IADC Rig Pass

Course Outline

Project Overview:

IADC offers accreditation for Health, Safety & Environmental (HSE) Orientation Programs that meet the criteria established by the Association's Health, Safety & Environment Committee.

Course Objective:

The key objective of RIG PASS is to provide new employees with a basic orientation of rig operations and safe work practices. Ideally, this should occur before the employee begins work at the rig. However, due to various logistical conditions in the drilling industry, this will not always be possible. Companies with in-house programs are encouraged to establish policies to ensure that their new employees complete the RIG PASS orientation as soon as it is practical.

To improve the safety performance of the Service Contractor and the E & P Operator and to assist

Procedures:

The Service Contractor should conduct an introductory orientation for new personnel.

1. State the industry/company commitment to safety and the environment and means by which that goal is achieved.
2. Provide basic orientation regarding the safety policies, procedures and recognition of potential hazards in the work place and environment.
3. Communicate the expectation that all accidents can be prevented.
4. Motivate the attendees to ask questions when in doubt.

Successful Course Completion:

To successfully complete the orientation, the employee should be required to demonstrate basic knowledge of the following, by successfully completing a relevant examination, or other written certification of training. (Refer to Employee Orientation Checklist, Form SCO-5 or Sample Orientation Test, Form SCO-6).

• Overview of government agencies and regulations applicable to the work site.
• General safety policies applicable to the work site.
• Incident and environmental protection reporting procedures.
• Service Contractor/Customer working relationship.
• The employee's responsibilities.

IADC RIG PASS® HSE Orientation Program

Curriculum Outline

NOTE: ITEMS I THROUGH X ARE MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS FOR A SERVICE CONTRACTOR ORIENTATION. ITEMS XI AND XIII ARE REQUIRED TO OBTAIN OFFSHORE ENDORSEMENT.

I. General Safety

• A. Principles
• 1. Employee safe work practices are a condition of employment
• 2. Workplace Injuries are preventable
• 3. Lead through example
• 4. Safety is important both on and off the job
• 5. Each individual's safety performance has a direct bearing on his/her employer's ability to work in the industry
• 6. Workplace injuries are costly
• 7. Attitude is contagious

• B. Alcohol and Drug Policies
• 1. Defined/where posted
• Service Contractor
• E&P Operator (if different)
• 2. Searches and seizures
• 3. Testing
• 4. Reporting of prescription medications

• C. Firearms and Weapons Policy

• D. Personal Conduct
• 1. No horseplay or practical jokes
• 2. Observe Smoking Restrictions
• 3. Practice respect for co-workers
• No ethnic, racial, religious or sexual harassment jokes
• No profanity
• No excessive noise
• Proper dress on and off duty
• Attend to personal hygiene

• E. General Worksite Safety
• 1. Pre-job planning meeting
• 2. Site and unit specific orientation
• Signs and tags

• F. Tools
• 1. Inspect before use
• 2. Take unfit tools out of service
• 3. Use appropriate tools for the
• 4. Alternative cutting tools

• G. Housekeeping
• 1. Importance
• 2. Proper storage
• 3. Walkways and aisles
• 4. Spills and trip hazards
• 5. On the job
• 6. Signs, cones, banners and barricades

• H. Communications, Chain of Command
• 1. Service contractor supervisor
• 2. Operator supervisor

• I. Reporting and Investigating Incidents
• 1. General procedures
• Bodily injury and first aid
• Property damage
• Vehicle accidents
• Near miss event
• Uncontrolled and/or unauthorized release to the environment
• Potential hazardous conditions
• 2.Purpose of accident investigation

• J. Land Transportation (As Applicable)
• 1. Vehicle condition
• 2. Driving practices
• Motor vehicle laws
• Defensive driving
• Vehicle safety restraints
• Parking

II. Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

• A. Determining What PPE Is Needed
• 1. Employee orientation
• 2. Job planning orientation
• 3. Site specific orientation
• 4. Operator's & Contractor's safety policies
• 5. Personal preferences
• 6. Elimination of uncertainties - asking co-workers or supervisors

• B. Head Protection
• 1.Types
• 2. Inspection
• 3. Care and use

• C. Face and Eye Protection
• 1. Types
• Protection
• Limitations
• Use in combination
• 2. Inspection
• 3. Care and use

• D. Hearing Protection
• 1. Types
• Protection
• Limitations
• Use in combination
• 2. Inspection
• 3. Care and use

• E. Foot Protection
• 1. Types
• 2. Inspection
• 3. Care and use

• F. Hand Protection
• 1. Types
• 2. Inspection
• 3. Care and use

• G. Respiratory Protection
• 1.Medical Questionnaire/test
• 2. Fit testing
• Types of respirators
• Types of canisters
• Inspections
• Care and use

• H. Fall Protection
• 1. Types
• 2. Inspection
• 3. Care and use

• I. Other PPE
• 1. Specialty Clothing
• 3. Care and use

III. Hazard Communications and Materials Handling

• A. Types of Hazards
• 1. Hazard communications
• 2. Written plan
• 3. Chemical inventory hazardous materials
• 4. Container labeling
• 5. Material safety data sheet
• Definition
• Location
• 6. Safety equipment and employee responsibilities

