Cause & Consequence
- Other
Backup Contributing Factor
Change management, Communication, Culture, Commitment
Description of Process
Cleaning and sand blasting works within a large temporarily screened area around live hydrocarbon-containing plant.
Description of Incident
- Cleaning and blasting on live hydrocarbon-containing lines
- Concern that the enclosure prevented natural ventilation and allowed the potential for an explosive gas mixture
- Concern was raised through the normal company channels but workers felt the issue was not sufficiently addressed. It escalated to a complaint by a Si971 safety rep to the HSE
- HSE inspectors visited the installation and the complaint was upheld. All work stopped in the enclosed area
- The safety rep’s actions were praised by the operator and the HSE
Good Practice Guidance
- The communication process for managing issues raised by safety reps has been reviewed since the breakdown between the offshore management team and safety reps
- On this particular installation, a new process is now in place to manage safety critical impairments (ORAs). Also a new procedure is now in place for sand blasting and cleaning on live pipework
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