Drilling and Workover: Safe Work Instructions Manual 10/7/2020

Drilling and Workover
Safe Work Instructions Manual

10/7/2020
Safe Work Instruction(s) Manual
DWO-DOE&CD-SWIM-002-R0_SWIM Date: October 2020
Document Title: Safe Work Instruction(s) Manual
Document Owner: Gen. Supervisor-DOE&CD
Review Interval: 48 Months
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Saudi Aramco: Company General Use
DOE&CD_SWIM-002-R0/SMS No.6/Created: 04/13 / Scheduled Review: 10/24

Owner: Gen Supervisor-DOE&CD
Revision(s) identified by a Vertical Bar in the Right Margin Page iii
Section Title: No. 1 Safe Work Instructions
No.1 Safe Work Instructions ............................................................................................................................3

No.2 Crane Operation ......................................................................................................................................5
No.2a Onshore Crane Operations ................................................................................................................8
No.2a.1 Onshore Mobile Crane Operations ............................................................................................. 13
No.2a.2 Onshore Fixed Crane Operations ................................................................................................ 15
No.2b Offshore Crane Operations ............................................................................................................ 17
No.3 Rigging Material Handling and Rigging Equipment .............................................................................. 21
Appendix 1 Lifting Equipment Color Code ................................................................................................ 31
No.4 Derrick and Mast .................................................................................................................................. 32
No.5 Crown Block .......................................................................................................................................... 37
No.6 Traveling Block ..................................................................................................................................... 39
No.7 Auxiliary Escape .................................................................................................................................... 41
No.8 Guards .................................................................................................................................................. 43
No.9 Derrick Exits, Ladders, Stairways, Floors and Platforms ...................................................................... 46
No.10 Work Platforms .................................................................................................................................. 50
No.11 Pipe Racks ........................................................................................................................................... 53
No.12 Pipe Handling ..................................................................................................................................... 55
No.13 Drawworks Control............................................................................................................................. 58
No.14 Drawworks Brakes .............................................................................................................................. 60
No.15 Rotary Table ....................................................................................................................................... 62
No.16 Cathead Lines ..................................................................................................................................... 64
No.17 Hoisting and Rotary Operations ......................................................................................................... 66
No.18 Slips and Rotary Slips .......................................................................................................................... 69
No.19 Hoisting Lines ..................................................................................................................................... 71
No.20 Riding Hoisting Equipment ................................................................................................................. 74
No.21 Elevators ............................................................................................................................................. 76
No.22 Manual Tongs ..................................................................................................................................... 78
Figure No.1 ............................................................................................................................................. 81
No.24 Making Up and Breaking Joints .......................................................................................................... 84
No.25 Mud Bucket or Saver .......................................................................................................................... 86
No.26 Power Tongs ....................................................................................................................................... 88

Revision(s) identified by a Vertical Bar in the Right Margin Page 1
Section Title: No.1 Safe Work Instructions
No.27 Racking Pipe in the Derrick................................................................................................................. 91

No.28 Finger Boards...................................................................................................................................... 93
No.29 Derrick Work Platforms and Baskets .................................................................................................. 95
No.30 Fall Protection .................................................................................................................................... 98
No.31 Truck Loading and Unloading ........................................................................................................... 104
No.32 Rig Tanks and Pit Enclosures ............................................................................................................ 106
No.33 Pressure Relief Devices, Rig Mud Pumps, Piping and Hoses ............................................................ 109
No. 33a High Pressure Gauges............................................................................................................ 113
Appendix No.1/Pressure Relief Valve Register “EXAMPLE” .......................................................... 114
No.34 Cellars ............................................................................................................................................... 115
No.35 Big Bag Handling System .................................................................................................................. 117
No.36 Chicksans, Straight Joints, Pup Joints, Loops, and High Pressure Lines ........................................... 120
No.37 Fuel Tanks ......................................................................................................................................... 126
No.38 Man-Riding Operations .................................................................................................................... 129
No.39 Air Hoists .......................................................................................................................................... 133
No.40 Bulk Storage Tanks ........................................................................................................................... 137
No.41 Handling and Storage of Compressed Gas Cylinders ....................................................................... 139
No.42 Welding and Cutting ......................................................................................................................... 141
Appendix No.1 Protection Applications ............................................................................................ 145
No.43 Illumination ...................................................................................................................................... 146
No.44 Forklift Operating Safety Rules and Practices .................................................................................. 149
No.45 Abrasive Wheels ............................................................................................................................... 157
No.46 Electrical Wiring, Equipment, PCR, and Auxiliary Power ................................................................. 160
Appendix No.1/Requirement for Written Procedure ............................................................................. 169
No.47 Air Compressors ............................................................................................................................... 170
No.48 Hand and Power Tools ..................................................................................................................... 172
No.49 Accident Prevention ......................................................................................................................... 176
No.50 Automated Catwalks ........................................................................................................................ 180
Revision Summary................................................................................................................................... 184

Section Title: No.1 Safe Work Instructions
Note: Where manufacturers’ names are specified, they represent standard of quality only. With
Saudi Aramco’s prior approval equivalent items of other manufacturers will be acceptable
(reference Schedule “G” Attachment I).
No.1 Safe Work Instructions

Section Title: No. 1 Safe Work Instructions
No.1/Safe Work Instructions (SWI)

1. Purpose
To provide Operational Safety Guidelines (OSG) to Contractors Rigs.
2. Scope
The scope of this manual is applicable to:
A. Contractor Rigs.
B. Service companies that do not have a Safe Work Instruction (SWI) process and workers under the
direct control of the Aramco Liaisonman on a contractor rig or rigless operation.
C. The applicable equipment API inspections are listed in the D&WO RIG AND SERVICE EQUIPMENT
INSPECTION - NDT MATRIX.
D. In case of conflicting requirements, between the applicable Saudi Aramco general instruction(s),
construction safety manual or engineering standard(s) with this manual, the most stringent
requirement shall apply.
E. If there is a conflict with a Saudi Aramco Engineering Standard(s) or Procedure (SAES/P) the
SAES/P will take precedent.
3. Responsibility
It is the responsibility of the Person in Charge (PIC) to ensure that the Safe Work Instruction process is
utilized in the safe planning and execution of work activities.
4. Communication
A. Before commencing the work activity, all personnel involved (directly or indirectly) must be informed
of the SWI and fully understand their roles and responsibilities.
B. This communication may be accomplished via a Toolbox Talk or Pre-Tour Meeting.

No.2 Crane Operation

Section Title: No. 2 Crane Operation
No.2/Crane Operations
1. This SWIM covers the following types of cranes and operations:
A. No.2a/Onshore Crane Operations (OCO).
B. No.2b/Offshore Crane (OFFCO).
2. The requirements of all Saudi Aramco (SA) written safe crane operations procedures and general
instructions ensure stringent compliance with all applicable requirements at all times. This material
consists of SA G.I 7.024, G.I. 7.025, G.I. 7.026, G.I. 7.027, G.I. 7.028, G.I. 7.029, and G.I. 7.030, plus
the SA Crane Safety Handbook and the SA Construction Safety Manual Section III. All Critical Lifts as
defined in SA G.I.7.028 and clarified in D&WO-GM-08-2015: Copies of this material are available
through SA Drilling and Workover (D&WO) Operations.
3. Abbreviations and Acronyms: Refer to HSERM/A/A-1/A&A.
4. References (Refer to HSERM/A/A-2/RM):
A. SA G.I. 0007.024 - Marine and Offshore Crane, Hoist and Rigging Operations.
B. SA G.I. 0007.025 - Heavy Equipment Operators Testing and Certification.
C. SA G.I. 0007.026 - Cranes and Heavy Equipment Accident Reporting.
D. SA G.I. 0007.027 - Crane Suspended Personnel Platform Ops.
E. SA G.I. 0007.028 - Crane Lifts: Types and Procedures.
F. SA G.I.-0007.029 - Rigging Hardware Requirement.
G. SA G.I.-0007.030 - Inspection and Testing Requirement for Elevating/Lifting Equipment.
H. SA G.I. 0002.702 - Operating Cranes Under or Near Powerlines.
I. HSERM/A/A-4/ROR - Rig Operators and Service Companies Responsibilities for Loss Prevention
J. ASME B30.5 - Mobile and Locomotive Cranes
K. D&WO-GM-08-2015 – Lifting Operations G.I.7.028 Clarifications
5. D&WO-GM-08-2015 (G.I.7.028 Clarifications)
A. With reference to G.I.7.028 paragraphs 5.2.3.A, it is not practical to consider every night time crane

Section Title: No. 2 Crane Operation
lift on a drilling or workover rig as a critical lift. Rigs are routinely working at night, and routinely
hoist loads accordingly. Due to the sheer number of hoisting operations, to require every single night
time crane lift to have a critical lift plan cannot be justified by risk assessment. Moreover, given the
frequency of routine night lifts, the volume of required written plans would dilute the critical nature
and therefore the intent of the G.I. D&WO shall continue to observe other G.I.7.028 critical lift
definitions, but shall not consider every night lift as critical.
B. With respect to G.I .7.028 paragraph 5.2.3.B, during rig moves D&WO shall not require specific prior
written approval from the facility manager for each crane lift performed at night, since by definition
rig moves are equivalent to a plant T&I or Shut Down.

Section Title: No.2a Onshore Crane Operations
No.2a Onshore Crane Operations

1. All Onshore crane operators are required to have a valid Saudi Aramco Crane Operators License.
2. The Rig Operator is responsible for crane operations at SA drilling and workover locations.
This responsibility includes the following:
A. Each operator of a crane or other hoisting device must be thoroughly trained and properly licensed to
operate that equipment. The required crane operator’s license shall specifically be for the
manufacturer and model of crane being operated.
The license endorsements are as follows:
1) Valid Saudi Arabian Government crane operator's license for the type equipment being operated.
2) Crane Operators may also receive additional certifications for crane attachments, tandem lifts,
pick and carry operations, and personnel platforms (manbaskets).
Note: At the time of application for an Aramco License, it must specifically define any additional skill
level testing requirements such as; Man-Baskets, Tandem Lifts, and Swing Lifts Attachments.
B. Each crane, mechanical hoisting device, or other associated equipment, must have a current SA
inspection sticker. Using a crane that has either an expired inspection sticker and/or received a
"REJECTED" sticker from a SA crane inspector shall be considered as placing any personnel on that
location in an “IMMINENT DANGER” situation. Any Lifting Equipment with an expired “Blue” sticker
or a “Red” sticker shall be immediately removed from service and “Locked-Out.”
C. All crane operations shall be directly supervised by the Rig Operator supervisor in charge at the
location. The rigging of the load, movement of the load, and landing of the load shall be the
responsibility of the Rig Operator supervisor in charge. The Rig Operator supervisor in charge can
delegate this responsibility but he shall be accountable for any mishap that may occur due to error
such as improper rigging, faulty direction, or operator miscalculation.
All Crane operators are responsible for the setting up of the crane (spudding outriggers, etc.). They
are accountable for the lift and shall not lift any object out of the crane safe working capacity.
D. All crane operators shall perform a daily pre-operational safety inspection, prior to operating his
assigned crane, using Saudi Aramco form SA 9466. Any hazardous safety deficiency shall require
corrective maintenance prior to the crane being used. Records of daily pre-operational inspections
shall be maintained by the USER for a minimum of three (3) months and made available for
assessment by Saudi Aramco representative or certified inspector (See GI 7.028 for more information).
E. All Critical Lifts as defined in SA G.I.7.028; Section-5.0 shall be conducted only after the
preparation of a compliant Critical Lift Plan and under the supervision of a licensed SA Rigger or SA
D&WO Approved Equivalent.

Clarification - Reference D&WO-GM-08-2015, dated February 8, 2015.
A licensed SA Rigger or SA D&WO Approved Equivalent, who supervises and directs, is responsible for
the entire lifting operation. He must be knowledgeable about the specific types of hoisting and rigging
operations.
The licensed SA Rigger or SA D&WO Approved Equivalent must also be familiar with applicable rules
and procedures to ensure that hoisting and rigging work under his supervision is completed efficiently
and safely. He must ensure that employees who are part of the team fully understand the importance
of safety and they recognize his authority and particularly his responsibility to stop activity when
safety is compromised.
3. The Rig Operator supervisor in charge shall read and be completely familiar with the requirements of all
SA written safe crane operations procedures and general instructions and ensure stringent compliance
with all applicable requirements at all times.
Note: Crane operations shall not be conducted above a Wind Speed of 32 km/hr, unless the crane
manufacturer has specifically rated the unit to operate at a higher defined Wind Speed.
4. Rated load capacities, recommended operating speeds, special hazard warnings, and any instructions
such as those describing use of outriggers, shall be in a language readily understood by the crane operator
and conspicuously posted on all equipment. Instructions or warnings shall be visible to the operator while
he is at the control station.
5. All crane controls shall be properly marked to show their function.
6. Crane operators shall follow lifting directions ONLY from assigned signalers/banksmen. An "Emergency
Stop" signal from anyone on the location must be obeyed immediately.
7. The crane signaler/banksmen shall use the international standard hand signals.
8. During crane and forklift lifting operations, the designated signal man must wear a high visible vest.
9. A durable chart showing these hand signals shall be conspicuously posted in the cab of each crane.
10. Crane windows shall be kept clean and free from defects that could affect visibility.
11. All safety devices provided on cranes such as boom stops, boom angle indicators, and anti-two-blocking
switches and any other limit switch, shall be kept in proper working order and diligently function tested
during each required pre-operation safety inspection. All OEM Crane Safety devices shall be operated,
controlled, and followed, as per the OEM Instructions.

12. All lighting installed on a crane by the manufacturer, including boom lights, travel lights, instrument
panel lights, and warning lights shall be properly maintained and used. All Crane Boom Lights shall be
compliantly DROPS Protected and specifically included in the Rig Operator’s DROPS Inspection Survey
Process.
13. Pre-slung loads shall be in accordance with the SA Marine Instruction Manual 1198.002 6.2 and comply
with D&WO’s lifting gear color code.
14. Before attempting any lift with a crane, Rig Operator shall first determine the weight of the load. No lift
shall be attempted if load is beyond crane’s rated lifting capacity as listed on chart for current boom
angle, radius, configuration, and position of outriggers.
15. Onshore mobile cranes shall not be permitted on any drill site if the fully extended crane boom or load
line can contact an electric power line from any point on the Drill Site.
16. Until SCECO authorities indicate that an electrical power line is not an energized line, and it has been
visibly grounded, any overhead wire shall be considered to be energized.
17. Cranes shall not be used for dragging loads.
18. Crane signal man shall be used to direct crane movements in high impact areas, congested or tight areas
in which are hazardous. Examples. In between/behind mud tank areas, behind the rig minicamp,
chemical storage areas or other areas which are hazardous to personnel and assets.
19. Display warning stickers in operator’s cabin that crane booms shall be fully retracted and stored with no
load attached when the crane is travelling.
20. Implement JSA for cranes travelling outside the rig locations.
21. Install arch gate with wire strung above and across entrance to the rig location and in front of Toolpusher
and Foreman trailers. The crane boom shall be in the lowered position before moving the crane from one
place to another, as far as reasonably practicable.
22. Each crane hook shall be provided with a safety latch.
23. All cranes shall be equipped with a horn.
24. Personnel shall never be permitted to ride the hook or ball of a crane.

25. Tag lines shall be used to guide and steady equipment being loaded or unloaded.
26. Any crane when working less than 1-1/2 fully extended boom lengths from energized power-lines, a
designated signalman shall ensure the following minimum distances are maintained:
Line Voltage Absolute Limit Approach

Up to 50,000 volts 3.1 meters/10 feet
50,000 to 200,000 volts 4.6 meters/15 feet
Local work permit procedures shall be followed when work is performed within the above limits (Refer to
SA G.I.s 2.100 and 2.702). Power Distribution Department concurrence shall be required on all Critical
Lift Plan forms for cranes whose booms, when calculated at full extension and with attachments, could
be operating within 10 meters (33 feet) or less of energized power-lines.
27. All Crane operator certifications shall be valid and verified before the crane operator is sent to location.
This is the responsibility of the Crane Operators Employer.
The Rig PIC shall verify in the ITD certification and tracking system that the crane operator’s certification
is valid before the crane operator is allowed to perform any crane operations. If the certification is not
correct, this needs to be reported immediately to the crane operator employer and to the Drilling
Department Superintendent. Also scan the operators Iqama to DOE&CD. The operator shall not be
allowed to leave location until the verification is completed.
28. Crane operators shall not tamper with or alter the OEM operating systems. No overriding of systems if
there are warning or alarm indicators informing operators of a problem.
29. Crane incidents
A. All crane incidents shall be reported as per SA G.I. 7.026.
B. Equipment involved in an incident shall only be moved if it presents a hazard to personnel and/or
property and only with prior approval of the proponent manager. Action shall be taken by the
proponent to limit hazardous conditions when they exist.
C. Initial Incident reporting; the division head shall electronically create and submit an initial “Crane or
Heavy Equipment” incident report using the SAP EHSM system within 24 hours of the incident.
D. Additional incident reporting shall be as specified in SA G.I. 6.001, G.I. 6.005, G.I. 6.007, and G.I.
6.029, as applicable.

E. Investigating Procedures; the Crane Operator shall immediately surrender his SA License to the SA
Liaisonman.
F. The SA Liaisonman shall immediately secure the scene to preserve evidence for investigation.
G. Upon receiving notification of a crane or heavy equipment incident, the area Loss Prevention division
and the area heavy equipment division shall, if warranted, dispatch personnel to review the incident.
H. The Division Head shall obtain written witness statements from the equipment operator, his
supervisor, and any other witnesses within 24 hours of the incident.
I. Major incidents shall be investigated as per SA G.I. 6.003 (refer to SA G.I. 6.001 for definitions of
incident categories). Moderate heavy equipment incidents and minor incidents that have the potential
for serious loss or injury (as determined by the proponent manager) shall be investigated by an
incident investigation committee. This committee is to be appointed by the proponent Manager within
24 hours after the incident.
Representatives shall be requested from the following, as appropriate:
1) Chairman, from a neutral department, with relevant technical expertise.
2) Transportation and Equipment Services Department (T&ESD).
3) Loss Prevention Department (LPD).
30. Cranes and main blocks in which load-sustaining parts have been altered, replaced, or repaired should be
load tested by, or under the direction of, a qualified person. An Aramco approved third party inspection
company shall be utilized during this inspection (reference ASME B30.5).
31. The use or possession of mobile phones and tablets is prohibited inside the crane cabins.

Section Title: No. 2a1 Onshore Mobile Crane Operations
No.2a.1 Onshore Mobile Crane Operations

1. All mobile cranes, its owners and operators must meet and adhere to the requirements, policies,
procedures and standards as a minimum documented in SWIM-002/No.2/CO.
2. In addition to following the manufactures recommendations SA requires two (2) types of inspections:
A. Periodic Inspection - The periodic inspection is conducted by a SA certified inspector, usually every
90 days.
B. Daily (Pre-Tour) or Pre-Operational inspection - The Daily (Pre-Tour) or Pre-Operational inspection

shall be performed by the operator at the start of the shift, prior to use, during shift changes or
whenever operators change. SA form SA 9466 contains the recommended daily inspection checklist.
Records of daily pre-operational inspections shall be maintained by the User for a minimum of three
(3) months and made available for assessment (See SA G.I. 7.028 for more information).
3. Operators must walk around the crane looking for defects or problem areas. Components that have a
direct bearing on the safety of the crane and whose status can change with use must be inspected daily,
and when possible, observed during operation for any defects that could affect safe operations.
4. All mobile crane operating systems shall not be tampered with or modified by operators or rig personnel.
All defects shall be reported immediately to the Rig Liaisonman, Crane supervisor and the Crane owner.
Any hazardous safety deficiency shall require corrective maintenance prior to the crane being used by
qualified competent technicians. Crane maintenance records should accompany the crane, especially for
rental or borrowed cranes.
5. Crane operating or safety systems shall not be overridden or ignored under any circumstances.
6. Onshore Cranes Load charts shall be clearly visible/posted in the crane cab.
7. Ensure the crane cab has maximum visibility, keep cabs clean and clear of rubbish and loose tooling.
8. Ensure all cab windows are clean and not pitted, cracked, broken or covered.
9. Never leave the controls at any time while a load is suspended.
10. Onshore Rigs Operating Man Baskets shall not be conducted above 25km/hr. or 15mph (13knots – 7
meters/second).

Section Title: No. 2a1 Onshore Mobile Crane Operations
Note: For more information for safe crane operations, refer to SA G.I. 7.028, Crane Lifts; Types of
Procedures and the Safety Handbook, Crane Operations.

Section Title: No. 2a2 Onshore Fixed Crane Operations
No.2a.2 Onshore Fixed Crane Operations

There are several common types of Onshore Fixed Cranes used within Drilling and Workover operations,
facilities and Contractor drilling rigs and service companies.
These are categorized as follows:
• Overhead Hoists - A hoisting mechanism with a railed support structure called a bridge, and a
wheeled trolley, the lifting device which travels across the bridge horizontally.
• Overhead Crane - A crane with a movable bridge carrying a movable or fixed hoisting mechanism and
traveling on an overhead fixed runway structure.
• Jib Crane - A type of crane where a horizontal member (jib or boom), supporting a moveable hoist, is
fixed to a wall or to a floor-mounted pillar. Jib cranes are used in industrial premises and on some
heavy vehicles such as trucks. The jib may swing through an arc, to give additional lateral movement,
or be fixed. Similar cranes, often known simply as hoists, were fitted on the top floor of warehouse
buildings to enable goods to be lifted to all floors.
1. All fixed cranes, its owners and operators must meet and adhere to the requirements, policies,
procedures and standards as a minimum documented in SWIM-002/No.2/CO.
2. All third party inspections, load tests shall be performed in accordance with the relevant SA G.I. in line
with the D&WO Lifting Equipment Examination Scheme.
3. All Onshore fixed cranes must have valid certification. Using a crane that has either an expired inspection
sticker and/or received a "REJECTED" sticker from a SA crane inspector shall be considered as placing
any personnel on that location into an “IMMINENT DANGER” situation. Any Lifting Equipment with an
expired “Blue” sticker or a “Red” sticker shall be immediately removed from service and “Locked-Out”
4. The rated capacity shall be marked on each side of the crane. If the crane has more than one hoisting
unit, each hoist shall have its rated capacity marked on it or on its load block. Markings on the bridge,
trolley, and load block shall be legible from the ground and/or rig floor.
5. Operators or other designated personnel shall visually inspect at a minimum the following items each
day or prior to first use if the hoist has not been in regular service:
A. There shall be no apparent damage, excessive wear, or deformation of any load-bearing part of the
equipment.
B. Brakes shall work satisfactorily to the rated capacity of the equipment without slipping or
overheating.

Section Title: No. 2a2 Onshore Fixed Crane Operations
C. All safety devices, load indicators, controls, and other operating parts of the equipment shall be
checked, ensuring it to be in good working order. Any crane found to have any hazardous safety
deficiency or has faulty or inoperable safety devices or systems shall be taken out of service until
repaired and corrected.
D. Parts found to be defective shall be documented and reported to the immediate supervisor and the
equipment shall not be used until further inspection, repair/replace and recertification is completed.
6. Maintenance personnel shall ensure fixed cranes are part of the documented preventive maintenance and
servicing programs ensuring the necessary checks, minor maintenance and or repairs, fluid and lubricating
intervals are in accordance with the OEM recommendations as a minimum.

