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Part 1 Management Summary and Introduction
Part 1 Management Summary and Introduction
This Rig HSE Case has been compiled in connection with the PCIHBV (Petronas Carigali Iraq
Holding B.V.) as Client and GWDC (Greatwall Drilling Company) Garraf Project in the area of
South Iraq. The Garraf Project located in the Garraf Oil Field of Thi Qar Governorate with 250km
distance to Baghdad, Republic of IRAQ. The area is characterized by a subtropical desert climate.
IRAQ: Oil-rich Iraq is divided by the Euphrates and Tigris Rivers. Mesopotamia, the region
between them, saw the beginnings of writing and mathematics, and the invention of the wheel.
While the river valleys are fertile, most of the country is inhospitable desert or mountains. The
modern state encompasses Kurds in the north, Sunni Muslims largely in the centre, and a Shi'a
Muslim majority to the south.
Full Country Name: The Republic of Iraq
Government Type: Parliamentary Democracy
Population: 32,585,692 (July 2014 est. growth rate: 2.23%)
Currency: Iraqi Dinar
Area: 438,317 sq km(land: 437,367 sq km , water: 950 sq km)
Capital City: Baghdad
In the initial years of the project, GWDC Drilling Rig GW52 will be utilized, for which this Rig HSE
Case has been specifically written.
Greatwall Drilling Company, here in after as GWDC, is contracted to provide integrated service for
project management, well construction and well engineering, drilling, logging, perforation, and
completion of development wells in Garraf Field, Iraq.
The drilling rig have been designed and constructed in China, to which this Rig HSE Case applies,
has been manufactured in CPLEC and is a modern VFD-controlled rig with a NOV, ZP375 Top
Drive. The rig is rated to drill to a depth of 6000 m (with 5-1/2” Drill Pipe).
The focus of the HSE Case is an integrated approach to occupational health, safety, environmental
and security issues. It is an operations and site-specific HSE Case covering the major HSE risks
arising from the drilling of a series of development wells, including rig move, rig up, drill, logging,
cementing, complete, well clean-up/testing and rig down activities.
This HSE Case excludes transportation from WPE to WPG. All of these activities are subject to
separate HSE Plans following a kick-off/HRI meeting between GWDC and PCIHBV.
The Rig HSE Case is the documented output of the program of formal HSE assessment conducted
by GWDC. The Case thus provides assurance of the effective working of the GWDC HSE-MS at
the rig specific level.
The primary objective of the HSE Case is to demonstrate to GWDC and to PCIHBV, to the workers
and to the public that essential controls are in place such that the major HSE risks arising from
activities with Drilling Rig GW 52 is tolerable and reduced to as low as reasonably practicable
(ALARP).
Major HSE risks are defined as those associated with major accident hazards which have the
potential to cause multiple fatalities, or extensive asset damage, or massive environmental effect,
or have a national or international negative impact on the reputation of GWDC.
Workplace hazards arising from hazardous activities, e.g. hot work, pit cleaning, work at heights,
simultaneous operations etc. will be controlled through the Permit to Work (PTW) system.
More specifically, the objectives of this Drilling HSE Case are to:
1. Demonstrate that suitable HSE management arrangements are in place to ensure that the
specification and conduct of development drilling is fit for purpose and safe for operation.
2. Demonstrate that all foreseeable and credible major accident hazards have been identified
and that suitable and sufficient barriers and controls will be in place such that risks to people,
assets, environment and company reputation are ALARP.
3. Demonstrate that there is adequate provision for the full and safe sheltering, escape,
evacuation and rescue of all personnel from the rig in the event of major accidents.
4. Demonstrate that continuous improvement in the management of hazards will lead to a safer
workplace.
These objectives are derived from the HSE Management System strategic objectives.
The criteria used to determine whether the above four Case objectives have been met are as
follows:
1. Agreement amongst GWDC and PCIHBV of the required standards of design and operation and
the commitment of all parties to meeting these standards.
2. The acceptance criteria used to determine whether all foreseeable and credible major accident
hazards have been identified include comparison with industry hazard checklists; and formal
reviews by experienced personnel.
3. Identification of major accident hazards requiring evacuation of the rig and suitable and
sufficient recovery preparedness measures are in place in accordance with the above
acceptance criteria.
4. Agreement amongst GWDC and PCIHBV of the required standards for continuous improvement
in the management of workplace hazards and the commitment of all parties to meeting these
standards.
This provides sufficient information to enable a clear understanding of the operations with scope of
HSE case and rig specifications, with an emphasis on aspects relevant to HSE. External
circumstances are also described, such as meteorological conditions. This information promotes
an understanding of how major hazards and effects could affect the rig operations and, equipment
& systems necessary to ensure the health and safety of personnel and protect the environment.
