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Space for this important
event is still available.
Please see IADC staff onsite for door registration.
The cost is $525 per person.
7:45 am
Conference
Registration Texas Ballroom Foyer
Exhibition
Texas
Ballroom
1-4
Coffee
Service Sponsored
by Reel Group Inc.
8:30 am
Welcome & Introduction
Texas Ballroom 5-7
8:45 am
Moderator: Mike Killalea, IADC
Setting the
Stage: Lift Statistics Tell Us We Have a Problem:
Joe Levine, Minerals Management
Service
Lifting operations have resulted recently in several
well-publicized disasters. Cranes have loomed large in some tragedies, but they
are not the sole culprit in accident lifting and fatalities. Joe Levine, Senior
Engineer, MMS, will present detailed statistics on lifting incidents on the US
Outer Continental Shelf (OCS) representing several years of MMS data. While his
presentation speaks specifically to OCS operations, particularly the Gulf of
Mexico, these trends can be extrapolated to general lifting operations on land
and the offshore around the world. This presentation will provide conference
participants with a reality check on the very real dangers of executing lifting
operations without following proper procedures, without instilling correct
behaviors and competencies in your personnel, and without having proper
equipment in-place for the job at hand.
9:15 am
Moderator: Mike Killalea, IADC
Lifting
Disasters in Real Life/Horror Stories from IADC’s Files of Safety Alerts and
Accident Statistics Program: Joe Hurt, IADC & Stewart Fraser, HSE&S
Manager, International
Association of Oil & Gas Producers (OGP)
Beyond the stark statistics, the impact of any safety
incident is always on the people involved, their lives and their families.
Messers Hurt and Fraser will review real-life incidents reported to IADC and OGP,
providing cautionary advice on lifting no-no’s.
9:45 am
Coffee
Service & Exhibit Viewing Sponsored by Reel Group
Inc.
10:15 am
How to Conduct Safe Lifts: Operators’ Stories
Moderator: Bob Warren, Pride International Inc.One Operator's Approach to
Lift Planning and Dropped Object Awareness:
Jake Reidenbach, BP Americas
A description of
one operator's approach to lift planning process in it's offshore operations.
This process is a program developed from the most recent OGP Recommended
Practice and is being implemented across BP Gulf of Mexico operations. The
presentation discusses the person in charge of lifting operations,
classification of lifts and lift planning tools. In addition, the presentation
will focus on potential dropped objects for mechanical and lifting operations
both on drilling rigs and production facilities.
Mechanical Lifting and
Handling - Perspective from a Major Operator:
Jim McClellon, Shell
This paper will
discuss Shell’s policies and procedures for mechanical lifting operations on the
outer continental shelf. It will also discuss the issues and reasoning that led
to the development of these policies and procedures.
Chevron GOM Crane Program
Overview:
Gerard Victoriano,
Chevron
The presentation
will cover the Chevron GOM Crane Program to include safe operations, training,
lift planning, inspections and vendor expectations.
11:45 am Luncheon & Exhibit Viewing Lakeview
Room
1:00 pm Safety Management
Systems & Standards for Lifting
Moderator: Jason Mathews, MMS
Update and Status on MMS’s
Proposed Rule:
Safety and Environmental Management Systems: Joe Levine, Minerals
Management Service
MMS believes
industry needs to develop a Safety and Environmental Management System (SEMS)
that would address the behavioral aspects of working on the OCS, including crane
and lifting operations. SEMS is a company-level organizational tool designed to
help operators develop plans to meet their obligations to protect workers and
the environment. Currently, SEMS is a voluntary complement to MMS operating
regulations and requirements. In that sense, MMS wants to send the message that
operators and contractors should go beyond MMS compliance requirements to assure
safe OCS oil and gas operations. From the MMS perspective, SEMS means operating
according to four critical elements. These elements are: Hazard Analysis,
Management of Change, Operating Procedures and Mechanical Integrity. This
presentation is designed to provide industry with an update on MMS’s current
position on SEMS and how it can be useful when conducting crane and lifting
operations.
Proposal for New ISO Standard
for Pedestal Cranes:
Vidar Gjerstad, StatoilHydro
An
overview of Norway’s proposal for the development of a international standard
for offshore pedestal cranes under the auspices of ISO TC 96, based upon the
European standard EN 13852-1 will be given.
