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Hazard/Task
Medium Risk Task Description
Hot Work Naked Flame - Non-
1
Hydrocarbon Site
2 Post Weld Heat Treatment (PWHT)
3 Igniting Smokeless Flaring Package
The Use of X-Ray Radiation Sources to health hazards, including radiation
4
Perform Testing
Performing UT testing for Inspection
5
Purposes
6 Leak testing
Breaking Containment (Removing
7 Xmas Tree Cap) for Wells Services On-
line Activities
8 Bolts Torquing Activity
Hydrotest Activity on Not Live and not damage during hydrotest activities
9
Connected System
10 Air Blowing Using Air Compressor
Use of Radio Detection Device
11 (Schonstedt) and/or Visual inspection
by Survey to Support STS UXO team.
12 Use of Pneumatic Powered Equipment
Use of a Vacuum Truck for (NON -
13
Hydrocarbon Substances)
High-Pressure Hydro-Blasting & Water high-pressure water jet injuries,
14
Jetting
15 Wells Service Wireline Operations
16 Well Head Maintenance Operation
Service Testing (Hydrotest) on Existing
17
Flow Line
Abrasive Blasting: not on Live
18
Equipment
19 PWEP Oil Recovery Operation
Removal of Fiber Glass Coating from
20
Tank Wall
21 Refuelling Vehicle and Equipment
Ground Disturbance & Excavations -
22 Non-Mechanical (Hand Digging only) – sprains, cave-ins, falls into
LRC not required - STS team required. excavated areas, entrapment.
23 Use of Forklift
Slickline Operations by The Use of
24 Mast Unit (WorkSafe Routine Lifting
Certificate Required)
Coil Tubing Operations by the Use of
25 Mast Unit (WorkSafe Routine Lifting
Certificate Required)
Manual Battle Area Clearance (BAC)
26
LRC NOT REQUIRED
Mechanical Battle Area Clearance -
27 Armoured Plant (Bulldozer; Excavator; equipment due to the exposure to
Front End Load
28 Use of Hydro Vac for Excavation
29 Use of Gin Wheels
Entry into Excavated Area (Non-
30
Hazardous)
WS Well Pad Construction &
31
Remediation
32 Drill & Tap on Static (not Live) Line
Use of Scissor Lift/Elevated Work
33
Platform
34 Use of Heavy Earth Moving Equipment
35 Well Testing Operations
Slickline Operations by the Use of
36 Crane (ROO Approved Lifting Plan
Required)
Coil Tubing Operations by the Use of
37 Crane (ROO Approved Lifting Plan
Required)
Use of Non-Intrinsically Safe Portable
38 Equipment in Classified Hazardous
Area (Camera, laptop, mobile phone).
Accessing the Well Service Operation
39
Red Zone
40 Use of Compressor Machine
41 Exposed Pump Rotating Shaft
42 Horizontal Directional Drilling
Horizontal Borehole Excavation for
43 Underground projects construction
Activities
44 Well Borehole Drilling for Usable water
Vehicles/equipment mobilization and
45
Access to the work site
Ground Disturbance & Excavations -
46
Mechanical
Borehole Drilling and Sampling for
47
Geotechnical Investigation
Cold cut by using hand tools on
48
disconnect Pipeline
49 Use of Cherry picker/MEWP
physical injuries, exposure to dust
and chemicals, noise-related issues,
50 Pouring Concrete Using Concrete Pump
falls, OHPL resulting in
electricution.
Use of Hydraulic Hammer Concrete
51
Breaker
Routine Lifting (CPS/QA Overhead
52
Crane)
Lifting Operations Well Services -
53
(Non-Routine Lift)
54 Lifting Operations - (Non-Routine Lift) injuries, property damage
Confined Space Entry into a Non-
55 Hydrocarbon & Not connected Vessel
or Tank.
Mechanical Isolations (positive
56
Isolation)
Use of mobile work platform for access
57
to wellhead
58 Scaffolding Modification
59 The Use of Powered Lifting Winch
Use of Approved Scaffolding as a
60
Working Platform
61 Lifting Operations - Routine Lift
62 Use of Manual Chain Block
63 Scaffolding Erecting and Dismantling
Use of Electrical Driller (not live
64
system).
