipment must not be used in a workplace unless it is accompanied by evidence of the last
required Inspection;
Where specified by Site requirements, a formal Work at Height equipment and Scaffolding
Inspection System, e.g. Critical Equipment, will be established, used and correctly documented;
Inspections must be carried out by the Competent Person.
These requirements will apply to: Guard-Rails, Toe-Boards, Barriers, Working Platforms, or other Collective
Safeguards, Personal Fall Protection Systems, Work Positioning Systems, Rope Access and Positioning,
Fall Arrest Systems, Work Restraint Systems and Ladders.
All the Fall Protection measures of every place of Work at Height will be checked prior to use and at the
commencement of each shift (e.g. for the Derrick man). This requires visual check to ensure the appropriate
safeguards are in place. These checks do not have to be recorded.
Saudi Arabian Saipem Ltd. will ensure that the results of an inspection are recorded. The record of the
inspection must kept available for inspection by a body authority member for FIVE years from the date of
inspection Records may be kept electronically if they are secure and capable of being printed out.
WARNING SIGNS
When a Work at Height equipment or scaffolding is in use, a Warning Sign with the text WORK
OVERHEAD or CAUTION will be mounted where the work is carried out and / or people are passing under
the working areas. Red and White Tape Barriers may also be used.
FALLING OBJECTS
Where it is necessary to prevent injury to an employee, Rig Management must:
Do all that is reasonably practicable to prevent any object or material from falling;
Where is not reasonably practicable to prevent objects from falling you must ensure that no one is
struck and injured by anything falling;
Ensure that nothing is thrown or tripped from height if it is likely to cause injury;
Ensure that material is stored so that the risk of injury from collapse, overturning or movement is
prevented.
5.
EMERGENCY PROCEDURES
CONSIDERING SPECIFIC EMERGENCY PROCEDURES
Emergency Procedures need to be considered for reasonably foreseeable circumstances, such as stuck
access equipment or deployed Fall arrest equipment, in order that a person or persons can be rescued.
The method selected needs to be proportionate to the risk and there should not be reliance on the
emergency services. The method of rescue may be simple, such as putting a Ladder up and allowing the
fallen person to descend, or pulling a worker hanging on a deployed Lanyard onto the surface below.
In other situations, consideration may need to be given to the use of other work equipment, such as MEWPs
or Man basket with Air winch. Whatever the situation presented, Saudi Arabian Saipem Ltd will be able to
demonstrate that if someone falls, that there are arrangements in place that are capable of rescuing that
person and that those involved are trained in the Procedures and the equipment required is available and
well maintained.
In an Emergency, the Derrickman can quickly reach the ground by an Escape Line often called
Geronimo.

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AUXILIARY ESCAPE FOR DRILLING OPERATIONS

The Derrickman is one of the Drill Rig Crew members who get his name from the fact that during trips he
works on a Platform (called Monkeyboard) attached to the Derrick or Mast, typically 85 ft (26 m) above the
Drill Rig Floor.
According to derrickman duties and Tasks align and manipulate sections of pipe or drill stem from a
Platform on the Rig Derrick during the removal and replacement of Strings of Pipe, or Drill Stem and Drill
Bits, on all SAS Rigs, the Derrick or Mast will have an auxiliary means of escape installed prior to personnel
working in the Derrick. The Auxiliary Escape route will use a specially rigged and securely Anchored Escape
Line attached to the Derrick or Mast so as to provide a ready and convenient means of escape from the
Derickmans Working Platform. The Escape Line route will be kept clear of obstructions.
a) The Escape Line on Masts or Derricks should be a 1/2 minimum diameter wire rope in good condition. A
evacuation carriage with braking system equipped will be attached and run on the escape. The
secondary protection device Trollmatic inclined plane descender ( DBI SALA/POTECTA AG399 99m)
will be installed on derrick and attached to the evacuation carriage. kept at the Derickmans Working
Platform, and secured in a manner that will release when weight is applied.
b) Tension on the Escape Line will be periodically checked and adjusted to enhance safe landing of the
user. Tension should be set with SIX to TWELVE feet of sag in the middle, depending upon the length of
cable run. It is recommended that the ground anchor point of the escape line should be located a
minimum lateral distance from the Derrick or Mast equal to TWO times the HEIGHT of the Work
Platform. The ground anchor point should be able to withstand a pull of at least 3,000 lb (1350 Kg). If the
Rig configuration or location configuration will not permit use of the Escape System, an alternate means
of Fast Emergency Exit from the Derickmans Working Platform to a safe place will be provided.
Personnel shall not ride the Safety Buggy or Escape Equipment except in an Emergency. Personnel will be
trained in the proper Procedure(s) for Escaping the Derrick or Mast according Geronimo manufacturer
operators Manual.
c) Evacuation
Signs, signals, announcements and alarms.