API Specification 2C,
“Specification for Offshore Pedestal Mounted Cranes” vs. EN13852-1, “Offshore
Cranes, Part 1: General Purpose Offshore Cranes”:
Doug Morrow, Seatrax
A comparison of
the design, testing and safety feature requirements of these International
Offshore Crane Specifications/Standards.
Recognizing Common Rigging
Problems Before the Lift Begins:
Chris
Whitehead, The
Crosby Group
Discussion on
some of the most common rigging problems that a competent person should be able
to recognize before the lift begins. The ability of a competent person to
recognize problems before the lift begins is critical to any good Risk
Management program. The items discussed can be used as a partial check list of
what to look for when evaluating the effectiveness of planning in any rigging
environment. Indications of improper rigging techniques with slings and hardware
will be stressed.
3:00 pm Coffee Service & Exhibit Viewing
Sponsored by Reel Group Inc.
3:30 pm
Moderator: Alan Spackman, IADC
Lifting at the Limits: Shock Loading and Environmental
Impact on Wire Rope: Vic Maia, Southwest Wire Rope
An overview of
the dynamic behavior of wire rope as it operates on a crane under normal and
abnormal loading and environmental conditions.
4:00 pm Training, Competency &
Human Factors for Safer Lifting Moderator:
Alan Spackman, IADC
Training Methodology: Including
on the Job, Computer-Based Simulators and Standards for Competency:
John Taylor & Dennis Tucker, NSL America Inc.
Expansion on
training methodology, including on the job, computer-based simulators, and
standards for competency, describing each in detail, showing a blended approach
to ultimately achieving competence in lifting operations.
Human Factors in
Achieving Safe Crane, Lifting and Deck Operations:
J.R. Guidry, Energy Cranes LLC
Work accomplished in the North Sea established that the vast majority of
crane-related incidents resulted not from technical failure or even operator
error, but from non-existent or conflicting lifting procedures for crane, deck
and vessel crew (particularly where employed by several different companies) or
through non-compliance with these procedures. The result was the development of
Integra, an initiative driven by Sparrows Offshore (Energy Cranes) with
participation from major deck operations contractors (Wood Group, AMEC, PSN) and
now rolled out on all Shell platforms in the UK. It has had immediate incident
reduction effect and is now being adopted cross-industry in the North Sea under
the auspices of the Step Change for Safety Initiative.
5:00 pm Exhibit Viewing & Welcoming Reception
Sponsored by Offshore Operators Committee
Wednesday, 16
July 2008
7:45 am Conference Registration Texas
Ballroom Foyer
Exhibition
Texas
Ballroom
1-4
Coffee Service
Sponsored by Kennedy Wire Rope & Sling Co.
8:30 am Welcome & Introduction
Texas Ballroom 5-7
8:45 am
Moderator:
Bob Watson, Seatrax
Conducting Safe Personnel Lifts: The BP/Pride Thunderhorse
Experience
Over a span of
16 months Thunder Horse safely transferred by personnel basket 281,000+
personnel between the PDQ facility and adjacent flotels (ships serving as
hotels). This safety performance was achieved through the combined efforts of
BP, Pride Offshore, and the Billy Pugh Company.
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Dave Castro,
Wells Safety Advisor, BP
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Bryan Sanchez,
Rig Manager, Pride International Inc.
9:45 am Coffee Service & Exhibit Viewing
Sponsored by Kennedy Wire Rope & Sling Co.
10:15 am
Safe Lifting Through Sound Equipment and Maintenance
Moderator: John Pertgen, IADC
Failure Modes, Effects &
Criticality Analysis (FMECA):
John Cameron & Ian Hale,
Energy Cranes LLC
The FMECA process identifies every failure which could occur in a given crane,
quantifies the likelihood of occurrence, measures the potential severity of the
consequences of occurrence, and then produces recommendation either on
modification to eliminate or reduce the likelihood (in the case of major risks)
or define the frequency and intensiveness of inspection and maintenance routines
over the various systems and components on the crane. This ‘up front’
engineering study work enhances safety, targets maintenance spent where it will
deliver safety and operating efficiency, and delivers savings through the
elimination or reduction of frequency in non-essential inspection and
maintenance work and the associated routine offshore man hours/offshore travel &
working risk exposures.
Auxiliary Floor Hoist Rigging:
Chip Schwamb,
Kennedy Wire Rope and Sling Co.
Examination of slings and rigging commonly used on land based and water based
drilling rigs around the operating floor. An outline will be given on the floor
hoist lifting system focused on slings and connecting slings in that system.
Inspection and maintenance of all types of slings will also be discussed.
