This presentation covers dropped objects, how we define dropped objects and understand their causes and consequences.
Topics covered include:
> Static Dropped Objects
> Dynamic Dropped Objects
> Working at height
> Hazard identification
This presentation gives an overview of Lloyd’s Register’s services regarding wind farm operations. In particular Lloyd's Register has worked hard to develop the service for risk-based optimisation of maintenance strategies.
If you operate, own, finance or insure one or more wind farms, Lloyd's Register can add value to your O&M planning by monitoring, learning, retaining and optimising the O&M tasks to minimise downtime, spares count, unscheduled maintenance, unnecessary site visits and to ensure, through informed planning, maintenance technicians arrive at site with correct parts, correct tools, correct training and expertise to keep the wind turbines running throughout their design life for the least possible cost.
Asset integrity services such as KBAI™ (Knowledge Based Asset Integrity) provide risk profiling for key components based on assessment of data from a variety of sources. This allows owners and operators to better predict where problems will occur. Similar approaches are already regularly used by owners and operators in other industries such as oil and gas. Such systems provide a maintenance and/or inspection task plan that is optimised specifically for the asset and the business. - See more at: http://blog.lr.org/2013/05/kbai-the-definitive-addition-to-your-om-strategy/#sthash.TWKPtbTK.dpuf
Best practice dropped object hand handbookmohamed Amri
This document provides guidelines for securing equipment and preventing dropped objects. It defines important terms like barriers, fall energy, and fall factor. The document emphasizes that everyone in the value chain, from design to maintenance, is responsible for following the guidelines to secure equipment properly and achieve the goal of zero dropped objects. Key responsibilities include using integrated barrier solutions, evaluating risk from equipment locations, and ensuring safe access for maintenance.
There has been much discussion around the topic of ice build-up on wind turbines, particularly those close to civilisation. As with any structure, under the right atmospheric conditions, ice can build-up over a period of time. Whilst the accumulation of ice is highly dependent on weather conditions and the turbines operational state, this build-up can lead to potential risks as the ice melts.
This presentation looks at the new methods developed by Lloyd's Register Consultig to measure and mitigate this risk.
Dropped Objects Presentation - Aimed At Personnel Working In the Renewable En...Jonny Betts Grad IOSH
A brief presentation on Dropped Objects, information and prevention I created for use on an Offshore Wind Farm. Aimed at the Renewable Energy Industry, but beneficial to any industry where Working @ Height is undertaken.
As one of the highest causes of incidents at work it is vital that people are made aware of how to help prevent dropped objects from happening, as well as educated in the potential impact these objects can have.
The majority of dropped objects can be avoided with the correct mitigation and barriers in place but this will only be achieved by educating employees and employers alike to the dangers and ensuring potential issues are addressed.
This document discusses safety practices for working at heights and preventing dropped objects. It begins with an agenda and overview of the safety hierarchy, including fall protection solutions, personal protective equipment, access solutions, dropped object solutions, housekeeping solutions, and equipment transport solutions. It then covers awareness of dropped object risks, costs of injuries and fatalities from dropped objects, which can average over $1 million per fatality. The document stresses the importance of risk awareness, controls, best practices, and following safety procedures to prevent injuries, fatalities, damage, and lost productivity from dropped object incidents.
Sil assessment Risk Graph and LOPA Training iFluidsJohn Kingsley
This document provides an overview of SIL assessment and LOPA (layer of protection analysis) techniques. It discusses the differences between HAZOP and SIL studies, and the relationship between HAZOP and LOPA. Key aspects covered include safety integrity levels (SIL), risk matrices, consequence analysis, likelihood analysis, establishing tolerable risk levels using the ALARP principle, and control measure prioritization. Examples are provided of a SIL-3 assessment and applying the risk graph method.
The critical equipment used in deepwater drilling operations is subjected to harsh environmental factors such as loop currents, extreme weather, and high seastates. It is important to understand the effects these environmental variables have on subsea wellhead and conductor integrity.
Through the use of drilling riser monitoring systems (DRMS) operational insight into the real-time status of critical equipment such as the Wellhead, Conductor, BOP, and Riser can be instantly evaluated allowing for safe and efficient decision making.
A business case and ROI justification is presented in order to show that a DRMS can reduce Non-Profitable Time (NPT) and Invisible Lost Time (ILT) and is financially justified by saving as few as 1 day of rig time.
This presentation gives an overview of Lloyd’s Register’s services regarding wind farm operations. In particular Lloyd's Register has worked hard to develop the service for risk-based optimisation of maintenance strategies.
If you operate, own, finance or insure one or more wind farms, Lloyd's Register can add value to your O&M planning by monitoring, learning, retaining and optimising the O&M tasks to minimise downtime, spares count, unscheduled maintenance, unnecessary site visits and to ensure, through informed planning, maintenance technicians arrive at site with correct parts, correct tools, correct training and expertise to keep the wind turbines running throughout their design life for the least possible cost.
Asset integrity services such as KBAI™ (Knowledge Based Asset Integrity) provide risk profiling for key components based on assessment of data from a variety of sources. This allows owners and operators to better predict where problems will occur. Similar approaches are already regularly used by owners and operators in other industries such as oil and gas. Such systems provide a maintenance and/or inspection task plan that is optimised specifically for the asset and the business. - See more at: http://blog.lr.org/2013/05/kbai-the-definitive-addition-to-your-om-strategy/#sthash.TWKPtbTK.dpuf
Best practice dropped object hand handbookmohamed Amri
This document provides guidelines for securing equipment and preventing dropped objects. It defines important terms like barriers, fall energy, and fall factor. The document emphasizes that everyone in the value chain, from design to maintenance, is responsible for following the guidelines to secure equipment properly and achieve the goal of zero dropped objects. Key responsibilities include using integrated barrier solutions, evaluating risk from equipment locations, and ensuring safe access for maintenance.
