DRILLING SAFETY MANAGER/TRAINER PROGRAM

PROGRAM COMPONENTS ( 5 WEEK PROGRAM)

The following program will include a one (1) week Safety Management sequence, a three (3) week Industry Fundamentals sequence, and a one (1) week Microsoft Office sequence.  At the end of each training module, an exam will be administered.  Students must achieve a passing score of 70%, in order to progress.  

Students in this program will receive eight free training videos for use in training their employees or students ( US Value of $1600.00 ), a comprehensive electronic safety library on CD ( US Value of $400.00 ) and also in addition, a comprehensive multimedia training kit, each training kit contains everything to teach your own class with multimedia power-point presentations ( US Value of $795.00).  The total of these training tools is US $2795.00.

The Program will include all of the following training segments.

 

1.  Establishing and Operating a Successful Safety Management Program

  

   IASP Safety Management Certification : 

 

    

   (1)  Safety Manager/Trainer

 

The Safety Manager/Trainer is an indication to employers, potential employers, regulatory agencies, and the courts, that you have the knowledge, skills, and abilities equivalent to a level of proficiency expected of a professional who is capable of working with little or no supervision while managing the safety programs, policies, and procedures common to most business and industry. The Safety Manager/Trainer program also includes the following designations:

 

      i.  SPS (Safety Planning Specialist):

 

The Safety Planning Specialist (SPS) designation represents the holder as possessing the ability to developing plans, programs, policies, and procedures that are consistent with regulatory guidance and industrial “best practices”. 

 

      ii.  STS (Safety Training Specialist):

 

The Safety Training Specialist (STS) designation indicates a basic proficiency in accepted methods of training of workers to avoid injury and death in the workplace. The STS indicates to employers, potential employers, regulatory agencies, and the courts, that you have the knowledge, skills, and abilities equivalent to a level expected of a safety manager/trainer capable of providing workplace safety training in safety topics common to business and industry. The STS further indicates a high level of proficiency in adult training methodology and a clear understanding of workplace safety that transcends mere regulatory compliance. 

 

 

2.  Fundamentals of Oil and Gas Exploration/Production

This training conforms to the industry-standard WellCAP® training criteria, developed by the International Association of Drilling Contractors (IADC).  This program certifies that the training features proper orientation to introductory drilling, work-over, and completions, emphasizing the knowledge and practical skills critical to successful well control.  Using quality benchmarks developed in consultation with operators, drilling contractors, professional trainers and well control specialists, around the world, WellCAP® certification provides assurance that well control training schools adhere to a core curriculum, accepted throughout the industry.  Accreditation is achieved only after an extensive review of a provider's curriculum, testing practices, faculty, facilities, and administrative procedures.  This 20-day course of instruction consists of the following elements:

   a.  A Primer of OilWell Drilling:  

This training sequence clearly explains drilling in non-technical terms. Drilling rigs consist of many different parts and components, and rig personnel

perform a wide variety of tasks.  Component parts and crew functions are explained in simple terms; with graphic support, and demonstrated, where practical.  The role each part/function plays in the overall process is emphasized, along with potential hazards and preliminary safety orientation.

Introduction Drake’s Well and Spindle

Cable-Tool Versus Rotary Drilling

Companies and People

Drilling Contracts

The Nature of Oil and Gas Reservoirs

The Drill Site: Moving In Equipment

Rigging Up

Rig Components

Normal Drilling Operations                                                     

Formation Evaluation

Special Operations & The Future

Exam    

 

 

   b.  Roughneck Training Series:  

 

Students are provided with multimedia (video, slides, and PowerPoint) training in: safe and effective methods of making a connection; tripping pipe in and out of the hole; care and use of tongs; slips and laying down pipe. At the end of this sequence, students will be able to identify safe and unsafe drilling-floor practices.  General safety, safety programming and safe operation & handling of equipment will be incorporated, and, where practical, demonstrated, throughout this series. 

 

Introduction to Oil & Gas Operations Offshore

So You Wanna be a Roughneck?

Makin’ Hole:  How Oilwells are Drilled

Part 1 Care and Use of Tongs

Part 11 Laying Down Pipe

Part 111 Making a Connection

Part 1V Making a Trip

Handling of Rotary Slips

Handling/Running Casing

Safe Practices Offshore

Drilling & Workover

Offshore Crane Safety

The Petroleum Industry

Offshore Fire Prevention

Exam 

 

   c.  HSE  RIG PASS®:  

 

Developed by the International Association of Drilling Contractors (IADC), this industry-standard safety orientation program prepares employees for safe activities on and around drilling rigs (onshore or offshore).  RIG PASS® has been awarded to oil & gas companies worldwide from Europe to Australia, Canada and the United States.  Maritime Drilling Schools Limited is the first institution in Canada to be awarded the RIG PASS® accreditation.  The program was developed and is administered by the International Association of Drilling Contractors, a worldwide organization comprising of contractors, producers and service companies in the energy industry.  A RIG PASS® card shows the bearer has completed RIG PASS® instruction, with offshore endorsement, as defined by the drilling industry’s leading safety and training professionals.  Students will complete this program followed by a written exam.  The curriculum includes 12 basic modules, applicable to a wide variety of drilling operations. 

