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6 May 1998
Alert 98 – 05 Exposure to Noise WHAT HAPPENED: Here are some examples of exposures to noise measured by an operator
6 May 1998
Alert 98 – 04 Radio Frequency Radiation Hazards WHAT HAPPENED: API RP54 states: “Precautions should be exercised in explosive operations to prevent radio frequency radiation hazards. Warning signs
6 May 1998
Alert 98 – 32 Fatality – Crane Accident WHAT HAPPENED: An accident during crane operations occurred on an offshore platform tender drilling rig resulting in fatal injuries to
6 May 1998
Alert 98 – 31 Drilling Breaks WHAT HAPPENED: A drilling rig experienced a chain of events, which could have resulted in a loss of well control. The
6 May 1998
Alert 98 – 30 Family Passports WHAT HAPPENED: A Senior Tool pusher had a massive heart attack on the overseas rig to which he was assigned. He was
6 May 1998
Alert 98 – 29 Power Line Safety WHAT HAPPENED: While moving a rig, a forklift was being used to transport a small desanding motor. Instead of putting the
6 May 1998
Alert 98 – 28 Crew Change Communications WHAT HAPPENED: An incident occurred on a rig where 420 feet (128 meters) of tubing was dropped in the well
6 May 1998
Alert 98 – 27 Energy Lock-Out Procedures WHAT HAPPENED: A rig worker was adjusting the front rollers on a set of pipe spinner power tongs. When the
6 May 1998
Alert 98 – 23 High Pressure Hose Safety WHAT HAPPENED: A high-pressure top-drive rotary hose ruptured under a pressure of 3000 psi. The hose fell to the
6 May 1998
Alert 98 – 13 Mud Logger Explosion & Fire WHAT HAPPENED: A Mud Logging Unit was in the final phase of rig up when an explosion and
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