API RP 76:2007 pdf download

API RP 76:2007 pdf download.Contractor Safety Management for Oiland Gas Drilling and Production Operations.
4 Operator-specific Safety Requirements
4.1 Operator Safety Requirements
After determining the type of work to be performed by a Contractor, the Operator should identify the safety requirements and communicate them to the Contractor. These safety requirements may be broad, or general in certain cases, or very specific in others, depending on the work assignment. Certain Contractors (such as those specializing in leak repair or working with radioactive sources) may have more experience and knowledge relevant to the hazards involved and should be consulted in order to establish mutually agreeable and relevant safety procedures.
4.2 Contractor Safety Programs and Procedures
Contractors should consider developing their own safety procedures or programs. in many cases, Contractors and Subcontractors are used because of their expertise, knowledge of anticipated hazards, and special safety requirements associated with the work. In these cases, a determination must be made as to which individual or company will have the primary responsibility for implementing additional safety requirements applicable to their specialty. These must be consistent with operational and regulatory requirements.
On jobs where multiple Contractors or Subcontractors are employed, there needs to be a coordinated effort to ensure a common understanding exists regarding safety procedures.
4.3 Training and Communications
4.3.1 Training Requirements
Contractors have the responsibility to provide appropriate information and training to ensure that their employees have adequate knowledge and skills to perform their jobs safely. The Contractor is generally responsible for providing safety and job-specific training for its employees unless otherwise stated in the contract or other agreement. Upon final review of the scope of work, Operator and Contractor may identify any site or job-specific training that is necessary to perform the work safely and agree on how this will be accomplished. Additionally, other considerations include, but may not be limited to:
— Short Service Employee programs (SSE)—See Annex C
— Sample Training Matrix—See Annex D
4.3.2 Verification of Training
It is important for the Contractor to maintain records of training and make them available to the Operator upon request. The Contractor should consider periodically reviewing training schedules and materials to verify that they are current. The Contractor should maintain training documentation in a manner that is easily retrievable. Additionally, Contractor personnel may need to carry certain training credentials as required by regulation or the Operator.
4.3.3 Communicating Requirements
Operators and Contractors are responsible for communicating the appropriate information regarding workplace hazards and safety requirements to their employees. The communication of this information may include many formats such as an orientation program, job safety analyses (JSAs), safety meetings, pre-job/pre-tour safety meetings, training, Material Safety Data Sheets, safe work permits, signs, posters, procedures, or other written materials.
4.3.4 Emergency Response, DrillslExercises Requirements
It is generally the Contractor’s responsibility to comply with the Operator’s emergency response procedures and evacuation plans. Conversely, the Operator must comply with the Contractor’s requirements when on the site of a Contractor’s Mobile Offshore Drilling Unit (MODU) or other type of drilling or well servicing unit. Certain elements in the Operator’s and/or Contractor’s evacuation procedures may include designated assembly areas and/or evacuation routes, and the method of accounting for personnel during an incident.
Where applicable, all personnel should receive appropriate orientation and training in emergency procedures and participate in emergency drills and exercises. For emergency evacuations, muster locations should be identified for all personnel who will evacuate. Procedures should be in place to account for personnel, as applicable.
4.3.5 JSAs and Safety Meetings
Operators and Contractors may consider conducting Job Safety Analysis (JSAs), safety observations and regularly scheduled safety meetings to provide on-going training and communication of safety issues. Additionally, a safety awareness program may be beneficial. Subcontractors and other Third Parties should be required to attend all applicable safety meetings.
4.4 Personnel New to the Work Site
All personnel new to the work site should be made aware of the job and specific site safety requirements, including emergency training, as applicable.
5 Contractor Selection Process
5.1 General
A major step in achieving acceptable Contractor safety performance is selecting a qualified and responsible Contractor. Therefore, it is appropriate for Operators to request that Contractors submit specific safety and training information in their contract response proposals. For example, such information might include:
a) a review of the Contractor’s written safety and environmental policies and practices endorsed by the Contractor’s top management.