Section Title: No. 2b Offshore Crane Operations
No.2b Offshore Crane Operations

SWIM-2b/Offshore Crane Operations requirements are aligned with the agreements secured with
both the SA HESC and SA G.I. 7.024.
1. MODU Crane Operator Requirements
A. Expat MODU Crane Operators may operate with a valid “Home Country” MODU Crane Operators
License, provided it is supplemented with a compliant approved third party MODU Crane
Operator Competency Certification.
B. Saudi MODU Crane Operators, by Saudi Arabian Law, are required to have Saudi Arabian Crane
Operator Licenses. These are issued by Saudi Aramco.
C. SWIM-2b requires all MODU Crane Operators regardless of the valid license they may have to also
have a valid third party MODU Crane Operations Competency Certification for the specific
crane(s) they are actually operating.
2. The Rig Operator is responsible for all MODU crane operations in Saudi Arabian waters.
This responsibility specifically includes but is not limited to ensuring the following requirements are
stringently implemented:
A. Compliance with all applicable SA G.I. 7.024 requirements during all MODU crane operations.
B. Compliant crane operator certification in accordance with the requirements of SA G.I. 7.024:
Sections 3.10 and Section: 6.0, along with a valid SA D&WO Approved third party Crane Operations
Competency Certificate.
C. All personnel authorized to operate any MODU crane at any time shall have a valid SA D&WO Approved
third party Crane Operations Competency Certificate for that specific crane.
D. Compliant Pre-Tour Crane Safety Inspections are diligently completed and documented with any
hazardous safety deficiency immediately reported and repaired prior to operating the crane.
E. All Critical Lifts are stringently conducted in accordance with the applicable requirements of SA G.I.
7.024: Section-9.0.
F. Compliant Critical Lifts Plans are diligently prepared by a competent Able Seaman (AS) with a valid
third party Rigging and Slinging Certificate by a recognized international organization (i.e. Crosby
Group).
All MODU riggers shall stringently comply with the applicable requirements of SA G.I. 7.024:
Section-6.2 and have a valid third party Rigging and Slinging Certificate and a valid AB Seaman
ticket.
Offshore cranes shall also be equipped with a two-way means of communication with the Supply
Boat.

Offshore Cranes Load charts shall be clearly visible/ posted in the crane cab.
All offshore cargo shall be weight manifested as per SA Marine Instruction Manual and all supply
boat loads inspected for safe lifting condition by the MODU Crew, prior to the deck crew crane
attaching the hook. Any unsafe loads shall immediately be separated from the remaining loads
and marked with a red “X” to ensure they are not lifted by the MODU Crane.
Note: All MODU, Vessels or Jack-up Barges shall have a SA Licensed Rigger or competent Able Seaman
onboard at all times to perform rigging operations.
3. Inspections
Inspections are critical and intended to identify deficiencies which would affect the safe operations of
the crane. Inspections should utilize the appropriate procedures and methods for the crane type in use
and its anticipated usage. The following types of inspections are required, and are the minimum
requirements. The actual scope of each inspection shall be in accordance with the OEM and API
specifications and guidelines. All MODU Cranes shall maintain a valid Classification Society Load Test
Certificate and SA Crane Inspection Sticker to operate. Using a crane that has either an expired
inspection sticker and/or received a "REJECTED" sticker from a SA crane inspector shall be considered as
placing any personnel on that MODU in an “IMMINENT DANGER” situation. Any Lifting Equipment with an
expired “Blue” sticker or a “Red” sticker shall be immediately removed from service and “Locked-Out.”
A. Initial Inspections
Initial inspections shall apply to all cranes being placed into service, cranes being permanently
relocated, temporary cranes, and cranes that have undergone significant repair or refurbishment.
All initial inspections shall be conducted by a certified crane inspector. Every initial inspection or
significant repair and refurbishment project shall include a compliant Classification Society Load Test
and be witnessed by an SA Approved Third Party Lifting Equipment Inspection Service representative.
B. Pre-tour Inspections
The Pre-tour Inspections shall be conducted at each tour change or operator change regardless of use.
Each of these inspections shall be conducted by the qualified operator and formally documented. Pre-
Tour Crane Inspection and Function Test Records shall be retained for a minimum of ninety (90) days.
C. Monthly inspections
Monthly inspections shall be conducted by a qualified operator, regardless of the crane usage.
D. Quarterly Inspections
The quarterly inspection shall be conducted once every three (3) months by a SA approved third
party qualified inspector.
E. Annual Inspections

Every twelve (12) months this annual inspection shall be performed by an API certified inspector
regardless of usage (in compliance with API-RP2D).
All cranes, without a valid Classification Society Load Test Certificate (required every five (5) years),
shall be load tested annually in conjunction with this annual inspection requirement.
4. Repair/Refurbishment
All MODU Crane Repairs and Refurbishment Activities shall stringently comply with the applicable
requirements of SA G.I. 7.024: Section-5.0. All repair and refurbishment of MODU Cranes shall be done
in accordance with the manufacturer’s standards and specifications and supervised by a manufacturer’s
representative and/or manufacturer’s approved third party service provider. All crane repair and
refurbishment activities shall be reviewed and approved by the applicable classification society that
issued the cranes five (5) year load test certificate.
5. Floating cranes and floating derricks shall meet the applicable requirements for design, construction,
installation, testing, maintenance, and operation as prescribed by the manufacturer.
6. An approved life vest shall be worn by the operator of any crane operating over water.
7. All safety devices provided on cranes such as boom stops, boom angle indicators, and anti-two-
blocking switches and any other limit switch, shall be kept in proper working order and diligently
function tested during each required pre-operation safety inspection.
8. All lighting installed on a crane by the manufacturer, including boom lights, travel lights, instrument
panel lights, and warning lights shall be properly maintained and used. All Crane Boom Lights shall
be compliantly DROPS Protected and specifically included in the Rig Operator’s DROPS Inspection
Survey Process.
9. All MODU shall maintain a register for crane’s wires replacement in accordance with Manufacturing
recommendations and wires specifications for Main Block, Auxiliary Block and Boom, the following
information shall be verified and entered into the register.
A. Frequency of wire replacement
B. Last wires replacement date
C. Next due replacement date
10. Use of a Deck crane in wind speeds exceeding 32 km/hr shall be restricted to emergency operations
only and the proposed use shall be thoroughly reviewed and approved by the senior on-site Rig
Operator’s supervisor (see figure No.1).
11. Crane operations shall not be conducted above a Wind Speed of 32 km/hr, unless the crane
manufacturer has specifically rated the unit to operate at a higher defined Wind Speed (see figure
No.1).

12. Wind speeds shall be monitored at all times by the control room operator on offshore rigs.
13. All crane operations shall be suspended during any helicopter movement on or around an offshore rig
in accordance with HSERM/D/D-3/H&HO/Section No.6.A and B.
14. Safe Crane Access shall be designed in stringent compliance with the applicable sections of
SWIM/No.30/FP/Section No.1.C.3. Crane pedestal walkways shall be specifically designed to ensure
crane access ladders and stairways do not extend beyond the perimeter handrail envelope.
Crane access shall be specifically included in the required MODU Fall Protection Plan. All crane access
ladders greater than 10 feet in height shall be fitted with a compliant fall protection system in
accordance with SWIM/No.30/FP/Section No.1.C-1.
15. Crane Cabs shall be positioned as to allow unobstructed vision of all MODU Main Deck cargo areas
within the crane’s operating radius.
16. Knuckle boom crane shall meet the applicable requirements for design, construction, installation,
testing, maintenance, and operation as prescribed by the manufacturer, the following types of
inspections are required, and are the minimum requirements. The actual scope of each inspection
shall be in accordance with the OEM and API specifications and guidelines. All Knuckle boom Cranes
shall maintain SA Crane Inspection Sticker to operate. Any Lifting Equipment with an expired “Blue”
sticker or a “Red” sticker shall be immediately removed from service and “Locked-Out.”
17. All personnel authorized to operate knuckle boom crane at any time shall have a valid SA D&WO
Approved third party Crane Operations Competency Certificate for that specific crane.
Figure No.1
Wind and Sea Limitations
Man Basket (onshore)

Wind speed > 13 KN G. I. 7.027 – 6.28
not permitted if
Transfer of Personnel
by Personnel Basket Wind speed > 25 KN. G.I. 2.403 - 6.1.3
not permitted if
Offshore Critical Lift

Plan (including
Wind speed > 13 KN and waves > 1.5 mts. G. I. 7.024 – 9.2
Manbasket) not
permitted if
18. The use or possession of mobile phones and tablets is prohibited inside the crane cabins.

No.3 Rigging Material Handling and Rigging
Equipment

Section Title: No. 3 Rigging Material Handling and Rigging Equipment
No.3 Rigging Material Handling and Rigging Equipment
1. Heavy Equipment signal man shall be used to direct Heavy Equipment movements in High impact areas,
conjected or tight areas in which are hazardous. Examples: in between/behind mud tank areas, behind
the rig minicamp, chemical storage areas or other areas which are hazardous to personnel and assets.
2. The signalman shall ensure that no personnel are in the path of the vehicle or load.
3. For any equipment that may slide or roll off a loaded truck or trailer, the lifting slings and hoist line must
be attached and the slack taken out before the tie down securing devices are removed.
4. Personnel shall not ride on any load or part of a load being raised or lowered.
5. A tag line shall be used to control the movement of a load being raised or lowered. The tag line shall not
be wrapped around the forearm or around the body. Wide loads must be controlled by two taglines from
one side of the load and away from line of fire.
6. A tag line shall be long enough for the worker controlling it to avoid being struck by any movement of the
load. Tag lines must be in good condition. Tag lines with excessive wear and tear shall not be used.
7. Personnel shall not be required or permitted to work, stand, or pass under a suspended load.
8. Personnel shall not be permitted to work, stand, or pass between the winch mechanism and a load being
winched, nor in an area where the worker may be injured due to winch line or winch line mechanism
failure.
9. Personnel shall not be required or permitted to work, stand, or pass within the length of a cable under
tension.
10. The working load on winch mechanisms, gin poles, hoists, lines, slings, grommets, hooks, pad eyes and
fittings shall not exceed the labeled/tagged Safe Working Load (SWL).
11. The SWL and unique identification number shall be displayed on each lifting device and each piece of
rigging hardware, to facilitate tractability through the lifting equipment registry. New lifting equipment
shall be accepted for use based on Certificates of Conformity.
12. All sling types shall have identification information permanently affixed with durable identification tags
or wire rope swages and shall be maintained by the user so as to be legible during the life of the sling.

13. The current color code, as per SWIM /No.3 /Appendix No.1, shall be displayed on the lifting equipment,
as required by the Lifting Equipment Matrix.
14. All rigging equipment shall be thoroughly inspected by the operator of the equipment before use for
evidence of overloading, excessive wear or damage.
15. The SWL of a sling shall be marked on the sling as per SA G.I. 7.029. If the SWL is exceeded the sling
shall be taken out of service and destroyed per SA G.I. 7.029.
16. When using slings, softeners shall be provided between the sling and sharp unyielding surfaces of the load
to be lifted.
17. A sling shall not be pulled from under a load when the load is resting on the sling. Cribbing consisting of
cut drill line, lumber or similar, shall be used to support the load and provide a space for sling removal.
18. To eliminate shock loading, all slack in the sling shall be taken up carefully by the crane operator before
beginning the lift.
19. When using other than single leg slings for straight vertical lifts, the rigger shall be aware of the load
rating changes that occur when different hitches are used (i.e., basket, choker, etc.) or when the angle
of loading is changed in multiple leg bridle slings.
20. When using a choker hitch, the sling shall be equipped with a protective thimble, protector arc or sliding
choker hook to reduce wear and abrasion at the point where the loop contacts the sling body.
21. When not in use, slings shall be stored in a dedicated storage area (rigging loft) that will protect the
slings from damage by moisture, extreme heat, corrosion, or physical abuse. It is acceptable for rigging
hardware that would create a hazard (large slings for the BOP, etc.), be stored in an alternate area,
provided that the area provides protection to the equipment as stated above.
22. Leaver Boomers shall not be used on any location, a Ratchet type Boomer is the only approved device.
23. Webbing, synthetic slings shall only be used under the permit to work system with access stringently
controlled by storage in a secure area:
A. The individual identification number of each webbing, synthetic sling to be used shall be indicated on
the Drilling Contractor or Service Company’s Permit to Work document.

B. Each webbing, synthetic sling shall be inspected by a competent person before and after use, and his
full name be recoded on the work permit document. The Permit to Work document should only be
closed after final inspection has been completed.
24. Certified chains shall be limited to MODU Towing Systems, BOP Hoists, insert bowl lifter, cold shucked
make-up chains on make-up tongs, Super-Sack hoist and Drawworks Catheads.
Note: Certified chains are specifically prohibited for use in Secondary Restraint applications with the
exception of compliant OEM supplied jetting line caps and monkey-board fingers.
25. Defective or damaged rigging hardware, or rigging hardware without compliant OEM design certifications,
shall be immediately removed from service and shall be destroyed to prevent further use. All lifting
equipment removed from service shall be appropriately recorded in the SA Lifting Equipment Registry
maintained by the user.
26. Compliant sling certificates defining the Design Safety Factor (Minimum 5:1), SWL, and Proof Load Test
(200%) shall accompany any sling, with a unique serial number or ID, which shall be entered into the
Lifting Equipment Registry to ensure traceability.
27. Slings shall be shortened, or otherwise adjusted, only by methods approved by the sling manufacturer.
28. Slings shall not be shortened or lengthened by knotting, by re-splicing, or by wire rope clips.
29. Use of any slings that have been repaired or modified is prohibited.
30. Slings shall be hitched to ensure the best control of the load. The running line of wire rope sling must
come to shackle bow and not on the bolt while using choke hitch loading.
31. Working conditions that may affect slings and other rigging hardware shall be considered, with special
attention to temperatures, chemicals, abrasions, etc.
32. Aluminum Ferrules are specifically prohibited on all wire rope slings as detailed in SA G.I. 7.029:
Section-5.22.
33. All attaching devices (i.e., rings, links, coupling pins, etc.) shall be selected to provide capacities equal
to, or greater than, the slings used.
34. Fasteners manufactured in-house from bolts, rods, pins, hooks or similar, shall not be used.

35. Only hooks with safety latches are to be used.
36. Horizontal sling angles less than thirty degrees (30º) shall not be used.
37. OEM Certified four (4) Part Shackles shall be installed on all fixed pad eye anchor points, such as cylinder
racks, cargo baskets, HP Secondary Retention Sling Clamps, Man Baskets, sheave block anchor points, SRL
anchor points and overhead shackle installation applications.
Note:
• Four (4) part shackles are intended for use on permanent/semi-permanent (temporarily installed)
equipment installations and where man lifting operations are taking place at rig floor.
• The use of two (2) part shackles is permissible for standard rigging operations.
38. All cargo baskets, cylinder racks, sub baskets, tool baskets, etc., shall be an OEM Certified 4-Point Lift
Design, with a compliant OEM designed data plate attached.
39. Barrel Lifters shall be utilized while transferring chemical/engine oil/coolant drums using the crane or
forklift from storage areas to work area.
40. Inspections
Refer to the Lifting Equipment Matrix located under the procedures and standards section of the
DOE&CD website for clarification of the minimum required frequency and scope of the required lifting
equipment inspection and testing activities.
A. Below the hook lifting gear:
Frequent inspection - Visual examination by a certified rigger/SA D&WO certified rigging competent
person (See SA G.I. 7.024, G.I. 7.028 and SA G.I. 7.029) prior to each use. Records are not required.
Periodic inspection - Detailed visual inspection by an approved competent body (third party) to
execute inspections, testing and recertification shall be performed within a maximum of six (6)
month intervals. These comprehensive inspections and supervised color coding activities are recorded
in the Lifting Equipment Registry, listing any deficiencies found.
B. SA Lifting Equipment Operations Inspection Sticker Process (Above the Hook)

SA Approved Inspection Company shall issue Blue Stickers for the specific Lifting Equipment
defined in the Lifting Equipment Matrix and S.A. G.I. 7.030 (Refer to procedures and standards
section of the DOE&CD website)
Valid “Blue” SA Safety Inspection Stickers shall be maintained in place on designated equipment.
Any Lifting Equipment with an expired “Blue” sticker or a “Red” sticker shall be immediately
removed from service and “Locked-Out.” A “Red” sticker may only be removed by the
inspector who issued it, after all required repairs and compliant recertification activities have
been completed.
Each Rig shall develop and maintain a compliant SA Lifting Equipment Operations Inspection
Sticker Registry, which identifies all equipment required to be included in the SA Lifting
Equipment Operations Inspection Sticker Process, the Equipment location, Serial number, SWL,
Required Sticker Inspection Frequency, Last Sticker Inspection Date, Sticker Serial Number, and
the next Inspection date.
Note: The USER shall ensure that all newly installed or repaired cranes receive a pre-operation
acceptance inspection and proof-load test, witnessed and approved by a SA certified inspector.
C. Inspection Process
1) A SA approved third party inspection process, of all lifting equipment, shall be implemented as
defined in Lifting Equipment Matrix (Refer to procedures and standards section of the DOE&CD
website)
Examples of lifting equipment required to be included in a compliant lifting equipment

registry and inspection process is as follows:
a. Cranes and Crane Wires.
b. Gas Cylinder Racks, Cargo Baskets, Container lifting points and offshore equipment skids.
c. Personnel Work Baskets, personnel transfer baskets, hydraulic operating telescoping derrick
baskets.
d. Slings.
e. Shackles.
f. Winches.
g. Hoisting equipment.
h. Certified Chains.
i. Wire rope.

j. Pad eyes and anchor points.
k. Turfers.
l. MODU Flare Booms and Flare Boom King Post Anchor Points and Pad eyes.
m. Big Bag Handling System and bag lifting devices.
n. Snatch Blocks and Pulleys.
o. Heavy weight and high pressure secondary restraint slings, shackles and clamps.
p. Chain Block
2) Only Marine Classification Society or SA approved third parties shall execute inspections, testing
and recertification activities. All rigging hardware shall be inspected in accordance with the
applicable ASME B30.20 standards in addition to the specific requirements of this standard.
D. Lifting Equipment Registry
A comprehensive Lifting Equipment Registry shall be developed for all lifting equipment and
diligently maintained for the respective equipment’s service life.
All lifting equipment entered into the comprehensive registry shall have complete
traceability, which includes the following minimum OEM Identification and Design Information
Certifications:
a. OEM Serial Number or Unique Rig ID and associated OEM Design Certificate Number.
b. Minimum 5:1 Design Safety Factor, Compliant Proof Load Test OEM Design Certificate
Number.
c. Lifting Equipment Designation/Location, Safe Work Load (SWL), In-Service Date, Prior out
of Service Date (if applicable), required Inspection Frequency.
d. Last Inspection, Next Required Inspection (i.e., Visual, Load Test, MPI), Inspection Results
(i.e., Fit for Service, Quarantined, and Rejected).
e. Out-Of-Service Date (If item has been destroyed, it can be removed from register during
following register update)
A Compliant Proof Load Test shall be as follows for all anchor points and pad eyes:
a. All Man Lifting Devices (Man Baskets, Casing Stabbing Boards and Adjustable Height Texas
Decks that are designed to lift personnel) shall be proof load tested following international
applicable standards.

b. All Anchor Points, Fixed Texas Deck and Pad eyes shall be proof load tested following
international applicable standards.
c. Marine Towing System SMIT Bracket, Closed Chock & Bollard are exempted from the periodic
proof load test inspection and only annual NDT inspection is required, the rig shall maintain
the initial as built certificate.
All onshore rig anchor points and pad eyes shall be periodically inspected as follows:
a. Six (6) month visual inspection.
b. Annual MPI Inspection.
c. Three (3) year load and post-test MPI.
All MODU anchor points and pad eyes shall be periodically inspected as follows:
a. Six (6) month visual inspection.
b. Annual MPI Inspection.
c. Five (5) year load and post-test MPI.
Hoist systems/Utility Hoist shall be periodically inspected as follows:
An annual load test and post load test MPI shall be conducted on all onshore and MODU hoist
systems/utility hoist with the following exception:
a. MODU BOP Hoists shall have a five (5) year load test and post MPI.
b. MODU Lifeboat winches and Life raft Davits shall have a five (5) year load test and post
MPI.
All frequent/pre-use inspections shall be performed by a SA certified rigger or SA D&WO certified

rigging competent person. All periodic inspections shall be performed by a SA Approved Third
Party Lifting Equipment Inspection Service, who shall also supervise all lifting equipment color
coding activities.
All rigging hardware, upon arrival at the rig, shall be inspected by the user and the following
traceability information (as a minimum) verified, and entered into the SA Lifting Equipment
Registry
a. OEM Serial number or Unique Rig ID.
b. OEM Design Certificate Number.
c. Lifting Equipment Designation/Location (i.e., hoist wire, sling, shackle, pad eye, etc.).

d. Safe Working Load (SWL) and Proof Load Test.
e. In-service date.
f. Prior Out-of-service date, if applicable.
g. Required Inspection date.
h. Inspection Results (i.e. Fit for Service, Quarantined, and Rejected).
i. Next Required Inspection (i.e., Visual, Annual Load Test/MPI, etc.).
Rig Operators shall include a Lifting Equipment Registry Review in their periodic safety inspection
process to ensure all new/refurbished equipment has the required OEM Design Certifications,
Serial Numbers/Unique IDs, 5:1 Minimum Design Safety Factor, and OEM Compliant Proof Load
Test Certifications (where required).
Fixed Lifting Equipment Anchor Points, Pad eyes and Hoist Systems may utilize any one of the
following Design Qualification Methods, to establish the required traceability, when the
original OEM Design Certifications cannot be located and/or do not exist:
a. Certified MODU/Rig Structural Design Drawings defining the SWL.
b. Post Installation Structural Design Analysis in accordance with design requirements in the
applicable ASME STD defined in SA G.I 7.030: Section-2.0.
Note: Section 9.a-b; as of May 1, 2013, this section will be applicable to all new contracts
and contract renewals. Current contracts not meeting the requirements of section 9.a-
b shall be required to furnish a current load test certification and corresponding MPI
inspection report.
All Initial Rig Pre-Commencement Processes shall include an initial baseline load test and post
load test MPI of all Fixed Lifting Equipment Anchor Points, Pad eyes, and Hoist Systems by a SA
Approved Third Party Inspection Service.
Infrequently utilized compliant Anchor Points, Pad eyes, and Hoist Systems shall only be entered
into the Lifting Equipment Registry where compliant design and traceability can be established.
These pad eyes shall be labelled with a unique identification number and rated SWL. These
infrequently utilized components shall be listed as Quarantined (Removed from the Periodic
Inspection Process) until required for use and then load tested and post load test MPI prior to use
as warranted. Pad eyes shall be plugged by an SA D&WO approved method and hoists/trolleys
removed from runway beams (Metal plates with securing bolt is an approved method).
Any Lifting Equipment that does not comply with SA requirements shall be immediately removed
from service and Quarantined until design compliance/recertification/traceability is achieved or
destroyed to prevent further use, as appropriate.

Rig Operators shall develop and stringently update their SA Lifting Equipment Inspection Sticker
Registry, aligned with the Lifting Equipment Inspection Sticker Requirements, defined in the
Lifting Equipment Matrix (Refer to procedures and standards section of the DOE&CD website)
All Lifting Equipment requiring a valid Inspection Sticker shall not be placed in service without
first securing the required Lifting Equipment Inspection Sticker and shall be immediately removed
from service upon the expiration of an existing valid Lifting Equipment Inspection Sticker.
Any Lifting Equipment issued a “Red” Inspection Sticker shall be immediately removed from
service and remain out of service until all deficiencies are resolved and the same inspector that
issued the “Red” Inspection Sticker re-inspects for modifications/repairs, removes the “Red”
sticker, and issues a valid Lifting Equipment Inspection Sticker.
MODU Towing System design shall be specifically reviewed and approved by the SA Marine
Rig Move Group prior to inclusion into the MODU Lifting Equipment Registry.
42. References: Refer to:
A. HSERM/A/A-2/RM
B. Construction Safety Manual, Volume II - Part III-8 “Slings and Rigging Hardware”

Appendix 1 Lifting Equipment Color Code
1. A new color code shall be introduced every six (6) months with the old color being “changed
out” over sixty (60) days, to allow inspection and the new color code to be applied.
2. During “change out period” as noted above, either of the two (2) in date color codes are
acceptable, and the color code boards shall display both colors during change out periods, and
the single valid color at other times.
3. The Lifting Inspector shall supervise the painting of color codes and shall advise custodians to
update the information boards.

