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Contractor, vendor team up to improve training, fall protection, strength of derrick-riding basket
Posted on 08 September 2010 in 2010, Drilling It Safely, September/October, The Efficient Rig, Videos
Collaboration is a beautiful thing, especially when it extends beyond the parties involved to create a standard of practice for a safer workplace…
HSE Corner: Taking lessons in standardization, discipline from fighter pilot training to offshore drilling
Posted on 14 July 2010 in Departments, Drilling It Safely, July/August
Our industry has come a long way in developing safe and efficient training. However, Brian “Bru” Brurud developed a new spin on the subject…
Global drilling industry pushes LTI rate down to record-low 0.37 while fatalities remain same
Posted on 14 July 2010 in Drilling It Safely, July/August
The lost-time Incident (LTI) rate for the global drilling industry reached a record low of 0.37 in 2009 – a 25% reduction from the 0.49 rate in 2008…
Simulators create immersive role-playing environments for team-based lifting training
Posted on 14 July 2010 in Drilling It Safely, July/August
Over the past 10 years, most fatal work accidents on offshore oil and gas structures have involved the use of lifting equipment. The central causal factors are human error. In particular…
Lift plans must tackle key questions of risk, responsibility, crew understanding, equipment
Posted on 14 July 2010 in Drilling It Safely, July/August
A lifting operation should be a well thought-out process – careful planning and assessment are required to ensure it is conducted safely and effectively. Several key…
Environmental benefits may outweigh higher initial costs for readily biodegradable lubricants
Posted on 14 July 2010 in Drilling It Safely, July/August
Diamond Offshore Drilling has worked with Ohio-based Terresolve Technologies to replace the petroleum lubricants used on Diamond’s rigs with readily biodegradable fluids where…
4 steps to assess, avoid musculoskeletal injury
Posted on 30 April 2010 in 2010, Departments, Drilling It Safely, May/June
Safety is an ongoing concern for our industry. From fire-resistant suits to protective eyewear and headgear, rig crews have access to a plethora of external protective equipment safety…
HSE Corner: Competent water management system will improve drinking water quality, protect employee health
Posted on 25 March 2010 in 2010, Departments, Drilling It Safely, March/April
There is an increasing awareness in the offshore drilling industry that safe and potable water is an important factor for good health onboard the rig. Many offshore platforms use bottled water for human consumption to ensure quality…
GPS tracking systems on company vehicles can save fuel, labor costs, correct bad driving habits
Posted on 24 March 2010 in 2010, Drilling It Safely, March/April
GPS tracking systems have been available for years, but only in the past year has the technology and price reached levels that…
More than the sum of its parts: how 20,000-psi subsea BOP stack was designed, developed
Posted on 24 March 2010 in 2010, Drilling It Safely, March/April
This article focuses on identifying and completing the GAP technologies necessary for the design and testing of a deepwater 20,000-psi subsea…
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