Use of Intrinsically Safe Portable
65 Equipment (Camera, Calibration,
Measuring, Diagnostic)
66 Electrical Earthing
67 Instrument Work
Maintenance on the Overhead Power
68
Lines
69 The use of Electrically Powered Tools
70 The Use of Electrical Generator
71 Penetrant Testing (PT)
72 Use of Compressed Gas Cylinders
Handling, Moving and Storing of the
73
Compressed Gas Cylinders
74 Well Flowback Operation
75 RRP Well Kill Operation
76 Well Kill Operation
Use of a Vacuum Truck for
77
Hydrocarbon Substances
78 Concrete Casting using Hand Tools
Pouring Concrete Using Concrete
79
Mixer
80 Breaking Containment
81 Wrapping of Pipelines/Use of Clamps
The Use of Chemicals and/or
82
Hazardous Materials
MAGNETIC PARTICLE
83
INSPECTIONS (MT)
84 Performing Painting Task
85 The use of Nitrogen
Ergonomic Hazard (frequent lifting,
ergonomic-related injuries, such as
86 poor posture, awkward movement, and
strains and poor posture.
using too much force
Cold Cutting on a Hydrocarbon or
87
Source Water Line/Equipment
Line Detection Operation with Support
88
of Survey to Support UXO Team (STS)
Installation and Use of Fully Enclosed
89
Welding Habitat
Non-Mechanical Excavation (Hand
90
Digging only)
91 Well Cellar Entry
92 Working at Heights
Confined Space Entry into Excavated
93
Pit or Trench
94 Confined Space Entry Inside a Chamber
Backfilling (NO Excavation Certificate
95
Required)
High Risk Task Description
1 ACT – Tower Climbing
The Use of Gamma Ray Radiation
2 musculoskeletal injuries from
Sources to Perform Testing
3 Hot & Odd Bolting
Confined Space Entry into a Process
Pit/ Trench (Slop Tank/ Metering Tank
4
/Valve Chamber/Condensate Pumps
Chamber)
Storage Tank Emergency Hatch
5
Replacement
Scaffolding Erecting, Dismantling or
6 damage, live equipment, injuries
Modifying over live Equipment
Naked flame Activity on Water flood
7
Station
8 Use of Mud Plugs as a Vapour barrier
Use of Mechanical plugs or Inflatable
9
Plugs as a vapour barrier
UT Inspection on Live Storage Tank
10
Roof
High-High Risk Task Description
Lifting of all loads relating to Injection
Pump repair, maintenance, and
1 damage,, pinch points leading to
replacement inside the pump house by
use of Overhead Crane
Welding Operation by using a
2
Mechanical Plug as a Vapour Barrier
Type 2 Road crossing, use boring
3 machine, hot work & non-routine lifting
(Outside degassing station)
Flowline construction, hot work, and
4 non-routine lifting (outside degassing
station)
Hot Work High Risk - Inside degassing
5 station or outside but within 15m of
hydrocarbon source
Welding on operational pipework prior
6
to Hot Tap
Produce Water Evaporation Pond Oil
7
Recovery Operation
Wrapping of Live hydrocarbon
8 Pipelines includes the use of naked
flame
injuries due to potential equipment
Pouring Concrete Using Concrete Pump
9 malfunctions or concrete pouring
over live systems
accidents.
Use of Cherry Picker / Mobile Elevated falls from heights and potential
10
Working Platform over live system
Confined Space Entry into Source
11
Water Vessel/Tank
12 Storage Tank PVSV Replacement
13 Hot Work on Wellhead
Lifting of all loads relating to Injection
Pump repair, maintenance, and
14
replacement inside the pump house by struck-by accidents.
use of Overhead Crane
Lifting Operations Over Live Plant &
15
Equipment
Welding Operation by using a Mud
16
Plug as a Vapour Barrier
Confined Space Entry Process
17
Vessel/Tank
Hot Cutting and Grinding on
18
Production Equipment
19 Hot Tap Wellhead Equipment
20 Hot Tap source water flowline
Use of man basket lifted by crane for
21
emergency rescue only
22 Hot Tap Production Flow Line
Insulation removal on Live Equipment
23
to Inspect for Leaks – known Leak
24 Abrasive Blasting: on Live Equipment
25 Well Cellar Modification
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Hazard
description
Potential Harm - Hazard
description
burns, fires, exposure to harmful
fumes or materials, electric shock.
Fires, burns, and injuries to
personnel.
Fires, explosions, burns, and
Musculoskeletal injuries (MSD),
Hand injuries. to personnel.
Radiation exposure and potential
burns, Cancer Risk if Long-term or
repeated exposure
Musculoskeletal injuries (MSD),
Hand injuries.
chemical exposure, respiratory
issues, ergonomic injuries.
uncontrolled fluid release (spills),
gas exposure, equipment
malfunctions, well blowouts,
injuries, fire and explosions.
hand injuries, including sprains and
strains, leaks, fire.
hand injuries and equipment
on non-live and unconnected
systems.
eye injuries from flying debris,
Skin Injuries, Ear Injuries from
loud noise.