Escape routes and Muster point locations.
Safety (Critical) equipment (e.g. breathing apparatus, etc.).
d) First Aid
Description of medical equipment on Drilling Area.

Action in emergency, switch off machinery, call for the Site Doctor.
Handling stretcher case within Drilling Area.
e) Communication Facilities
Description of Drilling Area communication equipment and systems.

Portable VHF in restricted areas

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Preparing for emergency escape
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Geronimo line anchor point on the mast
Escape operation
Note: Safety glasses shall be worn or keep face to one side, angled down, and well forward when riding
Geronimo escape device. Friction between brake shoe and cable creates bronze shavings which may lodge
in unprotected eyes.
RESCUE INTERVENTIONS
The many workers naturally assume that, once a fall has been arrested, the fall protection system has
successfully completed its job. Unfortunately this is not the case. A worker suspended with legs dangling in a
harness of any type is subject to suspension trauma.
Rescue of person after falling in a fall arrest harness or fell unconscious at the height

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Prior to attempt or perform a rescue. It is imperative that all rescue team members working at heights, be
attached to proper fall arrest. This is the only way of protecting the rescuers from possible fall injuries and
compounding the situation.
1. ALERT THE RIG CREW. Immediately after recognizing an emergency situation it is imperative that
the first action is to alert other members of the rig crew, the tool pusher and other personnel on site.
This is accomplished by announcing by intercom system
2. STOP!!! Tie down the brake handle. In all cases of a worker sustaining a fall or unconscious, all work
being done in the immediate area must be terminated.
3. ASSESS. Is the man engaged with the block? It is of utmost importance that you ensure the man is
not engaged with the block before they are moved. A worker whose fall arrest equipment is caught
up in the blocks is totally dependent on the blocks remaining stationary.
4. CONTROL THE RIG AND THE HOLE. Shut in as per clients requirement.
5. ORGANIZE EQUIPMENT AND PERSONNEL. Rescue personnel must assemble at a rig floor and
plan of action decided upon and initiated. The supervisor (team leader) should be in charge and
make the final decision on information gathered and possible options discussed. The necessary
equipment should be assembled and be in place before the rescue is attempted. Failure to do this
could result in loss of precious time and further injury to the worker and rescuers
Riding hoisting equipment

A worker must not ride the traveling block hook, or elevators, nor slide down: pipe, Kelly hose, and cable or
rope line.
In an emergency an injured worker may be lowered from the derrick by means of appropriate stretcher
attached to the air winch if the rotary table has been stopped and qualified worker operates the control.
PERFORM RESCUE OPERATION
One member of the rescue team should put on a general purpose harness, climb the derrick,( using
proper fall Arrest) to the level of the suspended or injured person and attempt to determine the
casualtys condition.
The rescuer should then relay this information to the remainder of the crew and waits for further
instruction.
Needed rescue equipment should be raised to rescuer on the derrick and one more rescue member
will climb to assist in rescue operations.
Rescue team on the derrick will then affix the equipment to the casualty and directs the winch operator
to raise the casualty only as much as requires (if casualty is suspended) to release the fall arrest
equipment. Place casualty face up in the basket
Secure the restraining straps and to lock the casualty within basket
Connect bridal straps to the air winch line
Attach 2 tag lines to control the basket movement
Position basket in such a way that allow air winch operator to lower the basket with low speed.
Medic or rig nurse shall be ready with all necessary first aid equipments
Rescue shall be completed within 20 minutes as soon as possible
NOTE: A casualty with spinal injuries may first be installed on a backboard device prior to being laid into the
basket.
Composition of the rescue team:
Tool pusher team leader