No.4 Derrick and Mast

Section Title: No. 4 Derrick and Mast
No.4 Derrick and Mast
1. Derricks and masts shall have a permanent nameplate either attached to the structure or available at
the site, indicating the following:
A. Name of manufacturer.
B. Model number and serial number.
C. Load rating including hook load capacity with number of lines and wind load rating both with and
without pipe standing in the derrick.
D. Whether external guying is required and, if so, the recommended guying pattern
2. The derrick or mast shall not be loaded beyond its design capacity.
3. A derrick inspection is considered separate from a DROPS inspection and must be performed weekly,
documented and include the derrick fingers and fingerboards, etc.
4. All girts, legs, braces or derrick/mast members shall be maintained in good condition, properly secured
(all derrick pins are installed with safety their pins), and free from damage, bowing or deflection.
5. Any girt, brace, or derrick member having enlarged or distorted bolt holes shall be replaced.
6. Girts, braces and other member of the derrick or mast shall never be moved while the derrick or mast is
under load.
7. The weep holes in the "A" legs of the derrick or mast shall be kept clear of dirt, debris, gloves, rags, etc.,
which could block the drain holes and permit water to accumulate, resulting in corrosion of the legs.
Weep holes shall also be provided on derrick platforms where water could accumulate.
8. All substructure members shall be free from damage and all securing bolts, nuts, pins, and safety pins
shall be in place.
9. Before subjecting the derrick or mast to unusually heavy loads, connecting pins and keepers, bolts, and
nuts shall be checked to ensure that they have not been loosened or worn excessively by vibration.
10. To withstand operating vibration, the mud standpipe shall be attached to the derrick leg rather than to
the girts and braces, unless the derrick is specifically designed otherwise by the manufacturer.

11. Chain hoists, snatch blocks, wire slings or winch cables shall not be fastened or wrapped around to girts
and braces or come into contact with any part of the derrick or mast structure. Any bending of girts and
braces weakens the derrick or mast.
12. Before raising or lowering a mast, bridle lines and sheaves shall be inspected for wear. A maintenance log
book shall be made available including individual line usage history
13. Number of cycles (raising/lowering the mast) of use of the bridle line shall follows OEM recommendation.
14. A drilling or work over mast cannot be raised nor lowered at NIGHT.
15. Derrick, Masts and Sub Structure shall be inspected and documented as follows:
A- CAT II every rig move by a competent person.
B- CAT III every two (2) years by a competent person as per API RP 4G definition.
Note: This inspection shall be in accordance to API RP 4G and shall include NDT inspection to
high stress connections, wearing measurements and sheaves gauging verification.
NDT inspector is authorized to conduct MPI only under a competent person supervision and he
is not authorized to give decision/complete API checklist
C- CAT IV Inspection every ten (10) years or in the event of derrick/mast/substructure

modification and/or repair by OEM/Equivalent company certified API 4F, (Offshore Rigs
exempt).
All records from these inspections shall be filed on the rig inspection system.
16. An omnidirectional red colored aircraft warning light on the crown shall be provided in compliance with
SAES-B-063 and shall be maintained in satisfactory operating condition.
17. The monkey board shall have two (2) fall arrestors as a minimum to ensure 100% tie off. In case of the
monkey board is equipped with more than one diving board, Contractor shall conduct a Formal Risk
Assessment to ensure that adequate fall protection is provided.
18. Derrick & Mast entirely move to be only allowed when OEM designs and drawings available, and
equipment specific procedure available
19. Field care and use of bridle line shall be in line with API RP 9B, API RP 4G and OEM specifications.

20. Mast physical condition and DROP inspections shall be completed by a competent person before each
mast raising and lowering, co-signed by RSTC and Rig Management PIC.
Top Drive rails fastenings and connection pins condition shall be included in the DROPs Inspection (HSERM
A-7 Appendix 1 1.C)
21. Anchoring Alterations
A. Derrick or mast guy lines, when required, shall be installed according to the manufacturer's
specifications and shall be properly fastened to adequate ground anchors.
B. No structural change or addition to a derrick or mast shall be made unless approved in writing
beforehand by the manufacturer of the equipment or the manufacturer’s representative.
C. No holes shall be drilled, punched, or burned in member of a derrick, mast or substructure.
23. References: Refer to HSERM/A/A-2/RM.


No.5 Crown Block

Section Title: No. 5 Crown Block
No.5/Crown Block (CB)

1. There shall be no opening between the beams of main support members or frame work of the crown
large enough to permit a worker to fall through.
2. Where wood, rubber or similar bumper blocks are attached to the underside of crown block beams, a
wire rope safety line or wire mesh shall be fastened along the beam and attached to the derrick at both
ends, thereby safely retaining the bumper blocks should a Crown-Out occur.
3. When the crown block is to be lubricated, the drawworks shall be shut down, and the drawworks brake
engaged. No personnel allowed to work under the crown during this operation.
4. Excessive tar build up at the crown shall be removed.
5. The walkway around the crown shall have self-closing safety gates installed to prevent personnel
stepping in to any opening, even if the hatch cover is fitted to the opening.
6. There shall be a climb assistor fall arrestor combination unit available for the use of personnel climbing
to the crown. (Derricks that have multiple staged ladders and rest platforms are exempt).
7. Access ladders to the crown aviation lights shall be fitted with suitable fall protection; the fall
protection safety harness used to access the crown platform must be compatible with the fall protection
in use to access the crown aviation light. A requirement to change safety harnesses at the crown
platform is not permitted.
8. If equipment such as grease guns are stored at the crown, this equipment shall be stored in a lockable
designated storage locker or permanently secured so as to prevent said equipment from falling.
Note: Equipment secured with rope or tie wraps is not permanently secured.

No.6 Traveling Block

Section Title: No. 6 Travelling Block
No.6/Traveling Block (TB)

1. Travelling blocks shall be equipped with securely attached sheave guards. Any travelling block hook to
which equipment is directly or indirectly attached shall be equipped with a safety latch or a wire rope
safety line.
2. Safety latches on hooks shall be maintained rigid so that a jar from the elevator links will not drive the
latch aside and unhook the line.
3. All travelling blocks, hooks, elevators, elevator links, and travelling equipment shall be free of
projecting bolts, nuts, pins, or parts.
4. Two upward travel limiting devices shall be installed and properly adjusted:
A. One of the control systems shall be an electronic system (Primary) with two set points, lower and
upper.
B. The Crown-O-Matic or similar mechanical system is acceptable as a Secondary system.
5. The upward travel limiting devices shall disengage all power to the hoisting drum and apply the brakes
to prevent the travelling blocks from contacting the crown structure.
6. Testing and setting procedures are to be put in place by the Rig Operator and posted clearly on the drill
floor. The limiting devices testing and setting procedures are to be performed by the Driller at the
beginning of each tour and immediately after drill line slip and cut operations. These checks are to be
reported in the IADC tour book for each 12 hours if IADC reporting is carried out or on the Drillers’ Pre-
Tour report.
7. Travelling block shall be inspected and undergo an inspection every six month by a third party inspection
company in line with API RP 8B.

No.7 Auxiliary Escape

Section Title: No. 7 Auxiliary Escape
No.7/Auxiliary Escape (AE)
1. On every drilling and workover derrick or mast an auxiliary means of escape shall be provided by the
installation of a specially rigged and securely anchored escape line attached to the derrick.
2. The emergency means of escape shall be located in such a manner that the escape line itself does not
create a hazard to helicopter rotors, crane booms, or other moving equipment. The rate of descent of
any safety buggy must have an internal braking system, limiting any rate of descent.
3. The escape line shall be installed and maintained in accordance with the OEM recommendations.
4. When a slip line is installed, if space limitations are such that the escape line is, or may be, exposed to
motorized traffic, it shall be conspicuously marked at eye level with a visible flag or streamer.
5. A monthly Derrick Escape Line/device inspection shall be conducted by a competent person and annually
by an OEM approved third party competent person.
6. An approved controlled descent escape device shall be properly installed as per manufacturer’s
recommendations on the escape line, and kept at the Derrickman’ s principal working platform for
instant emergency use. It shall be visually inspected by a competent person at least once each week.
Note: Geronimo escape devices or similar escape system designs shall not be used. The escape
device shall attach to the users full body harness (single loop strap is prohibited).
All rigs shall be equipped with a certified emergency descent device (DBI Sala Rollgliss Descend Device or
equivalent), which terminates in a safe and unobstructed landing zone. The landing area shall be located
away from hazardous areas such as drill floor, shaker roofs, or similar.
7. The escape device shall be secured to the monkey board in a manner to ensure easy release in an
emergency.
8. If an alternative control descent device is used, the OEM manufacturer’s recommendation shall be
followed. Some items mentioned above may not apply, such as a slow descent device.
9. Escape line ground anchor shall be rated for 5000 lbs. or as per OEM requirements complying with OSHA
standard.

No.8 Guards

Section Title: No. 8 Guards
No.8/Guards (GRDS)
1. It is prohibited to modify guards by cutting holes into them. Appropriate sized cut outs on mud pump
coffin covers for placing external stroke counters are permitted.
2. Machinery guards shall be installed on all Drawworks and rotary table drives to prevent personnel from
being injured by rotating machinery or by disintegrated or broken parts.
3. A metal guard (as per OEM) shall enclose the tops and outer sides of all hoisting drum brake flanges.
4. Every rotary table shall have a substantially constructed metal guard with a non-skid surface that
adequately covers the outer edge of the table and extends downward to completely cover all of the
exposed rotating sides of the table, including the pinion gear.
5. Guards shall be installed on all hoisting drums to prevent personnel coming in contact with the rotating
drum.
6. Rig machinery shall not be operated unless all guards are properly maintained and in position, except
during maintenance, repair, or rig-up work, or when limited testing is being performed by an authorized
and qualified person.
7. Pneumatic, hydraulic and all pressure pipe fittings or systems shall be guarded and/or secondarily
secured to minimize any potential hazard associated with impact or displacement towards personnel.
Where reasonably practical, pressurized quick connectors shall be positioned at or below an operators
waist height level and orientated in a downward position to avoid gases and fluids from coming in
contact with personnel.
8. If it is necessary to remove guards to do any equipment maintenance (lubrication, greasing, etc.),

machinery shall be fully stopped. All guards shall be replaced prior to resuming operations.
9. Air hoists shall be equipped with a guard and a line guide. Air hoists which are OEM designed to be self-
spooling without use a line guide are exempt for the guide.
10. All V-belt drives shall be guarded.
11. All engine and exhaust fan blades shall be equipped with shrouds to protect against personnel injury.

Section Title: No. 8 Guards
12. All hot surfaces of equipment shall be suitably guarded or insulated to prevent possible injury to
personnel.
13. All guards shall be of correct size to keep any body part from coming in contact with the rotating
equipment.
14. OEM guards shall be installed on generator shaft guard, modifications are not allowed.

No.9 Derrick Exits, Ladders, Stairways, Floors
and Platforms

Section Title: No. 9 Derrick Exits, Ladders, Stairways, Floors and Platforms
No.9/Derrick Exits, Ladders, Stairways, Floors and Platforms (DELSF&P)

1. All rigs shall be provided with Safe exit stairways directly to the outside on at least two sides of the
derrick floor. Personnel Elevators are not considered to be safe exits.
Compliant MODU Drill Floor Exit Configurations shall consider both the Schedule-G Transverse Skidding
Requirements and comparatively safe exit/escape paths. The alternative Drill Floor Escape Path to the
Forward Drill Floor Exit Paths shall not require personnel to travel on ladders or enter the BOP/Well
Platform Area Hazard Zone below the drill floor.
2. Exit doors, from the doghouse and or driller shack, shall not be locked.
3. Floors, stairways, guardrails and platforms shall be free from dangerous projections and obstructions and
shall be maintained in good repair, clean, and free from oil, grease, water, or other materials of similar
nature. Where any type of operation necessitates working on slippery floor areas, such surfaces shall be
protected against slipping by use of mats, grates, cleats, or other means to provide reasonable
protection. All stairways and ladders shall be sufficiently secured to prevent accidental dislodgement.
4. Every flight of stairs having four or more risers shall be equipped with standard stair railings on open
sides.
5. Standard guardrails shall be installed on the outer perimeter of all working platforms and walkways that
are over 1.2 meters (4 feet) above ground level. A standard guard rail consists of a top rail 1.1 meters
(42 inches) in height, a mid-rail, located an even distance between the top rail and the floor, and a
10.2 centimeter (4 inch), toe board mounted flush with the floor. The guardrails shall be mounted on
centers and designed to withstand the weight of a 90.7 kilogram (200 pound) person.
6. When it is not possible during a temporary condition to provide adequate railing, all personnel working
within 1.8 meters (6 feet) of the edge must be tied off with a safety harness.
7. A sturdy guard rail shall be provided at the V-door. It shall be in place at all times except when the pipe
ramp or automatic catwalk is being used. The use of chains on wide spans, such as V-doors, is NOT
ALLOWED. All removable handrails shall have pins installed to secure them from being accidentally
dislodged and shall undergo a monthly inspection as a minimum.
8. Every opening in a derrick floor shall be covered or guarded when not being used.
9. Unless the rat hole or mouse hole extends at least 30.5 centimeters (12 inches) above the rig floor, the
opening in the floor above the pipe shall be covered when a Kelly or joint of pipe is not in the hole.

10. Catwalks shall be level and free from tripping hazards with a stairway to the ground at each end.
Hydraulic or automated power catwalk are exempted from this requirement; however, they must comply
with OEM specifications at all times.
11. Guardrails shall be installed on both sides of walkways located over open mud tanks, cement tanks and
drill water tanks.
12. Chain or wire rope shall not be used as temporary substitute for a guardrail, gates or temporary
handrails of adequately strength shall be installed.
13. The area around the base of the derrick ladder shall be kept clear to provide unhampered access to the
ladder.
14. Ladder safety devices must be used on ladders over 3.1 meters (10 feet) in unbroken length. All ladder
safety devices, such as those that incorporate climbing belts, sheaves, and sliding counterweight
attachments shall be properly installed to meet the design requirements of the ladders that they serve.
Where possible, the sliding counterweight shall be installed on the off-ladder side of the derrick.
15. Climbing devices shall be properly rigged as per the manufacturer’s instructions. The counterweights
should approximate the weight of the man climbing the derrick.
16. Combination climb assist/fall arrest systems shall be installed to ensure the safe ladder use without the
possibility to “ride” the climbing device. Personnel climbing the derrick shall always use the climbing
device installed. They must climb or descend the ladder rung by rung, and not "ride" the climbing device
(see an exception in SWIM # 5 for multiple staged ladders).
17. Platforms shall be located at the monkey board, tubing board, and crown of all drilling and workover
rigs. The requirement for a platform at the crown may be deleted for masts frequently lowered as a
normal part of operations (i.e., carrier-mounted workover rigs).
18. All landing platforms shall be equipped with standard railings and toe boards and arranged to give safe
access to the ladder. The step-across distance from the nearest edge of the ladder to the nearest edge
of equipment or structure shall not be more than 30.5 centimeters (12 inches).
19. The side rails of a ladder shall extend at least 91.5 centimeters (3 feet) above a landing platform.
20. All ladders, fixed or portable, shall be maintained in good condition with no bent, broken, or damaged
side rails or steps. Ladders not in use must have a clear sign indicating DO NOT USE.

21. Defective ladders shall be immediately removed from service and repaired or replaced.
22. When portable ladders are used, they shall be secured against slippage by the use of safety feet and
tied-off.
23. Portable ladders with aluminum or metal side rails shall not be used at any location. Scaffolding
aluminum ladders are exempt when used in scaffold platform construction
24. Tools or other materials shall not be carried up or down a ladder unless properly secured to the body.
25. All deck openings shall be adequately guarded using temporary handrails or shall be completely covered
and secured.
26. Ladders may not be tied together to form an extension.
27. Handrails and step edges of outside staircases and vertical ladders shall be yellow color (SAES-B-067).

No.10 Work Platforms

Section Title: No. 10 Work Platforms
No.10/Work Platforms (WP)

1. The components used to assemble work platforms shall be inspected before each use.
2. Work platforms components manufactured by different manufacturers shall not be intermixed unless
components are compatible (fit together without mechanical force) and the work platforms structural
integrity is maintained.
3. Work platforms components manufactured by different manufacturers shall not be modified to inter-mix
them.
4. Work platforms components shall be free from detrimental corrosion and exposure to corrosive
substances.
5. Work platforms components shall be properly stored to prevent damage.
6. Only personnel qualified to erect and dismantle work platforms are permitted to erect, dismantle or
alter work platforms.
7. All fall protection equipment shall be inspected for wear and proper operation before every use.
8. Gloves shall be worn while handling tubes and boards.
9. Contractor Permit to Work (PTW) shall be used to erect, dismantle or modify work platforms.
10. All equipment shall be inspected before use to ensure that it is suitable for the job at hand.
11. When working over water all relevant procedures shall be adhered to.
12. A safety tag system shall be utilized for scaffold type work platforms and all personnel shall understand
how the Safety-Tag system operates.
13. Warning signs shall be posted at worksite to indicate the status of work (men working overhead, work
platform not ready for use, etc.).
14. The weather conditions shall be taken in to consideration when planning the job to be carried out.

Section Title: No. 10 Work Platforms
15. Isolations shall be put into place where work platform operations may take place in high hazard areas.
16. Hazard assessments shall be completed before any work platform is erected, dismantled or altered.
17. All work platforms shall be complete with standard guardrails fitted.
18. Mobile elevating work platforms and man lifts must be equipped with anti-entrapment devices. Refer to
LPD Bulletin No.: LPB-04-2009 Issue Date: March 22, 2009

No.11 Pipe Racks

Section Title: No. 11 Pipe Racks
No.11/Pipe Racks (PR)

1. Pipe racks shall be level and firmly butted and secured together with no gaps or elevation differences
between each rack or the catwalk.
2. Outer ends of each pipe rack shall have sturdy stop pins in place to prevent pipe from rolling off the
rack. Pins shall be permanently attached to the rack to prevent loss.
3. The catwalk shall be level and free from tripping hazards with a stairway to the ground at each end. If
more than 4 risers then it shall be fitted with standard hand rails.
4. Every pipe rack shall be flush at top and bottom to prevent pipe hang-up.
5. When pipe is to be stored in layers on the rack, spacers shall be used between the layers and each layer
shall be choked.
6. Provision shall be made for the storage of thread protectors by not creating unsafe conditions in the area
or by the storage means.
7. Pipe racks shall only be transported in trucks equipped with king posts or moved in a pipe box to ensure
safe loading/unloading.
8. Pipe racks shall not be used as storage of the diesel or gasoline tanks until they have OEM data plate to
show the safe carrying load.

No.12 Pipe Handling

Section Title: No. 12 Pipe Handling
No.12/Pipe Handling (PH)

1. Tag lines must be used when transferring tubulars with cranes.
2. When pipe is being transferred between pipe racks, catwalks, or trucks, the temporary supports or skids
shall be so constructed, placed, and anchored that they will support the load placed upon them.
3. All driveways alongside pipe racks shall be level so that the truck bed is parallel and even with the racks.
4. During loading, unloading, and transferring of pipe or other similar tubular goods, no workers shall be
required or permitted to be on top of the load, or between the load and the pipe racks.
5. Manual pipe loading, unloading, and transferring operations shall be done only from the pipe ends, and
pipe shall be loaded or unloaded from trucks one layer at a time.
6. When transferring drill collars, tubular goods, or other similar materials not provided with shoulders;
pickup subs shall be used during the transfer of those materials into the derrick. Subs shall be secured
completely into the drill collars before the collars are lifted.
7. Thread protectors shall be left on tubular goods and downhole equipment when it is being pulled up the
pipe ramp or transferred via automatic catwalk. A lifting bail, sub or nubbin screwed into the box end is
acceptable in lieu of a thread protector.
8. A multi-purpose safety clamp (dog collar) shall always be available for use on the rig floor.
9. When a lift sub is used as a lift point in handling drill collars or other tubular goods, it shall be made up
with positive torque Lift subs installed, “Hand tightening” is not sufficient.
10. Trailers used for transporting pipe or as a pipe rack during drilling, workover, or pipe salvaging operations
shall be equipped with a guard the full length of both sides of the trailer and with a head board to
prevent pipe from penetrating the driver cabin.
11. Trailers used for transporting pipe shall be equipped with side stakes adequate to prevent the pipe from
rolling off. Also, the entire load of pipe shall be secured with straps that are sufficient to hold the pipe
in place on the trailer if there is a complete failure of the stakes. All pipe trailers shall use stakes and
adequate binding.

Section Title: No. 12 Pipe Handling
12. Guards on trailer sides shall be so designed and constructed to ensure that when pipe is being hoisted
into the derrick the lower end of the pipe will not roll off the trailer.
13. Thread protectors shall be transported from ground to rig floor or vice versa in a certified basket having
OEM data plate. They shall not be dropped or rolled down the pipe ramp.
14. Each tubular lift shall always be slung with two slings, each of the same length and of the same SWL.
The SWL of each sling should be equal to or greater than the Gross Weight of the load. Slings shall be
placed at equal distance (approximately 25%) from the ends of the load with the internal angle at the
hook not greater than 90 degrees. Bundle tubulars of different sizes is prohibited.

No.13 Drawworks Control

Section Title: No. 13 Drawworks Control
No.13/Drawworks Control (DC)

1. All drilling controls on the console shall be clearly identified/labelled and emergency controls shall be
guarded.
2. Drawworks controls shall not be left unattended while the hoisting drum is in motion. When drilling with
an automatic driller, it is permissible for the Driller to step out of arms reach of the controls. The Driller
must always be in a position to simultaneously see the drilling controls, associated gauges, and drill
floor.
3. Before putting the Drawworks in motion, the Driller in charge of the Drawworks shall ensure that all
other workers are clear of the machinery and lines.
4. There shall be an emergency kill switch at the driller's console for the emergency shutdown of the rig
motors and mud pumps. This switch shall be checked periodically by the rig electrician and function
tested quarterly, to ensure that it is ready for immediate use and documented in the Maintenance
System and Drilling Report and on the IADC Report or in the Drillers’ Pre-Tour report.
5. All instrumentation at the Driller's console, including pit level indicator, mud rate return flow, and pump
stroke counter, shall be installed, used and maintained according to its manufacturer's specifications. All
warning alarms shall be kept turned on and noted daily on the pre-tour checklists.
6. It is prohibited to run Drawworks in high gear.
7. CCTV cameras are to be installed for the derrick and rig floor operations, they shall have the ability to
record at least for two hours continuously. Derrick camera shall maintain line of sight with the
Derrickman and monkey board area to ensure no obstruction is in the path of the top drive system prior
to ascending/descending movements.
8. The Block Control System and Crown-O-Matic shall be installed, checked that they are operative every
shift and documented in the IADC Log Book or in the Driller’s Pre-tour report.
9. Mechanical weigh indicator gauge (Martin Decker or similar) must be calibrated and certified. Mechanical
weigh indicator gauge (Martin Decker or similar) and digital weigh indicator must be always within the
acceptable limits.


