Injury Rate and Safety Culture Improvement in the Construction Industry

2021 ◽  
pp. 53-57
Author(s):  
Z.M. Khabibullin ◽  
◽  
E.I. Bakhonina ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Safety Culture ◽  
Occupational Safety ◽  
Oil And Gas ◽  
Deviant Behavior ◽  
Injury Rate ◽  
Oil And Gas Industry ◽  
Construction Enterprise ◽  
Safety Issues ◽  
Sustainable Solutions ◽  
The Right

The subject of the study are the components of the corporate safety culture of a construction enterprise. The analysis was conducted related to the state of occupational safety, elements of its management system at one of the construction and installation trusts typical for the oil and gas industry (Surgut Construction and Installation Trust № 1 of «Surgutneftegas» PJSC). The existing problems in the field of occupational safety at the enterprise are considered, the level of maturity of the safety culture, the reasons for the deviant behavior of employees are determined. According to the Bradley Scale using the company DuPont Sustainable Solutions methodology, the enterprise is in a transition stage from a «dependent» to an «independent level». A number of the documents was developed and presented as a component of the safety culture elements. The package of documents is prepared in the form of an information notebook containing: «An act of the refusal to perform the work in case of danger to the life and health of an employee», «Procedure for the actions of an employee in case of danger to his life and health during the performance of work», «The procedure for the actions of engineering and technical employee in case of refusal of an employee to perform the work and execution of the «Act of refusal», «The list of violations of the occupational safety requirements, in the presence of which an employee has the right to refuse to perform the work in case of danger to his life and health». The algorithm of actions proposed in the prepared documents will allow the employees to refuse to perform the work in case of disputable situations on the legal grounds if there is a danger to their life and health. The recommendations presented in the paper will allow to create prerequisites for improving the level of safety culture, enhancing the teamwork in safety issues, and, in the future, the formation of an interdependent level of safety culture.

Development of Safety Culture based on the Efficient Organization of Management by Goals

2021 ◽  
pp. 60-64
Author(s):  
S.A. Mazhkenov ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Safety Culture ◽  
Occupational Safety ◽  
Injury Rate ◽  
Workplace Safety ◽  
Successful Implementation ◽  
Main Task ◽  
Final State ◽  
Safety Issues ◽  
Emergency Situations ◽  
Planned Activities

One of the universal tools for the development of a safety culture at the enterprise is management by goals. The main task of the management of occupational safety goals is aimed at achieving sustainable transformations in the enterprise activities (corporate safety culture) that would generate a given result for a long time (for example, reduction of the level of injury, accidents rates, etc.). To increase the effectiveness of this tool, it is proposed to use two groups of target indicators: goals-states (describe the parameters to the system final state), and the goals-drivers (reflect the degree of implementation of the planned activities (processes) that ensure the transfer of the system to a given state). The need to introduce goals-drivers is related to the need to control the implementation of the activities on eliminating the key risks, regularly inform the staff on occupational safety issues, training the staff in practical skills in emergency situations, conduct workplace safety inspections, timeliness, and quality of elimination of the identified violations and inconsistencies, staff involvement in various corporate programs on occupational safety improvement. Successful implementation of the goals-drivers directly effects on the achievement of the corresponding goals-states. The choice of specific types of target indicators and their values is determined by the desired level of the new state of occupational safety culture at the enterprise. The possibility of cascading (rationing) of the target indicators from the enterprise level to the level of its smallest organizational unit ensures the motivation and involvement of all the personnel in the implementation of the planned activities in the field of occupational safety. The examples are provided in the article related to the successful application of this approach for reducing the level of injury rate and increase the level of safety culture in the company divisions.

Identifying Key Safety Culture Factors for the Offshore Industry

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ning Lou ◽  
Ezra Wari ◽  
James Curry ◽  
Kevin McSweeney ◽  
Rick Curtis ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Safety Culture ◽  
Oil And Gas ◽  
Oil And Gas Industry ◽  
Transportation Safety ◽  
Key Factors ◽  
Gas Industry ◽  
The Us ◽  
Offshore Industry ◽  
Offshore Oil And Gas ◽  
Offshore Oil

This research identifies key factors, or safety culture categories, that can be used to help describe the safety culture for the offshore oil and gas industry and develop a comprehensive offshore safety culture assessment toolkit for use by the US Gulf of Mexico (GoM) owners and operators. Detailed questionnaires from selected safety culture frameworks of different industries were collected and analyzed to identify important safety culture factors and key questions for assessment. Safety frameworks from different associations were investigated, including the Center for Offshore Safety (COS), Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement (BSEE), and the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). The safety culture factors of each of these frameworks were generalized and analyzed. The frequency of the safety culture factors in each framework was analyzed to explore commonality. The literature review and analysis identified a list of common factors among safety culture frameworks.

