Hazard Identification and Risk Assessment Worksheet

Job Pressure Testing BOP’s Job No 0028 Location Ben Rinnes Worksheet 1 of 1

Task Description Pressure testing BOP’s and manifolds with the cement unit Date 22/12/2007
Residual
Hazard Hazard Effect Existing Control Measures L S RISK Additional Control Measures By Risk ALARP

Pressure High pressure Risk of injury from personnel H L M Highlight the risks at TBT. L L L
testing liquid being struck by parting Temporary treating iron being used should be checked that they
BOP’s and lines/fittings while under are all of the correct type and pressure rating as it is possible to
manifolds pressure miss-match different types.
Check Chiksans seals prior to connection.
Adequately rated safety slings and shackles to be fitted to
temporary lines.
Barriers and warning signs to be posted a safe distance away
from the testing area.
Personnel to remain outside barriers while testing.
Permit implemented and tannoy made when testing out with the
drilling substructure.
A PRV should be set and live in the system where interfacing
pipe work is at risk of over pressurisation.
The annulus side outlet valves should be open during high
pressure testing. All pressure to be confirmed bled off prior to
disconnection.
Pressure High pressure Risk of injury from personnel H L M Only competent personnel to operate testing units. All L L L
testing liquids being struck by damaged operators are to establish what the appropriate volumes that are
BOP’s and equipment. required to attain a test whilst pressure testing / displacing
manifold liquids. Operations are to be suspended immediately once
systems maximum estimated volumes are exceeded, without further
investigations taking place.
Breaking Toxic substances Risk of injury due to exposure to M L M Flush lines with water prior to test where possible. L L L
into lines toxic substances during breaking Correct PPE to be worn when there is risk of exposure.
lines
Handling Strain or Risk of injury due to incorrect M M M Formal and on the job manual handling training. L L L
of exertion handling techniques Use of mechanical handling equipment for subs and heavy
temporary Chiksans sections.
testing Ensure sufficient personnel conduct the job.
equipment
Installing Adaptor Personal injury / equipment H H H Ensure the test tool is located correctly into the test stump, prior
the adaptor installed damage due to adaptor parting to commencement of pressure testing.
into the test incorrectly into from test stump under pressure Ensure the test area, and the test stump access point on the rig
stump the test stump floor is adequately barrier off with signs erected, and that all
lifting equipment in use is correct.