There has been much discussion around the topic of ice build-up on wind turbines, particularly those close to civilisation. As with any structure, under the right atmospheric conditions, ice can build-up over a period of time. Whilst the accumulation of ice is highly dependent on weather conditions and the turbines operational state, this build-up can lead to potential risks as the ice melts.
This presentation looks at the new methods developed by Lloyd's Register Consultig to measure and mitigate this risk.
Dropped Objects Presentation - Aimed At Personnel Working In the Renewable En...Jonny Betts Grad IOSH
A brief presentation on Dropped Objects, information and prevention I created for use on an Offshore Wind Farm. Aimed at the Renewable Energy Industry, but beneficial to any industry where Working @ Height is undertaken.
As one of the highest causes of incidents at work it is vital that people are made aware of how to help prevent dropped objects from happening, as well as educated in the potential impact these objects can have.
The majority of dropped objects can be avoided with the correct mitigation and barriers in place but this will only be achieved by educating employees and employers alike to the dangers and ensuring potential issues are addressed.
This document discusses safety practices for working at heights and preventing dropped objects. It begins with an agenda and overview of the safety hierarchy, including fall protection solutions, personal protective equipment, access solutions, dropped object solutions, housekeeping solutions, and equipment transport solutions. It then covers awareness of dropped object risks, costs of injuries and fatalities from dropped objects, which can average over $1 million per fatality. The document stresses the importance of risk awareness, controls, best practices, and following safety procedures to prevent injuries, fatalities, damage, and lost productivity from dropped object incidents.
Sil assessment Risk Graph and LOPA Training iFluidsJohn Kingsley
This document provides an overview of SIL assessment and LOPA (layer of protection analysis) techniques. It discusses the differences between HAZOP and SIL studies, and the relationship between HAZOP and LOPA. Key aspects covered include safety integrity levels (SIL), risk matrices, consequence analysis, likelihood analysis, establishing tolerable risk levels using the ALARP principle, and control measure prioritization. Examples are provided of a SIL-3 assessment and applying the risk graph method.
The critical equipment used in deepwater drilling operations is subjected to harsh environmental factors such as loop currents, extreme weather, and high seastates. It is important to understand the effects these environmental variables have on subsea wellhead and conductor integrity.
Through the use of drilling riser monitoring systems (DRMS) operational insight into the real-time status of critical equipment such as the Wellhead, Conductor, BOP, and Riser can be instantly evaluated allowing for safe and efficient decision making.
A business case and ROI justification is presented in order to show that a DRMS can reduce Non-Profitable Time (NPT) and Invisible Lost Time (ILT) and is financially justified by saving as few as 1 day of rig time.
Western Iowa Tech Community College Fluke Connect Student Contest Presentationflukecontests
Troubleshooting intermittent electrical issues in wind turbines. Project entry for the Fluke Connect Student Contest by Western Iowa Tech Community College. For more info, or to vote, go to https://www.facebook.com/fluke.corporation/
The document provides feedback from participants on the proposed sUAS NAS Integration Guidelines. It summarizes that:
- The guidelines lack safety analysis and operational experience input. The recommendations are overly restrictive and could have devastating economic impacts.
- The proposed type I, II, and III operations leave little viability for small operators or ability to gather meaningful data through limited operating envelopes.
- Many questions around safely defining operating parameters and applying manned aviation standards to small UAS remain unanswered. The lack of data and overly restrictive rules could lead to lack of compliance, regulatory apathy, and stalled technology investment and integration.
- The road ahead remains unclear with no clear path or timeline to a workable solution according to
An overview of the issues with offshore drilling activities in high current environments. As a solution, structural monitoring systems are suggested as a way of providing actual riser response data to the operator
The wind energy industry is growing rapidly in the United States and presents both opportunities and safety challenges. Maintaining health and safety is important as the workforce is expected to grow to 150,000 employees by 2030. Key safety issues include ensuring proper safety training and qualifications for contractors, establishing fall protection and lockout/tagout programs, addressing ergonomic hazards, and providing first aid and emergency response plans. Public safety must also be considered as wind plants attract curiosity from the public. Through collaborative efforts, the industry aims to ensure everyone goes home safely while minimizing impacts to the environment.
SIS “Final Element” Diagnostics Including The SOV, Using A Digital Valve Cont...Emerson Exchange
This document discusses using a digital valve controller to improve diagnostics and testing of safety instrumented system (SIS) final control elements. Traditional testing methods are difficult and costly. A digital valve controller allows for partial stroke testing online which improves reliability while reducing costs. It also enables solenoid valve health monitoring and diagnostic capabilities. Field experience from Ras Gas in Qatar demonstrated benefits like reduced labor and improved predictive maintenance through signature-based testing and continuous monitoring.
Fire suppression systems Full aisle containment and coolingIvett Hadik
This document discusses fire suppression systems in data centers and the challenges of implementing full cold aisle containment. It notes that while containment improves efficiency, standards like NFPA 75-76 require fire suppression systems to be modified or extended into aisles to remove obstructions. Existing solutions like fusible links or mechanical systems have been outlawed, creating a problem. The document proposes an "interactive solution" that meets NFPA standards, allows roof panels to pivot open without dropping, is testable, retrofittable, flexible and scalable. A video from Dataracks demonstrates an "active roof" system that could address this need.