No.14 Drawworks Brakes

Section Title: No. 14 Drawworks Brakes
No.14/Drawworks Brakes (DB)

1. The Rig Operator shall ensure that the brakes on the Drawworks of every drilling rig are tested by each
driller when he comes on tour to determine whether they are in good working order, this brake test shall
be recorded.
2. Both mechanical and auxiliary brakes shall also be inspected by the tool-pusher and mechanic together
at weekly intervals to determine the condition of the brake blocks, linkage, seals, and other operating
parts. OEM recommendation must be followed when performing this weekly inspection e.g. checking
gaps by using filler gauge to make sure wear and tear of brake pads are within acceptable criteria. This
brake inspection shall be recorded.
3. Where a hold down chain is used in securing the Drawworks brake handle, the slot for holding the chain
shall be provided with a seat or where a side lug is provided, it shall be curved upwards to prevent
accidental disengagement of the hold down chain.

No.15 Rotary Table

Section Title: No. 15 Rotary Table
No.15/Rotary Table (RT)

1. Water hoses, lines, or chains shall not be handled or used near a rotary table while it is in motion.
2. When visibility on a rig floor is zero or, under the conditions of distance, light, and atmosphere
prevailing at a particular time, is reduced to such a low level that objects at the rig floor area could not
be clearly discerned, personnel shall not be required or permitted to work on the rig floor while the
rotary table is in motion.
3. The rotary table shall not be engaged until all personnel and materials are clear of it.
4. When the Kelly bushing drive, pipe, or other tubular equipment is not in the opening; the rotary table
shall be covered with a metal plate.

No.16 Cathead Lines

Section Title: No. 16 Cathead Lines
No.16/Cathead Lines (CL)

1. The use of properly cold shucked make-up chains is allowed on make-up tongs. The cold shucks are to be
inspected before use.
2. The tong end of the break-out lines shall be secured by an adequate sized certified wire rope, properly
installed, or other equivalent fittings (Refer to SWIM/No.19/HL). A slip type attachment device is
allowed on the cathead end.

No.17 Hoisting and Rotary Operations

Section Title: No. 17 Hoisting and Rotary Operations
No.17/Hoisting and Rotary Operations (H&RO)

1. A Driller going off duty shall inform his relief of any special hazards or ongoing work that may affect the
safety of the crew. Oncoming tour personnel shall be alerted by the Driller to ongoing work that could
affect their safety. These items shall be included on the pre-tour checklist.
2. The rotary clutch shall not be engaged until the turntable is clear of personnel and material.
3. Top drive control systems are to be positioned so that the Driller has easy access to all emergency stops
and limits.
4. While the top drive is made up, the Driller is never to attempt to break out a connection with the motor
brake on.
5. The top drive torque limiter should be set within acceptable torque range of the weakest tubular
connected to the drill-string.
6. Floormen shall never stand behind the tongs on the opposite side of the snub line while making up the
top drive.
7. All devices used for through tubular operations are to be delivered to the Derrickman by means of a
carrying holder.
Note: “NEVER TIED TO THE ELEVATOR HORNS.”
8. Drill pipe or casing shall not be picked up suddenly so that the bottom end whips about, endangering
employees working on the floor.
9. The Driller shall never begin hoisting drill pipe until he has ascertained that the pipe is latched in the
elevator or the Derrickman has signaled that he may safely hoist the drill pipe.
10. The Derrickman shall ensure that the elevators are properly clamped onto all pipe joints and locked
prior to signaling the driller to engage the load.
11. During instances of unusual loading of the derrick or mast, such as during jarring, only the driller and
essential personnel shall be allowed on the rig floor. No one shall be allowed in the derrick or mast
during said operations.

Section Title: No. 17 Hoisting and Rotary Operations
Note: On completion of unusual loading of the derrick / mast and Top Drive, a thorough inspection shall
be conducted. This inspection shall cover the items included in the DROPS and Weekly Derick inspection.
12. Personnel shall never be permitted to stand in front of hoisting drums or line spoolers; slack line may
form and entangle the personnel standing there.
13. Personnel shall never stand near the well bore when any wire line device is being run.
14. Hoisting control stations shall be kept clean and the controls labeled as to their function.
15. Proximity sensors shall be installed at monkey and stabbing boards to avoid collision with link tilt in
drilling mode.

No.18 Slips and Rotary Slips

Section Title: No. 18 Slips and Rotary Slips
No.18/Slips and Rotary Slips (S&RS)

1. All slip handles shall be in place, in good condition, and not project beyond the rotating top of the
turntable. All slips shall be included in the Drilling Equipment Registry and inspection process.
2. Slips shall be inspected by Rig Operator personnel before each trip to check for worn dies, keeper pins,
and presence of retaining ring, worn hinge pins, rib cracks, and segment deformation.
3. MPI frequency shall be yearly over all slips.
4. The tapered side of the slips shall always be lubricated to facilitate slip removal.
5. No one shall be allowed to kick the slips into place when tripping.
6. Slips shall not be allowed to ride the pipe while tripping out.
7. The Rig Operator must not, for any reason, allow other than the proper size slips to be used.
8. No field welding shall be permitted on slips.

No.19 Hoisting Lines

Section Title: No. 19 Hoisting Lines
No.19/Hoisting Lines (HL)

1. Cathead Lines (catlines) and Spinning Chains are NOT to be utilized in Saudi Aramco (SA) drilling and
workover operations.
2. The working load on hoisting lines, slings, and fittings shall not exceed the safe working load
recommended by the manufacturers.
3. Ton-mile records shall be maintained by the Toolpusher for all drilling lines. Drilling lines shall be
slipped and cut according to established Rig Operator policy unless the line develops unusual wear,
damage, or whickering before it is due to be slipped and cut. When the wire rope is slipped and cut, it
shall be recorded on the tour report as to date and length of wire rope removed.
4. In no event shall any hoisting line be allowed to remain in service if it shows evidence of kinking,
crushing, cutting, wearing, bird caging, or un-stranding.
5. Hoisting lines shall be securely fastened to every winding drum and at least five full wraps of wire rope
shall remain on a drum when the travelling block is in its lowest position.
6. Knots or cable clips shall not be used as stoppers on rope ends that pass through an opening in a winding
drum.
7. Before the hoisting line is removed from a drum, the travelling block shall be laid on the drill floor or
held suspended by means of a separate wire rope adequate to support the load.
8. A hoisting line under load shall never be allowed to come in direct contact with any derrick member,
stationary equipment, or material in the derrick unless specifically designed or intended for line
contact.
9. A dead-line anchor for a drilling line shall be so constructed, installed and maintained that its strength
shall at least equal the working strength of the hoisting line.
10. All safety pins shall be kept in place at the outer periphery of the drilling line anchor to prevent the line
from jumping off the anchor during slack loading.
11. Excess drilling line shall always be kept properly protected and spooled.

Section Title: No. 19 Hoisting Lines
12. A cable cutter shall be available on the rig for cutting the drilling line. The use of a cutting torch for
cutting the drilling line is prohibited.
13. Making loops or eyes in wire rope for the purpose of hoisting is prohibited; use only manufactured slings
for hoisting.
14. Deadline anchor clamp and drawworks clamp bolts shall be torqued according to OEM’s torque
requirement.
15. Contractors shall develop the drilling line slip and cut work instructions as per OEM procedure.

No.20 Riding Hoisting Equipment

Section Title: No. 20 Riding Hoisting Equipment
No.20/Riding Hoisting Equipment (RHE)

1. Derrickman and other personnel required to work on the derrick or mast shall ascend and descend the
derrick or mast by means of the ladder provided, and wear proper fall arrestor equipment. Riding the
pipe hoisting gear is forbidden.
2. No personnel shall slide down any pipe, Kelly hose, cable, or rope line other than the escape line in an
emergency.
3. In an emergency, personnel may be lowered from the derrick by means of the travelling blocks or air
hoist. In this case the rotary table shall be stopped and an experienced person, designated by the Rig
Operator, shall operate the controls, a risk assessment and permit to work shall be prepared.
4. The use of just a boatswain’s chairs is prohibited. OEM full body harness manufactured with an attached
boatswain’s chair are allowed to use.
5. The use of an approved riding type safety belts is permissible for duties, such as inspection or lubrication
that require a person to work in an elevated position. This is allowed if, in the judgment of the senior
Rig Operator supervisor, a higher risk of personnel injury would be incurred by workers erecting and
working on work platforms. When a person is to be hoisted or lowered in a riding belt, the conditions set
out in SWIM/No.38/MRO must all be met.

No.21 Elevators

Section Title: No. 21 Elevators
No.21/Elevators (EL)
1. Elevators shall be equipped with a positive latch or safety latch combination designed to prevent drill
pipe or other tubular goods from prematurely disengaging. All Elevators shall be included in the Drilling
Equipment Registry and inspection process.
2. Drill pipe, casing, and tubing elevators shall be provided with a complimentary (to the elevator latch)
collar or protrusion designed to prevent elevator links or latches from becoming accidentally disengaged.
3. With the exception of the latch handles, elevators shall be free of projections that could catch on the
derrick structure or rigging equipment.
4. Elevators shall be inspected and undergo a six month inspection by a third party inspection company in
line with API RP 8B standards and recommendations. Drilling Contractor personnel shall perform a visual
inspection of the elevators before each trip to ensure that they are in good operating condition. If
defects are found, elevators shall be removed from service until repaired or replaced.
5. When the Kelly is in the rat-hole, the swivel bail shall be positioned so that it does not interfere with or
damage the elevators during tripping operations.

No.22 Manual Tongs

Section Title: No. 22 Manual Tongs
No.22/Manual Tongs (MT)

1. Each rotary tong shall be attached to the derrick or a backup post by means of a wire rope snub line,
each snub line shall have factory made thimble eyes. The breaking strength of the snub line shall be
above the capacity of the pull that is exerted on the tongs by means of the automatic cathead. Both
ends of the snub line shall be installed as per manufacturer’s recommendations and secured by the
properly installed fittings (Refer to SWIM/No.19/HL). All Manual Tongs shall be included in the Drilling
Equipment Registry and inspection process.
2. Tong backup posts, Kelly pull-back posts, tong backup lines and safety lines shall not be secured to
derrick or mast girts or to derrick or mast legs unless the legs are so constructed and the lines attached
so that any stresses imposed shall not result in structural damage to the legs.
3. The wire rope and connections on tongs shall be frequently inspected for wear, broken wires, and wire
rope rot, and shall be replaced when necessary.
4. Tong dies shall be inspected regularly by Rig Operator personnel and replaced as they become damaged
or worn, using proper die removal tools to avoid die shatter or splintering. Use of proper PPE is required.
5. Die keepers shall always be kept in place to prevent dies from becoming displaced from the retainer
grooves.
6. All threaded hinge pins shall be equipped with a nut and cotter pin.
7. Tongs shall be inspected and greased by Rig Operator personnel before each trip.
8. Tongs that fail to latch properly because of worn jaws, hinge pins, or other defects shall be removed
from service until they are either: repaired, rebuilt, or replaced.
9. No field welding shall be done on tongs that have been heat treated.
10. Rig Operator personnel shall handle the tongs only by the appropriate handles (refer to
SWIM/No.22/MT/Figure No.1 and SWIM/No.22/ MT/section No.12).
11. All rig tongs shall be color coded and painted as per SWIM/No.22/ MT/Figure No.1, this indicates the
safe handling areas and pinch points on all rig tongs.
12. All tongs shall have rubber guards on the hand-holds.


13. When not in use, tongs shall be hooked back on the rig floor in such a manner as to NOT present an
obstruction to personnel passing between the tongs and the rotary table. Open hooks shall not be used
to secure rig tongs, a hook with a safety latch or similar shall be used.
14. Rig tongs shall undergo an MPI inspection every 6 months. The results of MPI inspections shall be
documented and maintained at the rig.

Figure No.1
Note: Utilize Rubber Guards for the Handles
Source: www.vdocuments.mx

No.23 Tong and Safety Valve Counter Weights

Section Title: No. 23 Tong and Safety Valve Counter Weights
No.23/Tong and Safety Valve Counter Weights (T&SVCW)

1. A counterweight above a derrick floor, when not fully encased or running in permanent guides, shall be
held to the frame of the derrick with a wire rope safety line, not less than 15.9 millimeters (5/8 inch)
in diameter, which will prevent the counterweight from coming within 2.4 meters (8 feet) of the floor.
2. The wire rope connecting the tong/safety valve to a counterweight shall have a minimum diameter of
12.7 millimeters (1/2 inch). The wire rope shall have manufactured hard eyes and shall not have
bulldog clamp terminated eyes. The wire rope shall be included in the Rigs Lifting Equipment Registry
and inspection process.

No.24 Making Up and Breaking Joints

Section Title: No. 24 Making Up and Breaking Joints
No.24/Making Up and Breaking Joints (MU&BJ)

1. Spinning chains are expressly prohibited on all D&WO rigs.
2. The rotary table shall not be used for the final making up or initial breaking out of a pipe connection
(single tong). The potential forces that can be delivered by the rotary table far exceed the breaking
strength of the snub lines used to restrain the tong handles. When the snub or safety line breaks, the
contained energies are suddenly released, this could lead to a catastrophic event.
3. The snapping up of a tool joint by using an automatic cathead or pipe joint breaker of the jaw-clutch
type, which automatically disengages its clutch at the completion of the fixed stroke, shall not be
permitted.
4. No combination of two or more methods of pipe rotation shall be used to spin up or back out tubulars.
5. Pipe spinners shall never be used to reposition elevators.
6. Hydraulic or pneumatic power tongs/spinners shall never be attached to free hanging tubulars,
suspended in spider/elevators for the purpose of repositioning elevators with a hanging load or
disengaging stuck power tong jaws.
7. Hydraulic or pneumatic power tongs/spinners shall have the designated number of snub lines fitted, as
per the manufacturer’s instructions.

No.25 Mud Bucket or Saver

Section Title: No. 25 Mud Bucket or Saver
No.25/Mud Bucket or Saver (MBS)

1. Whenever a wet joint or stand of pipe or tubing is being broken and disconnected above a derrick floor,
a mud bucket or mud saver shall be used to carry all liquids away from the rig floor to the mud tanks or
sump. Mud bucket pad eyes shall be included in the Rigs Lifting Equipment Registry and inspection
program.
2. The mud bucket or mud saver shall be checked regularly to ensure that the rubber seals are in good
condition, latches are working properly, and that it is safely suspended in the derrick in such a manner
that it can be easily moved to and from the drill pipe.

No.26 Power Tongs

Section Title: No. 26 Power Tongs
No.26/Power Tongs (PT)
1. The control device on power tongs shall be either designed or guarded to prevent accidental activation.
2. The discharge end of hoses used on power tongs shall be disconnected before any repair, replacement,
or other similar work is done on tongs, chains, dies, or other component parts. This work shall only be
carried out under a Contractor’s Permit to Work (PTW).
3. Power tongs shall be provided with a mechanism to ensure dies blocks are retracted back to correct
position after use.
4. Hydraulic power tongs to be fitted with a safety interlock system such as self-locking mechanism device
to shut off power tong operation when door is open.
5. High pressure lines (hydraulic or air) shall have a safety pressure relief valve that shall never be set
higher than the manufacturer's specifications for the working pressure of the lines or valve.
6. All pressurized lines connected to the power tong shall be secured with a secondary securing device.
7. Any pressurized line that has the potential to come into contact with the operator, due to failure, shall
be guarded to prevent contact with the operator.
8. All lifting equipment (shackles, turnbuckles, slings, etc.) connected to the power tong shall be in good
condition, certified, included in the rigs lifting gear registry and regularly inspected as per
SWIM/No.3/RMH&RE.
9. All covers and guards that enclose moving components shall be in place.
10. Hand guards shall be provided and personnel shall keep hands away from moving parts during operation
of jaws.
11. All control handles shall be attached to power tongs and function properly.
12. The power unit, air and hydraulic lines shall be inspected for damage or leaks prior to use. Power tongs
safety devices function test shall be included as step in the JSA.
13. A pre-task safety meeting shall be conducted and all hazards adequately addressed before the operation
of any power tong.

Section Title: No. 26 Power Tongs
14. All personnel shall stand clear of pipe when torque is being applied.
15. The power unit shall be operated at the correct working pressure for the size of tubular in use, as
maximum pressure will damage the chain and drill pipe.
16. Only experienced, qualified personnel shall operate the tongs and instruct other personnel in the use of
power tongs. Hydraulic Power tong operators shall be trained and certified to the specific power tong
model by Competent and Certified Trainer. Training records verification shall be documented on the
Permit to Work.
17. The hanging line from the derrick shall be properly secured and in good condition.
18. A safety line shall be attached to the spring fall assembly and all hoses connections.
19. The air hoist, if in use, shall be inspected for proper brake adjustment and functioned to ensure that it
is working properly.
20. All personnel shall be made aware that the tongs are being suspended by the air hoists.
21. The snub line and suspension line shackles shall be the four-part safety shackle type.
22. The power tongs shall be secured back from the rotary when not in use.
23. All power tongs shall be fitted with snub lines sufficient to prevent uncontrolled movement around the
pipe in both the makeup and breakout modes.
24. A comprehensive safe operating procedure shall be developed to operate the power tongs, emphasizing
when the operator shall use high and low gear speed. All reversing operations shall be carried out in low
gear.

No.27 Racking Pipe in the Derrick

Section Title: No. 27 Racking Pipe in the Derrick
No.27/Racking Pipe in the Derrick (RPD)

1. Whenever drill pipe, drill collars, or tubing are racked in a derrick, provision shall be made for the
complete drainage of any fluids or gases in the stands.
2. Drill pipe, collars, or tubing shall be racked to safely distribute the load in the finger boards.
3. Stands of drill pipe, drill collars, tubing, casing, and rods shall be secured at the top ends by means of a
tie-back rope or an equivalent device to prevent them from falling out of or across the derrick.
4. A pipe hook or tag line shall be available for use by the Derrickman to assist in handling, stacking, and
securing pipe in the derrick.
5. If pipe hooks are used above the derrick floor, the pipe hook shall be secured to the derrick in a manner
that will prevent the hook from falling.
6. Racking boards shall be maintained in good order.
7. The monkey board shall be provided with a talk back system designed to allow hands free
communication between Derrickman and Driller.
8. Each pipe racking mechanism on a rig shall be installed, used, and maintained according to the
manufacturer's instructions.

No.28 Finger Boards

Section Title: No. 28 Finger Board
No.28/Finger Boards (FB)

1. Fingers, finger boards, and finger braces shall be installed in the derrick or mast to safely withstand the
stresses imposed on them by pipe or other tubular equipment racked in the derrick or mast.
2. Fingers shall be kept in good repair, free from bending, cracks or other defects.
3. The Monkey-Board fingers and pads shall be connected to the Monkey-Board frame with a wire rope or
chain (OEM) of sufficient strength to hold the weight of the fingers and pads in case of failure.
4. Fingers and finger-boards shall be specifically included in all derrick DROPS inspections and all
inspections shall be documented.
5. Housekeeping at the Monkey-Board and finger board shall be maintained to a high standard. No loose
items are to be placed on the fingers or Monkey-Board.

No.29 Derrick Work Platforms and Baskets

Section Title: No. 29 Derrick Work Platform and Baskets
No.29/Derrick Work Platforms and Baskets (DWP&B)
1. The Rig Operator shall ensure that each drilling rig is equipped with a safe casing platform for the
stabber to use when running casing, tubing, or during well servicing operations. Derrick stabbing baskets
shall have a valid Inspection and be included in the man lifting device inspection process.
2. The casing platform/basket shall not be located opposite the V-door if there is likelihood that either the
stabber or the platform could be struck by a joint of casing as it is being pulled into the derrick. A
compliant operations risk assessment shall be completed to ensure the location/position of the basket or
casing stabbing board does not create an increased risk to personnel locating on this equipment.
3. Before casing is to be run, the casing platform shall be inspected by a competent person to ensure that
the platform is in good operating condition, free from damage, lubricated, and all safety devices
working. This inspection shall be documented.
4. Each fold down extension platform shall be either counterbalanced so that a minimum amount of force is
required to lift the platform, or the platform must be powered.
5. Every casing platform shall be equipped with:
A. An automatic fail-safe brake.
B. Shock absorbers at the bottom of the track that will withstand maximum speed descent into the stop
without damage.
C. The safe working load (SWL) marked on the platform.
D. Upper and lower travel limit switches.
E. Standard guard rail, intermediate rail, and toe-board protection on each side and back of the
platform.
F. A non-skid floor surface.
G. A rail assembly that is securely fastened to the rig structure.
H. A platform control lever that automatically returns to the neutral position when released.
I. A secondary safety system to support the carriage if the winch or winch cable fails.
J. A belly-belt for the stabber on the platform.
K. A safe means of access to and exit from the platform.

Section Title: No. 29 Derrick Work Platform and Baskets
L. Stabbing board controls shall be clearly marked.
M. Other device/equipment required by OEM.
6. Any electrically operated casing platform shall meet the requirements of the electrical classification
such as explosion-proof for the area in which it is located.
7. Each casing platform on a rig shall be installed, used, and maintained according to the manufacturer's
instructions.
8. In those areas where Hydrogen Sulphide (H2S) is a possible hazard, breathing air shall be available for
personnel on the casing platform.
9. A retractable cascade hose reel shall be installed to ensure there is no slack in the airline that can be
caught/entangled in rig equipment or top drive system.
10. On rigs where there is insufficient room for 30.5 centimeter (12 inch) wide casing boards, a special
casing board shall be designed and used.
11. Personnel shall not be allowed to stand on the girts to stab casing.
12. Each casing board and extension shall be installed with a secondary securing device of sufficient size and
strength to support the weight of the secured section should the primary securing device fail.
13. A warning light shall be installed at the driller console when casing platforms, that may impede the TDS,
are in the lower/running casing position.
14. Derrick baskets shall have a breathing air manifold installed on a retractable hose reel and shall have
the necessary safety systems in place to ensure safe descent during a power failure.
15 Spider baskets – Persons using the Spider Baskets or a similar man lifting device shall be adequately
training in its use and safety systems. A Risk Assessment shall be available prior to its use and approved
at an appropriate level. The Spider baskets shall have a valid Aramco Operations Sticker and be included
in the man lifting device inspection process.

No.30 Fall Protection

Section Title: No. 30 Fall Protection
No.30/Fall Protection (FP)

1. Responsibility
A. Competent Person
1) Conduct a Hazard Assessment.
2) Determine the type of fall protection equipment required.
3) Prepare a Fall Protection Plan.
4) Must ensure the workers are trained in the fall protection plan and the safe use of the fall
protection equipment prior to use fall protection equipment.
B. Workers
1) Be trained in the use of fall protection equipment.
2) Know the capabilities of the fall protection equipment being used.
3) Ensure barricades, ribbons and signs identify restricted areas.
4) Understand the procedure for rescue of workers who may be unable to rescue themselves from
an elevated work area.
5) Know the anchor points.
6) Do not wrap the lanyards and/or rope around beams unless designed for this application, use
anchor slings or similar approved device.
7) Utilize the “Buddy System” and continually check each other’s harness and D-ring to ensure
that the harness is not too loose or the D-ring has not slipped down the back.
Note: Workers, who exhibit conditions which affect working at elevations, i.e., fear or heights, shall
not conduct work at these elevations.
C. Fall Arrest Protection shall be used at a temporary or permanent work area where there is or
may be a danger to a worker falling:
1) 1.8 meters or more.
2) If there is an unusual possibility of an Injury if a worker falls less than 1.8 meters (usually from
falling on something other than flat surface).
3) Fixed ladder safety devices must be used on ladders over 3.1 meters (10 feet) in unbroken
length (Refer to SWIM/No.9/DELSF&P).