The HSE Case provides the primary reference and guidance source for a number of activities
essential for the HSE management of the GWDC Rig GW 52 while engaged in the Garraf Project,
as follows:
Systematic frameworks to enable management to assure them formally that the major accident
hazards arising from the drilling and well services operations are adequately controlled.
A baseline for the systematic assessment of the risk associated with any future changes to the
operations.
A basis for assuring a common and consistent approach to the HSE management of operations
by GWDC and its sub-contractors.
A guide for managers and supervisors in preparing hazard awareness training, handbooks, etc.
for the workforce.
A guide for all new personnel at all levels involved in the operations, whether with GWDC, sub-
contractors or PCIHBV, to provide rapid familiarization with the HSE-MS, the hazards and the
associated technical and procedural controls used for managing them.
A framework upon which HSE audits may be developed and programmed.
A reference for incident investigation, reporting and follow-up.
The HSE-Critical Tasks listing provides a reference for managers and supervisors of the HSE-
critical tasks to be undertaken, who is responsible for them, the documentation where the task
is defined and how it will be verified that the task has been undertaken properly.
The Performance Monitoring Section assigns corrective actions to individuals and thus enables
commitment to HSE management to be included in their performance appraisals.
Activities necessary to maintain the HSE Case will be implemented and coordinated by the
Custodian, under the direction and authorization of the Owner. These include:
Assignment of the HSE-Critical Tasks Listing and the Hazard and Effects Register to relevant
personnel - Rig Managers on the Garraf Project. They are charged with the task of ensuring
the relevance, currency and accuracy of their designated tasks. They are required to show the
acceptance of their tasks by signing them.
All incident reports during the project will make reference to the HSE Case, in particular the
incident reporter/ investigator will be invited to comment upon the accuracy and relevance of
the task and hazard sheets.
Management review of the HSE Case document on a periodical basis (e.g. every 12 months).
Re-issuing updated parts of the document as necessary.
All signatory pages will require re-endorsement should the signatories change.
In order to achieve these objectives, GWDC’s principal strategy is to identify HSE hazards and
effects and ensure that risks from these hazards are either eliminated or reduced to levels which
are ALARP.
The Safety Bridging Document, required to effectively interface between the HSE-MS of PCIHBV
and the HSE-MS of GWDC, has been jointly developed leading up to the spud date of the first well.
The Safety Bridging Document should allow management of all parties (i.e. also those of third
parties not mentioned in this Rig HSE Safety Case) to agree to the HSE critical responsibilities and
arrangements, allowing the operations to be conducted within the envelope of the respective HSE-
Management Systems.
KEY:
Intolerable P Potential for Fatalities
ALARP zone A Potental for Asset Damage
Low risk E Environmental and Social Impact
R Damage to National/International Reputation
The most significant hazards are considered to be hydrocarbons in formation and on land
transportation, which, if uncontrolled, have the potential to lead to events causing multiple
fatalities, extensive asset damage, massive environmental or socio-cultural effect, and an
international negative impact on the reputation of all parties.
All remedial actions raised during the development of this HSE Case have been entered into
GWDC Action Tracking system.
1.6 Submit and execute a detailed oil and lubrication GWDC Rig 52
schedule(PMS system) for all of the equipment and (Chief Mechanic)
indicate when ‘change-over’ takes effect for
exremely hot summer.
1.7 Submit lifting register and identify any items that GWDC Rig 52
must be kept in fit storage (HSE Supervisor)
2.7 Ensure that drivers who will make journeys over GWDC
long distances are accompanied by a co-driver (2 in HSE Manager
vehicle, i.e. driver and co-driver) to allow change of
drivers at regular intervals
3 Dropped Objects: 3.1 Ensure that Driller tests the crown-o-matic and rig GWDC
positioning system and that these tests are recorded (Toolpusher)
To adopt a systematic on a daily Driller’s checklist, then audited by TP.
approach in verification of
potential dropped objects. 3.2 Ensure that following slipping/cutting, the correct GWDC
Subsequently safeguard or number of laps remain on the drum (Driller first, then (Toolpsuher)
remove these objects and checked by TP)
ensure that a frequent check is
made on dropped objects 3.3 Ensure that a list exists that is able to verify the GWDC
potential. competency of the Driller that he is able to operate (Rig Manager)
all equipment, in particular critical equipment such
as Top Drive etc.
3.4 Ensure crew awareness to alert the Driller (i.e. the GWDC
ability to identify hazards that are not observed by (Rig Manager)
the Driller etc.)
