Alerts & Learnings Working with Chemicals - Explosion A Rig Manager arrived at a rig-site early in the morning and proceeded to switch on the generator for powering up the site. Approximately 15 minutes later there was an explosion in the Tool House. The blast shifted a loader forward 600mm. Debris was found up to 100m away. At the time of the operation the rig was not operational and undergoing maintenance. The Rig Manager was in the Site Manager’s Office and was the only person on site. The remaining crew were due to arrive later that morning. There were no injuries. To view this Safer Together safety alert in full, click the 'Download Alert' button above. Download Alert Rate this Alert Your Rating Average Rating Share: Share on Linkedin Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Share with Email
Alert 28 Jul 2025 Potential Dropped Objects (PDOs) returned with units In the offshore environment Potential Dropped Objects (PDO’s) are a major safety risk as the transportation of units is normally completed using cranes and lifting items great heights. This poses the risk of items falling and striking personnel in the vicinity. Over the years, many PDO’s have been d… View Alert
Alert 10 Jun 2025 Dropped Object Due to Corroded Deluge Flange After landing a lower completion assembly on the drill floor and while retracting the deck crane whip line and twin hook stinger back through the v-door, the twin hook stinger swung to starboard causing one of the hooks to strike a blanking flange on the drill floor deluge line. The 4.95kg blanking … View Alert
Alert 10 Jun 2025 Rust Particle Enters Eye During Spool Removal A Mechanical Tech was tasked with the removal of a spool. Due to the location of the spool, the technician had to work in a restricted space, lying on their back to access the flange bolts. During removal, the IP felt what they believed to be rust, hit their face. Following this, the IP re-positione… View Alert