This document summarizes a student project that aimed to reduce the time required to diagnose faults in wind turbine slip rings. The team:
- Engineered a controlled failure on a slip ring simulator to test monitoring variables like voltage, amperage, and temperature using Fluke Connect tools.
- Found monitoring voltage provided the best resolution and thermal imaging helped isolate problems.
- Estimated the tools could reduce average repair time per failure by 3 hours, saving 17% of work hours annually on a 140 turbine wind farm.
- Recommends the Fluke Connect system for its user-friendliness and potential to improve safety, efficiency and documentation in the renewable energy industry.
This position paper of the SIL Platform (www.nen.nl) indicates that it is common practice to operate process plants at maximum performance, optimum capacity and minimum risk levels. A Safety Integrity Level (SIL) is often determined through e.g. a Layer of Protection Analysis (LOPA) [1] [2]
[3], which is a means to quantify risks. However, LOPA is usually not the starting point for quantifying risks. This is often done with the use of a Risk Assessment Matrix (RAM). Contrary to LOPA and SIL, the use and type of RAM is not clearly pre-scribed or defined.
The intention of this guide is to provide guidance on RAM and show the relations between RAM, LOPA and SIL levels. What are the pitfalls? What is usually applied? What is often missed? It is not the intention to explain in detail the various available risk assessment techniques.
How to arrive at a SIL level in the correct manner leading to a qualitatively proper design and implementation is described in the EN-IEC 61511 standard [4]. Achieving a SIL requires amongst other aspects:
Correct identification of Safety Instrumented Functions (SIF)
Correct determination of required SIL rating of the various SIFs.
This guide strives to improve this quality by improving the quality of the risk assessment(s) providing input to the SIL determination. The targeted audience of this guide is the Dutch Process Industry Sector.
This document contains an MFD Field Work Plan and Safety Checklist. It lists potential job steps and hazards to consider for field work, such as working at heights, entering confined spaces, lifting heavy objects, and energized electrical work. For each potential hazard, it prompts the user to consider the necessary control measures, such as fall protection, permits, radiation work plans, and lock out/tag out procedures. The checklist is intended to prepare and review daily job plans with crew members and ensure all safety precautions are addressed.
The 2020 GeoTherm main company brochure showing the current inspection and services for our onshore industry and maritime services, used thoughout the world to minimise risks associated with power outages, fire and water integrity issues. Keeping businesses and vessels in operation, regardless of their location.
Eric Milavickas: Pervasive Sensing, A Strategy That’s Changing the Fundamenta...360mnbsu
What is Pervasive Sensing and how does it tie in to the Internet of Things? Eric will explain the connection and discuss the strategies companies can take to use familiar devices in new ways to improve process, reliability, energy efficiency and safety. These strategies are available today with immediate financial returns that allow companies to scale growth without scaling problems and driving global competitiveness.
From the 2014 Taking Shape Summit: The Internet of Things & the Future of Manufacturing.
Smart Wireless - Enabling Process Manufacturers to Tackle Their Biggest Chall...Society of Women Engineers
The document discusses how pervasive sensing using wireless technology can help process manufacturers tackle their biggest challenges in areas like process safety, reliability, energy efficiency, and environmental compliance. It provides examples of how wireless sensor monitoring has improved efficiency at refineries and chemical plants by detecting leaks and equipment issues earlier. The presentation argues that wireless sensing solutions are readily available today and can provide fast payback by helping companies improve operations and grow without increasing problems.
1) All contractors visiting a site should sign in and complete a safety form, and be aware of any safety rules for their work area.
2) Contractors may need specific safety instructions for certain areas or equipment, which should be written on their safety acceptance form.
3) In some cases like working at height, contractors will need to provide a method statement outlining the work and their safety plan.
Be wary of putting too much faith in NDT results unless you have the appropriate tools and assurance activities in place. This presentation covers the basics of Non-destructive testing (NDT). Overview of the services we offer for NDT using our RBI software, radiography, ultrasonics. NDT is essential tool in maintaining the integrity of assets.
Major accident-identification-and-risk-assessment-ppt4816duy nguyen
This document provides an overview of major hazard identification and risk assessment for major hazard facilities. It defines major accidents and outlines the regulatory requirements for identifying hazards, assessing risks, and controlling risks. Approaches to major accident identification include considering process accidents, concurrent activities, and non-process hazards. Tools for identification include Hazard Identification (HAZID) techniques and reviewing incident history. Risks are assessed by analyzing the likelihood and consequences of major accidents. Likelihood is evaluated both qualitatively and quantitatively using methods like fault trees and event trees. The risk assessment process aims to comprehensively understand all aspects of major accidents at a facility.
This document provides an overview of Terry Rodgers' presentation on managing, monitoring, and controlling building systems. The presentation covers various types of monitoring and control systems like DDC, DCS, PLC, and SCADA. It discusses challenges in deploying these systems and differentiating between controls and monitoring. Key aspects of alarm management, filtering, escalation, maintenance, standard operating procedures, and commissioning of monitoring and control systems are summarized. The document encourages participation in ASHRAE and completing an evaluation form.
Geo Therm company profile booklet providing a basic overview on the company, its formation, personnel and services sectors to aid existing maintenance regimes, condition monitoring for industry offshore, maritime and energy sector compliance needs.