3.5 Ensure that all Crane Operators will use a rouitne GWDC
checklist to verify operational safety of the crane (Rig Manager)
they use
3.9 Ensure that only certified Forklift Operators with up- GWDC
to-date certification are allowed to operate the (Rig Manager)
forklifts
3.16 Loop the Top Drive into routine DROPs inspection GWDC
with photo log (Rig Manager)
4 Fire in Camp 4.1 To ensure that in all areas of the camp, a proper GWDC
ventilation system is in place (Chief Mechanic)
To adopt preventative
measures that reduce fire risks 4.2 To ensure that in all areas of the camp immaculate GWDC
and hazards hygiene and housekeeping is maintained (Rig Manager)
4.5 To ensure that all bed rooms are fitted with smoke GWDC
detectors (Chief Electrician)
4.8 To ensure that the Project ERP Plan will cover the
camp site GWDC
(HSE Manager)
5 Primary Well Control 5.1 To ensure competency of supervisory staff and GWDC
crews in all primary well control aspects such as (Operation
To implement additional holding valid IWCF/IADC certificates Manager)
preventative measures that will
facilitate and provide 5.2 To ensure that competency is enhanced by GWDC
assurance to apply primary receiving adequate guidance from GWDC (Operation
well control at the highest supervisors on a continuous basis. Manager)
practical standards
5.3 To ensure that the agreed Shut-in Procedures and GWDC
BOP stack-up drawing is laminated and posted on (Operation
rig floor (bi-lingual) Manager)
5.6 To verify the minimum BOP test frequency (as per GWDC
6 Hazardous Goods in 6.1 To ensure that only governmental approved vehicles GWDC Logging
Transport will transport hazardous goods and that IRAQ Comp.
regulations are strictly followed
To implement strict procedures
for all parties involved in 6.2 To ensure that governmental approval is applied for GWDC Logging
transport to ensure that when planning to transport RA sources Comp.
hazardous goods are
contained and handled 6.3 To ensure that acidic materials are adequately GWDC Logging
commensurate with the contained (e.g. double walled cylindrical vessels), in Comp.
associated hazard. particular during transport and loading/offloading.
To ensure that IRAQ 6.4 To ensure that the MSDS information is readily GWDC Logging
regulations are known and available and disseminated to crews and drivers Comp.
followed by all parties involved prior any shipment from source supplier
in transport of hazardous
goods 6.5 To ensure that packing material of any hazardous GWDC Logging
goods are in compliance with industry standards, fit- Comp.
for-purpose, allow safe handling and have been
checked prior application for transport
7 Learning/sharing from other 6.1 Share the components from other same rigs in case GWDC
rigs of shortfalls emergedd Operating
Manager
To share and learn from other
rigs on the best drilling 6.2 A joint ERP drill with Client will be held to verify the GWDC
practices and safety ERP plan and resources. HSE Manager
performance
6.3 Share and learn incidents in other GW rigs. GWDC
Good Planning by Operation HSE Manager
Mgr/Logistics Mgr
1.4.6 Conclusions
The objectives for the Case described in Section 1.3.3.1 have been assessed against the
acceptance criteria of Section 1.3.3.3, as follows:
Demonstrate that suitable HSE management arrangements are in place to ensure that the
specification and conduct of the drilling and associated well services are fit for purpose and
safe for operation.
Industry standard frameworks were used to identify the essential arrangements of a HSE-MS that
need to be considered. Agreement has been reached amongst GWDC and PCIHBV of the
proposed arrangements and the required standards of design and operation. All parties are
committed to meeting these standards. All arrangements will be subject to continuous performance
monitoring, regular auditing and periodic management review to assure that practice meets the
agreed standards.
Demonstrate that all foreseeable major accident hazards have been identified and that
suitable and sufficient barriers and controls will be in place such that risks to people,
assets, environment and company reputation are ALARP:
The major accident hazards have been identified, based on comparisons with industry hazard
checklists and formal reviews by experienced staff of GWDC. Sufficient independent and effective
threat barriers, recovery preparedness barriers and escalation factor controls have been identified
to meet the acceptance criteria for hazards with the potential for consequences in the ALARP zone,
where it is practicable to do so. The HSE-critical tasks identified as essential to provide or maintain
these barriers and controls have been or will be included in appropriate written procedures, job
Demonstrate that continuous improvement in the management of hazards will occur in the
workplace:
Agreement has been reached between GWDC and PCIHBV on the required standards for
continuous improvement in the management of workplace hazards. All parties are committed to
meeting these standards. The management of workplace hazards will be subject to continuous
performance monitoring, regular auditing and periodic management review to assure that practice
meets the agreed standards.
Subject to the satisfactory implementation and any recommendations arising from a validation
audit, it is concluded that the objectives of Drilling HSE Safety Case using Rig GW52 have been
met and that it is considered safe to undertake the operations.