D. Personal engaged in racking pipe at the monkey board, rod board, or other platform shall be
provided with and shall wear a full body/Derrickman harness attached to an inertia reel of sufficient
length, that the user can maintain 100% tie-off at all time. Derrickman is required to have secondary
restraint (in addition to the required fall arrest equipment) for pulling back/stacking pipe in the
derrick. Minimum two (2) fall arrestors shall be available at BOP area.
E. The safety harness lifeline/inertia reel at the casing board shall be securely attached to the derrick
structure or outer Head Post via an approved and certified anchor point.
F. All fall protection equipment shall be maintained in good condition. Damaged harnesses or lines shall
be replaced immediately.
G. A spare safety harness in good condition shall be available for use on every rig.
H. Suspension trauma safety straps (foot stirrups) shall be provided to each full-body safety harness.
I. A Fall Protection Survey shall be conducted for every rig by a Competent Person to the derrick,
initially and annually thereafter.
J. All fall arresting equipment shall be regularly inspected by a competent person, monthly as a
minimum, and annually as per ANSI requirements. Each component of fall protection shall be
individually identified; inspection records shall be maintained at the rig site.
2. Definitions
A. Fall Protection
Fall protection refers to the use of lifeline, harnesses, guardrails, anchors, lanyards and safety
netting. One or more of these systems may be required when working at an elevation. Workers shall
be trained and competent in the use of the “Fall Protection Plan” and the inspection and use of
Fall Arrest and/or Fall Restraint equipment prior to using it.
B. Fall Protection Training
Training that reflects “Industry Best Practices,” with curriculum content that meets or exceeds
current international training models.
C. Competent
"One who is capable of identifying existing and predictable hazards in the surroundings or
working conditions that are unsanitary, hazardous, or dangerous to employees, and who has
written authorization to take prompt corrective measures to eliminate them.” By way of training
and/or experience, a competent person is knowledgeable of applicable standards, is capable of
identifying workplace hazards relating to the specific operation, and has the authority to correct
them. Some standards add additional specific requirements which, must be met by the competent
person.
3. Hazards

A. Falls onto equipment or protruding objects.
B. Whiplash.
C. Dropped items.
D. Limited access/egress for evacuation or rescue.
E. Tripping.
F. Swing fall.
G. Falling over the side (Offshore).
When working at an elevation that fall protection is required, all hazards associated with this work shall
be identified and controlled using a hazard assessment process. This information shall be incorporated
into the “Fall Protection Plan.”
4. Precautions
Fall protection equipment shall only be used by workers who are trained and deemed competent.
A. Defective equipment must not be used and shall be brought to the attention of the rig supervisor or
competent designate.
B. Travel Restraint Anchors - temporarily used in a travel restrain system must have an ultimate load
capacity of at least 800 lbs. in any direction in which the load may be applied, and is installed, used
and removed according to the manufacturer’s specifications.
C. Fall Arrest Anchors - used in a personal fall arrest system must have a minimum SWL of 5000 lbs.
per worker attached, in any direction in which the load may be applied.
D. The fall protection devices and anchor points chosen should minimize the possibility of contracting
any swing hazards.
E. Tie off above your head to minimize swing falls and to reduce vertical fall distance.
5. Selection and Use
All components making up a personal fall arresting system (harness, lanyard, shock absorber) and the
connecting components (carabineers, D-rings, O-rings, oval rings, self-locking connectors and snap
hooks) must be approved to ANSI Standards.
A. Lanyards must be used with or incorporate a Shock Absorber. Certain restrain applications require
lanyards without shock absorber, e.g., Derrickman secondary restraint and genie lift basket restraint.
B. Lanyards and body harnesses must have the current manufacturer’s certification attached.

C. Rescue Tripod winch shall be maintained and inspected as per OEM specifications.
D. All fall arrest and protection equipment must be inspected and found safe before it is used on each
work shift. All equipment must be kept clean, not contaminated with any substances or any storage
conditions that will contribute to the deterioration of the equipment.
E. Lanyards and body harnesses must be inspected to Standards and manufacturers’ specifications by a
competent third party inspector every year. All self-retracting life-lines (SRL) shall be OEM approved
shop refurbished/recertified at a minimum of every two years. SRL shall be provided with a pulling
line to bring down the device cable.
F. A register of all fall protection equipment shall be maintained at every rig site.
The register shall include the following information:
1) Individual identification number.
2) Date equipment went into service.
3) Date of last inspection (once per month as a minimum).
4) Who performed the last monthly inspection?
5) Date of the last annual inspection and overhaul (if applicable).
6) The results of all inspections.
7) Location of equipment.
8) Out-Of-Service Date (Item can be removed from register during following register update).
6. Fall Protection Plan
.
A. The Fall Protection Plan must be available at the work site before work with a risk of falling begins.
B. Contractor shall review the Fall Protection Plan each rig move.
C. The Fall Protection Plan shall be displayed in a manner that personnel carrying out Job Safety
Analysis have access to the document at any time.
D. All revisions of the Fall Protection Plan shall be clearly dated and signed as approved by the Person
in Charge.
E. As a minimum, the Fall Protection Plan must specify:
1) The fall hazards at the work site.

2) The fall protection system to be used (guardrails, travel restraint, fall arrest, etc.).
3) Deficiencies identified (SMARTER corrective actions from such deficiencies shall be tracked to
closure via rig action tracker).
4) The rescue procedures to be used if a worker falls, is suspended by a personal fall arrest
system or safety net and needs to be rescued.
F. Prepare detailed rescue plan that matched with the job area prior commence in any task.

Section Title: No. 31 Truck Loading and Unloading
No.31 Truck Loading and Unloading

Section Title: No. 31 Truck Loading and Unloading
No.31/Truck Loading and Unloading (TL&U)

1. Before pumping hydrocarbons between two (2) units, the units shall first be electrically bonded
together and grounded.
2. The bonding connector and the grounding conductor from the unit to earth shall remain effectively
attached until all pumping connections have been removed.
3. While tank trucks containing flammable, vaporizing liquids are being connected or disconnected, no
vehicle shall start up or have its motor running in the loading area.
4. During loading and unloading of flammable material one (1) watchman shall be present during the
entire operation.

No.32 Rig Tanks and Pit Enclosures

Section Title: No. 32 Rig Tanks and Pit Enclosures
No.32/Rig Tanks and Pit Enclosures (RT&PE)

1. Rig tanks or pits used for the circulation of drilling fluids containing flammable material shall be
protected from sources of ignition.
2. When rig mud tanks or pits are enclosed, adequate mechanical ventilation shall be provided.
3. Mud tank agitators shall be numbered for clear identification for future LO/TO.
4. Any rig tank including void tanks, ballast tanks, bilge tanks, etc., are enclosed spaces and no personnel
shall be required or permitted to enter without following established procedures for confined space
entry along with compliant rescue plans. (Refer to HSERM/A/A-12/PTW).
5. All pit openings shall at all times be covered or guarded so as to prevent personnel from tripping or
falling into pit openings.
All elevations or hatches/hinge connections on Mud tanks/Cement tank area must be identified and
marked with black and yellow strips.
6. When hatch covers are removed for any period of time, a temporary standard hand rail meeting the
specifications as per SWIM/No.9/DELSF&P, shall be installed.
7. Each pit room shall be provided with adequate PPE, all PPE shall be cleaned continuously ready for use.
8. Each MODU will be fitted with self-closing doors between the pit room and pump room; these doors will
provide an air tight seal between these areas’ to comply with the class and division requirements of
API RP 500. These doors will be maintained and kept closed whenever the MODU is operational and as
dictated by the MODU operational manual.
9. Pit room pressurization alarms will be maintained and operational at all times, while the MODU is
operational. These alarms may only be overridden with the written permission of the OIM.
10. MODU pit rooms shall be specifically designed to support compliant confined space entry/rescue
operations.
11. Mud system valves shall be labelled with their function and fluid direction.


Section Title: No. 32 Rig Tanks and Pit Enclosures

No.33 Pressure Relief Devices, Rig Mud Pumps,
Piping and Hoses

Section Title: No. 33 Pressure Relief Devices, Rig Mud Pumps, Piping and Hoses
No.33/Pressure Relief Devices, Rig Mud Pumps, Piping and Hoses (PRD)
1. All mud pumps shall be marked with safety signs indicating “Remote Start.”
2. A pressure relief device (PRD) shall be installed on all power driven rig mud pumps that directly service
the drilling or maintenance of the well. There shall be no valve between the rig mud pump and the
pressure relief device.
3. The PRD shall be set to discharge at a pressure not in excess of the manufacturer's recommended
maximum working pressure of the rig mud pumps and all connecting pipes and fittings.
4. Shear pins used in PRDs shall be those specified by the manufacturer. Tools, welding rod tips, etc., shall
not be used for shear pins.
5. All PRDs of the shear pin type shall be provided with guard or barrier placed around the shear pin and
spindle of the device.
6. All fluids or materials discharged through a PRD, including from i.e. cement silos, mud pumps, etc. shall
be piped in a direction that will not endanger workers.
7. There shall be no valve in the discharge opening of a PRD or in the discharge pipe connected to it.
8. The piping connected to the pressure side and discharge side of a PRD shall not be smaller than the
normal pipe size openings of the device.
9. The piping on both the inlet and discharge side of the PRD shall be adequately secured to prevent
movement during discharge.
10. The PRDs lines shall be flushed at the beginning of each well and on a monthly basis.
11. The piping from the discharge side of the PRD shall be continuously sloped downward to the suction pit
to drain liquids.
12. All mud guns used for jetting shall be securely anchored.
13. Quick-closing valves shall not be used on the discharge line from a positive displacement type mud
pump.

14. Clamps and wire rope safety lines shall be used to fasten a Kelly hose at the stand-pipe end to the
derrick and at the swivel end to the swivel housing.
15. Mud line system hoses, which may be subject to whipping in case of failure, shall be equipped with
clamps and wire rope safety lines of sufficient strength and secured to an adequate support.
16. Wire rope safety lines shall not be attached at the connection. They are to be attached to the hoses
after the internal fitting.
17. Partial bolting of flange fittings is not permitted and installed bolts shall extend completely through
their nuts.
18. All MODU Mud Pump Rooms shall be configured to ensure routine equipment repair/replacement
activities can be safely and efficiently completed through strategic placement of certified lifting
equipment anchor points hoists, or work platforms as appropriate to ensure safe access to mud pump
components and relief valves.
19. Each S.A. D&WO facility, shop, drilling rig onshore/offshore, contractor drilling rig and service company
equipment which is used on these facilities or rig locations shall develop and maintain a comprehensive
Pressure Relief Valve (PRV) Register/tracking system (refer to Appendix No.1).
The register shall include:
A. The asset, and the number of relief valves associated with the asset.
B. Location.
C. Serial number.
D. Model number.
E. Service type.
F. Maximum Allowable Working Pressure (MAWP).
G. Set pressure.
H. Inspection certification intervals.
I. Service – Installation date.
J. Last Inspection date and type.

K. Next Inspection date and type.
L. Annual or as per OEM Inspection date and type.
20. Pressure Relief Devices shall be calibrated by a third party company annually or as determined by the
OEM recommendation, whichever is more frequent. Air service PRV’s are required to have function test
capability and be tested every three (3) months. A function test tag shall be displayed on each air
service relief device.
21. Maintenance personnel who perform the inspections and replacement of the PRVs shall verify the PRVs
being installed has the required tracking information attached to the PRV and this information is
documented into the PRV register/tracking system.
22. All pressure gauges shall be calibrated as per OEM.
23. All mud pump pulsation dampers must be marked with “Only N2 for pre-charge” text.
25. References:
A. HSERM/A/A-2/RM.
B. SA D&WO/Safety Alert No. 01/08 (January 2008) - Fatality While Trying to Fill-Up Casing.

No. 33a High Pressure Gauges
1. High pressure gauges are critical pieces of equipment, their maintenance, repair and replacement
must be monitored and tracked. All drilling contractors and service providers shall implement a
program that addresses the criticality of this equipment. As a minimum, the following will be
implemented.
2. A “High Pressure Gauge Register” will be developed for every rig or work unit. All high pressure
gauges shall be identified using the following information:
A. Unique ID.
B. Pressure gauge pressure rating.
C. Gauge location and use.
D. History of gauge calibration shall be maintained until the gauge is disposed of. (If the
gauge history is not currently available, one shall be made starting with the next
calibration).
E. Calibration of the pressure gauge shall follow OEM recommendation or stricter

recommendations that are set by Saudi Aramco standards or requirements if implied.
F. Gauge Calibration Register shall have as a minimum (an example of a register is found
below).
1) Gauge serial number.

2) Gauge location.
3) Gauge use.
4) Current calibration date.
5) Next calibration date.
6) Internal / external calibration service.
7) Calibration provider.
G. Each contractor shall develop a high pressure gauge register and have below inputs as a
minimum.
Gauge Current Previous Next Internal /

Gauge Gauge
Serial Calibration Calibration Calibration External
Location Use
Number Date Date Date service
1
2
3

Appendix No.1/Pressure Relief Valve Register “EXAMPLE”

Number Inspection Certification Service Last
Rated Next Annual
Asset of Relief Serial Model Service Set OEM Intervals Date / Inspection
Location Pressure Inspection Inspection
Manufacturer Valves # # Type Pressure Replacement or Service Installation Date &
MAWP Date Date & Type
per Asset Type Intervals Date Type
Air 4 ea SCBA FT0023 xx Air 5000psi 4300 psi Quarterly/Semi- Oct 13, Quarterly Quarterly 3rd party
Compressor 1 Container 33214 Annual/Annual/Overhaul 2019 Oct 2018 Jan 2020 overhaul -
Diesel or Replacement Certification
Air
Compressor 2
Electric
SCBA Cascade
System
Rig Air
Compressor 1
Rig Air
Compressor 2
Mud Pump 1 Ea Rig Xxx xxx Fluid 5000 4500 Quarterly/Annual Oct 13, Quarterly Quarterly
#1 Replacement 2019 Oct 2018 Jan 2020
Mud Pump
#2
Mud Pump
#3

No.34 Cellars

Section Title: No. 34 Cellars
No.34/Cellars (CELL)
1. Cellars for onshore rigs that are 1.2 meters (4 feet) or more in depth shall be provided with a safe
means of access and exit, (i.e., ladder, stairs, ramp, etc.). Barrier protection shall be provided around
open cellars.
Note: Cellars for onshore rigs that are 1.2 meters (4 feet) or more in depth are classified as a confined
space (reference SA G.I. 2.100).
2. Every cellar and means of entry and exit shall be soundly constructed and shall be kept in a safe
condition.
3. Because of the hazards of Hydrogen Sulphide (H2S), flammable gases, and oxygen deficiency, the
atmosphere of the cellar for onshore rigs shall be tested, by a competent person designated by the Rig
operator, before any personnel are permitted to enter and periodically while entrance is taking place.
4. When personnel are required to work in a cellar, the cellar and the exits from it shall be kept reasonably
free from water, oil, drilling fluid, and other substances that may endanger the personnel.
5. Cellar cover grating shall be in good condition, sturdy and sufficiently supported. Fiber-Reinforced
Plastic (FRP) Grating shall comply with 12-SAMSS-023.
A. Grating joints shall occur only at supports.
B. Grating shall have 1-inch (25mm) minimum bearing on supporting steel.
6. Abbreviations and Acronyms: Refer to HSERM/A /A-1/A&A.

No.35 Big Bag Handling System

Section Title: No. 35 Big Bag Handling System
No.35/Big Bag Handling System (BBHS)

1. All Drilling Contractors A-FRAMES/GANTRIES shall be engineered designed and tested/certified to
industry standards. – Inspection and Testing Requirements shall be per ASME B30.11 & B30.16 A-
frames/gantries shall receive a periodic annual inspection, or as determined by the manufacturer’s
recommendation, whichever is more frequent.
2. Annual load test and post load test MPI shall be completed by a SA approved third party Lifting
Equipment Inspection Service.
3. Where reusable Big Bags are in use the Big Bag lifting rings and the three (3) leg lifting slings on each
location must be OEM equipment (Structure-flex LTD or equivalent type/specification). Each location is
required to have three (3) inspected and certified ring assemblies on location. The OEM original
certification and inspection certificates shall be kept on file at the rig location.
Reusable Big Bags are not utilized on MODUs. MODU’s shall have a minimum of two certified big bag
lifting devices and two certified crane big bag lifting devices for off-loading supply boats.
4. The Big Bag lifting rings and lifting slings are required to be visually inspected prior to each use.
5. The Big Bag lifting rings must be subjected to a Nondestructive Testing (NDT) every six (6) months to
verify condition of welds.
6. Big bag slings shall be as per OEM or equivalent.
7. Each Rig Operator shall maintain and inspect the Big Bag lifting ring as per OEM Recommendations.
8. Rings shall be immediately taken out of service and replaced if any one or more of the following is
present:
A. 20 mm (3/4-inch) or more deformation (out of round).
B. Swinging arm section cannot be properly closed (arm deformed) or the lynch-pin cannot be inserted.
C. Loose sloppy hinge on the swinging arm section.
D. Any cracks are detected when the MPI is performed.
E. Any visual signs of damage are present. Any abrasion, cuts, dents, etc.
F. Missing or broken lynch-pin.

Section Title: No. 35 Big Bag Handling System
G. Lifting pad eyes angle on the ring is (+) 2 degrees from 15 degrees OEM specification. This causes
uneven loading on the three sling assembly.
9. Inspection of the three slings should center around the shackles as well as their locating position on the
ring, steel lifting wire and master link assembly. The sling shall be replaced immediately if any signs of
obvious damage such as degradation, broken wire, or deformed sections are present.
10. Each employee that handles inspects and repairs Big Bags must be trained according to the SSW provided
by Structure-flex LTD or equivalent type/specification. This training must be documented and
maintained. Each rig is required to have a copy of training materials on location.
11. Each rig is required to develop a SWI for working with Big Bags and include the minimum following
statements:
A. When a Big Bag is lifted, never walk or work under a suspended load.
B. The Big Bags are only to be opened in a cradled position.
C. Ensure the lifting ring hangs horizontally prior to inserting it into the bag.
D. When lifting Big Bags, all necessary precautions shall be taken to limit the clearance height above
work areas to no more than six (6) feet.
E. A caution area is to be defined and marked (barrier tape) when lifting Big Bags higher than six (6)
feet, i.e., when lifting from the ground to the top of mud tanks.
F. Connection lines of big bag hoist remote controls shall be long enough to operate without extending
the arms upwards and controls can be properly seen.
G. Guards or significant rails (bumper bushing) shall be installed to protect the Big Bag hoist operator
from the impact of the big bag.
12. Super Sack mixing hoppers shall have adequate guards in place to prevent user from leaning over into
the hopper. The mixing hopper platform and guard design shall have escape routes for user in case of
bag trap or lifting gear failure.
13 Abbreviations and Acronyms: Refer to HSERM/A/A-1/A&A.

No.36 Chicksans, Straight Joints, Pup Joints,
Loops, and High Pressure Lines

Section Title: No. 36 Chicksans, Straight Joints, Pup Joints, Loops and High Pressure Lines
No.36/Chicksans, Straight Joints, Pup Joints, Loops and High Pressure Lines
1. All High Pressure Equipment shall be identified with a unique serial number stamped on an attached
stainless steel inspection band and tracked through a Drilling Equipment Registry and inspection
process on each Rig or facility.
2. The Rig Operator is responsible to set up and administer a periodic maintenance and inspection
programs for the high pressure equipment. These records shall be kept on the rig for audit purposes.
3. All inspections shall meet the OEM recommendations. The minimum requirements for this
inspection shall include:
A. Visual inspection.
B. Wall thickness test.
C. Union inspection.
D. Identification of the component (each component shall have an individual identification number
attached).
E. Pressure test - 300 psi low and full working pressure high test.
F. Documentation of inspection results.
G. The annual inspection results are to be kept at the rig for viewing.
H. Visual inspection of Hammer Union Lugs and any “Mushrooming” identified shall result in the
Chicksans being removed from service.
4. Safety slings designated and rated for use as secondary retention on high pressure piping shall be
installed on all high pressure service lines. Whip checks are prohibited to be used.
5. High Pressure Equipment Traceability
Temporary pipework is a functional description of equipment also known as flow control equipment,
treating iron or “CHICKSAN” flowlines. In a large number of applications, the connection of this
equipment is made with hammer lug or WECO unions which can be integral, welded (but not back-
welded) or threaded.
This equipment is generally used in the following:
A. General Pumping Operations
B. Pressure Testing of Surface Lines and Equipment (including wellhead, BOP, flow lines, etc.)

C. Cementing
D. Well Killing
E. Well Stimulation
F. Well Fracturing
G. Nitrogen/C02 Pumping
H. Well Clean-up/Flowback
I. Well Testing
J. Underbalanced Drilling Operations
Items of Temporary Pipework include, but are not limited to:
A. Pipework runs (straights), pup joints, elbows
B. T-pieces
C. Laterals (Y-pieces)
D. Swivel joints
E. Treating Loops
F. Crossovers
G. High Pressure Hoses
H. Flanges, Blinds, and Plugs
6. Hoses
A. High pressure hoses connected to Well Control Equipment shall follow the latest version of the
SAWCM requirements.
B. The working pressure and test pressure of the end connections must be consistent with the
working pressure rating of the hose.
C. Hoses must be anti-static; otherwise electrical continuity must be achieved by provision of a

conducting wire run along the length of the hose.
D. The hose manufacturer’s operating, maintenance, inspection and test requirements must be
complied with.

7. Identification
A. Each temporary pipework component must be permanently identified with its service and
unique identifier traceable to its type and manufacturer. Metal banding or hard stamping,
using low stress stamps, where banding is impracticable, must include the following data:
1) the unique identification number, traceable to material certification
2) the maximum allowable working pressure
3) test-due date
4) type of service (e.g., H2S, Standard)
B. The band must be fitted such that it floats on the pipe and cutting is the only means of
removal. If the data is missing, then the item must be rejected and recertified.
8. Installation
The make-up of hammer unions, flanges, etc., should be undertaken using tools other than
sledge hammers where possible. Where hammers are used they must be supplied at a weight
appropriate to the size of the connection being made up.
Anchor points for the temporary pipework restraint system must be suitable for the potential
dynamic loading that could be applied to them.
9. Inspection
All temporary pipework shall be subject to a regular (minimum annual), maintenance program
and must take into account the manufacturers’ maintenance recommendations. Where pipework
has frequent usage or has been exposed to harsh service (high rate frac proppant operations,
well testing with sand production) a job-based inspection program should supplement time-
based inspection.
For nitrogen delivery operations temporary piping must be given particular consideration.
Dedicated nitrogen supply line piping must be retained and utilized solely for nitrogen pumping
operations.
The Service Company/Drilling Contractor shall develop a formal inspection and maintenance
program for all iron and equipment used for operations. As part of this program, an Annual 3rd
party Certified Inspection Company to perform thickness testing of all iron and equipment at
least annually, to determine if the iron and equipment has developed any deterioration or flaws.
The NDT must be performed by one of the following methods:

A. Ultrasonic Examination
B. Radiographic Examination (X-Rays)
C. Liquid Penetrant Inspection
D. Magnetic Particle Inspection
Following the inspection, the third-party inspector must provide a report detailing the
techniques and results of inspection.
Rigid pipework
A. Visual inspection of the pipe bore for erosion and corrosion.
B. Visual inspection and inspection by the use of thread and form gauges of threads and load
shoulders and inspection of sealing surface conditions.
C. Hammer union wing nuts must be replaced where the lug is too small to strike accurately,
delivering a tangential blow.
D. Magnetic Particle Inspection (MPI) of hammer union segments.
E. Wall thickness measurements.
F. Pressure testing to maximum working pressure for rigid pipework, unless

repairs/modifications have been carried out on the item of equipment in which case it must
be subject to a pressure test of 1.5 times the working pressure.
Hoses - flexible pipework
A. The inspection of hoses must comply with the above requirements for the end connections.
B. The external protection cover for the hose must be inspected for damage (such as scuffing,
kinks and bulges) and action taken to replace the hose.
C. The internal bore of the hose must be checked for wear corrosion and erosion as prescribed
by the hose manufacturer.
D. Annual pressure test to cold WP or to the pressure prescribed by the manufacturer.
E. Less frequent, or as specified by the manufacturer, but not exceeding 5 years nondestructive
examination (NDE) must incorporate:
F. Magnetic Particle Inspection (MPI) of pipework welds.
G. MPI/Liquid Penetrant Inspection (LPI) of castings, e.g., cast wing nuts.