The document discusses SiteFM's webinar on interim life safety measures (ILSM). It provides an agenda for the webinar which includes introductions, a 40 minute presentation on ILSM, next steps, and a question and answer session. It also provides background information on SiteFM and the qualifications of the webinar faculty member.
Implementation of Integrated Condition Based MaintenanceSarafian Salleh
The document discusses implementing an integrated condition-based maintenance (ICBM) program using multiple predictive techniques. Key steps include manually consolidating equipment data, sorting by maintenance type, determining monitoring technologies, developing a maintenance plan, identifying initial faults, establishing benchmarks, providing analysis and recommendations, and corrective maintenance. The ICBM program employs vibration analysis, infrared thermography, motor current analysis, partial discharge analysis, and corrective actions to comprehensively monitor critical assets and establish a predictive maintenance program. An initial feasibility study is required to formulate an effective predictive maintenance roadmap.
Geo Therm Ltd q & a write up in the oil & gas innovation magazine - summer ...Tony Dale
Geo Therm Ltd provides thermographic inspections and condition monitoring services to help identify potential failure points in oil and gas assets before issues arise. They have over 20 years of experience performing inspections on offshore rigs, FPSOs, and ships around the world. Their inspections using thermal cameras can identify electrical and mechanical issues. This helps companies limit unplanned downtime for repairs. One benefit is installing infrared windows to allow inspections without shutting down critical systems. In a case study, windows allowed regular safe inspections that improved asset safety and provided a good return on investment.
The document discusses construction work hazards and risk control methods. It defines key terms like hazards, risks, SWMS and JSA. It outlines the legislative requirements for SWMS for high risk construction work. It describes how to prepare a SWMS, including identifying hazards, assessing risks, and determining controls using the hierarchy of control. Common construction hazards are discussed along with safety data sheets, construction methods/materials, and terminology.
This document provides information on health and safety topics that HSENI (Health and Safety Executive for Northern Ireland) focuses on when inspecting workplaces. It discusses vehicle and transport safety, work at height, maintenance activities, asbestos and legionella control, slips and back injuries. It also covers accident causation theories, costs of workplace accidents, visibility issues for vehicle operators, and safe maintenance practices. The last section introduces Health and Safety Works NI, a free advisory service for small businesses on complying with health and safety regulations.
Western Iowa Tech Community College Fluke Connect Student Contest Presentationflukecontests
Troubleshooting intermittent electrical issues in wind turbines. Project entry for the Fluke Connect Student Contest by Western Iowa Tech Community College. For more info, or to vote, go to https://www.facebook.com/fluke.corporation/
The document provides feedback from participants on the proposed sUAS NAS Integration Guidelines. It summarizes that:
- The guidelines lack safety analysis and operational experience input. The recommendations are overly restrictive and could have devastating economic impacts.
- The proposed type I, II, and III operations leave little viability for small operators or ability to gather meaningful data through limited operating envelopes.
- Many questions around safely defining operating parameters and applying manned aviation standards to small UAS remain unanswered. The lack of data and overly restrictive rules could lead to lack of compliance, regulatory apathy, and stalled technology investment and integration.
- The road ahead remains unclear with no clear path or timeline to a workable solution according to
An overview of the issues with offshore drilling activities in high current environments. As a solution, structural monitoring systems are suggested as a way of providing actual riser response data to the operator
The wind energy industry is growing rapidly in the United States and presents both opportunities and safety challenges. Maintaining health and safety is important as the workforce is expected to grow to 150,000 employees by 2030. Key safety issues include ensuring proper safety training and qualifications for contractors, establishing fall protection and lockout/tagout programs, addressing ergonomic hazards, and providing first aid and emergency response plans. Public safety must also be considered as wind plants attract curiosity from the public. Through collaborative efforts, the industry aims to ensure everyone goes home safely while minimizing impacts to the environment.
SIS “Final Element” Diagnostics Including The SOV, Using A Digital Valve Cont...Emerson Exchange
This document discusses using a digital valve controller to improve diagnostics and testing of safety instrumented system (SIS) final control elements. Traditional testing methods are difficult and costly. A digital valve controller allows for partial stroke testing online which improves reliability while reducing costs. It also enables solenoid valve health monitoring and diagnostic capabilities. Field experience from Ras Gas in Qatar demonstrated benefits like reduced labor and improved predictive maintenance through signature-based testing and continuous monitoring.
Fire suppression systems Full aisle containment and coolingIvett Hadik
This document discusses fire suppression systems in data centers and the challenges of implementing full cold aisle containment. It notes that while containment improves efficiency, standards like NFPA 75-76 require fire suppression systems to be modified or extended into aisles to remove obstructions. Existing solutions like fusible links or mechanical systems have been outlawed, creating a problem. The document proposes an "interactive solution" that meets NFPA standards, allows roof panels to pivot open without dropping, is testable, retrofittable, flexible and scalable. A video from Dataracks demonstrates an "active roof" system that could address this need.
This document summarizes a student project that aimed to reduce the time required to diagnose faults in wind turbine slip rings. The team:
- Engineered a controlled failure on a slip ring simulator to test monitoring variables like voltage, amperage, and temperature using Fluke Connect tools.
- Found monitoring voltage provided the best resolution and thermal imaging helped isolate problems.
- Estimated the tools could reduce average repair time per failure by 3 hours, saving 17% of work hours annually on a 140 turbine wind farm.