Ergonomics stress, hand injuries,
exposue to UXO, fatalities,
amputation.
hand injuries, including fractures,
and equipment malfunctions when
using pneumatic-powered
equipment.
hand injuries, tip-over, run over,
crush injuries.
including cuts and abrasions,
wireline breakage, downhole
equipment failures, gas or chemical
exposure, well blowouts, injuries
hand injuries, including cuts and
crush injuries, wellhead leaks, gas
or chemical exposure
equipment damage, pressure-related
incidents, equipment failures, leaks,
accidents, injuries
exposure to abrasive materials,
hearing damage, respiratory risks,
equipment malfunctions, dust
pollution, and the potential for
accidents, injuries, or health issues
if proper personal protective
equipment are not correctly used.
exposure to harmful chemicals, risk
of falling into the PWEP, fire, long
term hazards if not wearing proper
PPE.
hand injuries, including cuts and
punctures, fiberglass particles might
irritate the skin, eyes, nose, and
throat
hand injuries and equipment
damage, fuel spills, fire hazards,
exposure to hazardous fumes, fuel
leaks, tip-over, run over, crush
injuries.
hand injuries, including strains and
tip-overs, falling loads, equipment
malfunctions, and the risk of
injuries or fatalities
hand and finger injuries, including
crush injuries, or death
hand and finger injuries, including
crush injuries, or death
injuries amputations or fatalities,
due to the exposure to explosives.
injuries or fatalities, damage to
explosives.
injuries if exposed to pressurized jet
water, falling to excavation (if big
enough)
accidents, falling loads, injuries
cave-ins, falls, entrapment,
respiratory hazards, and potential
accidents, injuries, or fatalities
injuries, vehicles tipover, Run over,
respiratory system hazard (inhaling
dust)
hand injuries and equipment
damage during drilling and tapping
on static, non-live lines.
falls from heights, head injuries,
dropped materials and tools,
equipment tipover, runover
damage to UG services, and the risk
of injuries or fatalities, pinch points
hand and finger injuries, including
crush injuries, droped load, falling
from height, H2S toxicity, fire,
explosion, leaks.
hand and finger injuries, including
crush injuries, droped load, falling
from height, H2S toxicity, fire,
explosion, leaks.
hand and finger injuries, including
crush injuries, droped load, falling
from height, H2S toxicity, fire,
explosion, leaks.
ignition source leading to
fire/explosion
respiratory system damage, fire,
explosion, burns, exposure to
checmicals (irritation)
electrical shock, pinch points,
hearing damage, eye injuries, lashes
of hoses
hand injuries, including crush
injuries
utility strikes, underground
collapses, exposure to hazardous
materials, and the risk of injuries or
fatalities
utility strikes, underground
collapses, exposure to hazardous
materials, and the risk of injuries or
fatalities
hand injuries and equipment
damage
run over, tip over, injuries, death.
injuries, fatality, struck by, damage
UG services
hand injuries and equipment
damage, underground services
damage
cuts and punctures
falls from heights, head injuries,
equipment damage, dropped objects
hand and foot injuries, including
fractures, damage to equipment,
noise pollution, dust exposure,
equipment malfunctions, and the
potential for accidents, fatalities.
injuries, dropped loads, death, crane
tip over, asset damage.
injuries, dropped loads, death, crane
tip over, asset damage.
asphyxiation, exposure to
hazardous atmospheres, physical
injuries.
physical injuries, exposure to
chemicals, fire, explosion.
falls from heights, falling objects,
head injuries, H2S toxicity, fire,
explosion.
head injuries, falls from
heights,collapses, falling objects,
electrocution , workplace accidents,
and structural damage to buildings
or surrounding structures.
hand and finger injuries, including
crush injuries, dropped loads
falls from heights, head injuries,
dropped materials and tools
injuries, dropped loads, death, crane
tip over, asset damage.
injuries due to improper handling,
dropped loads, strain or ergonomic
injuries
head injuries, falls from
heights,collapses, falling objects,
electrocution , workplace accidents,
and structural damage to buildings
or surrounding structures.
hand and finger injuries, including
crush injuries, when using electrical
drills on non-live systems.
ergonomic-related injuries, such as
strains and poor posture, faulty
equipment can cause fire/explosion
electrical shock, strains, body
injury
Instrument Work, strain or injuries,
potential damage to instruments
electrical hazards during
maintenance on overhead power
lines.