New Well Intervention Means as an Answer to Offshore Minimalist Platform Concept: A Breakthrough from Mahakam, Indonesia

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Risal Rahman ◽  
Reyhan Hidayat ◽  
Pratika Siamsyah Kurniawati ◽  
Rantoe Marindha ◽  
Gerardus Putra Pancawisna ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Oil And Gas ◽  
Cost Optimization ◽  
Oil And Gas Industry ◽  
Project Planning ◽  
Gas Industry ◽  
Safety Issues ◽  
Coiled Tubing ◽  
Remote Operation ◽  
Innovation And Technology ◽  
Hazardous Zone

Abstract Nowadays oil and gas industry are encouraging the independents and majors to take a fresh look at the technology and concepts required to develop marginal shallow water fields using a minimal platform approach. Innovation on well intervention means (lighter, smaller and less footprint) that fit for Offshore Minimalist Platform (OMP) is needed, including optimizing time and cost during well intervention activities in OMP. To achieve the objectives, well intervention innovation and technology are the main focuses. Intervention activities commonly done on campaign basis with several units (slickline, wireline, coiled tubing, testing) shall be integrated in a safe manner. The approach of integration shall signify these points:Identifying potential jobs in OMP to be done by well intervention methodsIdentifying necessary well intervention means and methods to support the jobs (combo unit, micro coil, hazardous zone redefinition, remote operation)Creating project planning and schedulingPerforming site visit and risk assessmentImplementation and operational executionEvaluation of overall project execution result The following results were obtained after the integration performed:No major safety issues during operationExemplary method and risk assessment for well intervention activities which can be applied for next campaignsTrials on well intervention new units and method (combo unit, micro coil, hazardous zone redefinition, remote operation), were safely performed with some optimization100% success ratio60% on supply boat arrangement35% efficiency in N2 consumption for CT operation45% efficiency in diesel consumption20% - 40% efficiency in Rig Up Time28% less in Job Cost compared to conventional unit These innovations are proven as reliable method to answer OMP challenges with main advantages on footprint and cost optimization. Through this paper, we would like to share lucrative well intervention breakthrough and innovation in OMP with measurable milestones.

scholarly journals The Human Right to Water and Unconventional Energy

2018 ◽  
Vol 15 (9) ◽  
pp. 1858 ◽  
Author(s):  
Robert Palmer ◽  
Damien Short ◽  
Walter Auch
Keyword(s):  
Human Rights ◽  
United Nations ◽  
Oil And Gas ◽  
Oil And Gas Industry ◽  
Human Right ◽  
Governmental Organization ◽  
United Nations General ◽  
Access To Water ◽  
The United Nations ◽  
The Right

Access to water, in sufficient quantities and of sufficient quality is vital for human health. The United Nations Committee on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights (in General Comment 15, drafted 2002) argued that access to water was a condition for the enjoyment of the right to an adequate standard of living, inextricably related to the right to the highest attainable standard of health, and thus a human right. On 28 July 2010 the United Nations General Assembly declared safe and clean drinking water and sanitation a human right essential to the full enjoyment of life and all other human rights. This paper charts the international legal development of the right to water and its relevance to discussions surrounding the growth of unconventional energy and its heavy reliance on water. We consider key data from the country with arguably the most mature and extensive industry, the USA, and highlight the implications for water usage and water rights. We conclude that, given the weight of testimony of local people from our research, along with data from scientific literature, non-governmental organization (NGO) and other policy reports, that the right to water for residents living near fracking sites is likely to be severely curtailed. Even so, from the data presented here, we argue that the major issue regarding water use is the shifting of the resource from society to industry and the demonstrable lack of supply-side price signal that would demand that the industry reduce or stabilize its water demand per unit of energy produced. Thus, in the US context alone, there is considerable evidence that the human right to water will be seriously undermined by the growth of the unconventional oil and gas industry, and given its spread around the globe this could soon become a global human rights issue.

The face of energy

2019 ◽  
Vol 59 (3) ◽  
Author(s):  
Peter Bennett
Keyword(s):  
Environmental Sustainability ◽  
Public Perception ◽  
Oil And Gas ◽  
Political Influence ◽  
Oil And Gas Industry ◽  
Problem Solver ◽  
Gas Industry ◽  
The Public ◽  
The Face ◽  
The Right

In this era of technological disruption, when many industries are fighting to stay relevant, the oil and gas industry seems to be stagnant. It is in this environment where public perception of the modern industry is becoming more critical and as younger consumers grow in both number and political influence, their viewpoints will become especially vital to the continued relevance of the industry. The oil and gas industry gives itself high marks for innovation, safety and environmental sustainability, and yet the public opinion in these areas is often portrayed very negatively. We have an image problem. The belief that oil and gas is good for society seems to decline with each younger generation. The public believes the industry is necessary for society, though they still see it as a problem causer, not a problem solver. But support for the industry falls with each generation and millennials are more likely to believe the industry is bad for society and a problem causer. The oil and gas industry needs to communicate and engage with consumers to identify ways to better understand their motivations and concerns. Clearly there is a gap in how the public and executives view the industry and the time to address these perceptions is now. To view the video, click the link on the right.