 

General Safety

Personal Protective Equipment

Hazard Communications and Materials Handling

Occupational Health

Specialized Work Procedures

Fire Safety

Materials Handling

First Aid

The Worksite Environment

Emergency Response

Offshore Transportation

Emergency Response  

Exam

 

RIG PASS® is referenced in both API RP59 “Recommended Practice for Well Control” and RP 64,“ Recommended Practice for Diverter Systems, Equipment and Operations.”

 

   d.  Components of the Safety Program:  

 

The objective of the following sequence is to provide the practical knowledge and skills necessary to establish and manage a competent safety program, in the oil and gas industry.  The training sequence involves primarily multimedia-supported lecture/discussion, with practical exercises.  Reference packets will be provided, with each module, for the student to keep.  Some of the reference materials are: Handbook for Riggers; St. John Ambulance F.A. Handbook; Crane Handbook; Occupational Health and Safety Act; Rigging Manual; Mobile Crane Manual; and CSA Codes for Cranes.

 

      (1)  Hoisting and Rigging Safety Module:  

   

This module reviews OH&S regulation and the hazards associated with rigging.  Participants will learn to determine load weights and the weights of common materials; safe working loads (SWL); wire safety factors and the rule of thumb formulas for wire and fibre ropes; sling angles and configurations; safe use of other rigging hardware (e.g. pendant, pelican and other safety hooks, and different types of shackles and slings and their applications); color code; container and half height inspections; planning, assessment, inspection and maintenance techniques of rigging hardware; slinging of drill-pipe, casing, drill collars, proper loading of containers, half heights and proper restraint used for offshore transport; different types of crane configuration; factors affecting crane capacity; hand signals used to safely move oilfield equipment including loading and back-loading of supply boats; and Safety Do’s and Don’ts, while working around lifts and heights.   

 

      (2)  Fall Protection and Scaffolding Module:  

 

This module will review OH&S regulations pertaining to fall protection:  When to use fall protection and the different types of fall protection (e.g. entering confined spaces, heights including working in the derrick and working over the side); demonstration of proper utilization of fall arrest systems and their components (e.g. safety or inertia reels, safety lines, harnesses and lanyards); and various types of scaffolding and safe erection and work loads. 

 

      (3)  Basic Fire Safety Module: 

 

What is fire?  This module will answer that question, in detail, and will also review the causes and prevention of fires.  Training is provided in the utilization of various types of extinguishing agents and extinguishers, and students learn about the composition and duties of offshore fire teams, including preparation of a fire-drill program. 

 

      (4)  Confined Space Entry Module:     

 

This module covers OH&S regulation for confine space.  The Student will learn the knowledge and skills required to identify, plan and execute entry into a confined space area, i.e. tanks, including P-tank, pre-load, spud, ballast, pit, and crane columns.  Students learn preparation of work procedures and entry permits, atmospheric testing and proper (PPE) personal protective equipment.  

                                

      (5)  H2S Awareness Module:  

           

This module introduces students to H2S properties, environments and safety procedures, to include: how to properly protect yourself in the H2S environment; deployment of self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA); use of multi-meter personal portable monitors for detection; rescue techniques, and; analysis of hydrogen sulfide case studies.  

      (6)  Forklift Operator Safety:    

    

This module will review the OH&S regulations for forklift.  Students will learn forklift theory, including potential hazards and general safety rules, to include: re-fuel operations; lift trucks;  battery charging/recharging;  pre-operational checks; operational checks, and; practical hands-on competency training. 

      (7)  Standard First Aid & CPR:  

         

This module will cover Standard First Aid and CPR (St. John Ambulance) training, using basic theory and demonstration (plus hands-on training, within student’s physical capacity), to include scenario analysis. 

 

      (8)  WHMIS:            

   

This course covers the workplace Hazardous Materials.  This system will cover introduction and recognition of hazardous materials, labels, MSDS (including responsibilities), worker education programs, personal protective equipment, and terms & regulations. 

 

      (9) OSHA:     

             

This module will orient the student to explain the Occupational Safety and Health Act and related regulations, as pertains to the oil and gas industry.  The focus will be on learning to access and utilize information resources.

 

 

3.  Microsoft Office as the Safety Management and Training Professional’s Tool Kit

 

Students will learn to integrate the capabilities of Microsoft Office component applications (Word, Excel and PowerPoint) to create professional training presentations, briefings, and displays. Students will learn to compile and configure data base information, tables, charts and graphs in ways, which will enhance the efficiency of their safety management programs.  They will become proficient in the preparation of the type of correspondence and reports that are expected of safety professionals.

 

 

 

 

 

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