Work instructions and procedures may not on their own be adequate for most work activities, but some require extra care, particularly when the instruction or procedure is not an effective control measure in controlling the risk. Section 3 – Work Requiring a Permit...
As Federal and State Government Covid-19 restrictions are implemented and new medical advice is published, the Association is carefully considering the impact this evolving situation may have on the industry in general and its activities going forward. We are...
As always, when the end of year approaches the intensity of effort increases. I think that in some ways we do this to establish piece of mind that when we return after the break there will be a sense of calm, well…. for a few weeks at least. The Association has been...
The Wellsite Permit to Work Online training fees are being simplified from 1 November 2019. Rather than the many different fees based on membership status, trainee history and course type (WPH, WPA or OCR), all course fees will now be: Member $275 (exc. GST)...
We are in the final development stage of Wellsite digital with testing well underway, any minor issues and some last minute improvement suggestions are being resolved efficiently further enhancing the ease of use and effectiveness of the app. Feedback received from...
Many incidents occur within our industry that are directly related to activities that can be controlled by the Wellsite Permit to Work (WPTW) system. Over the years, we have seen serious injuries, environmental damage, equipment damage and project delays as a direct...
s5.3 of the WPTW Rev 3 Handbook deals with what to do in the event of a declared emergency. A declared emergency will be established upon any activation of an emergency signal and automatically cancels all authorised work unless it is part of routine equipment...
The Work Party is the list of personnel nominated by the WPA and Signed-on to the Permit who are authorised to perform the Scope of Work at the nominated Job Site for the duration specified on the Permit. Responsibilities of Work Party members include: Having...
This is a brief Newsletter to update WPTWA Members and Wellsite system users on progress with the new digital solution and implementation timeframes. We are well advanced in the Preliminary Implementation Trials, having visited a number of operational sites and Member...
The Digital Project enters June 2019 with Preliminary Implementation Trials of the Field App conducted in the Surat Basin last week and the Cooper Basin between June 13 – 17th. The aim of these Trials is to get as much feedback as possible from WPTW system...