How to avoid aches and pains in your joint ventures

2016 ◽  
Vol 56 (2) ◽  
pp. 559
Author(s):  
Brent Steedman
Keyword(s):  
Joint Ventures ◽  
Joint Venture ◽  
Oil And Gas ◽  
Cost Savings ◽  
Oil And Gas Industry ◽  
Capital Allocation ◽  
Operating Efficiency ◽  
Global Business ◽  
Gas Industry ◽  
The Right

The Australian oil and gas industry is in a period of substantial challenges, including a significant decline in oil prices, fluctuating spot gas prices, a relentless drive for operating efficiency, and tight capital allocation, together with increased regulatory scrutiny and a reputation for below-standards productivity. On the upside, these market challenges provide significant opportunities for companies to bring in new investors, implement new operating models, apply innovation to update processes and practices, and restructure activities. Making material step-changes, requires companies to review, amend, and update joint venture operating agreements (JVOAs). KPMG has worked with many of Australia’s leading oil and gas companies on a range of joint venture engagements. This extended abstract outlines why JVOAs need to be reviewed with respect to the following key opportunities and challenges: Fast-changing global business operating models. Available cost savings by eliminating inconsistent management and operating models between joint ventures. Planning for potential restructuring, including separation of infrastructure (e.g. plants, pipelines, support) from reserve ownership. Sharing of services (e.g. maintenance and logistics) between unrelated joint ventures. Transparency of costs and asset performance. Improved joint venture governance (not more or over-governance) between participants to attract investment. Effective resourcing, noting the right transition of capabilities between deal-makers and joint venture operators. With this extended abstract the authors aim to provide ideas for consideration. Each of these ideas will impact JVOAs. The authors’ proposition is that now is the right time to complete a comprehensive review of JVOAs to enable organisations to move fast as new and innovative opportunities arise.

Enhancing Indigenous partnerships in an increasingly digitised oil and gas industry

2019 ◽  
Vol 59 (2) ◽  
pp. 639
Author(s):  
Michael Lynn ◽  
David Wirrpanda
Keyword(s):  
Oil And Gas ◽  
Minority Groups ◽  
Service Providers ◽  
Indigenous Communities ◽  
Oil And Gas Industry ◽  
Career Pathways ◽  
Perceived Threat ◽  
Gas Industry ◽  
Digital Workplace ◽  
The Right

As oil and gas operators and service providers look to embrace automation and analytics, many of the traditional partnerships with Aboriginal communities relating to employment and career pathways are likely to be challenged. The paper explores how digital trends are affecting, and are likely to affect, Indigenous communities in their partnerships with oil and gas organisations. Workplace roles and activities are evolving in our increasingly digitised world, causing a perceived threat to employment for minority groups such as Indigenous communities. In order to ensure the ongoing presence of opportunities for Indigenous workers in the ‘future of work’, oil and gas organisations will need to augment digital technologies to cater for and enhance existing and future roles. This paper presents a framework for Indigenous communities, governments, oil and gas operators and service providers to embrace digitisation and create sustainable relationships. An approach is considered to engage with Indigenous communities with objectives of executing on their Reconciliation Action Plans and addressing culture and employment challenges that arise through digitisation. The framework positions oil and gas operators and service providers to pivot themselves not only to sustain, but also to enhance Indigenous employment opportunities in a digital workplace. Digitisation is here, but with the right approach it can positively affect and shape partnerships between oil and gas organisations and Indigenous communities.

Impact Analysis of High-Pressure Test Pit Concrete Wall

2016 ◽  
Author(s):  
Kumarswamy Karpanan ◽  
Jereme Monson ◽  
Arun Suryanarayanan
Keyword(s):  
High Pressure ◽  
Wall Thickness ◽  
Impact Analysis ◽  
Oil And Gas ◽  
Oil And Gas Industry ◽  
Analytical Prediction ◽  
Concrete Wall ◽  
Safety Issues ◽  
Pressure Test ◽  
Cfd Analyses