The above requirements are a minimum. The inspection, testing and maintenance must be
carried out in compliance with the relevant standards or codes, and the manufacturer’s
guidelines or User’s procedures, where these set additional or more stringent requirements. The
inspection equipment used must be in calibration. The results of maintenance, inspection, and
testing must be recorded for each serialized item of pipework.
Pipework requiring elastomeric seals must be prepared with seals suitable for the pipework
service and environment and for the fluids pumped or produced. Elastomeric seals and
thermoplastic back-up seals must be inspected and replaced, if exhibiting damage or
degradation.

No.37 Fuel Tanks

Section Title: No. 37 Fuel Tanks
No.37/Fuel Tanks (FT)

1. No gasoline or other liquid fuel shall be stored within 22.9 meters (75 feet) of a rig or its auxiliary
equipment that could be a potential ignition source. Except for diesel fuel and the fuel in the tanks of
operating equipment.
Exception: Gasoline Fuel will be stored in an area designed to store flammable liquids and protected
with a fixed firefighting system.
Example: Paint Locker, flammable storage container, etc.
2. The Rig Operator shall ensure that all fuel tanks are conspicuously marked as to contents in both Arabic
and English.
3. The Rig Operator shall ensure that neither smoking, open flame or cell phones are allowed within 7.6
meters (25 feet) of the handling of flammable liquids. A notice shall be conspicuously posted in both
Arabic and English languages.
4. Dispensing nozzles and valves shall be of the self-closing type - Drip pans shall be provided and used
when needed. Dispensing nozzles shall be kept locked (Land Rigs) and the key shall be secured in the
Aramco Foreman’s office.
5. Fuel tanks shall be located where they are not subject to physical damage from vehicles. Where this is
not possible, barrier protection shall be provided.
6. Drainage from any fuel storage shall be in a direction away from the rig. Rig "Day tanks" may be located
on the level well site but they shall be so located that, should they rupture; the resulting fuel spillage
will not drain toward the well.
7. A fire extinguisher, approved for extinguishing petroleum fires, shall be readily accessible at a safe
permanently designated and highly visible location, in close proximity to each land rig fuel storage tank.
8. All fuel tanks shall be equipped with digital or analogue gauges to measure the amount of fluid
transferred in or out. Analogue gauges require annual Calibration Certificates.
9. Emergency fuel shut off shall be accessible and functional and provided with compliant dead ship
illumination (Label Emergency fuel shut off in both Arabic and English).
10. All valves on fuel tank are to be (1/4 turn) Ball Type.

Section Title: No. 37 Fuel Tanks
11. All Fuel tanks should be equipped with filter and standard vents.
12. All fuel tank transfer pumps shall be bonded so as to contain any fuel leaks from the pumps.
13. Fuel tanks used to refuel vehicles shall be fitted with an earth lead. The earth lead shall be securely
attached to the vehicle being refueled at all times while fuel is being transferred.
14. Fuel transfer hoses shall be rated for purpose and in good condition.
15. No forklift elevated portable fuel tank permitted for use. “No homemade fuel transfer pump (battery +
electrical pump) permitted for use. Original designed electrical pump transfer fuel tank only.”

No.38 Man-Riding Operations

Section Title: No. 38 Man-Riding Operations
No.38/Man-Riding Operations (MRO)

1. Lifting and lowering personnel by air/hydraulic hoist or crane can be hazardous, unless extreme caution
is exercised. Man-Riding should be avoided whenever possible, and can be undertaken only when an
essential task must be done, and when there is absolutely no practical and safe alternative to man-
riding, to accomplish the task.
2. Man-Riding operations shall be controlled by Contractor Permit to Work (PTW).
3. Man-Riding Hoist
A minimum of two air/hydraulic hoist on the rig floor are to be certified for Man-Riding and shall only be
used for Man-Riding operations.
The air/hydraulic hoist shall meet the following specifications and safety features in its design:
A. The hoist operating lever shall automatically return to neutral on release from any operating
position.
B. An automatic brake shall be fitted so that it will apply whenever the operating lever is returned to
neutral, or on loss of power.
C. Each Man-Riding air/hydraulic hoist will be fitted with a certified non-rotating winch line.
D. Provision of a secondary brake. This may be manual in operation.
E. A clutch capable of disengaging the drum shall not be fitted.
F. The hoist shall be fitted with upper and lower limit devices, a slack wire detector device and
overload protection to limit pulling force to 150 KG (330 LB.). These limit devices shall be tested
and documented after each rig move.
G. The hoist shall be fitted with an emergency stop device.
H. Specific written instructions must be available and followed to protect personnel when man riding.
I. A plate welded to the frame of the Man-Riding air/hydraulic hoist stating "Man-Riding Hoist" is
required.
J. The air/oil supply to the hoist shall be regulated to the manufacturers recommended pressure.
K. SWL and operating instructions for up-down shall be displayed.
4. Procedure for Using a Man-Riding Air/Hydraulic Hoist
A. Only "Man-Riding Hoists,” as defined in the previous section, shall be used for hoisting personnel.

B. Safety hooks shall not be attached to the hoist line when used for Man-Riding.
C. The employee must be shackled directly onto the end of the hoist line without any intervening
chains, slings, swivels or other fittings.
D. The riding belt used shall be of an approved standard, and inspected for wear and damage before
use.
E. Any tools carried into the derrick must be tied off to either the employee or the air hoist line.
F. The hoist operator shall be experienced, an authorized company hoist operator and judged
competent by the PIC (person in charge).
G. Prior to the job beginning, consideration shall be given to communication with the employee on the
hoist line and all personnel involved in the operation shall be briefed on the communication method
to be used and emergency procedures related to the operation.
H. If the hoist operator cannot directly see the Man-Rider, a competent signalman, who is in sight of
and within clear voice range of the hoist operator, and with a clear view of the person in the riding
harness, must be used to direct the hoist operator.
I. All visual signals and audible communications shall be continuous, e.g., “UP-UP-UP” or “Down-
Down-Down” or “Stop-Stop-Stop.” Should signals or communications cease, the hoist operator shall
immediately stop movement of the man-rider and shall not resume movement until clearly directed
to do so.
J. If the operation precludes the use of visual and audible signals directly from a signalman to the hoist
operator, use of radio communications is acceptable. All necessary steps shall be taken to ensure the
radio communication is not interfered with by other radio usage. In conformance with the provisions
above, the communication shall be continuous.
K. Where radio communications are the primary method of audible communication, a method of
supplemental visual signals must be in place as an alternative method of communicating an
immediate “STOP” command, should radio communications be interrupted.
L. The task shall be completed by the assigned personnel and all personnel shall carry out their assigned
duties without handing over to other individuals unless directed to do so by the on-duty PIC.
M. When a hoist is used for Man-Riding, no other equipment shall be lifted with the Man-Riding hoist at
the same time, i.e., lifting a Chicksans along with an employee on the hoist.
N. When using a hoist for Man-Riding there are to be no concurrent operations in the area of the Man-
Riding operation, which can in any way interfere with the Man-Riding activity.
O. At no time shall the blocks be moved nor pipe rotated when using a hoist for Man-Riding.
P. When a lifting basket is used it must be verified that the slings and basket have a current Certificate
of Inspection and that the lifting operation and basket meet all local regulatory requirements.

Q. The total weight of the basket, equipment and personnel must be determined to ensure the safe
working load of the hoist and the basket slings are not exceeded.
R. Personnel riding in the basket must have a safety line secured to the hoist line with Full Body safety
harness. When any equipment or tools are hoisted into the derrick, the area below shall be off limits
to personnel and steps taken to ensure no one enters into the area.
S. The counterbalancing effect of the weight of the hoist wire must be taken into consideration; the
point at which the weight of the wire will exceed the weight of the person should be established and
any Man-Riding operations close to or above this height should be subject to additional controls.
T. Consideration should also be given to contingency planning, i.e., rescue of personnel in the event of
power loss to hoist.
U. If operations are below the drill floor, and Man-Rider hoist(s) are available in that area, then they
are to be utilized for the operation.
V. If for any reason the above provisions cannot be fully met, the necessity for conducting a non-
conforming Man-Rider operation shall be discussed with the SA Liaisonman. If it is agreed it is
necessary to proceed, special measures shall be noted on the Contractor Permit to Work (PTW) and
put into place to ensure equivalent safety of the operation, the SA Liaisonman must counter sign the
Contractor Permit to Work (PTW).
W. Man-Rider operator shall not leave the Man-Rider un-attended at any time during Man-Riding
operations.
X. Man-riding operations through the rotary table, mousehole or similar is prohibited.
Y. Secondary retention shall be installed for use during man riding operations
5. The crane capacity load chart shall be de-rated fifty percent (50%) when lifting a man-basket and an
approved Critical Lift Plan shall be available on site, prior to any man-basket lift. (Refer to GI-7.027).
Note: When undertaking Man-Riding operations utilizing a crane or certified utility winch (workbaskets,
personnel transfer baskets) all relevant standards, as above, shall be followed.
7 References: Refer to HSERM/A/A-2/RM.

No.39 Air Hoists

Section Title: No. 39 Air Hoist
No.39/Air Hoists (AH)

Air hoists are powerful pieces of equipment that if misused can lead to serious incidents.
The following is required as a minimum:
1. Rig personnel are not permitted to operate more than one Air Hoist at a time.
2. Air Hoist corresponding end connections shall be color coded to easily identify that proper Air Hoist and
line are being used.
3. Each air hoist shall be equipped with a quick action air supply isolation valve installed near the Air Hoist
operator in the event the air supply to the Air Hoist needs to be secured.
4. Only qualified personnel shall operate air hoists.
5. Air hoist operator shall not leave the air hoist unattended.
6. Personnel shall not stand in the intended path of a load being moved with an Air Hoist.
7. Air hoist operator/observer shall be aware of position of other personnel.
8. Personnel shall always have escape route prior to loads being lifted.
9. Pre-tour check of all air hoists to verify proper operations and maintenance shall be completed and
recorded by the Driller. Periodic inspection and testing shall be completed in accordance with the
applicable sections of SWIM/No.3/RMH&RE.
10. Sockets shall be fitted on wire rope, bulldog clips are not permitted. Check sockets for corrosion and/or
wear.
11. Safety slings shall be installed around snatch blocks and air hoist lines in the event of snatch block
failure.
12. Personnel shall be aware of shock loads imposed when using air hoist lines on heavy loads.
13. Inspect snatch blocks, line, and pad eyes before using.

14. Ensure that snatch block and Pad eye SWL is known, marked, and certified.
15. Operate air hoists smoothly and avoid jerking loads.
16. Do not overload any part of the system.
17. Secure all loads properly before lifting.
18. Hand tools and other small equipment shall be secured with safety line.
19. Personnel shall not use hands to guide line onto drum.
20. All air hoists shall be equipped with line guards and guides. Air hoists that are designed by OEM to be
self-directed line spooling don’t require to be fitted with line guides. SWL and operating instructions, for
up-down, need to be displayed.
21. Personnel shall not ride on suspended loads.
22. Air hoists are not to be used for Man-riding.
23. Supervisor shall consider suspension of operations when environmental conditions endanger personnel
and/or equipment.
24. Air hoists are not to be free wheeled at any time.
25. OEM lifting caps shall be utilized on pipe and subs.
26. Hooks are not allowed to be used to lift equipment on the rig floor.
27. The working load on hoisting lines, slings, and fittings shall not exceed the safe working load
recommended by the manufacturers.

28. Making loops or eyes in wire rope for the purpose of hoisting is prohibited; use only manufactured slings
for hoisting.
29. The use of "Flemish Eye,” "Farmer's Eye,” or "Rig Operator's Standby,” or any other knot shall not be
permitted in any wire rope. Knots in wire rope often lead to premature failure.
30. Air hoist cable routing through the derrick structure shall minimize the potential for entanglement with
the derrick structure attachments and the TDS System.
31. The air pressure shall be maintained at 90 PSI as minimum unless otherwise verified by manufacturer.
32. Each air hoist shall be fitted with exhaust noise suppressor.
33. In case if the air hoist is operated by remote control device such as pull back air hoist, the remote-
control device shall be equipped with emergency stop.
34. Manual hand winch shall be marked with Serial number and SWL, shall be included in the register and
visually inspected every 6 months, drum guard shall be installed.

No.40 Bulk Storage Tanks

Section Title: No. 40 Bulk Storage Tanks
No.40/Bulk Storage Tanks (BST)

1. All bulk storage tanks shall be equipped with certified Pressure Relief Valves (PRV’s) and/or rupture
discs so as to prevent excess pressure. Rupture discs can only be used for bulk storage tanks in open
areas where drainage is to a safe area.
2. Bulk storage tanks in enclosed areas shall be equipped with testable safety relief valves that can be
vented to a safe location. Enclosed areas shall be adequately ventilated so that a pressure build-up will
not occur if a break or a leak in the air supply system occurs.
3. Pressure Relief Valves (PRV’s) reference SWIM No.33.
4. All safety relief valves shall also be tagged/color banded to indicate last function test and next due
function test. All function test information to be tracked in the Relief Valve Registry.
5. A safe means of access shall specifically be provided to each bulk storage tank in support of compliant
confined space entry/rescue operations and periodic RV function test.
6. Each bulk storage tank shall be clearly marked as to contents.
7. Each bulk storage tank shall be clearly marked with the maximum allowable working pressure (MAWP).
8. Each bulk storage tank that can be internally accessed shall be marked as “Confined Space.” Each
confined space shall require a permit to work before entry (Refer to HSERM/A A-21/CS).
9. All mud storage tanks and ballast tanks shall be treated as a confined space.
10. All bulk storage tanks shall have a compliant confined space rescue plan, along with a practical means of
implementing this rescue plan.

No.41 Handling and Storage of Compressed
Gas Cylinders

Section Title: No. 41 Handling and Storage of Compressed Gas Cylinders
No.41/Handling and Storage of Compressed Gas Cylinders (H&SCGC)

1. Gas cylinders shall be secured in an upright position and shall be separated in storage as to full and
empty cylinders. All oxidizers shall be separated from fuel gases by at least 6.1 meters (20 feet)
whether cylinders are empty or full.
2. Valve protection caps shall be installed on all cylinders at any time a regulator is not attached.
3. When gas cylinders are hoisted, they shall be transported in certified gas cylinder rack, individual
cylinders may be transported by means of a certified cylinder sling bridle. They shall not be hoisted or
transported by means of magnets or choker slings applied directly to the cylinders. All gas cylinder racks
shall be an OEM design and entered into the Lifting Equipment Registry and Lifting Equipment Inspection
Process.
4. When gas cylinders are transported by powered vehicles they shall be secured in compliant gas cylinder
racks and protected in such a manner to prevent physical damage. All cylinders shall be transported,
used, and stored vertically.
5. Valve protection caps shall not be used for lifting gas cylinders.
6. Damaged or defective gas cylinders shall not be used. Since these cylinders can be especially hazardous,
it is important to exercise great care when removing them from the rig area.
7. Freon cylinders shall be stored in an area protected from the direct rays of the sun.
8. All gas cylinders shall be entered into a registry that contains the identifying marking from the cylinder
neck. All defective cylinders or cylinders without identification markings stamped on the neck of the
cylinder, shall be isolated and returned to the supplier, Reference CMS-9.
9. A five (5) foot (1.6m) barrier is to be used on the stored portable gas cylinders.
10. All gas cylinders are to be kept out of direct sun light.
11. All compressed gas and fire extinguisher cylinders shall be hydro tested and inspected according to
original equipment manufacturers (OEM) guidelines and specifications.


No.42 Welding and Cutting

Section Title: No. 42 Welding and Cutting
No.42/Welding and Cutting (W&C)

1. No welding or cutting shall be done:
A. On any pipe or vessel containing pressurized fluid or gas.
B. On any tank or container which contains or has previously contained flammable fluids or gases until
such containers or vessels have been filled with water or are otherwise suitably purged. Used 55
gallon drums are specifically included in this instruction.
C. In a confined space and until a properly trained person has first tested the atmosphere with proper
instrumentation to ensure it is free from combustible gases (i.e., 0% LEL) and contains at least 20%
oxygen, all requirements for confined tank entry shall be strictly followed (Reference HSERM/A/A-
12/PTW).
D. On any automobile or truck wheel rim upon which a tire is mounted.
E. On any downhole equipment without prior approval from the SA Foreman and Senior Contractor Rig
site personnel.
2. Welding, cutting, or brazing shall only be done as per API-510, on any certified pressure vessel Welding
procedures and welders shall be qualified based on the same SA requirements used for new constructions
as stated in SAES-W-010.
3. No field welding shall be performed on any load handling tools or equipment.
4. Welders and cutters shall be trained in all the Rig Operator’s safe operating procedures and equipment
that are applicable to their line of work on the rig.
5. Welding, cutting, or brazing shall not be done in the presence of explosive gas/fumes or combustible
materials.
6. Suitable eye protection shall be worn by welders and helpers when welding or cutting operations are
being performed or scale is being cleaned from welds (Reference CSM, 3.5.9 and 10.4).
7. Acetylene cylinder valves shall not be opened more than one and one-half turns. The wrench shall be
left on the stem. The maximum optional gauge pressure for acetylene cylinders shall not exceed 103
kilopascals (15 pounds per square inch).
8. All gauges and regulators shall be maintained in good condition. Regulator gauges shall not be used if
the glass cover is broken or cracked.
9. A friction lighter, not matches or hot work, shall be used to light a torch.

10. Cylinders, valves, regulators, gauges, fittings and hoses shall be inspected for damage and leaks (e.g.,
soapy water) prior to use. Hoses showing leaks, burns, worn places, or other defects rendering them
unfit for service shall be repaired or replaced. OEM recommended hose clamps shall be used. Jubilee
clamps are not permitted.
11. Gas hoses used in a confined space shall not have any connections or splices.
12. Flashback Arrestors shall be installed on all oxygen/fuel cylinder regulators, see Figure No.1 below
(reference CSM II-10.5.5-Cutting, Welding and Brazing). For long lengths of hose, Flashback Arrestors
should be fitted on both the torch and the regulator.
Figure No.1 Flashback Arrestor Installation on Regulator (Example)
Source: www.imca-int.com
13. When gas welding equipment is not in use, the cylinder valves shall be closed and the pressure in the
hoses released.

14. Arc welding cables with damaged insulation or exposed bare conductors shall be replaced.
15. Cables with splices of the electrode holder shall not be used.
16. When in use, electrode holders shall be placed so that they cannot make electrical contact with persons,
conducting objects, fuel tanks, or compressed gas tanks.
17. The frames of all electrical arc welding machines shall be properly grounded as per CSM II 10.6.6.
18. Welders shall place welding cable and other equipment so that it presents no obstruction of
passageways, ladders, and stairways. The ground lead should be placed as close to the work as practical.
19. Welding helmets shall be worn by all welders during arc welding operations. Personnel shall not be
permitted to observe arc welding operations unless they are wearing proper eye protection.
20. When arc welding under wet conditions, special insulating protection shall be supplied to prevent an
electrical shock.
21. After welding operations are completed, the welder shall mark the hot metal or provide some other
means to warn people of the hazard.
22. All welding/cutting operations conducted outside of the dedicated welding area/shop shall have a
trained Fire Watcher present to monitor for any potential fires/hazards.
23. Arc welding machines shall be equipped with 30MA differential breaker, as per SAES-P-116/SAES-P-113.
24. A Fire blanket must be used while doing welding and cutting on Mud tanks area to avoid any old
OBM/flammable chemical cakes catching fire. Fire blanket must meet ANSI/FM 4950.

Appendix No.1 Protection Applications

Protective Goggles, Spectacles, Face Shields and Helmets Typical Eye Protection Applications
Operation Hazards Protection

Acetylene-welding cutting burning Sparks, molten metal, harmful rays, flying particles D, E, F
Electric arc welding Sparks, molten metal, intense rays, flying particles I
Chemical handling Splash, acid burns, fumes G, H (Severe +C)
Chipping Flying particles A, B, C, E, F, G
Furnace operations Glare, heat, molten metal D, E, F
Grinding (light) Flying particles A, B, C, G
Grinding (heavy) Flying particles C, D, E, G
Laboratory Chemical splash, glass breakage G, H (A or B +C)
Machining Flying particles A, B, C, G
Molten metals Heat, glare, sparks, splash D, E (A or B tinted +C)
Spot welding Flying particles, sparks A, B, C, G
Protection against Radiant Energy

Protection against radiant energy requires the selection and use of the proper shades of welding filter lens or
plate. The table below shall be used as a guide for the selection of the proper shade numbers of filter lenses
or plates used in welding. Shades more dense than those listed may be used to suit the individual’s needs.
Welding Operation Comfort Shade Number

Shielded metal-arc welding 1/16-in., 3/32-in., 1/8-in., 5/32-in. diameter 10
electrodes.
Gas-tungsten arc welding and gas-metal arc welding (nonferrous) 1/16-in., 3/32- 11
in., 1/8-in., 5/32-in. diameter electrodes.
Gas-tungsten arc welding and gas-metal arc welding (ferrous) 1/16-in., 3/32-in., 12
1/8-in., 5/32-in. diameter electrodes
Shielded metal-arc welding 3/16-in., 7/32-in., 1/4-in. diameter electrodes 12
Shielded metal-arc welding 5/16-in., 3/8-in. diameter electrodes 14
Atomic hydrogen welding 10-14
Carbon-arc welding 14
Soldering 2
Torch brazing 3 or 4
Light oxy fuel gas cutting, up to 1-in. 3 or 4
Medium oxy fuel gas cutting, 1-in. to 6-in. 4 or 5
Heavy oxy fuel cutting, over 6-in. 5 or 6
Gas welding (light), up to 1/8-in. 4 or 5
Gas welding (medium), 1/8-in. to ½-in. 5 or 6
Gas welding (heavy), over 1/2-in. 6 or 8
Air-carbon arc cutting 12

No.43 Illumination

DWO-DOE&CD-SWIM-002-R0_SWIM Date: August 2020
Section Title: No. 43 Illumination
No.43/Illumination (LUM)
1. Rig lighting shall at all times provide a minimum illumination of:
In line with OSHA 1926.56 and ANSI/IES RP-7 standards, all outdoor work areas will have a minimum
illumination of 10 Lumens (foot-candles).
Note: Above lighting requirement is the minimum illumination requirement for all night-time crane lifts.
Minimum Required Lighting Levels

Lumens (foot-
3 5 10 30
candles)
Area of operation MODU general Land rig general Land rigs: MODU & Land
areas on: areas: • machine shops rigs:
• Access ways • corridors • electrical • first aid
• Exits • exits equipment stations
• Gangways • stairs rooms • infirmaries /
• Stairs • walkways • carpenter clinics
• walkways shops • offices
• tool rooms
• warehouses
• outdoor work
areas
Land rigs: MODU & Land rigs

• Cellars health and
• Trenches sanitation
MODU; facilities:
• all assigned • Changing
work areas rooms
• Showers
• Toilets\eating
& drinking
areas
• Break areas
2. The installation of the rig lights shall be in accordance with both the applicable API-500 and NFPA-70
requirements for electrical installations in classified areas.
3. Each lighting fixture in a derrick shall be independently attached to the derrick by a safety net to
prevent it from falling to the rig floor should it be torn loose, the safety net shall be attached to the
body of the light not the bracket as the bracket is most likely to fail.

