Joint Operations

1. Joint Operations JO EHS Bulletin 2010 AUG Prepared & Published Monthly by EH&S, F&S Group Recognizing Best Practices Status of Hazard Reports – 2010 (YTD) Injury Incident & Lessons Learned IMCO conducted a Behavior Based Safety (BBS) Campaign by reporting and recognizing the best practices among their workforce.  As part of this campaign best practices of workers were identified and reviewed by  JO – PGP representatives and BBS Adviser. Some of the employees were selected for recognition based on the review of best practices.  Awards were distributed in presence of JO representatives on 19th July, IP last position Before falling 2009 Work Platform IP Fell here IP Position On the ground One foreman and two workers were replacing a 3” valve on the separator in Sub centre 16. They were wearing Self Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA). Shortly after starting the work the foreman went out of the scaffold platform on to the separator top and fell down (approx.7 meters) to the ground. He suffered fractures on his spine and neck. What Went Wrong • The foreman attended SCBA training 2 years before using it for this job. He sought the help of co-worker, who was not formally trained in use of SCBA, to open the air supply valve on his SCBA. A wrong valve was opened which did not allow air flow to face piece. • The vessel (Separator) contained crude oil and was not fully depressurized. Gas/H2S was released while workers removed the valve. • Communication between asset owner and job executing group was not clear; job planning, preparation and risk assessment was inadequate. • JSA was not detailed enough and not discussed with workers performing the job. • Work permit was issued without site inspection and checking the vessel’s condition Safety Stand Down Day No. of Recordable Injuries since 2003 JO held safety stand-down day on 2nd June, 2010. All JO and contractors employees participated in a number of meetings and discussed detail about performing Job Safety Analysis, how to use JSA and its importance. Meetings were held in English, Arabic and Hindi languages. Contractors actively participated in the safety stand-down day by displaying banners, distributing fliers etc. These numbers include all job related injuries and fatalities , excluding first aid injuries Lessons Learned • Select only trained and competent people to perform work requiring specialized breathing apparatus • An airline/cascade breathing system must be used for work when it is known H2S is present. Use SCBA for emergency/rescue situations only. • Do not allow anyone except yourself to adjust air valves on the breathing apparatus • Inspect the work site to observe and verify permit conditions before approving and signing the work permit • When the scope of work changes hold a meeting with involved parties to prepare and agree on a plan that addresses job hazards and steps to mitigate risk • Do not attempt to repair or remove valves under pressure • Activate Stop Work Authority until a job is adequately planned and clearly communicated, pre-job risk assessment understood, workers sufficiently trained, and vessel depressurized. • Take time to develop a comprehensive JSA that has been reviewed and understood by all parties involved KPI President’s Visit Mr. Hussain E. Ismail, President of Kuwait Petroleum International Ltd., visited Joint Operations. He was accompanied by Mr. Khalid Al-Quraini, Head of HSE – KGOC. He toured LSP plant where LSP Operations Specialist Mr. Keith Ronk and Sr. Safety Engineer Mr. Mohammed Abbas explained the process and JO EHS and OE programs and procedures.