DROPPED OBJECTS PREVENTION PROGRAM WQ-2 FINAL Eng

Contract No CY-14-8015-04897 for Drilling of 25 Production Wells in the Mishrif Formation in West Qurna (Phase 2) Contract Area (Iraq)
on a turn-key basis
Title: Dropped Objects Prevention Program
CONTENT
1.0 GOALS AND OBJECTIVES
2.0 APPLICATION
3.0 DEFINITIONS, ABBREVIATIONS AND ACRONYMS
4.0 FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES
5.0 WHAT CAUSES A DROPPED OBJECT
6.0 DROPPED OBJECTS PREVENTION RECOMMENDATIONS
7.0 ASSOCIATED PROCEDURES
8.0 ATTACHMENTS
Top Performance, Prevention, Continuous Improvement

Contract No CY-14-8015-04897 for Drilling of 25 Production Wells in the Mishrif Formation in West Qurna (Phase 2) Contract Area (Iraq) on a turn-key basis
1.0 GOALS AND OBJECTIVES
This procedure should be considered as an instruction to eliminate cases of falling objects from
height to the rotary table of the drilling rig, from the rotary table to the ground, and during
crane operations.
The Eriell Oilfield Services B.V. Dropped Objects Prevention System is designed to promote a
philosophy of hazard control in the daily operation of the rig. The program implies that checks
and maintenance programs will be utilized wherever possible to provide the necessary hazard
identification and controls.
This procedure is intended as a guide to eliminating the incidence of dropped objects within
drilling derrick structures, areas below the rig floor, and from cranes. As such, the overall
objectives of the DOMS are:
 Eliminate injury to people
 Eliminate the incidence of damage sustained by dropped objects
 Eliminate damage to other associated equipment
2.0 APPLICATION
This procedure applies to all operating rigs.
3.0 DEFINITIONS, ABBREVIATIONS AND ACRONYMS
 DOPP – Dropped Object Prevention Program

 Dropped Object – Any object that falls from its previous static position under its own
weight.
 A falling object that created a pre-emergency situation is any item that fell from its
previous static position under its own weight, but did not cause injury or damage to property
or it was found that it was not properly secured or that there was a risk of its fall.
4.0 FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Project Manager
The Project Manager is responsible for implementation and maintaining of the Dropped Objects
Prevention Program on the sites.
Supervisor
The Field Supervisor is responsible for implementing DOPP at his assigned rigs.
Rig Manager
The Rig Manager will coordinate the implementation of the DOPP and track the progress at the
rig.
The Rig Manager is responsible for this procedure being followed and that all checks,
inspections and maintenance on equipment is completed in a timely manner and to the
standards described in this document and other relevant requirements.

The Rig Manager shall monitor the use and success of the program based on the criteria set out
in this procedure, maintain records in the DOPP file for each rig, and review the performance of
the DOPP for the rig and report the findings to the Senior Drilling Supervisor.
Rig crew
The rig crew is responsible for identifying potential dropped objects, methods of securing these
potential objects and removing redundant equipment from the worksite.
HSE Engineer
Responsible for the oversight of the HSE program content and compliance.
5.0 Possible reasons of dropped objects:

 Inadequate Risk Assessment
 Poor lay out of the object
 Poor Design
 Poor Housekeeping
 Poor repair / maintenance and storage of the equipment
 No Regular Inspection Procedures
 Usage of Home-made Tools and Equipment
 Environmental Factors (wind, extreme conditions)
 Improperly Secured Loads
6.0 RECOMENATIONS ON PREVENTION OF DROPPED OBJECTS
6.1 General Requirements

 Compliance with applicable lifting & hoisting standards
 Derrick inspection
 Derrick log with sign-off by accountable person (Driller/TP)
 Secondary retention (safety nuts, lock pins and other safety appliances) for fixed equipment
at height.
 Strict adherence to maintenance schedule.
 Pre-job checklists, JSA's, work permits that specifically include DROPS hazards and controls.
 Training & Competence Development.
6.2 Task Planning and Risk Assessment