DWO-DOE&CD-SWIM-002-R0_SWIM Date: August 2020
Section Title: No. 43 Illumination
4. Lighting fixtures shall be kept sufficiently clean, adjusted, and repaired so as to provide the illumination
required for the safety of Rig Operator personnel.
5. Light beams shall be directed toward the objects to be illuminated and away from the eyes of rig
personnel. Special care shall be taken to ensure rig flood lighting does not create visual hazards for
helideck night operations (current CAP-437).
6. Emergency lighting shall be installed to illuminate all emergency equipment to facilitate safe and
efficient operation in an emergency. Offshore Dead Ship Lighting shall be installed to illuminate all
escape paths, helideck, and muster stations, Offshore Life Safety Equipment Embarkation Areas,
Overboard Life Safety Overboard Launch Zones, Clinic and the Control Room for a minimum of 30-
minutes of full operation.
7. Except in an emergency, vehicle lights shall not be used for the lighting of onshore rig operations.
8. All Emergency and dead ship (MODU) lighting shall be kept in good repair and ready for immediate
emergency use. It shall be tested weekly to be certain it will function properly in an emergency.
9. All derrick lighting shall comply with SAES-B-063 “Aviation Obstruction Marking and Lighting.”
10. For security purposes, all areas of the rig location shall be provided with adequate lighting.

No.44 Forklift Operating Safety Rules and
Practices

Section Title: No. 44 Forklift Operating Safety Rules and Practices
No.44/Forklift Operating Safety Rules and Practices (FLOSR&P)

1. Operator Responsibility
A. Each operator of Forklift must be thoroughly trained and properly licensed to operate that
equipment.
The required licenses are:
1) Valid Saudi Arabian (SA) Government forklift operator’s license or home country license for
offshore personnel for the type equipment being operated.
2) SA forklift operator’s license or home country license for offshore personnel.
B. Safe operation is the responsibility of the operator.
C. The equipment can be dangerous if not used properly. The operator shall develop safe working habits
and also be aware of hazardous conditions to protect himself, other personnel, the rough terrain
forklift truck, and other material.
D. The operator shall be familiar with the operation and function of all controls and instruments before
undertaking to operate the rough terrain forklift truck.
E. Before operating any rough terrain forklift truck, truck operators shall have read and be familiar with
the operator’s manual for the particular truck being operated.
F. Forklifts shall be used in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.
2. General
A. Forklifts with additional special equipment or equipment in place of the forks shall meet the
manufacturer’s specifications.
B. Forklifts shall have a valid inspection sticker.
C. Do not start or operate the rough terrain forklift truck, any of its functions or attachments, from any
place other than from the designated operator’s position.
D. Keep hands and feet inside the operator’s designated area or compartment. Do not put any part of
the body outside the operator compartment of the rough terrain forklift truck.
E. Never put any part of the body into the mast structure or between the mast and the rough terrain
forklift truck.
F. Never put any part of the body within the reach mechanism of the rough terrain forklift truck or
other attachments.

G. Understand rough terrain forklift truck limitations and operate the truck in a safe manner so as not
to cause injury to personnel. Safeguard pedestrians at all times. Do not drive a rough terrain forklift
truck up to anyone standing in front of an object. Exercise particular care during backing and other
operations where pedestrians may step into the path of travel of the truck.
H. Do not allow anyone to stand or pass under the elevated portion of any rough terrain forklift truck,
whether empty or loaded.
I. Do not permit passengers to ride on rough terrain forklift trucks.
J. Check clearance carefully before driving under electrical lines, bridges, etc.
K. Before leaving the operator’s position:
1) Bring rough terrain forklift truck to a complete stop.
2) Apply the parking brake.
3) Place directional controls in natural.
4) Lower load-engaging means fully (forks) unless support by another means.
5) Stop the engine.
L. Maintain a safe distance from the edge of ramps, platforms, and other similar working surfaces.
M. In areas classified as hazardous, use only rough terrain forklift trucks approved for use in those areas.
N. Report all accidents/incidents a forklift truck to your supervisor and the SA Liaisonman.
O. Do not add to, or modify, any part of the rough terrain forklift truck.
P. Do not block access to fire aisles, stairways, or fire equipment.
Q. No more than two (2) pallets shall be stored on top of each other.
R. Do not cover the forklift windows/windshield with curtains or other material during operation.
3. Traveling
A. On rough terrain forklift trucks equipped with individual wheel brake pedals, lock pedals together for
simultaneous operation before travel on public roads or when changing job site.
B. For rough terrain forklift trucks equipped with a differential lock, the lock should not be engaged
when driving on the road or at high speeds or when turning. If the lock is engaged when turning,
there could be loss of steering control.

C. Observe all traffic regulations including authorized speed limits. Under normal traffic conditions,
keep to the right. Maintain a safe distance, based on speed of travel, from the truck ahead; and
keep the truck under control at all times.
D. Yield the right of way to pedestrians and emergency vehicles such as ambulances and fire trucks.
E. Do not pass another truck traveling in the same direction at intersections, blind spots, or at other
dangerous locations.
F. Slow down and sound the audible warning device(s) at cross aisles and other locations where vision is
obstructed.
G. Cross railroad tracks at an angle wherever possible. Do not park closer than 6 ft. (1.8 m) to the
nearest rail of a railroad track.
H. Keep a clear view of the path of travel and observe for other traffic, personnel, and safe clearances.
I. If the load being carried obstructs forward view, travel with the load trailing (reverse).
J. Ascend or descend grades slowly, and with caution:
1) When ascending or descending grades in excess of 5%, loaded rough terrain forklift trucks shall
be driven with the load upgrade.
2) Unloaded rough terrain forklift trucks should be operated on all grades with the load-engaging
mean downgrade.
3) On all grades, the load and load-engaging means shall be tilted back, if applicable, and raised
only as far as necessary to clear the road surface.
4) Avoid turning, if possible, and use extreme caution on grades, ramps, or inclines; normally travel
straight up and down.
K. Under all travel conditions, operate the rough terrain forklift truck at a speed that will permit it to
be brought to a stop in a safe manner.
L. Travel with load-engaging means or load low and, where possible, tilted back. Do not elevate with
the load except during stacking.
M. Make starts, stops, turns, or direction reversals in a smooth manner so as not to shift load and or
overturn the rough terrain forklift truck.
N. Do not indulge in stunt driving or horseplay.
O. Slow down for wet and slippery surfaces.
P. Before driving over a dock-board or bridge plate, be sure that it is properly secured. Drive carefully
and slowly across the dock-board or bridge plate, and never exceed its rated capacity.

Q. Handle only stable or safely arranged loads:
1) When handling off-center loads that cannot be centered, operate with extra caution.
2) Handle only loads within the capacity of the rough terrain forklift truck.
3) Handle loads exceeding the dimensions used to establish rough terrain forklift truck capacity
with extra caution. Stability and maneuverability may be adversely affected.
R. When attachments are used, extra care shall be taken in securing, manipulating, positioning, and
transporting the load. Operate.
S. Completely engage the load with the load engaging means. Fork length should be at least two thirds
of load length. Where tilt is provided, carefully tilt the load backward to stabilize the load. Caution
should be used in tilting backward with high or segmented loads.
T. Use extreme care when tilting load forward or backward, particularly when high tiering. Do not tilt
forward with load-engaging means elevated except to pick up or deposit a load over a rack or stack.
When stacking or tiering, use only enough backward tilt to stabilize the load. Chemical pallets, super
sacks shall only be stacked two high, two (2) tiers.
U. Avoid running over loose objects on the roadway surface.
V. When negotiating turns, reduce speed to a safe level, and turn steering hand wheel in a smooth,
sweeping motion. Except when maneuvering at a very low speed, turn the steering hand wheel at a
moderate, even rate.
W. Use special care when traveling without load, as the risk of lateral overturning is greater.
4. Loading
A. Improper use of stabilizer controls (if so equipped) could cause rough terrain forklift truck upset.
Always lower the carriage before operating stabilizer controls.
B. For rough terrain forklift trucks equipped with lateral leveling:
1) Always level the frame before raising the boom or mast, with or without load.
2) Lateral leveling should not be used to position an elevated load; instead, lower the load and
reposition the rough terrain forklift truck.
C. The handling of suspended loads by means of a crane arm (boom) or other device can introduce
dynamic forces affecting the stability of a rough terrain forklift truck that are not considered in the
stability criteria. Grades and sudden starts, stops and turns can cause the load to swing and create a
hazard if not externally stabilized.

1) Do not exceed the truck manufacturer’s capacity of the rough terrain forklift truck as equipped
for handling suspended loads.
2) Only lift the load vertically and never drag it horizontally.
3) Transport the load with the bottom of the load and the mast as low as possible.
4) With load elevated, maneuver the rough terrain forklift truck slowly and cautiously, and only to
the extent necessary to permit lowering to the transport position.
5) Use guy lines to restrain load swing whenever possible.
6) When handling suspended loads.
5. Operator Care of the Rough Terrain Forklift Truck
A. At the beginning of each shift and before operating the rough terrain forklift truck, check its
condition, giving special attention to the following:
1) Tires and their inflation pressure.
2) Warning devices (horn, reversing alarm).
3) Lights.
4) Lift and tilt systems, load-engaging means, and limit switches.
5) Brakes.
6) Steering mechanism.
7) Fuel system(s).
8) Cabin
These Inspections are to be reported and signed by Rig Maintenance and Management PICs. Records
of these inspections are to be maintained in rig locations for a minimum of one year.
B. If the rough terrain forklift truck is found to be in need of repair or in any way unsafe, or contributes
to an unsafe condition, the matter shall be reported immediately to the Person in Charge (PIC) and
the truck shall not be operated until it has been restored to a safe operating condition.
C. If during operation the rough terrain forklift truck becomes unsafe in any way, the matter shall be
reported immediately to the PIC and the truck shall not be operated until it has been restored to
safe operating condition.
D. Do not make repairs or adjustments unless specifically authorized and qualified to do so.

E. When refueling, the vehicle shall be earthed, smoking in the area shall not be permitted, the engine
shall be stopped, and the operator shall not be on the rough terrain forklift truck.
F. Spillage of oil or fuel shall be carefully and completely absorbed or evaporated and fuel tank cap
replaced before restarting engine.
G. Do not use open flames when checking electrolyte level in storage batteries, liquid level in fuel
tanks, or the condition of LPG fuel lines and connectors.
6. Maintenance and Rebuild Practices
A. General
Rough terrain forklift trucks may become hazardous if maintenance is neglected. Therefore,
maintenance facilities, trained personnel, and procedures shall be provided. Such facilities may be
on or off the premises.
B. Specifications
1) Maintenance and inspection of all rough terrain forklift trucks shall be performed in
conformance with the manufacturer’s and user’s recommendations and the following
practices:
a. A planned system for scheduled inspection, lubrication, maintenance, and adjustment shall
be established and followed.
b. Only trained and authorized personnel shall be permitted to maintain, repair, adjust, and
inspect rough terrain forklift trucks, and they shall do so in accordance with manufacturer’s
specifications.
2) Before starting inspection and repair of a rough terrain forklift truck:
a. Use chocks or other positive truck-positioning devices.
b. Block load-engaging means, inner-mast(s), or chassis before working on them.
c. Before disconnecting any part of the engine fuel system of gasoline-powered rough terrain
forklift trucks with gravity-feed fuel systems, take precautions to eliminate any possibility of
unintentional fuel escape.
d. Before disconnecting any part of the engine fuel system of LP gas-powered rough terrain
forklift trucks close the LP tank valve and run the engine until the fuel in the system is
depleted and the engine stops. If the engine will not run, close the LP tank valve and vent
fuel slowly in a nonhazardous area.
e. Disconnect battery before working on the electrical system.

7. Inspection and Repair of Forks
A. Forks shall be inspected at intervals not greater than six (6) months or whenever permanent
deformation is suspected. Severe applications shall warrant more frequent inspection. Inspection
records shall be kept.
B. Fork inspection shall be performed by trained personnel.
The forks shall be carefully examined for the following:
1) Surface cracks.
2) Straightness of blade and shank.
3) Fork angle from upper face of blade to load face of shank.
4) Relative height of fork tips in set when mounted on fork carrier.
5) Operation of positioning lock (if provided).
6) Wear, especially in the area of heel.
7) Fit of fork arm mounting hooks or eyes.
C. Only the fork manufacturer or an expert of equal competence shall decide if a fork may be repaired.
D. The repairs shall always be carried out by such qualified personnel to the recommendations and
specifications of the fork manufacturer. If a fork is not repairable, it shall be cut in two at the heel
area.
Repairs are subject to the following restrictions:
1) Surface cracks or wear shall not be repaired.
2) When straightness, fork angle, or tip height are reset, the fork shall be appropriately heat
treated.
3) A fork that has undergone any repairs, other than repair or replacement of the positioning lock
or fork markings, shall pass load testing before being returned to service.
a. The test load shall correspond to 2.5 times the rated capacity as marked on the fork.
b. The load test shall be performed by a competent qualified person.

No.45 Abrasive Wheels

Section Title: No. 45 Abrasive Wheel
No.45/Abrasive Wheel (AW)

1. Abrasive wheels used on bench or pedestal mounted grinding machines shall have spindle-end, tongue,
and work rest guards. The expiration date of the abrasive wheels/disks are to be verified.
2. Work rests shall be kept adjusted closely to the wheel face with a maximum opening of 3.2 millimeters
(1/8-in.) to prevent the work from being jammed between the wheel and the rest, causing possible
wheel damage.
3. Tongue guards shall be kept adjusted so the distance between the wheel periphery and the adjustable
tongue guard never exceeds 6.4 millimeters (1/4-in.).
4. All contact surfaces of grinding wheels shall be kept properly dressed and free of foreign material.
5. All bench grinders shall be fitted with a foot operated “Dead-Man” switch.
6. Before installing a new grinding wheel, the maximum approved speed stamped on the wheel blotter shall
be checked against the speed of the machine to ensure that the safe peripheral speed is not exceeded. A
grinding wheel shall not be operated at peripheral speeds that exceed the manufacturer's
recommendations.
7. Mounting blotters supplied by the grinding wheel manufacturer shall always be used when mounting a
new wheel.
8. Bench grinders shall be securely mounted to a bench to prevent vibration and movement.
9. All abrasive wheel machinery that is electrically powered shall be adequately grounded or of the
approved double-insulated type.
10. Safety guards used on machines known as right angle head or vertical portable grinders shall have a
maximum exposure angle of 180 degrees (180o), and the guard shall be located so as to be between the
operator and the wheel during use.
11. Wheel rotation on bench or pedestal mounted grinding machines shall direct debris downward away from
user’s face and an eye hazard sign posted.
12. Eye and face protection shall be worn while using grinders.

Section Title: No. 45 Abrasive Wheel

No.46 Electrical Wiring, Equipment, PCR, and
Auxiliary Power

Section Title: No. 46 Electrical Wiring, Equipment, PCR and Auxiliary Power
No.46/Electrical Wiring, Equipment, PCR, and Auxiliary Power (EW)

1. The installation, use and maintenance of any fixed or portable electric wiring or equipment shall comply
with the provisions of NFPA 70, "National Electrical Code”, API RP 500, "Classification of Areas for
Electrical Installations at Drilling Rigs and Production Facilities on Land and on Marine Fixed and Mobile
Platforms”, SAES-B-68 and Saudi Aramco Construction Manual. A Classified Areas drawing, aligned to API
RP 500 and API RP 505, shall be developed per rig/rigless ops and maintained updated. The drawing shall
be available at rig/rigless operations site for audit purposes.
An electrical grounding drawing shall be developed per rig/rigless ops and maintained updated. The
drawing shall be available at rig/rigless operations site for audit purposes.
A. Ground fault circuit interrupters (GFCIs) shall be utilized on all electrical powered equipment used
inside a confined space regardless of the electrical classification of the space.
European style (EN) plugs and outlets shall not be allowed.
B. Electrical outlets on welding machines shall be rated for 125 volts maximum and be equipped with
ground fault circuit interrupters (GFCIs).
C. If welding machines are equipped with 220 volt electrical outlets, these outlets shall be disabled.
D. Ground-fault circuit interrupters or ground-fault isolation systems shall be used for portable
electrical tools, temporary wiring, and confined space entry activities and in potentially wet or
damp areas.
2. All diesel engines used to generate electrical or mechanical power on a rig shall be equipped with spark
arresting devices or water sprays. The exhaust stacks shall be directed so that hot exhaust gases and
noise will not endanger nearby personnel.

All rig diesel engines operating in Class 1 Division 1 and Class 1 Division 2, API-RP 500 Classified Areas,
where flammable gases or vapors may exist, require that the engine air intake supply is automatically
shut down, if engine over speed occurs. Each Drilling Contractor/Service Provider shall verify the
automatic shutdown system is fitted, and included in their Preventive Maintenance and Inspection
programs.
3. All generator skids shall be designated high noise areas, signs shall be displayed.
4. “No Water” warning signs in English and Arabic shall be prominently displayed to prevent personnel
from attempting to apply water directly on to the generators, PCR/MCC and electrical transformers.
All pressure and temperature indicators for the diesel engine shall be working properly, as they provide
vital information on the condition of the engine and its components.
5. Warning signs that prohibit unauthorized access shall be conspicuously displayed on the housing or other
enclosure around high voltage electrical equipment.
6. Lead-in cables from the generators to the derrick shall be placed in trays, suit cased, or adequately
protected from physical damage by other means. In those instances, where these methods are
impossible or impractical, all wiring shall be bundled and secured to fixed structural members.
Defective or damaged cables must be repaired or replaced immediately.
7. A nonconductive floor mat shall be provided in front of each high voltage electrical switch panel in the
generator and PCR room. Standards for floor mating shall conform to ASTM D 178-01.
Note: The ac voltage (rms) classification of the protective equipment designates the maximum nominal
design voltage of the energized system that may be safely worked.
The nominal design voltage is equal to:
A. The phase to phase on multiphase circuits.
B. The phase to ground voltage on single phase grounded circuits.
Class of Insulating Nominal Maximum Use Voltage AC Proof-Test DC Proof-Test

A
Matting Phase-Phase ac rms. Max Voltage, rms V Voltage, avg. V
0 1 000 5 000 20 000
1 7 500 10 000 40 000
2 17 000 20 000 50 000

3 26 500 30 000 60 000
4 36 000 40 000 70 000
Except for Class “O” equipment, the maximum use voltage is based on the following formula:
Maximum use voltage (maximum nominal design voltage) 0.95 ac proof-test voltage - 2000.
Thickness Measurements
Thickness Tolerance
Class mm Inch mm inch
0 3.2 0.13 0.8 0.03
1 4.8 0.13 0.8 0.03
2 6.4 0.25 0.8 0.03
3 9.5 0.38 1.2 0.05
4 12.7 0.50 1.2 0.05
8. All LER, MCC, PCR, Transformer and similar critical electrical equipment rooms shall be equipped with
adequate Dead Ship Lighting illumination for safely securing/isolating/restarting critical equipment. In
addition, these critical electrical equipment rooms shall meet classification society leak tight
compartment design requirements and equipped with self-closing/positive latching exit doors.
On Offshore Low leakage fire dampers interlocked into the required fixed fire extinguishing systems shall
be installed in any HVAC System duct which penetrates the leak tight compartment envelope.
9. All switch box, junction box, and connector box covers shall be in place and properly labeled with the
outlet voltage.
10. Each onshore generator skid shall be grounded/bonded together with all rig components to a steel well
cellar or casing. Refer to National Electrical Code ANSI/NFPA 70 (latest edition) Article 250-26,
“Grounding Separately Derived Alternating-Current Systems” and SAES-P-111, “Grounding.”
“A separately derived system is a premises wiring system where power is derived from a generator,
a transformer, or converter windings, and there is no direct electrical connection, including a
solidly grounded circuit conductor, to supply conductors originating in another system.”

Motors, transformers, and generators operating at a nominal voltage of 480 V shall additionally be
connected to a supplementary grounding electrode.
11. All knockout panels shall be in place. Knockout panels that have been removed shall be sealed.
12. No non-insulated terminals shall be in place within 2.5m of the adjacent deck level or ground level.
13. Personal grounding is required to discharge residual energy and prevent back feed after equipment
isolation prior to performing any planned maintenance.
14. Electrical switching operations are performed by a certified Electrical System Operator or a certified
employee who is trained on electrical equipment switching and its safety procedures.
15. A High Voltage Rescue Kit shall be available on the rig, at the PCR house “ONLY.”
The High Voltage Rescue Kit shall contain, at a minimum, the following:
A. Insulated gloves for live working.
B. Insulated boots for live working.
C. Insulated helmet (with arc flash guard) for live working.
D. Insulating matting for live working.
E. Insulated cutters.
F. Insulated “HOT” stick and retrieval hook.
16. Onshore Auxiliary/Emergency Power Generators
A. Onshore Auxiliary/Emergency Power Generators shall be designed for continuous operation in a

minimum 52o C Ambient Temperature Environment, at 100% of Rated Load, for a minimum of
twelve (12) hours without refueling.
B. These Onshore Auxiliary/Emergency Power Generators shall be strategically located such that a
single well site incident, such as a fire or gas release does not preclude the operation of this unit.
C. These units shall be manually operated and the power supplied from the Auxiliary/Emergency Power
Generator shall not be routed through the PCR Compartment or other high hazard operations areas.
D. The power available from the emergency generator shall be sufficient to supply, simultaneously, all
those services that are essential for safety in an emergency.

E. The essential Onshore Life Safety loads required to be supplied by the Auxiliary/Emergency
Power Generator are as follows:
1) Rig/Well site Emergency Lighting (if not powered independently).
2) Rig/Well site Alarm and Communications Systems.
3) Rig/Well site Cascade BA System Compressor.
4) Well site Muster Station Lighting and Air Conditioning System (if not powered independently).
5) BOP Accumulator electrical pump.
F. Each onshore generator skid shall be equipped with a secure system for pinning the doors open. It
shall also have warning signs posted to alert workers of the high voltage.
G. Auxiliary and emergency standby generators shall be run at full load for a minimum of two hours
every week and logged.
H. A Drill Floor Main Engine Emergency Shutdown Switch (ESD) shall be provided at the Driller’s Console
and tested prior to spud (test to be recorded).
17. Offshore Emergency Power Generators
A. Offshore Emergency Power Generators shall be designed for continuous automatic operation in a
minimum 50o C Ambient Temperature Environment, at 100% of Rated Load, for a minimum of
twelve (12) hours without refueling. The Emergency Generator shall be equipped with Class
approved starting system.
B. Emergency Generators shall successfully complete a minimum two (2) hour Load Bank Performance
Test during each MODU Pre-Commencement Assessment and at each 5-Year Special Survey or
following any Unplanned Significant Emergency Generator and/or E-Gen Engine Repair or
Replacement.
C. These Offshore Emergency Power Generators shall be strategically located such that a single well-
site incident, such as a fire or gas release does not preclude the operation of this unit. These
generator units, along with their associated power transfer switch and emergency power distribution
bus shall be located in a separate compartment from the primary engine and PCR compartments.
The emergency power cables shall not be routed in unenclosed exterior cable trays and above or
below HP Mud Lines, without appropriate protective shielding. Emergency Power Cables shall not be
routed through the Engine Room Perimeter Fire Rated Bulkhead without appropriate fire resistance
equivalent to IEC 60331-21 and IEEE 1580 specifications. No critical life safety or well control
equipment defined in Section 16 F and G shall be located within the A-60 Engine Room/PCR Room
Fire Rated Bulkhead Area or in similar fire hazard zones.