Flat Web Slings:
Don Lewis,
Certex
Examples of
sling failures investigated in the field as well as modifications made to reduce
failures. A presentation on the Inspection & Removal from Service Criteria,
ANSI, ASME, API & OSHA regulations and standards applicable to Web Slings
Includes a discussion on actual accidents and how they could be prevented.
11:45 am Luncheon & Exhibit Viewing Lakeview
Room
1:00 pm
Non-Crane Lifting: A Major Concern
Moderator: Joe Hurt, IADC
Other Lifting Devices:
David Cunningham,
Hoist and Crane Service Group
Governing safety
rules of "Other Lifting Devices" overhead hoists, monorails, bridge cranes,
lever hoist and chainfalls. Details Memorandum of Understanding between the
Coast Guard and OSHA and other regulatory bodies concerning hoists and cranes.
Experience with Electrical
Winches on Cranes Using Integrated Permanent Magnet Motor Technology:
Hege Kverneland, National Oilwell Varco
A new winch
using Permanent Magnet Motor (PM-motor) Technology has been developed and
implemented for use on large offshore cranes. Using a winch with integrated
PM-motor the overall inertia of the winch is low compared with an AC-motor
solution. Another safety advantage using a PM-motor is the integrated braking
capability.
Man-Riding Winches - Real Life
Maintenance Issues:
Jim Rogers, Industrial Air Tool
Presentation
showing the safety features of the Dedicated Manriding Air Winches and the
required maintenance on each piece. Required inspection procedures that should
be carried out prior to each use of the dedicated manriders and the problems
with the wire rope coming into contact with the top drives and the damages that
could result to the units will also be discussed.
Air Winches and Hoists used for
Personnel Handling: Understanding Design Rules, Ratings, Certification and
Applications:
Roger McCorkle, Ram Winch & Hoist
A fundamental
understanding of the history, current design standards, regulations and
certifying authorities as it applies to using air winches and base mounted
hoists for use in raising and lowering personnel in onshore and offshore
drilling applications.
3:00 pm Coffee Service & Exhibit Viewing
Sponsored by Kennedy Wire Rope & Sling Co.
3:30 pm Ask the Regulator: Your
Chance to Clarify the Rules Moderator: Allen
Verret, Offshore Operators Committee
After
two days of intense
information on the important subject of lifting it is time to hear from our
partners in safety; the regulators. To wrap up the event, a
group of
key regulators will discuss lifting problems from their perspective and field
audience questions on central regulatory issues and possible future rulemakings.
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Joe Levine, Senior Engineer,
Minerals Management Service
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CDR Jeffrey Johnson,
Chief - Inspection & Investigation, United
States Coast Guard
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John Giefer, Area Director, Occupational Safety & Health Administration
4:45 pm Adjourn
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EXHIBITION INFORMATION
Exhibition for this
event is sold out.
Please visit the
exhibitors at the conference! |
Exhibitors
Bishop
Lifting Products Inc.
J.D. Neuhaus LP
Reel Group Inc.
Patriot Mechanical Handling Inc.
The Crosby Group
Drilling Systems (UK) Ltd
Gunnebo Johnson Corporation
NSL
America Inc.
ENVIRO-PAK/Tech Oil Products
Hilman Rollers
Kennedy Wire Rope & Sling Co.
Platform Crane Services, Inc.
Hampco
Certex USA
Holloway Houston Inc.
Energy Cranes LLC
Hoist
& Crane Service Group
DCL Mooring & Rigging
Southwest Ocean Services, Inc.
Dynamic Equipment USA
Innovative Crane Technologies
Alexander/Ryan Marine & Safety Co
Conference Program Committee
Walter Cabucio,
Transocean
Joe Hurt, IADC
Mike Killalea, IADC
Joe Levine, Minerals Management Service
Brian Maness, Diamond Offshore Drilling Inc.
Ian Murdoch, Diamond Offshore Drilling Inc.
John Pertgen, IADC
Alan Spackman, IADC
Allen Verret, Offshore Operators Committee
Bob Warren, Pride International Inc.
Bob Watson, Seatrax
Hotel Information
Please make your room reservations directly with
the hotel.
Please be sure to
mention IADC to obtain discounted rate.
Omni Houston Hotel Westside
13210 Katy Freeway
Houston, Texas 77079
Phone: 1/281-558-8338 Fax: 1/281-558-4028
Room Rates: $150.00 per night (single or double)
Rates available until 28 June 2008.
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