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HSE Alert 77-20 Heat Exhaustion & Stroke
HSE Alert 77-20 Heat Exhaustion & Stroke
August 2020
The Alerts are provided to all Drilling and Workover Operations Foremen and Liaisonmen so that we all learn from the
experiences of others. The knowledge of this incident could prevent similar ones from happening in the future.
Saudi Aramco policy requires the information in this Alert to be communicated to all crew members and documented on
morning reports.
2. (FAI) Floorman fell down from the platform due to heat exhaustion
3. (FAI) Roustabout had symptoms of heavy sweating, rapid pulse, cold/clammy skin, and
mild muscle cramps
5. (FAI) IP escorted to medic suffering from heat exhaustion while working on crane
These incidents could have been more severe under different circumstances.
Rig management must be able to identify over heat related symptoms and
take action such as resting & drinking water immediately.
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