electrocution, which may lead to
injuries or fatalities, Physical
injuries
electrocution, which may lead to
injuries or fatalities, fire
skin/eyes irritation, dizziness,
headaches, Fire, and respiratory
issues
hand and foot injuries, including
fractures, fire, explosions
hand and foot injuries, including
fractures, fire, musculoskeletal
disorders, explosions
fires, explosions, and injuries to
personnel
fires, explosions, and injuries to
personnel
fires, explosions, and injuries to
personnel
environmental contamination, fire
or explosion risks, respiratory
issues, skin irritation, and potential
long-term health problems
physical injuries, exposure to dust
and chemicals, noise-related issues
hand and foot injuries, including
fractures, and equipment damage
during pouring concrete using
concrete mixers.
chemical burns, respiratory distress,
or poisoning, injuries, fatalities,
property damage, ecological
damage and harm to wildlife,
hand injuries, including cuts and
punctures, skin irritation
skin/eyes irritation, dizziness,
headaches, Fire, and respiratory
issues
electrical shocks , fires , skin
irritation, chemical burns,
skin/eyes irritation, dizziness,
headaches, Fire, slip & fall
Asphyxiation, Cryogenic
Burns(cold burns),
hand and foot injuries, including
fractures, fire, musculoskeletal
disorders
hand injuries, including cuts and
punctures, and equipment damage
during line detection operations
supported by survey teams for
UXO.
hand and finger injuries, including
crush injuries, during the
installation and use of fully
enclosed welding habitats.
hand injuries, including strains and
sprains, during non-mechanical
excavation activities, involving
hand digging.
hand and finger injuries, including
crush injuries, H2S toxicity.
falling injuries ranging from minor
bruises to severe fractures, Dropped
Objects causing injuries or fatalities
Cave-Ins: fatal burial or crushing
injuries, Falls inside,
Exposure to toxic or flammable
gases, deficiency in O2, falling
objects on workers inside the
champer
hand and foot injuries, including
fractures and struck by excavator
boom
Potential Harm - Hazard
description
falls from heights and joints injuries
increased cancer risk (long term),
carrying work tools.
potential musculoskeletal injuries
or equipment damage.
confined space-related injuries,
including asphyxiation or exposure
to hazardous substances within
various confined spaces.
falling, exposure to chemicals
(irritation, poisoning, skin damage)
falls from scaffolding and potential
from falling materials.
burns, fires, explosions and
electricution
burns, fires, explosions and
exposure to toxic gases.
burns, fires, and explosions,
exposure to toxic gases.
falls from heights, slips, trips, and
falls
Potential Harm - Hazard
description
injuries, fatalities, or equipment
crushing injuries or amputations.
burns, fires, and explosions, hearing
damage, exposure to toxic gases.
injuries such as head injuries, cuts,
or fractures from falling objects,
burns, fires, and explosions,
electrical shocks, hearing damage
from welding and generators
nearby, asset damage during
excavation for underground
services.
injuries such as head injuries, cuts,
or fractures from falling objects,
burns, fires, and explosions,
electrical shocks, hearing damage
from welding and generators
nearby.
burns, fires, and explosions,
electrical shocks, hearing damage
burns, fires, and explosions,
electrical shocks, hearing damage
heat-related illnesses, respiratory
issues/damage, eye irritation, fire
burns, fires, and explosions,
exposure to chemicals.
contact with live OHPL
injuries, asphyxiation, exposure to
hazardous substances.
injuries such as fractures or
bruising if they are struck by
ejected materials.
burns, fires, and explosions.
injuries, crushing injuries, or
injuries, dropped loads asset or
equipment malfunction/damage.
burns, fires, and explosions due to
welding in potentially hazardous
environments.
confined space-related injuries,
including asphyxiation or exposure
to hazardous substances.
burns, fires, and explosions ,
electrical shocks & injuries,
equipment damage.
injuries such as fractures, bruises,
or more severe injuries if workers
are struck by ejected materials, and
asset damage
high-pressure water, leading to
injuries such as fractures, bruises,
or more severe injuries if workers
are struck by ejected material
leading to death.
entanglement, hazard potenially
leading to injuries such as cuts,
fractures, or amputations.
burns, fires, and explosions, injuries
such as fractures, bruises due to
expusore to high pressure
burns, fires, and explosions,
Chemical Exposure, skin irritation,
chemical burns, or respiratory
issues.
Eye and Face Injuries, Chemical
Exposure, hand-arm vibration
syndrome
chemical exposure, Falls, ractures,
sprains, or bruises, head injuries
from falling objects
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