- Recommends the Fluke Connect system for its user-friendliness and potential to improve safety, efficiency and documentation in the renewable energy industry.
This position paper of the SIL Platform (www.nen.nl) indicates that it is common practice to operate process plants at maximum performance, optimum capacity and minimum risk levels. A Safety Integrity Level (SIL) is often determined through e.g. a Layer of Protection Analysis (LOPA) [1] [2]
[3], which is a means to quantify risks. However, LOPA is usually not the starting point for quantifying risks. This is often done with the use of a Risk Assessment Matrix (RAM). Contrary to LOPA and SIL, the use and type of RAM is not clearly pre-scribed or defined.
The intention of this guide is to provide guidance on RAM and show the relations between RAM, LOPA and SIL levels. What are the pitfalls? What is usually applied? What is often missed? It is not the intention to explain in detail the various available risk assessment techniques.
How to arrive at a SIL level in the correct manner leading to a qualitatively proper design and implementation is described in the EN-IEC 61511 standard [4]. Achieving a SIL requires amongst other aspects:
Correct identification of Safety Instrumented Functions (SIF)
Correct determination of required SIL rating of the various SIFs.
This guide strives to improve this quality by improving the quality of the risk assessment(s) providing input to the SIL determination. The targeted audience of this guide is the Dutch Process Industry Sector.
This document contains an MFD Field Work Plan and Safety Checklist. It lists potential job steps and hazards to consider for field work, such as working at heights, entering confined spaces, lifting heavy objects, and energized electrical work. For each potential hazard, it prompts the user to consider the necessary control measures, such as fall protection, permits, radiation work plans, and lock out/tag out procedures. The checklist is intended to prepare and review daily job plans with crew members and ensure all safety precautions are addressed.
The 2020 GeoTherm main company brochure showing the current inspection and services for our onshore industry and maritime services, used thoughout the world to minimise risks associated with power outages, fire and water integrity issues. Keeping businesses and vessels in operation, regardless of their location.
Eric Milavickas: Pervasive Sensing, A Strategy That’s Changing the Fundamenta...360mnbsu
What is Pervasive Sensing and how does it tie in to the Internet of Things? Eric will explain the connection and discuss the strategies companies can take to use familiar devices in new ways to improve process, reliability, energy efficiency and safety. These strategies are available today with immediate financial returns that allow companies to scale growth without scaling problems and driving global competitiveness.
From the 2014 Taking Shape Summit: The Internet of Things & the Future of Manufacturing.
Smart Wireless - Enabling Process Manufacturers to Tackle Their Biggest Chall...Society of Women Engineers
The document discusses how pervasive sensing using wireless technology can help process manufacturers tackle their biggest challenges in areas like process safety, reliability, energy efficiency, and environmental compliance. It provides examples of how wireless sensor monitoring has improved efficiency at refineries and chemical plants by detecting leaks and equipment issues earlier. The presentation argues that wireless sensing solutions are readily available today and can provide fast payback by helping companies improve operations and grow without increasing problems.
1) All contractors visiting a site should sign in and complete a safety form, and be aware of any safety rules for their work area.
2) Contractors may need specific safety instructions for certain areas or equipment, which should be written on their safety acceptance form.
3) In some cases like working at height, contractors will need to provide a method statement outlining the work and their safety plan.
Be wary of putting too much faith in NDT results unless you have the appropriate tools and assurance activities in place. This presentation covers the basics of Non-destructive testing (NDT). Overview of the services we offer for NDT using our RBI software, radiography, ultrasonics. NDT is essential tool in maintaining the integrity of assets.
Major accident-identification-and-risk-assessment-ppt4816duy nguyen
This document provides an overview of major hazard identification and risk assessment for major hazard facilities. It defines major accidents and outlines the regulatory requirements for identifying hazards, assessing risks, and controlling risks. Approaches to major accident identification include considering process accidents, concurrent activities, and non-process hazards. Tools for identification include Hazard Identification (HAZID) techniques and reviewing incident history. Risks are assessed by analyzing the likelihood and consequences of major accidents. Likelihood is evaluated both qualitatively and quantitatively using methods like fault trees and event trees. The risk assessment process aims to comprehensively understand all aspects of major accidents at a facility.
This document provides an overview of Terry Rodgers' presentation on managing, monitoring, and controlling building systems. The presentation covers various types of monitoring and control systems like DDC, DCS, PLC, and SCADA. It discusses challenges in deploying these systems and differentiating between controls and monitoring. Key aspects of alarm management, filtering, escalation, maintenance, standard operating procedures, and commissioning of monitoring and control systems are summarized. The document encourages participation in ASHRAE and completing an evaluation form.
Geo Therm company profile booklet providing a basic overview on the company, its formation, personnel and services sectors to aid existing maintenance regimes, condition monitoring for industry offshore, maritime and energy sector compliance needs.
The document discusses SiteFM's webinar on interim life safety measures (ILSM). It provides an agenda for the webinar which includes introductions, a 40 minute presentation on ILSM, next steps, and a question and answer session. It also provides background information on SiteFM and the qualifications of the webinar faculty member.
Implementation of Integrated Condition Based MaintenanceSarafian Salleh
The document discusses implementing an integrated condition-based maintenance (ICBM) program using multiple predictive techniques. Key steps include manually consolidating equipment data, sorting by maintenance type, determining monitoring technologies, developing a maintenance plan, identifying initial faults, establishing benchmarks, providing analysis and recommendations, and corrective maintenance. The ICBM program employs vibration analysis, infrared thermography, motor current analysis, partial discharge analysis, and corrective actions to comprehensively monitor critical assets and establish a predictive maintenance program. An initial feasibility study is required to formulate an effective predictive maintenance roadmap.
