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Rig Safety Equipment Requirements for Onshore Rigs
1. Hydrogen Sulfide (H2S) Monitoring and Alarm Systems (Fixed Sensors, Monitors and
Alarms):

All rig drawings accurately reflect the location of all gas detectors and LEL safety
systems.

All land drilling rigs operating in known or suspected H2S locations are required to have
installed and fully operational two 4-channel H2S monitoring systems with two
visual-audio alarm systems:
One of the two systems must have four (4) H2S sensors, located as follows:
The top of the bell nipple
The flowline opening to the shale shaker
The Drillers position and about 18-24 inches above the floor
The cellar this sensor should be easily movable so that it can be used around the
BOP Stack or at the well testing equipment, when necessary
The second of the two systems must have four (4) H2S sensors, located as follows:
Two sensors on the perimeter of the camp site, on the side closest to the rig
One sensor at the Camp Muster Station
One sensor outside the Drilling Rig Military Post

A minimum of two (2) spare H2S sensors are required.

Two (2) H2S Monitors are required, located as follows:

Rig site in the Doghouse
Rig site in the Supervisors or Toolpushers office

Two (2) H2S Alarm Systems (one for each of the two H2S monitoring systems noted
above) with Amber Strobe Lights and Horns. First (low) alarm (visible) shall be set for
10 ppm. Second (high) alarm (visible and audible) shall be set for 20 ppm. The alarm
systems shall be located in clearly visible locations so that personnel in any work area
can see and/or hear at least one of the two alarm systems. Audible alarms shall be
included inside the rig site living quarters. H2S alarms shall be positioned at the rig
camp so that all personnel can see and hear the alarm.

2. Combustible Gas Monitoring and Alarm System (Fixed Sensors, Monitors and
Alarms):
A continuous Combustible Gas Monitoring and Alarm System, with Two (2) Lower
Explosive Limit (LEL) sensors, audible and visible alarms, and Two (2) continuous
LEL monitors are required.
The Two (2) LEL sensors must be located as follows:
Rig site one at the top of the bell nipple
Rig site one at the flowline opening to the shale shaker

A minimum of one (1) spare LEL sensor is required.

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Two (2) Combustible Gas Monitors are required, located as follows:

Rig site in the Doghouse
Rig site in the Supervisors or Toolpushers office

LEL Alarm System with Red Strobe Lights and Horns: First (low) alarm (visible) shall
be set for 20% of the LEL. Second (high) alarm (visible and audible) shall be set for
50% of the LEL. At the rig site, the LEL Alarm System shall be clearly visible from all
work areas. The LEL Alarm System shall be located on the Rig Floor, above the
Doghouse. At the camp site, the LEL Alarm System shall be located in a central area
clearly visible from all areas of the camp.

3. Portable Hydrogen Sulfide (H2S) Monitors

Six (6) Personal Portable H2S Monitors (each with the alarm set at 10 ppm) are
required, as follows:
One to the Shakerman
One to the Derrickman
One to the Driller
One to the Aramco Rig Foreman
One to the Contractor Rig Manager
One to the Rescue Team Leader

Portable Hydrogen Sulfide (H2S) Gas Detectors (Hand Pump Suction Type)
Two (2) Portable H2S Detectors are required, with an adequate supply of low, medium,
And high level H2S and SO2 tubes. The range of detection tubes shall be able to
Accurately measure from 0 ppm to a high percentage H2S and SO2.

Portable Combustible Gas or Vapor Monitors

Two (2) Portable Monitors are required.

Test Kit for Checking H2S Concentration in Mud (Water and Oil Base)
One (1) Test Kit is required.

Note: All portable gas monitoring equipment must be calibrated monthly, and log books
with maintenance and calibration records must be maintained for each gas detector.
Each gas detector must be labeled with the date of the last calibration and the name of
the person who performed the last calibration.

Test a sample of H2S/LEL sensors to ensure that readings and response times are
accurate and within manufacturers specifications.

4. Required Breathing Apparatus (all breathing apparatus must be positive pressure,

open circuit SCBA)
A. Open-circuit positive pressure design.
B. Integrated Face Mask Voice Communication Device (Specified Locations).
C. Minimum 10/15-Minute Escape Cylinder/Minimum 30-Minute Emergency Operations
Cylinder.
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D. Integrated OEM Cylinder Quick Fill Connection (Emergency Packs Only 10/15 minute).
E. Cascade BA System Manifold Hose Connection.
F. Equivalent Harness Quality to the SA G.I.-1780 specified units (NFPA-1500 compliant for
all fire and rescue team members).

