Productive downtime can be costly for wellsite operations. During our recent Wellsite Digital Beta Field Trials, and discussions with users, the Association has identified a range of confusions about WPTW that can contribute to System overuse and foster tick...
During the WPH Permit Closeout, there is provision for a summary of Incomplete Work. Why do that? At the completion of any permitted activity, there is an expectation that the WPH and Work Party will remove all tools equipment and materials, remove any personal...
The Association has identified the need to develop Introduction to WPTW training for Work Party Members that may be new to the Industry. These personnel will not typically be involved in a supervisory role but would benefit from understanding the Wellsite...
There are a number of ‘prescribed occupations’ that are defined by controlling legislation or regulation and that must only be performed by persons with the required qualifications, licences and certificates. An example of this is for persons handling and using...
What’s wrong with ‘verifying’ a work precaution during the writing out of the Permit, rather than after it has been implemented at the work site? The WPTW (Permit) Form is designed to support the development of documentation for the authorisation of work in...
Stored energy is accumulated energy that can release suddenly, potentially causing serious injury or death. Stored energy can have many forms, including gravitational potential energy, pressurised gases and liquids, stored mechanical energy, and stored...
One of the observations that is often communicated to our Systems Operations Committee is the over-use of Permits to control work, even if there is no elevated risk associated with the activity. Sometimes this can take the form of so-called ‘blanket permits’...
Some ‘work’ is inherently hazardous, and some people are prepared to accept a higher level of risk than others. So, who decides whether the work to be performed involves an ‘elevated risk’. The first step of completing a WPTW is to identify whether a Permit is...
Work Precautions are risk controls that must be implemented prior to the Issue of the Permit to ensure that risks are being managed to As Low As Reasonably Practicable (ALARP). There are several General Work Precautions that may apply to any work, regardless of...
The Work Precautions Verifier (WPV) is a support role, delegated by the WPA, to ensure that Work Precautions have been properly implemented and will be effective in controlling hazards and risks associated with the work. If the role is performed by the WPA...