Geo Therm Ltd q & a write up in the oil & gas innovation magazine - summer ...Tony Dale
Geo Therm Ltd provides thermographic inspections and condition monitoring services to help identify potential failure points in oil and gas assets before issues arise. They have over 20 years of experience performing inspections on offshore rigs, FPSOs, and ships around the world. Their inspections using thermal cameras can identify electrical and mechanical issues. This helps companies limit unplanned downtime for repairs. One benefit is installing infrared windows to allow inspections without shutting down critical systems. In a case study, windows allowed regular safe inspections that improved asset safety and provided a good return on investment.
The document discusses construction work hazards and risk control methods. It defines key terms like hazards, risks, SWMS and JSA. It outlines the legislative requirements for SWMS for high risk construction work. It describes how to prepare a SWMS, including identifying hazards, assessing risks, and determining controls using the hierarchy of control. Common construction hazards are discussed along with safety data sheets, construction methods/materials, and terminology.
This document provides information on health and safety topics that HSENI (Health and Safety Executive for Northern Ireland) focuses on when inspecting workplaces. It discusses vehicle and transport safety, work at height, maintenance activities, asbestos and legionella control, slips and back injuries. It also covers accident causation theories, costs of workplace accidents, visibility issues for vehicle operators, and safe maintenance practices. The last section introduces Health and Safety Works NI, a free advisory service for small businesses on complying with health and safety regulations.
This document provides an outline for a supervisor training on construction safety. It discusses the roles and responsibilities of supervisors in accident prevention. Supervisors are responsible for controlling the work environment and activities of their subordinates to eliminate unsafe conditions and acts. Accidents typically arise due to a lack of control at the supervision level. The training covers key construction safety areas, safety auditing, and emphasizes that planning and preparing for safety is essential and must be integrated from the start, not treated as an afterthought. Method statements are an effective tool to plan sequences of activities and identify necessary safety controls.
NT WorkSafe regulates electrical safety and compliance in the Northern Territory. They conduct inspections of solar PV installations, which present challenges due to roof access risks. Drones could help inspect solar panels safely by providing overhead images without risk of falls or manual handling. However, using drones requires training, licensing, permissions and developing compliance procedures. While drones may improve safety and access, their costs and operational limitations must be considered versus traditional inspection methods.
NT WorkSafe regulates electrical safety and compliance in the Northern Territory. They conduct inspections of solar PV installations, which present challenges due to roof access risks. Drones could help inspect solar panels safely by providing overhead images without risk of falls or manual handling. However, using drones requires training, licensing, permissions and developing compliance procedures. While drones may improve safety and access, their costs and operational limitations must be considered versus traditional inspection methods.
Ploughshare is owned by the UK Secretary of State for Defence and focuses on commercializing intellectual property from the Ministry of Defence. They have licensed over 110 technologies, spun out 11 companies, and helped create over 550 jobs in the UK. Their activities include licensing IP, providing commercialization services, and spinning out companies. Examples provided include spin-outs in areas like diagnostics, coatings, and instrumentation, as well as licenses for technologies in human identification, electro-optics, armor, radar, sonar, and cyber defense.
This document discusses physical security principles and guidelines for securing facilities. It covers conducting a security survey to identify assets, threats, and vulnerabilities. Key areas of focus include access control, perimeter security, natural surveillance, interior security systems, utility protection, and responding to security incidents. The goal is to implement layered security controls to deter, detect, delay and respond to threats in a cost-effective manner balancing security needs with user convenience.
The document provides information about a webinar on safety hazards fundamentals presented by Kathleen Collins. It includes details about accessing the audio for the webinar, the agenda covering various workplace safety hazards like electrical, fire, machinery and more. It also summarizes the different types of injuries and illnesses that can result from uncontrolled hazards, as well as controls businesses can implement including engineering, administrative and PPE controls. The document concludes with information about downloading DrakeMobile and registering for an upcoming webinar on managing online brand.
This document discusses lessons learned from incidents involving high risk plant. It provides examples of incidents involving suspended scaffolds, mobile elevating work platforms, tower cranes, and amusement devices. The key lessons identified include issues with design, inspection and maintenance, operator competence, and overreliance on safety systems. Solutions discussed include upgrading older plant, complying with inspection and maintenance requirements, ensuring operator training, and not assuming safety systems eliminate all risks.
This document discusses disaster management and disaster recovery planning. It begins with defining what constitutes a disaster and provides examples of past disasters. It then discusses what a disaster recovery plan is and the key components of developing a plan, including assessing risks, developing recovery strategies, creating detailed recovery plans, and testing plans through training and exercises. The overall approach involves scoping, planning, implementing, and maintaining a disaster recovery plan on an ongoing basis.
The document discusses two incidents at different companies - a utility company and a municipal wastewater plant. Both incidents occurred despite the companies having lower than average injury rates.
The first incident was an arc flash that occurred during maintenance on high voltage equipment at a utility company. A switching procedure was violated which led to workers being exposed to live high voltage.
The second incident was an explosion at a wastewater plant during roof removal work above a methanol storage tank. The flame arrestor on the tank was corroded and inoperative. There were no work procedures or hazard training for the job.
