BSEE: Need for more awareness when using temporary equipment
Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement (BSEE) field personnel have indicated a need for increased operator awareness when using temporary equipment (TE).
Read moreBureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement (BSEE) field personnel have indicated a need for increased operator awareness when using temporary equipment (TE).
Read moreBSEE was informed about several recent events involving the improper use or disposal of chemicals, and provides lessons learned.
Read moreBSEE inspectors have observed multiple crane components in poor condition on idle facilities throughout the Gulf of Mexico.
Read moreBSEE informed that recently, several fires occurring during hot work have been reported. Hot work is any job with the potential to create an ignition source, such as an open flame, sparks, or high temperatures. Examples of hot work include welding, using acetylene torches, and grinding and cutting metal.
Read moreThe BSEE informs about an incident where a lead mechanic suffered a severe leg injury while performing a boom tip changeout on an offshore pedestal crane.
Read moreBSEE informed about injuries that offshore crew have sustained due to working with slings. After these incidents, BSEE provided lessons learned to prevent similar incidents in the future.
Read moreBSEE informs about an incident where a floorman fell off a derrick ladder, and provides lessons learned.
Read moreBSEE informs that there have been several recent offshore incidences where fluids used in well control equipment systems have been improperly maintained.
Read moreIn 2022, BSEE observed two hand injuries in the Gulf of Mexico from pressurized hoses during coil tubing operations. In both cases, the injured parties were not wearing proper impact gloves to help reduce the severity of a hand injury.
Read moreFollowing an extreme weather event with a Mobile Offshore Drilling Unit (MODU) conducting well operations in the Gulf of Mexico, USCG and BSEE issued a joint Safety Alert to share lessons learned and highlight to operators the importance of suspending all well operations and crew changes safely when extreme weather plans are initiated.
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