Hose-line work units, with 15-minute minimum emergency escape cylinders, shall be
provided as follows:
Six (6) at the Rig Floor
Two (2) at the Shale Shaker
Two (2) at the Mud Mixing Area
Two (2) at the Choke Manifold
Two (2) in the Derrick (at the Monkey Board)
Four (4) at the Logging Unit
Two (2) at the Mud Pits
Two (2) at the Cement Unit (when in use
(Total above = 22)

Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus with integrated face mask voice

communication Devices (30-minute SCBAs) shall be provided as follows:
Two (2) at the Toolpushers office/quarters
Two (2) at the Company Mans office/quarters
Two (2) at the SCR room
Three (3) at the Rig Floor
Eight (8) at the Primary Safe Briefing Area
Eight (8) at the Secondary Safe Briefing Area
(Total above = 25)

Minimum 10/15-Minute SCBA Escape Units with integrated Cascade BA Manifold

Connections and Cylinder Quick Fill Connections shall be positioned as follows:
Rig floor - six (6).
Shale shaker - two (2).
Mud mixing area - two (2).
Choke manifold - two (2). (With Retractable Air Line Reel)
In derrick for Derrickman (at monkey board) - two (2).
Logging unit - four (4).
Mud Pits - two (2).
Cement Mixing Tank (when in use) - two (2).
All Rig Site Accommodation Cabins Escape Only units such as ELSA Scott/Sabre
will be acceptable in lieu of the above.
All Rig camp Accommodation Cabins when located within the well site perimeter
Escape Only units such as ELSA Scott/Sabre will be acceptable in lieu of the above.

During the walk-about, select a sample and make sure that the SCBAs clean & dry
inside in the cases (no mud, sand or dirt) and that the tanks are fully charged.

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At least one fully-charged Spare Cylinder is required for each 30 minute SCBA at
designated safe briefing areas.

One 15-minute Emergency Escape Breathing Apparatus for each person on location
these units shall be stored in the rig accommodation and rig camp.

A Cascade Storage System with sufficient capacity to provide breathing air to all
working crew members for not less than 60 minutes at a consumption rate of 3.5 cubic
feet of air per man per minute. The Cascade System shall be pressure tested to + 10%
of the operating pressure and purged before commissioning.

Two (2) Breathing Air Compressors (one diesel powered, one electric powered) each
capable of producing a minimum of 11 cfm, to allow filling the Cascade Storage System
cylinders in a reasonable amount of time and to maintain them full. The compressors
shall be permanent installations allowing for the immediate recharging of any storage
cylinder. Both compressors shall have an ambient operating temperature of no less than
50 degrees C.

A Looped Tubing/Hose Distribution System which will supply air in either direction (in
case of tubing/hose failure) to work manifolds placed around the rig as necessary.

One (1) set of green, yellow and red flags to signal H2S danger status.
Minimum Cascade BA Manifold & OEM RV

Compressor Relief Valves shall be OEM RV Shop set at a maximum of 105% of

Cascade BA Cylinder MAWP, but no less than 3,780 psi and included in the Rig RV
Registry and RV Inspection Process.

A separate and distinct minimum 3,600 psi SCBA Cylinder Recharging Rack shall be
provided if the Rig Operator wishes to operate the required integrated high pressure loop
at less than 3,600 psi. Recharging SCBA cylinders directly from the BA compressors
specifically prohibited.

A competent person shall conduct weekly air purity testing utilizing a compliant air purity
test kit for CO2, H2O and Oil Mist prior to recharging the cascade air cylinders.

All components of the Integrated Cascade BA System shall have both OEM Certification
and traceability for the applicable MAWP and Breathing Air Service and shall be included
in a comprehensive Cascade BA and SCBA Unit Registry

5. Emergency Safety Equipment:

5.1 Bug Blowers (Fans) (should be at least 40,000 CFM)
Three (3) Bug Blowers are required. They must be explosion proof, high volume
(40,000 cfm), and moveable.

