Safety Alerts

6 May 1998

Alert 98 – 14 Bolt Breakage

Alert 98 – 14 Bolt Breakage WHAT HAPPENED: While pulling out of the hole, both brake band anchor bolts failed. The elevators were about six feet (two meters)
6 May 1998

Alert 98 – 09 BOP Fall Protection

Alert 98 – 09 BOP Fall Protection WHAT HAPPENED: A rig worker recently fell while working on a BOP. He was wearing a full body harness with
6 May 1998

Alert 98 – 08 Running Casing Safely

Alert 98 – 08 Running Casing Safely WHAT HAPPENED: While running 5 1/2” casing, the driller observed the derrickman placing his hands and fingers on top of
6 May 1998

Alert 98 – 07 Potential for Fire: Air Compressors

Alert 98 – 07 Potential for Fire: Air Compressors WHAT HAPPENED: A semi-submersible MODU experienced a fire and explosion in its machinery equipment space due to an internal
6 May 1998

Alert 98 – 06 Forklift Safety

Alert 98 – 06 Forklift Safety WHAT HAPPENED: A senior rig toolpusher was operating the rig forklift. He discovered a hydraulic leak after he had raised the load
6 May 1998

Alert 98 – 05 Exposure to Noise

Alert 98 – 05 Exposure to Noise WHAT HAPPENED: Here are some examples of exposures to noise measured by an operator
6 May 1998

Alert 98 – 04 Radio Frequency Radiation Hazards

Alert 98 – 04 Radio Frequency Radiation Hazards WHAT HAPPENED: API RP54 states: “Precautions should be exercised in explosive operations to prevent radio frequency radiation hazards. Warning signs
6 May 1998

Alert 98 – 32 Fatality – Crane Accident

Alert 98 – 32 Fatality – Crane Accident WHAT HAPPENED: An accident during crane operations occurred on an offshore platform tender drilling rig resulting in fatal injuries to
6 May 1998

Alert 98 – 31 Drilling Breaks

Alert 98 – 31 Drilling Breaks WHAT HAPPENED: A drilling rig experienced a chain of events, which could have resulted in a loss of well control. The