Safety
for personnel and the environment is
a major concern of the international offshore industry. Although the need
for greater safety was recognized since the early 50s, safety was
typically viewed as a local problem. In the 1970s the International
Association of Drilling Contractors (IADC) developed and implemented a
multi-prong strategy to ensure a safer workplace on rigs and facilities.
The program resulted in a 96% reduction in serious drilling accidents on
the US Continental shelf alone. In the 25 years from 1977 to 2002, the
serious accident rate per 200,000 man-hours worked has plummeted from
11.83 to 0.50. IADC Safety Committees have worked diligently to improve
industry attitudes toward safety, and build commitments for a safer
workplace for all. In addition IADC volunteers have developed numerous
practical rigsite tools aimed at fostering safe behavior by workers. To
increase buy-in at the rigsite, IADC developed a Rig Safety Recognition
Program though which member companies could recognize exemplary safety
performance by rig crews. In 1991, then-Chairman, Alain Roger of Sedco
Forex, gave IADC a bold challenge to reduce industry accidents by half in
5 years. The industry more than met his challenge, cutting overall
industry accidents per 200,000 man-hours from 3.43 to 1.40. Offshore the
accident rate was slashed from 2.32 to 1.02. Also during the 1990s, IADC
introduced two landmark training programs. Each has established firm
industry-defined benchmarks for training and IADC accredits institutions
that meet or exceed the program’s tough requirements. Since their
introduction in 1994, RIG PASS and WellCAP have certified 91,000 workers
and accredited numerous well-control training programs worldwide. WellCAP
schools operate in 240 locations.
Member companies of IADC and a greater
number of dedicated individuals have contributed to this vital effort.
Their achievements benefited from the strong support and cooperation of
the operating companies. The implementation of IADC safety programs
worldwide has saved countless workers from injury and has protected
valuable resources and equipment from damage or loss.
Recognizing the pioneering efforts of the
following organization that contributed to the development of the offshore
industry:
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Safety
for personnel and the environment is
a major concern of the international offshore industry. Although the need
for greater safety was recognized since the early 50s, safety was
typically viewed as a local problem. In the 1970s the International
Association of Drilling Contractors (IADC) developed and implemented a
multi-prong strategy to ensure a safer workplace on rigs and facilities.
The program resulted in a 96% reduction in serious drilling accidents on
the US Continental shelf alone. In the 25 years from 1977 to 2002, the
serious accident rate per 200,000 man-hours worked has plummeted from
11.83 to 0.50. IADC Safety Committees have worked diligently to improve
industry attitudes toward safety, and build commitments for a safer
workplace for all. In addition IADC volunteers have developed numerous
practical rigsite tools aimed at fostering safe behavior by workers. To
increase buy-in at the rigsite, IADC developed a Rig Safety Recognition
Program though which member companies could recognize exemplary safety
performance by rig crews. In 1991, then-Chairman, Alain Roger of Sedco
Forex, gave IADC a bold challenge to reduce industry accidents by half in
5 years. The industry more than met his challenge, cutting overall
industry accidents per 200,000 man-hours from 3.43 to 1.40. Offshore the
accident rate was slashed from 2.32 to 1.02. Also during the 1990s, IADC
introduced two landmark training programs. Each has established firm
industry-defined benchmarks for training and IADC accredits institutions
that meet or exceed the program’s tough requirements. Since their
introduction in 1994, RIG PASS and WellCAP have certified 91,000 workers
and accredited numerous well-control training programs worldwide. WellCAP
schools operate in 240 locations.