At each worksite potential dropped object hazards must be identified. Tools, equipment,
structures, lights, suspended loads, temporary or portable appliances and any pre-existing loose
items will always be a threat. Effective task planning and risk assessment will reduce the
consequences and eliminate exposure to personnel.
Task Planning and Risk Assessment should include but not be limited to:
• Pre and Post Inspections of Worksite;
• Load Inspections prior to any lift;
• Working conditions, equipment and operative's competence;

• Understanding each phase.
7.4 Travelling Block control system

During commissioning of TDS the crown saver device is to be set in the correct place so there is
sufficient stopping distance to the crown.
Drillers are to test the crown saver device system as per procedures.
7.5 Crown protection

Every rig should have a stop device to prevent hoisting the travelling block against the crown
block. If timber blocks are used as shock absorbing devices, ensure that they are secured in
such a way that impact does not dislodge them.
7.6 Drawworks
There shall always be a sufficient number of wraps of hoisting line remaining on the drum to
eliminate any strain being transmitted directly to the fastening device. The minimum wraps for
a given drawworks is given in the manufacturer's operating manual. The installation of a top
drive will require additional wraps
7.7 Monkey Board

Prior to running casing or any other job requiring the stabbing board, it shall be inspected and
tested to ensure safe operation. As a minimum the following points should be checked:
 Ensure no loose objects are left on the board;
 Good communication (visual) is required at all times between Driller and derrick man;
 The maintenance schedule and hand over process must be observed in the established order
Any maintenance work done on the monkey board shall be concluded by a complete system
function test to verify that all controls work correctly followed by drawing up of a relevant
document.
The following items should be checked prior and after using of the monkey board:
1. Absence of non-used tools and foreign objects.
2. Arresters are fully functional
3. Derrick man has escape route in case of an emergency.
4. Fall protection (safety harness, fall arrestors) is available and has been checked.
7.8 Tubular handling

Dropped tubular is a common hazard, with risk of striking personnel directly, or striking other
equipment which can subsequently drop.
Inspections of the tools and equipment

All lifting equipment shall be certified.
Threaded lifting subs/plugs/buttons/caps used for handling tubular are considered to be items
of lifting gear and shall therefore be subjected to the same inspection requirement as other
items of loose lifting equipment.

Tubular handling (minimal requirements)

- Check the SWL of each sling. The SWL shall never be exceeded.
- Use tag lines to steer and steady the load.
- Make sure the maximum weight to be lifted is accurately known.
- All tubular bundles shall be lifted and transported horizontally, supported at each end.
- Lifting caps shall be in good condition and hammered up tight.
- Elevators should be checked before use for correct size. Latches latch springs, hinge pins
and elevator shoulder should be inspected according to maintenance schedule, visually
inspected during hand-over procedure and continuously monitored during the works.

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Contract No CY-14-8015-04897 for Drilling of 25 Production Wells in the Mishrif Formation in West Qurna (Phase 2) Contract Area (Iraq)

Title: Dropped Objects Prevention Program

1.0 GOALS AND OBJECTIVES

3.0 DEFINITIONS, ABBREVIATIONS AND ACRONYMS

4.0 FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

5.0 WHAT CAUSES A DROPPED OBJECT

6.0 DROPPED OBJECTS PREVENTION RECOMMENDATIONS

7.0 ASSOCIATED PROCEDURES

Top Performance, Prevention, Continuous Improvement

1.0 GOALS AND OBJECTIVES

This procedure applies to all operating rigs.

3.0 DEFINITIONS, ABBREVIATIONS AND ACRONYMS

 DOPP – Dropped Object Prevention Program

4.0 FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Top Performance, Prevention, Continuous Improvement

5.0 Possible reasons of dropped objects:

6.0 RECOMENATIONS ON PREVENTION OF DROPPED OBJECTS

6.1 General Requirements

6.2 Task Planning and Risk Assessment

Top Performance, Prevention, Continuous Improvement

• Understanding each phase.

7.4 Travelling Block control system

7.5 Crown protection

7.7 Monkey Board

7.8 Tubular handling

Inspections of the tools and equipment

Top Performance, Prevention, Continuous Improvement

Tubular handling (minimal requirements)

Top Performance, Prevention, Continuous Improvement

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