PDO Well Engineering 5 Must wins

Last Updated: December 31st, 2022/Views: 818/1.4 min read/

Petroleum Development of Oman, Well Engineering directorate came up with an amazing idea to focus on the most painful HSE aspects of the operations that continuously cause incidents.

As a result of the analysis of the root causes, the team identified the countermeasures in each of 5 pain areas to prevent those surging incidents from happening.

Road Safety

Compliance with SP-2000, HSE Specification – Road Transport.
Reinforce your company’s commuting policy.
IVMS Management
Periodic Vehicle Inspection including tire safety.

Hand Safety

The Four Golden Questions

How can the job be done Hands Off?
Do you think about stored energy release that can injure your Hands & Fingers?
Do you identify pinch points & discuss them during your TBT?
Are the hand tools, we use fit for the job and used correctly?

DROPS

Compliance with SP-2097
DROPS focal point
Regular DROPS inspections
Third-party DROPS inspection
Maintain and update a DROPS picture book.
Have functional red and no-go zones for all of your work locations.

Lifting Safety

Compliance with the lifting procedures PR-1708, PR-1709 & SP-1251.
Competent authorized Person (CAP) for lifting on your work locations.
Updated lifting register on your work locations.
Use of certified Lifting Equipment & Accessories in your work locations.
Approved lift plans for various lifting and hoisting activities.

Process Safety

Compliance with Certification & Testing Requirements
Comply with 10 Critical elements to keep Wells Safe