Both incidents were caused by failures in procedures, equipment, training, and safety programs. Contributing factors included lack of
This document discusses Horizon Utilities Corporation's health and safety practices and implementation of the IFS Applications software. Horizon Utilities is an electricity distribution company serving over 200,000 customers. It prioritizes health and safety as its top priority, with over 2.5 million hours worked without a lost time incident. The IFS Applications software allows Horizon Utilities to track over 1,800 health and safety incidents over 5 years, conduct investigations and inspections, develop training programs, and generate reports and dashboards to monitor incidents and key performance indicators. The benefits of the software include immediate incident awareness, compliance with regulations, enhanced training, and increased productivity and reporting capabilities.
Unified Systems Engineering feasibilityEric Verhulst
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What are you doing to prevent dropped objects (drops)?
1. Dropped Objects (DROPS) Prevention
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Joachim van der Meulen
M&S Manager LRED AP & ME
Secretary DROPS Asia
Working together
for a safer world
5. Definitions
Static Dropped Object
any object that falls from its previous position under its own weight – where Gravity takes
over!
Dynamic Dropped Object
any object that falls from its previous position due to applied force from
equipment/machinery or moving object – like a collision, perhaps during lifting or stacking…
think wind, pressure or electrical energy sources too
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6. Static Dropped Objects
When gravity takes over…
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Fixings fail (nuts, bolts, screws, clips etc.)
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Structure fails (gratings, signage, wind walls)
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Unsecured items fall (poor stacking, tools)
What are the Contributing Factors?
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Incorrect or home-made fixings
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Poor inspection, repair and maintenance
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Poor housekeeping, no control of items aloft
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Environmental factors over time
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Lack of experience, hazards not identified
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7. Dynamic Dropped Objects
Over 70% of Dropped Objects are dynamic
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Striking against/colliding with objects or structure
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Excessive vibrations and extreme conditions
• Heavy lifts, moves, activities where force is applied
What are the Contributing Factors?
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Unnecessary distractions whilst undertaking task
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Not following the plan or procedure
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Failure to recognize and manage change
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Lack of experience or knowledge
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No awareness of surroundings
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13. What if?
If this machine bolt was to fall from
27m - and strike someone below,
on the head (whilst wearing a
hardhat), what could happen to
them?
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21. Lloyd’s Register & DROPS
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Sponsorship and organization of DROPS Forums
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Inspections
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Audits
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Certification & Class
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Training
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Research & Development
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22. GTC Research Team
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Multi-disciplinary expertise from LR
family
> 35 years in Drilling
> 30 years in Asset Integrity
> 25 years in CFD
> 20 years in Failure analysis
> 20 years in Marine architecture
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Industry and consulting experience
80% Senior researchers with MSc /
PhD
PhD students doubling year-on-year
13 nationalities
Fluent in 18 languages
23. Background to TDS DROPS workshop
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Originally initiated and fully supported by Brunei
Shell Petroleum Company
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Based on incident data provided by Brunei Shell
Petroleum Company
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Supported by historical data available within Lloyds
Register Energy Drilling inspection records
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Participation of operators, rig owners and
manufacturer
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24. Discussions and outcome of the workshop
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New design fully enclosed TDS
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Full automated operation
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Remove / eliminate non essentials on current TDS
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Focus on design and maintenance of primary fixing
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Measure operational vibration levels; verify design accordingly
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Zone management systems
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Time requirements for maintenance and DROPS inspections
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DROPS inspections by suitable technically trained personnel
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Use visual aids to highlight critical inspection items
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Create application to upgrade picture book to handheld devices
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Develop industry standard
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25. Further Resources
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Download my free whitepaper on ‘Top Drive
Systems Dropped Objects Prevention’
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www.lrenergy.org/drops
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www.dropsonline.org
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Statistics speak for themselves.
Of 412 fatalities, 88 were directly attributed to Dropped Objects.
Access latest statistics at Bureau of Labor / OSHA
First let’s make sure we understand what a dropped object is. Let us look now at how we define dropped objects and understand their causes and consequences.
>>What is a Dropped Object? Ask the class.
>>(Reveal answer) A dropped object is any item or object that falls from its previous position. (use your prompts around you. A projector, a screen, a picture frame, an airconditioning unit, a lighting fixture…basically anything stored, fixed or used at height. Let’s say you select a lighting fixture. If this fell from the ceiling, it would be a dropped object)
It is important for us to analyse these objects and define them further.
Ask delegates to describe different kinds of dropped objects. Try to include examples from all activities – even home and leisure.
Note that some industries and regions may use different terms such as falling items, struck by, material fall – and in some cases we may report dropped objects as other types of injuries. Crush injuries for example can be caused by items being dropped on hands and feet.
It is important for us to analyse dropped objects and define them further – so we can understand how they happen and what we can do to prevent them.
Ask delegates if they know what the two definitions of dropped objects are. Try to use a visual example – perhaps something in the worksite or classroom.
You could even use a pen attached to a piece of string…
>>Static - any object that falls from its previous static position under its own weight – the weight of the pen causes the knot in the string to fail and it falls. Gravity is one of the hazards identified in our Hazard Identification Wheel.
>> Dynamic - any object that falls from its previous static position due to applied force from equipment/machinery or moving object – the pen is struck or is snagged, causing the knot to fail or the string to snap.