High-pressure assemblies used in the oil and gas industry are usually pressure tested in hydro and gas pits. Pressure testing is critical in qualifying new components. Test pressures can be as high as 30 ksi or more. The high pressure water or gas used in testing can store large amounts of energy. Any component or part subjected to this pressure will experience high stresses. If any part of the assembly fails during the testing process, the stored energy of the high-pressure test media in the system can cause the failed part to be ejected at a very high velocity, leading to potential safety issues. Therefore it is crucial to design the reinforced concrete wall of the test pit appropriately to contain the ejected part and prevent or minimize associated damage. This report presents methods to determine the concrete perforation thickness and subsequently, calculate the required test pit wall thickness for stopping a projectile. Since the projectile velocity is a function of test pressure, volume of the pressurized vessel (tested equipment), projectile plug geometry, vessel material, and the pressurized fluid, analyses will include all of these parameters. The test assembly and the ejected part will be simplified into a vessel and a plug in order to make quantitative assessments of the concrete pit wall penetration. Results from the analyses are expected to provide guidance on the concrete wall thickness for designing a safe, high-pressure test pit. The projectile velocities predicted analytically will be compared with those predicted by CFD analyses. Additionally, the analytical prediction of concrete perforation will be verified by running an explicit FE analysis of the concrete impact using LS-DYNA.

scholarly journals ARBITRATION AND PUBLIC POLICY IN BRAZIL: A STUDY BASED ON ‘LULA CASE’

2018 ◽  
Vol 4 (5-6) ◽  
pp. 223-264
Author(s):  
Carolina Barreira Lins
Keyword(s):  
Public Policy ◽  
Natural Resources ◽  
Oil And Gas ◽  
Oil And Gas Industry ◽  
The State ◽  
Gas Industry ◽  
National Courts ◽  
Arbitration Clause ◽  
Exploration And Production ◽  
The Right

This work examines the subject of jurisdiction and arbitrability of issues related to energy and natural resources in the world, in order to enhance the arbitration institute in Brazil. The study is based on a recent case pending in Brazilian courts, named “Lula case”, which refer to a dispute between the State and concessionaires that grant the right to explore and produce oil and gas in a determined area. The presence of arbitration clauses in the concession contracts for exploration and production of oil and gas in Brazil raises questions related to the disposability of the rights concerned. It is paramount to set benchmarks on arbitral tribunals’ power to decide on these matters and to define to what extent arbitral awards may defy public policy, national sovereignty over natural resources and national courts’ jurisdiction to render decisions in this regard. Otherwise, the randomness of judicial decisions makes the arbitration clause ineffective. Moreover, the Lula case arises substantive issues related to the necessity to protect investors in the oil and gas industry, since acts arguably connect to the State policy power may cause damages to the private parties. The work critically examines the decision given by national courts so far and proposes an international approach to face situations involving the State and the necessity to protect investors in the oil and gas industry.

scholarly journals 3PL provider selection in oil and gas industry using the analytic hierarchy process: A case study in oil-field services company X

2020 ◽  
Vol 9 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Nguyen Thi Duc Nguyen ◽  
Le Tran Chinh
Keyword(s):  
Supply Chain ◽  
Oil And Gas ◽  
Oil And Gas Industry ◽  
Oil Field ◽  
Analytic Hierarchy ◽  
Software Support ◽  
Gas Industry ◽  
Expert Choice ◽  
The Right ◽  
Outsourcing Logistics

This study aims to: (1) Summarize the criteria for selecting 3PL Provider in supply chain management from literature review and apply these criteria to build the criteria model in choosing 3PL Provider for oilfield services company X for the purpose of expanding their market in the oil and gas industry and (2) Analyze, evaluate two 3PL Providers, along with a new 3PL Provider and suggest the strategy for selecting the suitable 3PL Provider to meet the specific requirements from company X. By arranging in-depth interviews with ten people with different positions, including Operation Manager, Supply Chain Manager, Logistics Manager, Base Manager and Logistics Specialist, along with AHP approach and expert choice 11.0 software support in collecting, processing and synthesizing data to evaluate and determine the appropriate 3 PL Provider for company X. In this study, three 3PL Providers have been chosen for analyzing and evaluating – 3PL Providers A, B, and C. The final results demonstrate that there are six main criteria and 13 sub-criteria in choosing 3PL Provider for oilfield services company X. The six main criteria are Performance, Price, Services, Quality assurance, IT system and Intangible values. The results and hypothetical situations have also been presented and discussed again with the expert logistics group to get their feedback about the practicability of the built model. The expert logistics group has agreed that the built criteria model and results are appropriate and adequate for evaluating and selecting a suitable 3PL Provider from the company’s specific demands. Consequently, this study can also be applied for similar purposes in other companies and shipping agents who need to work with outsourcing logistics services in oil and gas industry by using this built criteria model and synthesis results to find out the right decision for selecting 3PL Provider.

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