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Safety Alerts

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Safety Topics (JSAs)

150+ Safety Meeting Topics (JSAs), organized by topic

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Safety Alerts

Browse close to 700 Safety Alerts, categorized by date

12 February 2024

Alert 24-2 – Dropped Object

4 January 2024

Alert 24-1 – Rig worker falls while descending derrick ladder

2 November 2023

Alert 23-6 – Rig personnel exposed to unrecognized stored-energy hazard

2 November 2023

Alert 23-5 – H2S released during rig reactivation activities

13 September 2023

Alert 23-4 – Electrical shock to rig personnel from third party rotating head hydraulic unit

7 August 2023

Alert 23-3 – Crew member caught between hydratong and pipe stump

4 May 2023

Alert 23-2 – Deck grating dislodged under wave action and forced up the side of the hull

1 February 2023

Alert 23-01 – Drill string severed/parted while laying down drill pipe

16 November 2022

Alert 22-06 Semi-submersible MODU Total Failure During Severe Weather Event

16 November 2022

Alert 22-05 Semi-submersible Mobile Offshore Drilling Unit (MODU) Unlatched From Well in Progress

Safety Meeting Topics (JSAs)

150+ Safety Meeting Topics (JSAs), organized by topic

23 February 2015

High Temperature + High Humidity + Physical Work = Heat Illness

High Temperature + High Humidity + Physical Work = Heat Illness When the body is unable to cool itself through sweating, serious heat illnesses may occur. 
23 February 2015

Heat-Related Conditions

Heat-Related Conditions Mechanics of Heat-Related Conditions:  Under normal conditions the body’s ability to dissipate heat through the evaporation of sweat and convection of cooler air over
23 February 2015

Injuries Due to Cold

Injuries Due to Cold Frostbite Frostbite results from exposure to severe cold.  The nose, cheeks, ears, toes, and fingers are the parts most frequently frostbitten. Symptoms: 
23 February 2015

First Aid: General

First Aid: General First Aid is the immediate care given by a person to another who has been injured or has been suddenly taken ill. A.
23 February 2015

Spider Bites

Spider Bites The danger of spider bites:  Most spiders are harmless, with the exception of the black widow and the brown recluse spiders (sometimes called the
23 February 2015

Radiation Safety

Radiation Safety Radiation is an emotional topic. For many, the mention of the word radiation produces a strong reaction of fear. However, radiation—when treated with healthy
23 February 2015

Manifestations of Specific Drugs

Manifestations of Specific Drugs The classifications of Controlled Substances are: 1. Narcotics: Opium, Heroin, Codeine, Morphine, Methadone 2. Depressants: Barbiturates, Tranquilizers, Chloral Hydrate, Methaqualone 3. Stimulants:
23 February 2015

It’s Hot Again

It’s Hot Again With hot weather full upon us, it’s time to start thinking about the protective measures needed to get through the summer months comfortably
23 February 2015

Heat Stress Precautions and Ill Effects

Heat Stress Precautions and Ill Effects Simple precautions can prevent many heat-related deaths and injuries. It is recommended that you practice the following helpful habits: Drink plenty
23 February 2015

Identification of Chemical Abusers in Work Areas

Identification of Chemical Abusers in Work Areas SICK LEAVE—unusually high medical treatment records and excessive sick leave. Frequent unexplained ABSENTEEISM. Reporting for work late frequently and