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5.2 Wind Socks
Three (3) Wind Socks, two (2) in service, plus Streamers, to be located so all
personnel will know the wind direction. One Wind Sock to be held as a spare.
5.3 Flare Line Ignition System
With a back-up Flare Gun and a supply of 20 long-shelf-life Flare Gun Cartridges.
5.4 Portable Oxygen Resuscitator Units
Two (2) portable units, each with a spare oxygen cylinder or a minimum of two
bag Valve mask (BVM also known as an AMBU bag) with the capability of
providing 100% 02.
5.5 First Aid Kits
Two (2) 25-man First Aid Kits one at the Rig Site and one at the Camp Site.
5.6 Eye Wash Stations
As a minimum and based on risk, eye wash only stations will be positioned as follows,
(water must be potable and between 15 degrees and 38 degrees C):
On the Rig Floor or (Inside Dog house / Drillers console)
All workshops (Welders, Mechanics etc.)
All Fuel Transfer stations.
Shower and eye wash units will be positioned as follows
Mixing areas
Mud Pits
Shale Shaker Area
Chemical storage areas
5.7 Safety Harnesses
Two (2) Safety Harnesses with two (2) 250-foot Retrieval Ropes to be worn by
Search Team for search and rescue operations under limited visibility.
5.8 Basket-type Stretchers
Two (2) Basket-type Stretchers with blankets, securing straps, and lifting harnesses.
5.9 Quick-Air Splint Kits
Two (2)
5.10 Portable Bull Horn
One (1), with extra battery pack
5.11 Chalk Boards
Six (6) small Chalk Boards (or Dry Eraser Boards)
5.12 Flashlights
Explosion-proof and with an extra set of batteries and an extra lamp for each
flashlight. Number must be at least one flashlight for every two persons in the
operation, but not less than five.
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5.13 Fixed Fire Water Pumps (NFPA 20 A.4.12.1.1)
Ensure that fixed fire water pumps have clear operating instructions posted on/near
the pumps.
6. Onshore Rig Hand / Portable Fire Extinguishers:

The specified CO2 and Dry Chemical Hand / Portable Fire Extinguishers shall be of the
specified manufacturers and models and deployed as follows:
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) (10 pound size) shall be either Badger 10V or Kidde Pro
10CD.
Dry Chemical (150 pound and 30 pound sizes) shall be Ansul Red Line.
Dry Chemical (10 pound size) shall be Ansul Sentry 10.

Big Fire Extinguishers:

Three (3) Big Fire Extinguishers (150 pound Wheeled Ansul Red Line Dry Chemical Fire
Extinguishers) located as follows:
One at the Diesel Fuel Storage/Generator Area (Purple K Powder Dry Chemical)
One at the Tool Pushers Office (Purple K Powder Dry Chemical)
One at the Rig Camp (Foray ABC Powder Dry Chemical)
Note: The Rig must maintain either one (1) spare 150 pound Fire Extinguisher, or spare
parts and extinguishing agent required to recharge one (1) of the 150 pound Fire
Extinguishers.

Small Fire Extinguishers:

Required
Size
2
10 lb
1
10 lb
2
30 lb
1
30 lb
1
30 lb
1
30 lb
1
30 lb
1
30 lb
1
30 lb
2
30 lb
1
30 lb
1
30 lb
1
30 lb
1
30 lb
Cabins
10 lb

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Location
SCR
Each Camp Kitchen
Rig Floor
Each Mud Tank
Each Generator
Accumulator
Each Mud Pump
Gasoline Storage Tank
Diesel Storage Tank
Toolpushers Office
Camp Generator
Utility House
Warehouse
SA Material House
Accommodation Cabins

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Extinguishing Agent
CO2
CO2
Purple K Powder
Purple K Powder
Purple K Powder
Purple K Powder
Purple K Powder
Purple K Powder
Purple K Powder
Foray (ABC) Powder
Purple K Powder
Purple K Powder
Foray (ABC) Powder
Foray (ABC) Powder
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Note: The requirements listed above are taken from the Saudi Aramco Drilling & Health,
Safety and Environmental Requirements Manual / SWIM & HSERM / 1st Edition (July
2015) Section B-5 & B-7 (Hydrogen Sulfide Safety (Onshore Rig Fire Fighting
Equipment).

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