Think Gravity, plus mechanical, motion, pressure – even electrical (electric shock from power tool results in drop etc)
>> Also consider kinetic potential - any object that falls from its previous static position due to failure caused by repeated cyclic loading and movement – the pen swings continuously in a noisy, vibrating, windy environment – perhaps extreme temperature changes too - for days, weeks, months, causing the knot to fail or the string to snap or even the pen clip to fail due to the continuous wear.
Consider more combinations of potential hazards that affect items secured or stored at height – or even stacked against a wall. If we add other factors such as corrosion or poorly selected and installed fittings, we begin to identify potential scenarios around common working activities that can cause dropped objects.
Discuss some more examples / real incidents. Determine which were static, which were dynamic and which were kinetic. We will study these in more detail later on.
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Consider this image. What can you see. It is a potential dropped object.
Identify the individual components (housing, bracket, t-bar mount). Identify the primary fixings.
Consider how this could fall (static or dynamic). What would cause it to fall (collision, corrosion, poor maintenance, vibration etc).
Any other fixings that may prevent the light from falling (power cable, safety wire)
Have a closer look. The primary bolting uses a washer system as secondary retention (ie maintaining the torque).
The arrangement here shows two washers. This is not good practice.
It is apparent that this would not be Original Equipment Manufacturer recommended either (note evidence on bottom arrangement – inner washer covers view-hole and thread appears short).
These primary fixings must be considered as potential failure points and should be reviewed against OEM guidance.
Now the safety wire. This has been retro-fitted, is not good practice, already shows signs of corrosion etc.
All safety wires, nets etc must be carefully considered, ideally in association with OEM. Always focus on primary fixings.
This short video shows the result after a 220g bolt was dropped from 27m – through 3 stands of drillpipe.
There are a number of tools and techniques available for classifying the potential consequences from potential dropped objects. Many companies will use their own tool or technique and all the tools are for guidance only. There are simply too many influencing factors/variables for any tool to accurately predict the consequences of a potential dropped object. Some of these variables are difficult to quantify and build into a simple model, eg the shape of an object and its impact on the person, the operations and controls already in place. Hence the reason why this is a tool and guide to provide some starting point for investigation.
One such guidance tool, known as the DROPS Calculator, is offered by the DROPS Workgroup.
>>The legend may require some explanation,
Be sure to inspect all tools before using them for working at height. Ensure approves tools are selected. Never use inappropriate or home-made securing devices.
Barriered Areas are No Go Zones, unless you have been included in the TBRA/ JSA and PTW processes.
Never cross a barrier…
Discuss what is missing from this movie example
(Signage)
Red Zones or Restricted Access Areas feature on all Company operated drilling packages. However the principle can be applied to any asset zone where personnel may be exposed to dropped objects – as well as other hazards such as moving equipment, remotely operated equipment, high pressure and other hazards determined by risk assessments for the task in hand.
Areas defined as Red Zones are clearly marked. Personnel within the Red Zone must be required for the current operation and authorized by the relevantTeam Leader. The Team Leader must ensure all personnel entering the Red Zone are aware of all moving equipment such as the top drive, drawworks, pipe handling equip and so on.
It is equally important for personnel who are authorised to work within the Red Zone. Personnel must identify Step Back Safety Zones and look to limit physical time spent working within any Red Zone.
Yellow Zone – Personnel with specific work related tasks to do may enter subject to Team Leader and Permit to Work authority.
Green Zone – Anyone may enter as long as there are no additional barriers in place. In the case of visiting the dog house, it is always advisable to call ahead and plan any visits to eliminate unnecessary distractions.
These same principles are in force on many rigs worldwide, not just our organisation. Simple rule of thumb is never enter the drill floor area unless you are part of the drilling crew, have an appropriate permit and authority to enter or have the express permission of the Driller.
We are typically very good at spotting potential Static dropped objects. We can almost sense when they will happen, perhaps due to our natural perceptions of gravity, height and weight.
But when there is an activity that involves motion, do we always consider all of the potentials for Dynamic dropped objects?
Let’s imagine our task today is the removal of the table cloth from the dining table in the background. Our two young volunteers are planning to remove this quickly without causing any damage to the crockery. What hazards can you identify?
Hot liquid? Sharp edges? Spills?
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Failure Analysis
A top drive is a mechanical device on a drilling rig that provides clockwise torque to the drill string to facilitate the process of drilling a borehole. It is an alternative to rotary table. It is located at the swivel place and allows a vertical movement up and down the derrick.
An advantage of a top drive is that it allows the drilling rig to drill longer sections of a stand of drill pipe. A rotary table type rig can only drill 30-foot (9.1 m) (single drill pipe respectively) sections of drill pipe while a top drive can drill 60–90-foot (18–27 m) stands (double-triple respectively. A triple being three joints of drillpipe screwed together.), depending on the drilling rig type. Having longer sections of drill pipe allows the drilling rigs to drill deeper sections of the wellbore, thus making fewer connections of drill pipe. Another advantage of top drive systems is time efficiency. When the bit progresses under a kelly, the entire string must be withdrawn from the well bore for the length of the kelly drive. With a top drive, the draw works only has to pick a new stand from the rack and make two joints. The savings in time reduces the risk of a stuck string from annulus clogging.
Several different kinds of top drives exist, and are usually classified based on the "Safe Working Load" (SWL) of the tool, and the size and type of motor used to rotate the drillpipe. For offshore and heavy duty use, a 1000 short ton, top drive would be used, where a smaller land rig may only require a 500. Motors are available in all sizes, and come in Hydraulically powered, AC, or DC motors.