Open: 40% | Closed: 60%
Final Report Released On: June 12, 2019
2018-01-I-OK-7
Develop either corporate or rig-specific tripping procedure(s) that detail the required equipment configuration for tripping operations. Require that rig personnel visually verify that equipment is lined up as specified in the procedure before beginning the tripping operation. In the procedure(s), specify well-monitoring requirements for wet versus dry tripping operations.
Status:
Closed - Acceptable Action
Closed - Acceptable Action (C - AA) - The recipient has completed action on the recommendation. The action taken meets the objectives envisioned by the Board.
Recommendation Status Change Summary
2018-01-I-OK-8
Develop an alarm philosophy and alarm rationalization for rig operations. Based on the alarm philosophy and alarm rationalization, specify necessary alarms, at a minimum, for (1) drilling, (2) tripping, (3) circulating, and (4) rig floor activities (no drill pipe in well). Additionally, develop a policy implementing the alarm philosophy and rationalization.
Status:
Open - Acceptable Response or Alternate Response
Open - Acceptable Response or Alternate Response (O - ARAR) - Response from recipient indicates a planned action that would satisfy the objective of the recommendation when implemented.
Recommendation Status Change Summary
2018-01-I-OK-9
Develop a policy that incorporates recommendations in API RP 59 Recommended Practice for Well Control Operations requiring the regular testing of drillers’ influx detection and response skills through formalized drills, for example by “simulat[ing] a gain in pit drilling fluid volume by raising a float sufficiently to cause an alarm to be activated.” In this policy, require that driller response time is monitored in the spirit of continual improvement.
Status:
Closed - Acceptable Action
Closed - Acceptable Action (C - AA) - The recipient has completed action on the recommendation. The action taken meets the objectives envisioned by the Board.
Recommendation Status Change Summary
2018-01-I-OK-10
Develop and implement a policy requiring that flow checks be documented, either electronically or with a paper record. At a minimum the documentation will require the reporting of:
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Operation during which flow check was performed
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Method of performing flow check
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Length of time flow check was performed
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Result of flow check
Require that the proper authorities (e.g., driller, company man, rig manager) sign or approve the flow check documentation after performing the flow check and before resuming operations. Keep the flow check documentation as part of the well file.
Status:
Closed - Acceptable Action
Closed - Acceptable Action (C - AA) - The recipient has completed action on the recommendation. The action taken meets the objectives envisioned by the Board.
Recommendation Status Change Summary
2018-01-I-OK-11
Update the Patterson metrics program to track leading and lagging indicators to measure the effectiveness of the overall safety management system. Specifically focus on measuring the effectiveness of the following safety management system components:
(a) The effectiveness of the flow check policy, including the frequency that flow checks are performed when required by Patterson policy;
(b) The frequency that flow checks are documented and approved as recommended in 2018-01-OK-R10;
(c) The effectiveness of the management of change program, for both equipment and procedural changes, including real-time procedure changes;
(d) The frequency that alarms are set at the required set points;
(e) The frequency that drilling rig alarm horns or the entire alarm system is turned off; and
(f) The frequency that trip sheets are filled out properly.
Status:
Open - Acceptable Response or Alternate Response
Open - Acceptable Response or Alternate Response (O - ARAR) - Response from recipient indicates a planned action that would satisfy the objective of the recommendation when implemented.
Recommendation Status Change Summary