Medic/rig nurse team member
Assistant driller team member
Derickman/ Floorman team member

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Emergency Rescue Equipment:

1 Basket stretcher
1 Backboard c/w restraint straps (3)
2 Basket stretcher bridle c/w adjustable sling straps
1 Air winch
3 Multipurpose full body harnesses
2 tag lines (minimum length height of derrick
3 Tie off adaptors
3 Shock absorbing lanyards twin leg
3 Talon 8 ft retracting lifeline.
JSA-300 Series stretcher

JSA-502 Blanket
JSA 300-X stretcher
SALA Tie off adaptor 1003000
SALA Cross- over Harness 1106375
SALA shock absorbing lanyard twin

leg 1220406
Tag line 150 ft

SALA Talon 8 ft self retracting lifeline
3101051

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ATTACHMENT
VERTICAL EMERGENCY RESCUE PLAN

SAFETY HARNESS INSPECTION (Form. n. OD-PRO-HSE-032-A)
LANYARD/ FALL ARRESTOR/ STATIC LINE INSPECTION (Form. n. OD-PRO-HSE-032-B)
GERANIMO LINE INSPECTION (Form. n. OD-PRO-HSE-032-C)
FALL PROTECTION PLAN

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VERTICAL EMERGENCY RESCUE PLAN
Equipments available for vertical rescue

Quantity
Equipment type
Basket stretcher
1
Basket stretcher bridle c/w adjustable sling straps
1
Man rider air winch
1
Tagline( minimum length of derrick)
2
Tie off adaptors
3
Shock absorbing Lanyard twin leg
3
Talon 8 ft retracting lifeline
4
Action
Planned Elapsed Time
Shut in Well
60 sec
Rescue teem on the rig floor
2 minutes
Team member reached event area
5 minutes
Rescue initiated to the safe area
20 minutes
Position
Tool pusher
Asst. driller
Derrickman
Floorman
Floorman
Driller
Medic/Nurse
Mechanic
Electrician
Driver
Others
Rescue team composition and duties

Duties
Asses emergency and direct members to accomplish the rescue
Ready to climb up to event area & assess the event, coordinate
with tool pusher. Secure the casualty on safe area. Assist in
lowering operations
Ready to climb up to event area & assess the event, coordinate
with tool pusher. Secure the casualty on safe area. Assist in
lowering operations
Operate man riding winch, await instruction from the tool pusher
Shut the well if required. Stop top drive and block rotation
Get ready for first aid activate MEDEVAC if required
Keep contact with tool pusher, await instruction
Prepare Ambulance for MEDEVAC
Await instructions

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Working on a Flat Roof;

Setting up the Substructure;

Inspecting the Rig;

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SAIPEM Procedure on Safety and Emergency Equipment (OD-PRO-HSE-004)

SAIPEM Procedure on Work Permit System (OD-PRO-HSE-008)

SAIPEM Procedure on Lifting Accessories and Operations - (OD-PRO-HSE-011)

SAIPEM Procedure on Lifting Appliances and Operations - (OD-PRO-HSE-012)

SAIPEM Procedure on Personal Protective Equipment - (OD-PRO-HSE-017)

SAIPEM Procedure on Work Site Inspections - (OD-PRO-HSE-033)

American Petroleum Institute Guidelines API 54-99

ANSI Z359.1 Managed Fall Protection Program (MFPP)

Aramco Safety Requirements for drilling and work over Rigs

Aramco Construction Safety Manual

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To advise Line Management to comply with Procedure while working at height;

WORKING AT HEIGHT PROCEDURE

Failure to identify where employees may be at risk;

Avoid work at height where this is reasonably practicable;

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The work activity;

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Rescue of person after falling in a fall arrest harness;

Especially Meteorological Conditions:

How to avoid falling;

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The installation of fixed working platforms, walkways and stairways;

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Access and aggress of rig floor

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Access and aggress of the cement tanks

Guardrails on the Mud tanks

All Holes and openings in floors to be protected

Guard rails on the rig floor

Permanent Fixed Ladders

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Hoop type Cages protection

Fall body climbing harness

Ladder safe device

Stabbing Board fall protection

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