• B. Transportation of Hazardous Materials
• 1. Must be accompanied by material safety data sheet
• 2. Container must be properly labeled
• 3. Must be accompanied by a properly completed manifest

• C. Uncontrolled/Unauthorized Release of Hazardous Materials (US equivalent = HazWopr)
• 1. Report the incident to the person in charge
• 2. Do not respond to the release unless properly trained

IV. Occupational Health

• A. Employee's Responsibilities in Dealing With Industrial Hygiene Hazards.
• 1. Know the hazards
• Do not handle or dispose of health hazards unless specifically trained or certified
• Report any suspicion of a health hazard to the person in charge
• 2. Potential hazards at the work site
• Hydrogen sulfide (H₂S)
• Diesel mist (oil-based mud)
• Noise
• Others

V. Specialized Work Procedures

• A. Hazardous Energy Control (Lock-out/Tag-out)
• 1. Define
• 2. Coordination with authorized persons
• Operator/contractor safety manual
• Job planning meeting
• Site and unit specific objectives
• 3. Lock-out, tag-out, verify

• B. Work Permits (Confined Space and Hot Work)
• 1. Define
• 2. Types
• Confined Space
• Hot work
• Other
• 3. Employee responsibility

VI. Fire Safety

• A. Prevention

• B. Employee Responsibilities
• 1. Report all fires and fire hazards immediately
• 2. Be familiar with onsite fire protection
• 3. Don’t obstruct or block fire escape routes
• 4. Don’t tamper with fire extinguisher/apparatus
• 5. Use fire extinguisher only if trained and authorized to do so
• 6. Observe all precautions and procedures
• 7. Participate in site specific fire drills
• 8. Be aware of location and position of exit routes
• 9. Know your responsibilities, station bill (muster list) and/or emergency evacuation plan

VII. Materials Handling

• A. Mechanical Equipment
• 1. Rules to follow when working around cranes/cherry pickers/forklifts
• Do not stand/walk under a suspended load
  
• Do not position yourself between a suspended load and an immovable object
• Always maintain communication with the operator
• Always stand clear of lines and rigging
• Never ride on a load
• Be aware of your surroundings and always have a way out
• Pay attention to backup/movement alarms
• Understand dangers associated with electrical lines in close proximity
• Never operate a crane or forklift unless you are certified and authorized to do so
• Always use tag lines
• Inspect slings & rigging before each use

• B. Personal Lifting Technique
• 1. Review of lifting techniques

VIII. First Aid

• A. General
• 1. In the event of injury, summon help and report injury to the person in charge
• 2. Be familiar with site specific first aid station locations
• 3. Respond to the extent that you are trained

• B. Bloodborne Pathogens
• 1. Definitions
• 2. Precautions
• Avoid contact with blood or bodily fluids
• Use latex gloves or CPR barrier kits
• Use care when handling used razor blades, needles or other sharp objects
• Contaminated first aid materials (biohazards) must be
• Report all exposures immediately

IX. Rig/Platform Environment

• A. Platform or Location Arrival Procedures
• 1. Use caution when using walkways (maintain good footing and balance)
• 2. Keep one hand free to hold handrails
• 3. Get help with baggage or make multiple trips
• 4. Sign in at checkpoint with person in charge or dispatcher

• B. Home Away From Home
• 1. Be prepared for unexpected extended stays
• 2. Bring sufficient quantities of personal items

• C. Understand the Site-specific Orientation (Ask Questions If You Do Not Understand)

X. Emergency Response

• A. Alarms
• 1. Types
• Fire
• Blowout
• Abandon rig
• H2S gas (if applicable)
• Combustible gas (if applicable)
• Man overboard (if applicable)
• All clear

OFFSHORE ENDORSEMENT

NOTE: The program self-study for Sections XI and XII is required only for those programs seeking to qualify for Offshore Endorsement.

XI. Transportation

• A. Arrival at Shorebase
• 1. Check in with the dispatcher or person in charge
• 2. Inquire as to site-specific orientation
• 3. Identify carry-on baggage (weight, quantity and hazardous materials)
• 4. Stand-by in designated waiting area until instructed to proceed by dispatcher or person in charge

• B. Helicopter Transportation
• 1. The Pilot is in command and has complete authority
• 2. Helicopter boarding and unboarding
• Board only when instructed to do so by pilot
• Avoid the main rotor and tail rotor
• Secure loose items and hats
• Keep all objects over 4 feet in the horizontal position
• Secure personal baggage in the baggage compartment. Never go aft of the baggage compartment
  
• 3. No smoking in and around the helicopter
• 4. Wear seat belt and the PFD provided in the helicopter
• 5. Alert the pilot to anything unusual inside or outside the craft
• 6. Be attentive during the helicopter orientation

• C. Boat Transportation
• 1. The captain is in command and has complete authority
• 2. Wear your PPE when boarding or leaving the vessel
• 3. Report to vessel crew for seating assignment and baggage storage
• 4. Study the vessel station bill and know your responsibilities in case of an emergency

• D. Swing Ropes
• 1. Locations
• 2. Types

• E. Personnel Baskets
• 1. Description
• 2. Components

XII. Water Safety

• A. Personal Flotation Devices
• B. Survival Craft
• A. Standby Rescue Vessel

XIII. Marine Debris

• A. Identification
• B. Reporting

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