Cable tray flame shields shall be a minimum of 10mm mild steel enclosing the cable tray on the
three potentially exposed surfaces depending upon the location.
D. The Emergency Power Generator shall be designed for automatic start upon the loss of primary
electrical power. The transfer switch shall be designed to automatically switch from primary power
to emergency power. Emergency Generator dampeners shall have an interlock installed that opens
upon engine startup.
E. The Rig Operator shall test "Auto Start" circuits on at least a weekly basis. A sign that says “DANGER
- AUTO START” shall be posted in Arabic and English.
F. The power available from the emergency generator shall be sufficient to supply, simultaneously, all
those services that are essential for safety in an emergency. The emergency MCC shall be equipped
with motor running indicators and motor start capabilities. E-Bus Equipment Breaker Labels shall be
aligned with the respective Emergency Equipment Field Start Switch Labels. All E-Bus supplied
Emergency Equipment shall have distinctive Start Switch Labels.
G. The essential Offshore Life Safety loads required to be supplied by the Emergency Power
Generator through the dedicated Emergency Power Bus are as follows:
1) Rig Emergency Lighting.
2) Rig Alarm and Communication Systems.
3) Radio Room UPS System.
4) Accommodation Module HVAC Systems (Back Feed Capability).
5) Accommodation Module Fire Pump (If Separate).
6) One (1) Cascade BA System Compressor.
7) One (1) Deep Well Water Pump.
8) One (1) Fire Water Pump.
9) Heli-Deck Fire Fighting System Pump(s) (If Separate).
10) Designated Personnel Transfer Crane (If Electric Powered).
11) Rescue Boat Davit.
12) Diesel fuel transfer pump.
13) Navigation lights.
H. The essential offshore Well Control Operations loads to be supplied by the Emergency Power
Generator are as follows:

1) One (1) Rig Accumulator Pump.
2) One (1) Rig Air Compressor.
3) One (1) Mixing Pump/Transfer Pump.
4) One (1) Drill Water Pump.
5) Electric or electric/hydraulic Cement Units.
I. All MODU’s shall have a Drill Floor PCR System Emergency Shutdown Switch and a Main Engine
System Emergency Shutdown Switch at the Driller’s Console. In addition, a Main Engine Emergency
Shutdown Switch and a Dead Ship Emergency Shutdown Switch shall be provided in the MODU Control
Room.
J. In addition, the Emergency Generator shall have the following:
1) Compliant E-Gen Compartment E-Gen Engine Radiator Exhaust Shrouds.
2) Insulated E-Gen Engine Exhaust Manifold, Turbo-Chargers and Stack.
3) OEM Compliant harsh environment radiator couplings. (Aeroquip Stainless Steel Flexmaster Joints
or an approved equivalent).
18. Emergency standby generators shall be run at full load for a minimum of two hours every week and
logged. The log shall include the actual engine running hours for verification purposes.
19. Both onshore and offshore D&WO rigs shall have in place a Written Procedure for the transfer of power
from primary to emergency power. The content of said procedure shall be as stated in
SWIM/No.46/EW/Appendix No.1. In addition, the MODU Written Procedure shall include a table defining
both the Life Safety and Well Control Operations Equipment supplied from the MODU Emergency Power
System and its location, start up and running amps shall also be included.
20. All MODU Emergency Equipment Breakers and Emergency Equipment Start Stations shall be clearly
labeled as being supplied from the MODU Emergency Power System. The Emergency Equipment Breaker
and start switch labels shall have identical equipment designations.
Note: A. All Warning Signs should be posted in Arabic and English.
B. Any defective/damaged/exposed wiring shall be replaced. The use of electrical tape to repair
wiring shall not be allowed.
21. Temporary MODU E-Gen Unit Installations

In the event that the required MODU E-Gen System becomes inoperative and must be removed from
continuous service to undergo replacement or repairs, a Temporary MODU E-Gen Unit shall be
immediately installed and function tested. The temporary generator shall meet the requirements of the
fixed generator and shall be strategically positioned taking access/escape paths, cable routing and BA
compressor air intakes into consideration.
A Temporary MODU E-Gen Unit Operations/Work Instruction shall be developed and stringently
implemented to manage the Temporary E-Gen Unit Operations in any emergency scenario. The
Emergency Equipment Load Table utilized in this instruction shall be based upon each motor’s full load
rating and include the electric crane’s motor starting current (if applicable).
One (1) emergency shutdown switch at driller console and toolpusher office to isolate the power
units on onshore rigs.
22. No electrical equipment (i.e. extensions cords) or electronic equipment (i.e. TV, laptops, etc.) shall be
placed below Air conditioner units.

Appendix No.1/Requirement for Written Procedure

Requirement for Written Procedure, Emergency Power
1. Purpose
To ensure that all drilling rigs have, in place, a written procedure (In both Arabic and English) for the
transfer of rig power from the main generators to auxiliary/emergency power.
2. Scope
All Drilling Contractors.
3. Procedure
Each drilling rig shall have a written procedure specific to each drilling rig, this procedure shall
detail:
A. The procedure for transfer of power from main generator power to auxiliary/emergency power in the
event of a main power failure.
B. The procedure for transfer of power from the main generator to auxiliary, in the event of a main
power failure and an automated systems failure.
C. The procedure to manually override any automated power transfer system in the event that main
power is lost.
D. Responsibility (by job title) for transfer of power from the main generator to auxiliary, for all
possible scenarios.
E. Training requirements, who (by job title) at the rig location shall be authorized to operate the
auxiliary power system and the training criteria, which shall deem said employee competent to
facilitate the activation of auxiliary/emergency power. Training records shall be maintained at each
drilling rig location, refresher training shall take place at appropriate intervals.
F. Copies of the prepared procedure shall be prominently displayed in all appropriate languages at:
1) The engine/generator room.
2) The PCR room.
3) The auxiliary/emergency generator.
G. The power transfer shall include a chart of all equipment start up and full load running amps.

No.47 Air Compressors

Section Title: No. 47 Air Compressors
No.47/Air Compressors (AC)

1. All air compressors shall have at least one air pressure regulator to control proper air flow.
2. Pressure Relief Devices (PRD), shall be threaded as per the content in SWIM Section No.33.
3. No valves shall be allowed upstream or downstream from any safety relief valve.
4. The piping connected to the pressure side and discharge side of a safety relief valve shall not be smaller
than normal pipe size openings of the device.
5. The piping from the discharge side of the safety relief device shall be securely anchored to prevent any
movement of the pipe when venting air.
6. All valves and pressure control devices shall be kept in proper working order and inspected as required
(reference SWIM No.33).
7. A Cold Start diesel driven Rig Air Compressor shall be provided and diligently maintained on all onshore
and offshore rigs, to ensure an emergency source of rig air is readily available in the event of the loss of
both the primary and emergency/auxiliary power supply.
Onshore Cold Start diesel driven Rig Air Compressors shall have battery pack skid emergency lighting.
MODU Cold Start diesel driven Rig Air Compressors shall be located in readily accessible locations, with
the diesel engine exhaust routed to a safe exterior location and Dead Ship compressor skid illumination
provided.
8. All air receivers shall be clearly labeled with the maximum allowable working pressure (MAWP) and their
PRDs shall be set below their MAWP.

No.48 Hand and Power Tools

Section Title: No. 48 Hand and Power Tools
No.48/Hand and Power Tools (H&PT)

1. All tools, hand and power, and similar equipment, whether furnished by SA or by a contractor, shall be
kept in good operating condition.
2. All hand-held power tools shall be equipped with a constant pressure ("Dead-Man") switch that will shut
off the power when the pressure is released. Switches or triggers which can be locked in the "ON"
position are expressly forbidden.
Note: Such locks are very common on power tools and shall be disabled before use on a SA Company or
Contract Rig.
3. Impact tools, such as drift pins, wedges, and chisels, shall be kept free of mushroomed heads.
4. Sledge hammers having a square face shall not be used.
5. One sledge hammer shall never be struck against another sledge hammer; both tools are brittle steel and
may shatter.
6. Visual inspection of Hammer Union Lugs/impact points and any “Mushrooming” identified shall result in
removal from service.
7. Flogging spanners shall never be held by hand while flogging, they shall be tethered by an adequate
strength rope and held tort by a second person at a safe distance.
8. Wooden handles of tools shall be kept free from splinters or cracks and shall be kept tight in the tool.
Note: Only wooden or fiber glass handle may be used on impact hand tools such as hammers and sledge
hammers, metal handles are not permitted.
9. Key Requirements for use of Portable Electric Power Tools (Reference SA CSM - 11.7 (Current
Version)
A. Power sources and portable electric power tools shall be of a single voltage (110V or 220V nominal)
within a single job site or operating area. Portable electric power tools shall match the supplied
power source voltage.
B. Portable electric power tools shall be certified by an independent testing and certification service
such as Underwriters’ Laboratories (UL), Factory Mutual (FM), or KEMA-KEUR (or equivalent* as
specified in writing by the SA Loss Prevention Department) and shall bear the appropriate certifying
agency mark.

C. Portable electric power tools shall not be altered from their original manufactured state. Power
tools are certified by an independent testing and certification service as a complete unit; alteration
is prohibited.
Note:
CE marking is not equivalent to an independent certification by a recognized body. CE marking

(Conformité Europeéne) indicates only the manufacturer’s declaration of conforming to the legal
requirements to achieve CE marking.
It is only allowed to change plugs to fit the available power source receptacles. This change shall be
done through a MOC process, by a qualified Electrician and using certified UL Listed plugs or
equivalent listed.
D. Plug adaptors are prohibited. Portable electric power tool plugs shall match the power source outlet.
E. Residual current devices (RCDs), including ground fault circuit breakers (GFCIs) and earth leakage
circuit breakers (ELCBs), or ground-fault isolation systems shall be used for all portable electric
power tools, temporary wiring, confine space entry activities, and in potentially wet or damp areas.
F. RCDs shall have a maximum rated tripping current of 10 mA.
G. Users of portable electric power tools shall visually inspect and check the function of the RCD by
operating the “test” button daily.
H. RCDs shall be tested every three months by a competent person using appropriate electrical test
equipment (i.e., an RCD tester that simulates a ground/earth fault current to trip the device under
test).
10. Pneumatic power tools shall be secured to the hose or whip to prevent the tool being accidentally
disconnected.
11. Safety clips or retainers shall be securely installed and maintained on pneumatic impact (percussion)
tools to prevent attachments from being accidentally expelled. These tools shall also be fitted with a
“Whip Check” to restrict the whipping of pneumatic hoses should the connection fail.
12. The manufacturer's safe operating pressure for hoses, pipes, valves, filters, and other fittings shall not
be exceeded.
13. The use of hoses or electrical cords for hoisting or lowering tools is prohibited.

14. All hoses exceeding 12.7 millimeters (1/2 inch) inside diameter with a pressure greater than 1034
kilopascals (150 pounds per square inch) shall have a safety device at the source of supply or branch
line to reduce pressure if a hose fails.
15. The fluid used in hydraulic powered tools shall be fire resistant and shall retain its operating
characteristics at the most extreme temperature to which it will be exposed.
16. An inspection procedure shall be in place for all power tools, the inspection shall be performed monthly
by a competent person, the inspection process shall identify individual pieces of equipment, when it was
last inspected and by whom, any faulty tools shall be withdrawn from service until repaired or replaced.
Inspection records shall be maintained for all power tools.
17. Chain tongs shall be in good condition, all chain links in place, in good condition and lubricated.
18. “Cheater Bars” are prohibited on all rig locations unless designed by the manufacturer to be used with
that specific tool.
19. Lever boomers are prohibited on all rig locations, ratchet boomers may be used in their place.
20. Homemade tools and homemade ladders are prohibited on all rig locations.
21. All Hand Tools, that could be used at a height of six (6) feet or greater, shall have a securing tether
attached.

No.49 Accident Prevention

Section Title: No. 49 Accident Prevention
No.49/Accident Prevention (AP)

This document is the minimum standard required for Contractors to provide rig management, supervisors
and personnel the methods and techniques to eliminate unsafe conditions and acts by identifying at-risk
behaviors and hazardous situations before they result in personal injury or loss and to investigate and
remediate potential and actual incidents.
1. It is the responsibility of the contractor to support the Company safety goals and maintain a safe working
environment through proactive planning, and to monitor safety performance and continuously strive for
improvement in all safety processes.
2. It is the responsibility of the Contractor Manager and the rig based PIC to ensure that contractor
company policies and procedures are complied with and implemented.
3. The contractor shall support and shall provide supervisors the time necessary to pre-plan each
job/task with work groups to establish safe work plans that confirm the following items:
A. Have foreseeable job hazards been eliminated?
B. Have foreseeable unsafe conditions, equipment or work methods been eliminated?
C. Has appropriate personal protective equipment been provided?
D. Have communication equipment and observers been provided as needed?
E. Are there contingencies for work to be stopped if unforeseen hazards are identified?
F. Have conditions that encourage "Time/Deadlines" as forming work objectives over "Safety
Performance" been eliminated?
G. Are applicable topics reviewed for task-specific hazard information and utilized to complete JSAs?
H. Has proper supervisory involvement during work been provided?
I. Is the SA representative involved in Daily Planning Meetings?
J. Are the appropriate Permits to Work issued as required?
4. Observation Program
All contractors are required to implement and use a safety observation program, examples include:
STOP, SMART, FOCUS, or equivalent Behavioral Based Observation (BBO) programs are preferred. The
behavioral approach to incident prevention through proactive observation of personnel and work groups
is extremely effective. Safe and at-risk behaviors are identified, discussed and agreements are made to

conduct the work utilizing a safer method. As the at-risk behaviors that produce, or have the potential
to produce personal injury are eliminated, the contractor crew performance will continuously improve.
All contractors personnel shall be empowered, entitle and accountable to enforce STOP WORK
AUTHORITY (SWA) as needed in all work areas, in all tasks all the time.
The BBO process will normally be performed as follows:
A. Observe a work group or person performing a task without interfering with the task.
B. Recognize and identify the safe and at-risk behavior or condition of the task being performed.
C. Enter into a conversation with the person or work group being observed reinforcing their safe
behavior. Reinforced safe behavior will be repeated.
D. Discuss the at-risk behavior observed and together agree on safer methods of conducting the task.
E. Submit an observation card.
F. Rig management must review submitted cards with a view to determining if condition has been
adequately corrected or corrective action is needed.
G. Rig management shall ensure that corrective action (if needed) is carried out.
H. The contractor PIC shall sign and date the card to indicate that the appropriate corrective action has
been carried out.
I. The contractor PIC shall ensure steps have been taken to eliminate a recurrence of the reported
problem.
5. Supervisors Safety Inspections
This is a tool used to measure the knowledge, understanding, commitment and contribution to the
contractor/client safety systems. Safety inspections are used to prevent incidents through proactive
observation and the elimination of at-risk behavior or conditions that produce, or have the potential to
produce personal injury. Each SA Liaisonman and contractor PIC must participate in this incident
prevention process, to continuously improve the safety performance of all contractors, with the goal of
an incident free culture. A minimum of three inspections per week shall be conducted by the SA
Liaisonman and the contractor PIC.
6. Completing the Supervisors Safety Inspection:
A. Prepare - Time, place and activity.
B. Observe - People working, use all senses, create an agenda.

C. Discuss - Establish trust, open questions only, establish potential injury cause and severity, establish
preventative measures, praise as appropriate and make agreements. Correct all at-risk behaviors
immediately that have the potential for immediate injury unless the hazard is greater by stopping
the work at that time.
D. Debrief - lessons learned, actions agreed.
E. Record - Inspection.
F. Submit - Submit for recording, maintaining and tracking at the rig.
G. Follow-up.
7. Investigation and Remediation
Work related injury, illness, property damage incidents and near misses shall be investigated to
determine and eliminate the cause. These shall be documented as per D&WO SMS Element
No.9/Incident Reporting and Analysis and HSERM/A/A-22/IR&A. The recommended corrective action
necessary to prevent recurrence shall be noted and the action party identified.
8. An Incident Investigation folder shall be maintained on each rig complete with all relevant
documentation relating to the incident (Incident Report, Aramco 24 Hour Report, Medical/Hospital
Reports, Statements, photo’s/pictures and Fitness to Return to Work Certificates where applicable).

No.50 Automated Catwalks

Section Title: No. 50 Automated Catwalks (AuCat)
No.50/Automated Catwalks (AuCat)
1. Automated catwalks shall be operated only by certified and authorized persons; training shall
include theory and practical sessions, and shall include OEM safety recommendation and
operational instructions.
2. Automated catwalks operator shall not tamper with or alter the OEM operating systems. Operators
shall not override the systems if there are warning or alarm indicators. Operators must Stop the
equipment and inform the situation to the supervisor.
3. All OEM safety devices of the automated catwalks shall be operated and controlled following OEM
instructions.
4. Automated Catwalks, shall be stable, leveled and deployed at all times following OEM instructions.
5. Automated Catwalks shall have an Emergency Shutdown Switch at the main System Panel. In
addition, an Emergency Shutdown Switch shall be provided in the remote control. This Emergency
Shutdown Switch shall be tested on daily basis and prior operations start.
6. The safe working load/Maximum capacity of the equipment shall be displayed (ramp, racks).
7. The operational area shall be barricade and safety signs shall be installed to ensure all personnel
are clear of the catwalk when the equipment is on operation.
8. Automated catwalks shall be kept under LOTO / keep out of service until all safety pins are
installed.
9. Contractor / Service Company shall provide adequate fully assembled spare safety pins with their
hydraulic cylinders.
10. JSA’s shall be used to ensure that all hazards relative to the site’s work activities have been
identified and controlled
11. Automated catwalks safety devices function test shall be included as step in the JSA.
12. Rig contractors and service provider companies MUST bridge both companies JSAs, prior starting
any joint operation. Saudi Aramco Representative to review and approve the joint JSA. The

integrated JSA needs to include specific criteria on when it is necessary to stop operation and
inspect equipment for damage
13. Hazards and appropriate warning signs/stickers shall be posted displayed (authorized personnel
only, pinch points, etc.)
14. The operations related to the Automated Catwalks shall be controlled by Contractor Permit to
Work (PTW). It is the responsibility of the Contractor Rig and Service Company Line Management
staff to fully apply the PTW procedures.
15. All operational controls on the main console/panel and on remote control shall be properly marked
to show their function.
16. Wireless Remote Battery shall be fully charged before starting operation.
17. Pneumatic, hydraulic and all pressure pipe fittings or systems shall be guarded and/or secondarily
secured to minimize any potential hazard associated with impact or displacement towards
personnel.
18. Tubulars shall never be on the Catwalk when the carrier is in operation. All tubulars must be on
pipe racks during carrier operation.
19. The Skate system shall be designed to prevent friction and damage to the tubular threads.
20. Automated catwalks shall be maintained and inspected as per OEM specifications. Any Automated
Catwalk found to have any hazardous safety deficiency or has faulty or inoperable safety devices or
systems shall be taken out of service until repaired and corrected.
The Daily inspections and/or operation starts shall ensure that:
A. All electrical boxes shall be kept undamaged / free of contamination (Water, Dust
and Oil), electrical wiring, cords, receptacles and plugs in good working condition.
B. No damage or leaks are present in the air and hydraulic line.
C. Proximity sensors are tested and found functional.
D. Carrier Lift Winch is tested and found functional.
E. Safety pins proximity sensors are tested and found functional.

F. The carrier-lift cables are tested and found functional.
G. Kicker is tested and found functional.
H. Skate is tested and found functional.
I. Have pollution pans properly installed, clear from any liquids.
J. Have high pressure fittings been used where applicable
K. Safety/operational parameters of the HPU are correctly
L. Have proportional skate speed control
M. Control console HMI screen is clean and given non error. Before attempting to operate
the Catwalk, correct any errors displayed on the HMI screen.
N. Any other check recommended by OEM.
21. The weekly and monthly oil/greasing/lubrication of the Automated Catwalk shall follow the OEM
recommendations.
22. If owned by Drilling contractor, the maintenance of the automated catwalks shall be included in the
preventive maintenance and servicing programs ensuring the necessary checks, minor maintenance
and or repairs, fluid and lubricating intervals are in accordance with the OEM recommendations as a
minimum. Drilling contractor shall ensure that all rental automated catwalks have records at the rig
site of the equipment maintenance done on the equipment.
23. Automated catwalk shall be inspected as per LEM matrix.
24. Automated power catwalk remote panel and main panel shall be clean as per OEM
recommendations.
25. All Automated Catwalks shall be fitted with all safety features provided by OEM, but no limited to:
proximity switch; motion detection switch activated by personnel entering into the restricted area,
emergency shutdown switch, etc.
26. The carrier-lift cables on the Catwalk are designed to work together. If upon inspection, a cable is
found to be defective (kinked, frayed, or otherwise damaged), corrective action should be
immediately taken.

Section Title: Revision Summary
Revision Summary
Approvals
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Note: Signed Original(s) are maintained within DOE&CD

Saudi Aramco: Company General Use

DOE&CD_SWIM-002-R0/SMS No.6/Created: 04/13 / Scheduled Review: 10/24

No.1 Safe Work Instructions ............................................................................................................................3

DOE&CD_SWIM-002-R0/SMS No.6/Created: 04/13 / Scheduled Review: 10/24

No.27 Racking Pipe in the Derrick................................................................................................................. 91

Saudi Aramco: Company General Use

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No.1 Safe Work Instructions

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DOE&CD_SWIM-002-R0/SMS No.6/Created: 04/13 / Scheduled Review: 10/24

No.1/Safe Work Instructions (SWI)

To provide Operational Safety Guidelines (OSG) to Contractors Rigs.

The scope of this manual is applicable to:

B. This communication may be accomplished via a Toolbox Talk or Pre-Tour Meeting.

Saudi Aramco: Company General Use

DOE&CD_SWIM-002-R0/SMS No.6/Created: 04/13 / Scheduled Review: 10/24

Saudi Aramco: Company General Use

DOE&CD_SWIM-002-R0/SMS No.6/Created: 04/13 / Scheduled Review: 10/24

1. This SWIM covers the following types of cranes and operations:

A. No.2a/Onshore Crane Operations (OCO).

B. No.2b/Offshore Crane (OFFCO).

3. Abbreviations and Acronyms: Refer to HSERM/A/A-1/A&A.

4. References (Refer to HSERM/A/A-2/RM):

B. SA G.I. 0007.025 - Heavy Equipment Operators Testing and Certification.

C. SA G.I. 0007.026 - Cranes and Heavy Equipment Accident Reporting.

D. SA G.I. 0007.027 - Crane Suspended Personnel Platform Ops.

E. SA G.I. 0007.028 - Crane Lifts: Types and Procedures.

F. SA G.I.-0007.029 - Rigging Hardware Requirement.

G. SA G.I.-0007.030 - Inspection and Testing Requirement for Elevating/Lifting Equipment.

H. SA G.I. 0002.702 - Operating Cranes Under or Near Powerlines.

J. ASME B30.5 - Mobile and Locomotive Cranes

K. D&WO-GM-08-2015 – Lifting Operations G.I.7.028 Clarifications

5. D&WO-GM-08-2015 (G.I.7.028 Clarifications)

DOE&CD_SWIM-002-R0/SMS No.6/Created: 04/13 / Scheduled Review: 10/24

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No.2a Onshore Crane Operations

This responsibility includes the following:

The license endorsements are as follows:

Saudi Aramco: Company General Use

DOE&CD_SWIM-002-R0/SMS No.6/Created: 04/13 / Scheduled Review: 10/24

Clarification - Reference D&WO-GM-08-2015, dated February 8, 2015.

5. All crane controls shall be properly marked to show their function.

DOE&CD_SWIM-002-R0/SMS No.6/Created: 04/13 / Scheduled Review: 10/24

17. Cranes shall not be used for dragging loads.

22. Each crane hook shall be provided with a safety latch.

23. All cranes shall be equipped with a horn.

DOE&CD_SWIM-002-R0/SMS No.6/Created: 04/13 / Scheduled Review: 10/24

Line Voltage Absolute Limit Approach

29. Crane incidents