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.
